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Memorandum To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Jim Landon, City Manager

Date: December 12, 2014

Re: Week-In-Review

Palm Coast Starlight Holiday parade and event Saturday, December 13, 2pm

Parade starts at 6pm Central park in town center

Starlight half marathon/5K Saturday, December 20, 6pm

Central park in town center

Jack frost-ivities, winter break camp Monday and Tuesday, December 22 and 23; and

Monday thru Wednesday, December 29 thru December 31 Palm coast Community center

City offices closed for the Christmas holiday Wednesday, December 24 thru Friday, December 26

PDA college girls’ soccer showcAse Monday, December 29 thru Wednesday, December 30

Indian trails sports complex

City staff received awards from Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC)

Last week the City of Palm Coast was recognized by the Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC)

for two awards.

The City of Palm Coast Fire Department was awarded the

Regional Award for Excellence in Public Safety for their effort to

educate residents on the importance of keeping their smoke

detectors in good operating order. First, the Palm Coast Fire

Department was invited a neighborhood event, to 300 homes, and

changed 2100 smoke detector batteries. Second, staff in-house,

created Public Service Announcement video, that was funny but

with a serious message on the importance of changing the

batteries in your smoke detector.

The City of Palm Coast Utility Department was awarded the

Regional Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship for

the Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) project. The ZLD process will

allow the City to recover and treat nearly 100 percent of the

concentrate produced by the water treatment plant, a way to

improve water quality, conserve water, and reduce impacts on the

water supply. According to Florida Department of Environmental

Protection (DEP) staff, they are not aware of any other project

like the ZLD project in the State of Florida.

ACRA/USA Rugby Women’s Collegiate Championship

Eight college teams from the northeast and midwest descended on Palm Coast for play in the

ACRA/USA Rugby Women’s Championship. Hundreds of Palm Coast residents enjoyed coming to

the Indian Trails Sports Complex to watch the rough play of this competitive, college sport.

Champions were crowned in both Division I and Division II (Penn State University and Notre Dame

College, respectively) at the finals on Sunday, December 7.

Penn State University Notre Dame College vs. Kutztown

Next Week:

Tuesday, December 16th, City Council Business Mtg, 9am, Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE

Wednesday, December 17th, Planning and Land Development Regulation Board Mtg, 5:30pm, City Offices, 160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite B106

Attachments: Administration Department Update

BAC Update

Community Development Department Update

Information Technology Department Update

Engineering & Stormwater Department Update

Fire Department Update

Parks & Recreation Department Update

Event Calendar

Public Works/Utility Department Update

News Releases: New Birds of a Feather Fest, Holiday Office closing/trash schedule, six-laning project

lane closure, Project Green Wreath for holiday fire safety

160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite B-106, Palm Coast Florida 32164

386-986-3702

City Manager’s Office

Administrative Divisions Week in Review

Friday, December 12, 2014

City Clerk

Processed 5 public records requests.

Processed 3 litigation documents.

Prepared and processed 6 documents for recording.

Prepared 3 agenda items.

Prepared and posted 1 agenda to the Web.

Communications & Marketing

News releases sent: announcing the new Birds of a Feather Fest, holiday office closing/trash schedule, six-laning project lane closure, Project Green Wreath for holiday fire safety

Staffed Council workshop

Handled various media requests

Coordinated advertising

Represented the City at Fantasy Lights “City Night”

Birds of a Feather Fest prep: soliciting vendors and sponsors, reaching out to Audubon groups across Florida

Designed Waterfront Run postcard

Printed and delivered branding Bookmarks

Posted to Facebook and Twitter

Edited Tree Lighting celebration video

Videotaped and photographed ACRA National Collegiate Women’s Rugby Championship highlights at Indian Trails Sports Complex

Edited/distributed promo for Palm Coast Starlight Parade and Holiday Event: http://youtu.be/3SPvLd1KDQI?list=UUutMtNq3Rm4NzsRYtNMHSAg

Replaced worn vehicle magnet signs on TV199 vehicle. Ordered new TV199 decals for equipment identification and promotions.

Videotaped The Participant Effect retirement information seminar, for staff viewing on intranet. Edited and delivered to Human Resources.

Added new programs to TV199 holiday line-up: 1) Starlight Parade promo and 2) Palm Coast Tree Lighting event.

http://youtu.be/3SPvLd1KDQI?list=UUutMtNq3Rm4NzsRYtNMHSAg

160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite B-106, Palm Coast Florida 32164

386-986-3702

Human Resources

Open Enrollment 2015, December 5th – 12th

The Participant Effect Registration for City Employees – December 8th,9th,& 10th

Purchasing and Contracts Management

Purchasing & Bidding:

Advertised and posted ITB-PW-U-15-07 - Wastewater Collection System Emergency Tank Truck Services

Brian Rothwell and David Klages attended a North Florida Procurement Association (NFPA) meeting in Jacksonville

Qualifications Opening for ITB-SW-15-02 - Re-Bid Boulder Rock Drive Crossing Rehabilitation Project – Structure F-2

NEW BUSINESSES FOR WEEK of 12/5/2014 – 12/11/2014

The Everything Store – Home Based – Internet Kritter Ridderz – Home Based – Trapper Glowellness Center for SkinCare & Massage Therapy – 50 Leanni Way –

Massage Therapist Charles S. Dixon – Home Based – Handyman Service Arevhat for You – Home Based – Unclassified Personal Service The Brown Dog – 215 St Joe Plaza Drive – Restaurant w/ alcohol A Work of Art – 1 Farraday Lane – Art Studio Kingdom Seal Inc – Home Based – Power Washing Sunset Automation LLC – Home Based – Unclassified Personal Service Sunburst Service Professionals LLC – Home Based – Janitorial Service

Week-in-Review – December 12, 2014 – Nestor Abreu, Director

PERMITTING ACTIVITY

The following is an update of permit and development application activity in Palm Coast from December 4, 2014

through December 10, 2014:

Total number of permits issued: 169

Since January 2009, $625,066,410 construction dollars have been invested in Palm Coast.

Commercial Permit Application

309 Palm Coast Parkway

NE Suite 1 Alterations - Reception Area Manley Construction $2,000

Commercial Permits Issued

1000 Palm Coast Parkway Chick-Fil-A Restaurant WH Bass Construction $650,000

160 Lake Ave Palm Coast City Hall Gilbane Building Co. $5,112,000

4500 Palm Coast Parkway Alterations - Laundry Room WR Construction $8,000

3 Market Place Paint Booth Filterworks USA $15,000

295 Pine Lakes Parkway Site development -

Convenience Store

ME Construction $100,000

Residential Permits Issued

19 Princess Kathleen Lane Addition Veritas Construction $12,000

8 San Pine Drive Addition Millers Screen $16,000

35 Bannerwood Lane Addition East Coast Alum $9,000

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12 Flarestone Court Addition A Certified Screen $15,000

25 Wood Haven Drive Addition Red Carpet Construction $20,000

3 Lancelot Drive Addition Dacom Home Accents $2,000

3 River Landing Way Addition

Custom Home

Improvements $3,000

2 Village Point Single Family Residence Skyway Builders $366,000

29 Ryding Lane Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $232,000

100 Edward Drive Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $311,000

269 Conservatory Drive Single Family Residence Saltwater Homes $328,000

112 Arena Lake Drive Single Family Residence Paytas Homes $256,000

30 Brushwood Lane Single Family Residence Maronda Homes $246,000

12 Buffalo Meadow Lane Single Family Residence Holiday Builders $303,000

18 Burning Place Single Family Residence Holiday Builders $319,000

39 Auberry Drive Single Family Residence DR Horton $221,000

Occupancy Permit

29 Old Kings Road N 1B

Smart Solutions Unlimited - Design

and Consulting Anna Thompson

119 A Flagler Plaza Drive Joe's NY Pizza Shop Joseph Bennici

Certificate of Occupancy

110 Flagler Plaza Drive Interior Renovations - Halifax HospiceBracey Building

Contractors $25,000

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

The following is an update since last week for capital projects in the City from December 4, 2014 through December

10, 2014.

Road and Median Projects

Palm Coast Parkway Six-Laning Construction 47%

Installation of railing along edge of sidewalk has

begun. Pedestrian traffic will shift from north side of

roadway to the south side of the roadway later this

month so that work along north side of project may

proceed.

Royal Palms Parkway

Improvements Construction 5% Grading work has begun.

North Old Kings Road Widening Design 25% Meeting held with design team to discuss 30% design

submission.

City Facility Projects

Holland Park Construction 0%

A presentation was made at the City Council

workshop on 12-9-14 regarding the Phase 1

improvements and the timing of future improvements.

City Hall Construction 2%

Grading for building pad has begun. Presentation

made at the City Council workshop on 12-9-14

regarding advancing the Central Park Community

Wing addition.

Community Center

Improvements Design 15%

A presentation was made at the City Council

workshop on 12-9-14 regarding the timing of

improvements, phasing of project and preferred

building addition and expansion layout.

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PLANNING

Staff attended a workshop for the proposed update of the River to Sea Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA)

methodology. The methodology provides a uniform method for all TPO members in conducting a transportation impact

analysis. Additionally, the update is necessitated by the inclusion of new Flagler County members to the TPO.

Staff also attended the last meeting of the University of Florida / Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research

Reserve grant project that focuses on Planning for Sea Level Rise within the Matanzas River Basin. The project

commenced 3 years ago with the objective of developing technical tools through sound scientific and research methods.

The Matanzas Basin planning process had four components: 1) technical analyses and background research, 2)

visualization and communication of research findings, 3) collaborative workshops with stakeholders, and 4) local social

science and coordination to support planning following the project’s conclusion. Staff has participated within the steering

committee over the course of the project; the steering committee serves as a sounding board from numerous stakeholder

perspectives including, but not limited to non-government organizations, local government staff, Northeast Regional

Planning Council, developers, researchers, and other local interest. Staff anticipates the delivery of GIS modeling data

and final report to review and determine the utility of the information for the City of Palm Coast.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TO : Jim Landon, City Manager

FROM : Steve Viscardi, IT Director

DATE : 12/12/2014

RE : Week In Review

Operations Division staff working on getting a very large customer onto our fiber network. If obtained they will be FiberNET’s largest bandwidth customer.

Operations Division staff completed fiber connection to the construction trailer at the New City Hall site. This will put the trailer on our high-speed network throughout the year-long construction process.

ENTERPRISE

Applications Division staff posted 4 upcoming training classes for the BAC.

Applications Division updated the website with more information about the upcoming Feather Fest in February.

Applications Division moved one of our most active databases off of an old server onto our new SQL Cluster.

Applications Division added information about Longs Creek Preserve to the website.

Applications Division updated the website with information about the upcoming Waterfront Run.

Applications Division added the ability for Code to search for Rental Registration from our old system.

Operations Division received 94 Track IT’s this past week.

Operations Division staff continued rollout of new VM clients by putting 7 more out this week. (WYSE boxes)

Operations Division staff upgraded all WYSE units with the latest firmware. WYSE units are used by more than 80% of our city workforce.

Operations Division staff supported the Participant Effect Presentations.

Operations Division staff supported the live streaming of the Rugby National Championships played at Indian Trails Sports Complex.

LO-1 Water Control Structure Rehabilitation- Contract amount is $387,971.00 with SE Cline

Construction, contractor, project began on 11-19-14. Installing sheet piles.

National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit – Annual Reporting Staff has coordinated the Letter Of Intent (LOI) released by Purchasing on 11-17-14 for a Continuing Services Contract. Four consultants have submitted their LOI's on 12-1-14, to assist staff with the beginning of the Annual Reporting process mandated by the DEP.

Engineering & Stormwater Department

John C. Moden, City Engineer

Week In Review December 4, 2014 – December 10, 2014

Wynnfield

Waterway in

Section 20

Pine Lakes

BA-1 Struture

Left – Post Debby minimal flow over weir

Below - Structure is dry before Debby

K-6 Structure


Below – Dry before Debby

Big Mulberry Creek Structure


Below – Dry structure before Debby

Colechester @ College Waterway Bridge #63 Rehababilitation 2015 Project - Contractor is Sieg & Ambachtsheer, Inc. in the amount of $1,078,700.00. Council approved contract on 10-21-14 for construction. All permits have been approved and received. Staff received a letter indicating a Notice to Proceed date would be late February early March 2015 to begin construction.

Section 37 Tributary 2 Stormwater Modeling Construction - Work continues by the Public Works crews. This project will increase the storage volume of this drainage ditch running through the “L” section.

Seminole Woods Multi Use Path

Phase I Construction – 100% complete

Phase 2 Survey – 100% complete Design – 100% complete

Permitting – 100% complete Construction – Public Works began 11-10-14, work continues

Phase 3 Survey – 100% complete Design – 90% complete

Permitting – 100% complete

Phase 4 Survey- 100% complete Design – 10% complete

Phase 6 Survey – began on 12-8-14

“Before” Picture of 40 Lindsay Drive

Major Drainage Pipe F-2 Crossing @ Boulder Rock Drive - Design and permitting was completed in house. Bid opening was 11-20-14, received two bids, both bids were over budget, therefore the project will be re-bid. New contractor qualifications date set for 12-12-14. Re-design plans are 60% complete.

Drainage Pipe Through a Seawall – Between 44-46 Columbia Lane a drainage pipe was replaced.

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

SURVEY TASKS:

Set 29 bench mark locations

Surveyed for 3 new home construction permits

Surveyed for 2 driveway permits

Surveyed for 1 emergency pipe

Survey continues for the swale rehab (new home construction) on Webb Lane, Weber Ln.,6 lots, Zorro Court 12 lots, Whittington Drive 10 lots,

Edward Dr.,Edith Pope Dr.,11 lots.

Seminole Woods MUP Phase 6 – ran bench loop, ran horizontal & vertical control, started collecting data for design

REVIEWS PERFORMED

26 - Right-of-Way Permits

4 - Project Reviews

DESIGN WORK PERFORMED:

6 – Driveway swale designs

Seminole Woods MUP Phase 3 design – 90% complete

Seminole Woods MUP Phase 4 design – 10% complete

Seminole Woods MUP Phase 6 design – just began

1 - Drainage pipe design

1 – Valley Gutter installation

Continuing work on the swale rehabilitation program

Re-Design of Boulder Rock Drive (F-2) major pipe crossing replacement 60% complete

Royal Palms Turn Lane

BS-2 Water Control Structure

SR 100 Median project

Swale Rehabilitation Projects Released for Construction – 8,625 LF released this week

Fire Department

To: Jim Landon, City Manager From M. C. Beadle, Chief Date: December 11, 2014 Re: Week in Review

In the past week, the department responded to 173 calls. There was one structure fire with minimal damages noted, 1 brush fire and 1 vehicle fires. A total of 124 EMS calls was logged and the balance was miscellaneous in nature. The drought index is at 98 out of a possible 800 and the fire danger is low.

Recreation & Parks

To: Jim Landon, City Manager

From: Luanne Santangelo, Parks and Recreation Director


Re: Week in Review

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

ACRA/USA Rugby Women’s Championship – The chants of “We Are…Penn State” could be heard throughout the Indian Trails Sports Complex as the women of Penn State

University’s Rugby Team claimed victory at the Division I National Collegiate Championship

this past weekend.

Eight college teams from the northeast and Midwest descended on Palm Coast for play in the

ACRA/USA Rugby Women’s Championship. Champions were crowned in both Division I and

Division II (Penn State University and Notre Dame College, respectively) at the finals on

Sunday, December 7.

Jen Gray, Director of Operations with USA Rugby wrote, “I wanted to say Thank You again to

you and the city of Palm Coast for your hospitality. I have heard nothing but positive feedback

from the participating teams and people who attended the event.”

Jeff Ward, with the American Collegiate Rugby Association (ACRA) wrote, “The feedback I’ve

gotten from the teams has also been fantastic. Beyond the great fields, the hospitality and

support shown by you and staff was just fantastic. Thank you very, very much.”

Notre Dame College vs. Kutztown Penn State University

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Holiday Starlight Event and Parade – Saturday, December 13 at Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Avenue, Palm Coast. This annual event will feature Pictures with Santa, Crafts,

Refreshments and entertainment provided by local and regional performers including the Grinch. The

days’ activities lead up to the Starlight Parade, which begins at 6pm.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

♦Youth

“Jack Frost-ivities”- Holiday Break Camp Get the kids out of the house and jump into themed days at the Palm Coast Community Center.

Each day will offer new games and activities. Grades K-6. Camp days held from 8am-5:30pm.

December 22-Sports of all Sorts- Wear your favorite sports team jersey and get wild with our team building obstacle course.

December 23-Inventor’s Workshop- Let your imagination go wild with Legos and building blocks. Kids will create their own invention.

December 29-Culinary Creators- Life is just like a big pizza pie. Kids will be creating their own favorite slice!

December 30-Time Travelers-Travel back in time to see what New Year’s was like when your parents were kids!

December 31-Mad Scientists- Slime, Goo, and Gunk are just a few things we will be creating during this themed day.

♦ Adults & Seniors

Game Day Social This relaxed social atmosphere allows our participants to meet new friends while enjoying the

friendly competition of dominos, cards, or the game of their choice. Participants are encouraged

to bring their own games to share with others. Held every Thursday from 1-4pm at the Palm

Coast Community Center.

Wood Carvers The art of woodcarving has a history that spans centuries. At its core, woodcarving transforms a

piece of wood into a masterfully crafted work of art. Join this group of gifted carvers as they

share their skill and know how in this informal teaching atmosphere. The woodcarving group is

a mixed group of men and women at all levels and abilities. Visitors are welcome. Held every

Tuesday from 1-4pm at the Palm Coast Community Center.

Event Calendar for 12/12/2014 through 12/31/2014

12/12/2014 3:30 PM

German American Friendship Club of Palm Coast

Pine Lakes Grand Club

12/12/2014 6:30 PM

Fantasy Lights - School Choruses, Bloodmobile

Central Park in Town Center

12/12/2014 7:00 PM

Community Chorus of Palm Coast Holiday Concert

Trinity Presbyterian Church

12/13/2014 2:00 PM

Palm Coast Starlight Holiday Parade & Event


12/13/2014 2:00 PM

Gamble Jam Session

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach

12/13/2014 6:00 PM

Fantasy Lights - Starlight Parade and Snow


12/14/2014 3:00 PM

Flagler Auditorium Presents A Christmas Carol

Flagler Auditorium

12/14/2014 4:00 PM

Community Chorus of Palm Coast Holiday Concert

Trinity Presbyterian Church


12/14/2014 6:30 PM

Fantasy Lights - Santa Sunday, Snow & Choir


12/15/2014 10:00 AM

DIVAS Helping Hands

DIVAS Club of Flagler County

12/16/2014 12:00 AM

Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry

mobile

12/16/2014 10:00 AM

DIVAS Helping Hands


12/16/2014 6:30 PM

Fantasy Lights - Singers


12/17/2014 10:00 AM

DIVAS Helping Hands


12/17/2014 2:00 PM

Agriculture In The Gilded Age

Florida Agricultural Museum

12/17/2014 6:00 PM

Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) Wednesday night fun run/walk

Wadsworth Park


12/18/2014 12:00 AM


mobile

12/18/2014 6:30 PM

New Faces Night

Palm Coast Tennis Center

12/18/2014 7:30 PM

Flagler Auditorium Presents Merry Bronxmas with The Bronx Wanderers

Flagler Auditorium

12/19/2014 8:00 AM

Goalie Camp

Indian Trails Sports Complex

12/20/2014 9:00 AM

First Aid & CPR/AED Class

Flagler County Government Services Building

12/20/2014 6:00 PM

Fantasy Lights - Starlight 1/2 Marathon & 5K, Snow, Jubilate


12/20/2014 6:00 PM

Starlight Half Marathon/5K


12/21/2014 6:30 PM

Fantasy Lights - Santa Sunday, Snow, Nevaeh



12/22/2014 8:00 AM

Jack Frost-ivities

Community Center

12/22/2014 10:00 AM

DIVAS Helping Hands


12/22/2014 6:30 PM

Fantasy Lights - Snow and Jubilate


12/23/2014 12:00 AM


mobile

12/23/2014 10:00 AM

DIVAS Helping Hands


12/24/2014 10:00 AM

DIVAS Helping Hands


12/24/2014 6:00 PM

Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) Wednesday night fun run/walk

Wadsworth Park

12/25/2014 12:00 AM


mobile


12/27/2014 2:00 PM

Gamble Jam Session

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach

12/29/2014 8:00 AM

Jack Frost-ivities

Community Center

12/29/2014 9:30 AM

Adult Holiday Boot Camp


12/29/2014 6:30 PM

Fantasy Lights - Rotary Almost Famous Band


12/30/2014 9:30 AM

Adult Holiday Boot Camp


12/31/2014 12:00 AM

Palm Coast Duplicate Bridge

St Marks Lutheran Church

M e m o r a n d u m

To: Jim Landon, City Manager

From: Richard Adams, Public Works Director


Re: Week in Review

The average water demand for the week was 6.238 million gallons per day; the average wastewater flow was 6.494 million gallons per day.

Installed 6 new domestic meters, 1 reuse meter, 1 new pep tank and replaced 1 existing pep tank.

This week 280 utility customers were shut off for non-payment.

Seminole Woods MUP Phase II: 2,000 linear feet of concrete has been poured and finished, and 1200 linear feet has been completed with final grade and sod in the ditch. Approximately 700 linear feet is formed and

ready for concrete.

Section 37 Modeling Project - Crews removed 30 trees from the ditch and graded 300 linear feet in preparation of seeding the bank.

Water Treatment Plant #3 Concentrate – Construction of roof system for the Ozone building has started. The Concentrate Bypass concrete pipe supports and injector pump supports have been completed. The

Ozone generator, chiller and oxygen generator have been set in place. Assembly of filters and associated

piping has started.

Plant operators at water treatment plant #1 replenished the anthracite in filter #6, backwashed and chlorinated it in preparation of Bac-T sampling

Inflow/Infiltration crew inspected via CCTV 1,950’ and cleaned 1,875’ of gravity sewer

Sign shop fabricated 30 custom signs for the new Long Creek Blueway canoe/kayak trail.

Mowing in “S”, “K”, “Z”, and “LL” Sections. Mowing Belle Terre Parkway and Palm Coast Parkway.

Performed site distance trimming in the “S” and “R” sections.

Repaired the Pine Lakes Parkway pedestrian bridge safety issue.

Graded 6,317 feet of swales, cleaned 13 culvert pipes and repaired 1 outfall.

Crews staffed the Rugby Event at Indian Trails Soccer Complex with 2 traffic staff, 1 lift operator and 2 from parks maintenance.

Inmates and ditch crew mowed and weeded 52,625 linear feet of ditch. in the “R” section

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Dec. 10, 2014

City of Palm Coast announces new Birds of a Feather Fest, to debut in February

Palm Coast – A new festival will soon take flight in Palm Coast! The inaugural Birds of a Feather Fest will span three days, Feb. 6-8, 2015, offering a weekend of birding, workshops, presentations, kayak trips and family activities. The headlining speaker will be Greg Miller of The Big Year motion picture and book.

This new City of Palm Coast event is geared toward serious birders, as well as beginners and families. A good number of the birding trips offered will be on paved trails in and around Palm Coast, making birding accessible to children and people with disabilities.

The Birds of a Feather Fest is the brainchild of Palm Coast residents and birding enthusiasts Jason and Mary Giraulo. Jason Giraulo is the City’s Digital Communications Coordinator and Director of the new festival.

With more than 125 miles of trails, miles of coastline, varied habitats and more than 200 identified bird species, Palm Coast and greater Flagler County are a birder's paradise. The City’s longtime commitment to protecting and preserving the natural environment makes the new festival a perfect fit. Several community partners are assisting in the planning, including Flagler County and the Hilton Garden Inn.

“We want to attract serious birders to explore our unique birding opportunities and also introduce people of all ages to the joy of birding as a fun, recreational, outdoor activity,” said Jason Giraulo. “Few places offer as many wonderful opportunities to enjoy nature while being so connected, accessible and clean.”

A complete schedule for the Birds of a Feather Fest is at www.birdingfest.com, and registration is now open. Participants can choose as much or as little as they’d like over the three days, and some activities are free. 32 birding trips and classes will be offered, to such outstanding birding spots as Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Princess Place Preserve. The festival also offers plenty of activities for non-birders, too. There are kayak trips and craft projects for the little ones.

Sponsorships opportunities are available, and a limited number of indoor vendor spaces are also available. The Vendor Expo will be at the Palm Coast Community Center and will be open to the public throughout the weekend. The City is looking for vendors from the following areas: camera and optics equipment, birding supplies, birding tour companies, nature artists, outdoor

http://www.birdingfest.com/

outfitters, environmental non-profits and government agencies, and other companies that fit the festival vision.

Sponsors already on-board include the Hilton Garden Inn (host hotel), Flagler County, Palm Coast Observer, The Home Depot and Top Birding Tours.

Please join us for the first Birds of a Feather Fest – Fun for the Whole Flock!

For more information about the Birds of a Feather Fest or becoming a sponsor or vendor, visit www.birdingfest.com or contact Jason Giraulo, Digital Communications Coordinator, at 386-986-2484 or [email protected].

http://www.birdingfest.com/mailto:[email protected]

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Dec. 12, 2014

City of Palm Coast announces holiday schedule, including for trash pickup City of Palm Coast offices will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24-26, and Thursday and Friday, Jan. 1-2, for the holidays. There will be no trash pick-up on Thursday, Dec. 25, or Thursday, Jan. 1. For routes normally picked up on Thursdays, Waste Pro will collect trash on Friday, Dec. 26, instead of on Dec. 25. Routes normally collected on Fridays will move to Saturday, Dec. 27. The same schedule will take place for the New Year's holiday, so routes normally picked up on Thursdays will be collected Friday, Jan. 2, and routes normally collected on Fridays will move to Saturday, Jan. 3. Garbage and recycling collection for the community will follow the regular schedule on the other days of the holiday weeks. For more information regarding garbage service, please contact Customer Service at 386-986-2360.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Traci Missildine, Palm Coast Parkway Widening, Public Information Officer 1-800-515-9194 Contact: Cindi Lane, Palm Coast Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell: 386-214-4729 December 10, 2014

Lane closures planned for Palm Coast Parkway beginning December 10

Palm Coast, Fla. – Beginning Wednesday, December 10, and running through Friday, December 12, motorists and other travelers should expect lane closures eastbound and westbound along Palm Coast Parkway at I-95. The eastbound lane closure will begin at the southbound I-95 on ramp and extend over the bridge to the I-95 off ramp. The westbound lane closure will begin at the northbound I-95 on ramp and extend over the bridge to the I-95 off ramp. The lane closures will occur between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. each night and are required in order for the contractor to relocate the barrier wall and prepare the westbound lanes for phase two of the widening project. Up-to-date lane closure information will be posted to the Palm Coast Parkway Widening Project website at www.PalmCoastPkwy.com. A project hotline number has been established to assist the public with questions and concerns: 1-800-515-9194. The City of Palm Coast strives for safe construction zones. Travelers need to be aware of heavy equipment and stay within the limits of the orange cones and barrels. The City asks for the cooperation and patience of residents as this important road improvement

project is completed.

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NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell: 386-214-4729 Dec. 11, 2014

Help Palm Coast Fire Department keep the wreaths green by preventing fires Palm Coast – The holiday season is under way, and the Palm Coast Fire Department is asking everyone to help keep the wreaths green at the City’s fire stations by preventing fires. Project Green Wreath is a fire prevention program that runs through the month of December. Large wreaths have been hung at all five stations, with green light bulbs in each. Firefighters will replace one green light with a red light for each structure fire during the month. “Project Green Wreath is a visual reminder of the importance of implementing and following fire safety practices during the holiday season,” said Palm Coast Fire Chief Mike Beadle. “We hope everyone will do their part to keep the wreaths green!” Here are some tips to help keep your home safe this holiday season:

Never leave food that is cooking unattended.

Select only the freshest natural trees, and remember to keep your tree watered away from heat sources (including televisions and radios).

Use only those artificial trees with safety tags.

Ensure that trees and other decorations don’t block exits.

Check all light strings for damage; throw away light strings if they have frayed cords or sockets and replace with UL-approved devices.

Never use “indoor” lights outside.

Don’t put cords under carpets or throw rugs.

Be careful not to overload circuits or extension cords; check instructions on light strings to determine the maximum number you may place in one outlet.

Before bed or leaving the house, turn off all holiday lights and extinguish all candles.

Keep candles a safe distance from children and decorations, especially trees; never leave a candle unattended or burning through the night.

Be sure to keep space heaters at least three feet from surrounding items.

Never use heaters around water – water increases the chance of electric shock.

Unplug heater when not in use.

Don’t leave space heaters unattended.

Make sure your fireplace is in good working order.

Christmas wrapping and tree branches should not be burned in the fireplace; their intense and rapid burning can cause chimney fires and flames to extend out of the firebox into your home.

Double-check your smoke alarms and make sure they are in good working order.

We wish you a safe and happy holiday season. If you have any questions, please contact the Palm Coast Fire Department at 386-986-2300.

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