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Monthly Report, July 2017

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners

Staff Report July 2017

Budget & Administrative Services Fiscal Services • Grants Support

o Public Safety Grants o Submitted the 3rd quarter programmatic and financial reports for the Department of Justice (DOJ)

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY 16 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. A reimbursement for the Punta Gorda Police Department was requested in the amount of $5,741.00.

o Prepared and submitted the 3rd quarter programmatic and financial reports for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.

o Prepared and submitted 4th quarter expenditure and activities report to the State of Florida for Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Grant for the period of April 1 – June 30, 2017. The reimbursement request for the period totaled $20,919.80.

o Prepared and submitted 4th quarter expenditure and activities report to the State of Florida for Emergency Management Performance Grant for the period of April 1 – June 30, 2017. The reimbursement request for the period totaled $17,038.15.

o Prepared and submitted 4th quarter expenditure and activities report to the State of Florida for the Citizens Emergency Response Team grant for the period of April 1 – June 30, 2017. The reimbursement request for the period totaled $4,454.76.

o Prepared and submitted 3rd quarter activities report to the Florida Department of Health for the Emergency Medical Services Grant Program for the period of April 1 – June 30, 2017. There were no expenditures to claim.

o Prepared and submitted activities report to the State of Florida for the State Homeland Security Grant Program for the period of April 1 – June 30, 2017. There were no expenditures to claim.

o July 7, 2017. Received approval from the County Administrator to apply for the 2018 Citizen Corps/CERT Program Sub-grant for $10,000.00.

o July 25, 2017. Received approval from the BCC to accept the FY18 Emergency Management Performance Grant from the State of Florida in the amount of $80,757.00.

o July 25, 2017. Received approval from the BCC to accept the FY18 Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Grant from the State of Florida in the amount of $115,806.00.

o July 25, 2017. Received Approval from the BCC to accept funding from the Florida Senate Funding Initiative in the amount of $97,500.00 to purchase FLIR device for Marine 1, and laptop computers for county ambulances.

o Human Services Grants o Requested a total of $197,429.38 in grant reimbursement claims: o $30,454.61 to Area Agency on Aging for the Older Americans Act Grant (OAA) o $92,841.99 to Area Agency on Aging for the Community Care for the Elderly Grant (CCE) o $28,182.35 to Area Agency on Aging for the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative Program (ADI) o $864.20 to Area Agency on Aging for the Home Care for the Elderly Program (HCE) o $7,450.41 to Department of Economic Opportunity for the Community Services Block Grant

Program (CSBG) o $34,562.59 to Department of Economic Opportunity for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance

Program (LIHEAP) o $3,073.23 to the Homeless Coalition for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) o Staff attended the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) meeting in North Fort Myers. AAA of Southwest

Florida is designated as the Planning and Service Area 8 by the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the agency administers federal and state funded programs.


o Coordinated with Human Services to submit a modification to the FY 17 LIHEAP Agreement due

to an increase in the amount allocated of $43,268.00, which brings the total to $397,692.00. o Economic Development Grants o Received $40,000.00 from the State of Florida for the Florida Department of Economic

Opportunity Grant, which funded the “Best Use Study” associated with the Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Area.

o MAC Grants o July 11, 2017. BCC approved a $3,000.00 increase in Civil Air Patrol MAC Grant for harbor

sundown flights. New grant award is $21,500.00. o Reimbursed BRF and WCIND subrecipients $42,365.08 in project claims:

o Civil Air Patrol – Sundown Flights – $1,436.50 o USCG Aux Flotilla 98 – Boat Down Payments – 23,236.74 o CC Public Works – New Marine Markers – $1,920.00 o CC Public Works – Marine Debris Removal – $384.64 o CC Public Works – Marine Marker Maintenance – $15,417.20

o Not-For-Profit & Event Development Program Grants o July 25, 2017. Commissioners scored the funding request for the Florida International Air Show

and determined it to be a beneficial project for Charlotte County funding. o July 25, 2017. Commissioners scored the funding request for the November 2017 Englewood

Waterfest Event; featuring the World Championship Offshore Powerboat Racing event, and determined it to be a beneficial project for Charlotte County funding.

o Transit Grants o Received $30,720.00 in grant reimbursement claims from Commission for the Transportation

Disadvantaged for FY 17 Transportation Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment Grant. o Staff attended National Transit Database (NTD) Data Collection and Reporting Seminar at the

Jacksonville Transit Authority on July 17-July 19. The training goal was to provide recipients with knowledge to ensure accuracy in their data reporting, statistical compilation and financial reporting. The training was sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation.

o Staff attended FTA webinar on Basics and Reporting in TrAMS. o Transmitted FY 16 and FY 17 FTA Section 5307 applications to FTA. o Prepared and submitted Federal Financial Reports (FFR) to the Federal Transit Administration

(FTA) for the active FY12, FY13, FY14, and FY15 Section 5307 Formula grant agreements for the period of April 1-June 30.

o MPO Grants o Reviewed and reconciled grant expenses for the period of 4/1/2017 – 6/30/2017 for submittal of

the reimbursement request to Florida Department of Transportation prepared by MPO staff on the Highway Planning and Construction PL 112 grant.

o Reviewed and reconciled grant expenses for the period of 4/1/2017 – 6/30/2017 for submittal of the reimbursement request to Florida Department of Transportation prepared by MPO staff on the FTA Section 5305(d) grant.

o Reviewed and reconciled grant expenses for the period of 4/1/2017 – 6/30/2017 for submittal of the reimbursement request to Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged prepared by MPO staff.

o Received $5,793.58 from the FL Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged for the period of 4/1/2017 – 6/30/2017 for the Transportation Disadvantaged Planning grant.

o Mosquito Grant o Prepared and submitted Arthropod Control Monthly Report to Florida Department of Agriculture

and Consumer Services for the period of June 1-30, 2017. o Received a total of $10,752.25 in grant reimbursement claims from Florida Department of

Agriculture and Consumer Services for Mosquito Control Contractual Service Agreement. o July 25, 2017. Board approved a budget adjustment to increase Mosquito Control local funding.

An Arthropod Control Budget Amendment will be prepared and submitted to the State.


o Charlotte Harbor CRA FDOT LAP Grant: o Gateway Harborwalk Phase 1A construction:

• Operating Support: o Attended the Fiscal Staff Quarterly Projections Meeting with Director of Budget & Administrative

Services. o Attended the 3rd Quarter Department Quarterly Business Meetings. o Continued analysis of current county fuel tank conditions and fueling alternatives. o Attended Public Hearing for the Barrier Island and Lemon Bay MSBU rate increases. o Attended meeting with GPS Insight, Budget & Administrative Services Director, IT Director, and

Purchasing to review the new GPS system’s diagnostics. o Attended the Public Safety Director’s weekly Managers Meeting to ensure FY2017 spending is

aligned with the budget, and to participate in Department specific issues. o Continued work on compiling Utility equipment list to correctly classify equipment in EAMS. o Staff participated in the Graduation of the 3-month Ambassador Program at July 25th Board of

County Commissioners Meeting. o Participated in DiSC Workplace Profile training held by HR for Fiscal Services Department. o Attended the July 18th Tentative Budget Presentation by the Direction of Budget and

Administrative Services to the Board of County Commissioners. o Attended the July 18th Board Workshop to hear the update to the Board by the Utility regarding

Line Extensions. o Attended the PRMRWSA Professional Staff Meeting held in Sarasota. o Prepared and submitted annual DEO Report to the Agency to secure the annual $500,004 in

grant revenue. o Prepared and presented Tourism financials at bi-monthly TDC meeting. o Moved ‘on-call’ personnel costs from Jail to Facilities for the first and second quarters. o Provided cross-training on the preparation of monthly budget projections and department financial

reports. o Prepared Community Services Budget to Actual spreadsheet to review anticipated year end

balances.

• Accounts Payable/Receivable Support o Completed a cost/benefit analysis for potentially charging a Medical Examiner cremation approval

fee. o Invoiced a total of $3,520.91 for Public Safety:

o $1,200.00 for radio repairs o $2,320.91 for emergency vehicle maintenance

o Received a total of $54,633.96 for Public Safety: o $50,184.56 from the Airport Authority for salaries and gear o $675.00 from Kitson & Partners for EMS standby for Bike Night & Concert at Babcock

Ranch o $1,200.00 for radio repairs o $2,574.40 for E911 services

o EMS Collection payments – processed 42 payments totaling $4,847.61 for July. o EMS Refunds – processed 39 refunds for overpayments received by ADPI totaling $8,143.89 for

June. o Processed a payment of $78,838.92 to the University of Florida for the quarterly payment per

agreement. o Invoiced the Tampa Bay Rays $633.28 for the quarterly fuel reimbursement. o Invoiced the Tampa Bay Rays $170,237.50 for the semi-annual debt contribution for agreement.

• Analytical Support o Update Personnel Graph for inclusion in the Tentative Budget Presentation. o Prepared FY18 and FY19 Tentative Budget Presentation workshop documents for upload to the

web. o Gathered information from neighboring counties regarding percentage change in property values.


o Prepared third quarterly budget adjustment Novus agenda documents, including the summary, draft resolution and newspaper ad for those that required a public hearing.

o Met with auditor from Cherry, Bekaert for a walk through of the budget adjustment process. I.T.

o Active Projects: o MSBU Application Upgrade – Budget & Admin. Services - 95 % complete - estimated completion

date – 9/1/2017 o Utilities Department Data Management - Utilities Dept. - 75 % complete - On-Hold - estimated

completion date – TBD o Intranet – Connect@Work (Charlottesweb) – All Departments - 70% complete – estimated

completion date – 9/30/2017 – Phase 1 o Fire Vehicle Wireless Network – Public Safety – 35% - 9/1/2017 o GIS Upgrade – Information Technology – 15% - 10/2/2017 o Utilities Sewer Robot Video Storage - Utilities Dept. - 75 % complete - estimated completion date

– 8/21/2017 o BGP Routing – Expand and bind together 2 Internet Service Providers (ISP) – Information

Technology. - 20 % complete - estimated completion date – 9/30/2017 o Completed Projects: o 2017 Computer Refresh – The FY 2017 computer refresh project has been completed. Plans for

the FY18 refresh has already begun. o Q-Flow Queue Mgmt System – Community Development – Q-Flow is a queuing system for

Community Development. The upgrade now has digital signage that will show the current customers being served and allow self-service via a touchscreen kiosk in the lobby.

o Healthcare Facilities Emergency Plans web upload site - Public Safety – 95% - 7/11/2017 – Electronic submissions of healthcare facilities comprehensive emergency management plans beginning 2017 are now being required by Public Safety. A new web based utility that enables Health Care facilities in Charlotte county to upload their emergency plans to the county for verification was recently approved and made available for use.

o Other: o Vacant Positions - Information has 2 vacant positions that in the process of being advertised:

Programmer/Analyst and Computer Support Specialist. The vacant Sr. Computer Specialist position has been filled internally by Jonathan Myers from a Computer Support Specialist.

Purchasing • Quotes due and received:

o 17-379 Storage Shed o 17-389 Business Incubator Feasibility Study – Economic Development o 17-377 Pressure Wash Bridges in South Gulf Cove o 17-363 Animal Carcass Disposal – Annual

• Work orders due and received: o 17-402 Spring Lake Contract D Professional Services – Public Works o 17-397 Signal Design – Peachland / Loveland o 17-407 Design – Port Charlotte Beach Parking & Stormwater Improvements

• Pre-bid meetings held: o 17-386 Mid County Library Refurbishment o 17-335 Painting Contractor – Annual o 17-372 Sod – Supply, Deliver and / or Hydro Seeding – Annual o 17-371 Disposal of Waste Tires – Annual o 17-390 Landscape Maintenance – County Facilities – Annual o 17-424 Turf Maintenance – County Facilities – Annual o 17-416 Transit Bus Maintenance – Annual


o 17-315 Harbor Boulevard Enhancements

• Bid openings held: o 17-361 Stormwater Collection System Rehabilitation – Annual o 17-360 Horizontal Directional Drilling Services – Annual o 17-368 Manasota Key Roadway Lighting Maintenance – Annual o 17-383 Placida Boat Ramp Washout Repairs o 17-373 Asphalt Repairs – Annual

Real Estate Services

o Piper Road North – A pre-trial mediation is set for Wednesday November 1st. The project is moving forward.

o Release and Occupation of Easement Program - This program continues to be very active. We have received over 240 applications to date for this fiscal year.

o Parkside-Harbor Boulevard Improvements – All the easements needed for the project have been obtained on a voluntary basis at minimal cost to the County.

o Storage space for Clerk’s records – We have closed on this acquisition. The Justice Center Expansion project can proceed.

o Engineering, Administration, Community Services and Utilities - We continue to assist these departments and divisions in obtaining easements, title searches and researching land related issues for numerous capital projects.

o Easement Request – Utilities Department – We have been asked to acquire a utility easement from Circle K near the Sarasota County line. This easement will be used by our Utilities Department for the expansion of services associated with the US 41 widening project.

o Land Exchange Request – Utilities Department - We our working with our Utilities Department and a vacant lot owner in West County to facilitate a lot exchange. The property owner was planning on building a home in close proximity to an existing sewer line. Utilities have expressed a concern with access to the existing line. We are looking at a land exchange to address this concern.

o Potential Sites for Off Beach Parking in West County – We are working 3with Administration on the possible purchase of a vacant parcel of land to be used for off beach parking near Englewood Beach.

o Burnt Store Road Phase II – We have obtained the appraisals and good faith pre-suit offers for the 90 plus parcels to be acquired have been sent.

o Mosquito and Aquatic Weed Control – To date, we have acquired 44 access lots needed for staff to access canals and waterways. Our acquisition program is 80% complete.

o Habitat Conservation Plan – We continue to acquire parcels needed for the HCP based on direction from Natural Resources.

o Olean Boulevard – We are awaiting construction plans and property sketches for the parcels needed for the project.

o Placida Widening – We have obtained 65% of the right of way needed for this future road expansion project.

o Flamingo/Edgewater - We have acquired over 84% of the parcels needed for this project, all on a voluntary basis. This right of way acquisition program continues and new mailing will go out this fall.

o Elkcam Waterway Bridge Repair – We have obtained the last of 4 easements needed for this project. This project can now move forward.

o Legal Research - We continue to assist staff in the County Attorney's Office in researching and reviewing historical records related to potential and/or ongoing lawsuits.

o Midway Road Widening Project - We are addressing issues related to temporary construction easements that have expired.

o Disposal of Surplus County Owned Lots – We are preparing a list of parcels for the fall offering. o Stump Pass Dredging - We continue to assist Public Works staff as needed. o Murdock Village Redevelopment – We are assisting with the redevelopment plan in the Murdock

Village CRA as needed. o Murdock Village Property Inspections - We are continuing our monthly inspections and report any

issues/items that need correcting to the appropriate County staff.


o Customer Satisfaction - Our customer surveys continue to show that our Division maintains a high customer service rating.

o Sandhill Boulevard – The improvements to this roadway are under design to determine if additional right of way is needed.

o J&D Enterprises Lease – This is for the space required by the Sheriff near the airport. The lease terms have been negotiated and will be brought to the BCC in September.

o Myakka Avenue – We continue to seek satisfactory survey information prior to proceeding with the acceptance of Myakka Avenue.

o Submerged Land Lease in Charlotte Harbor – As approved by the BCC, we are working with the State to process an application to obtain a submerged land lease for a dock associated with the parcel that was recently acquired for Harbor Walk.

o Rotonda Drainage Project – We have met with Public Works Maintenance and Operations staff to look at the possibility of obtaining blanket easements from the golf course and the HOA in the Rotonda area to allow staff to address drainage issues. Based on discussions at a recent Board workshop, the County Attorney’s Office is researching precedent documents for the proposed blanket easements.

Community Development

Item Total FY16 Jul-16 Jul-17 FY16 YTD FY17 YTD

Total Single Family Permits Issued (including Babcock) 1024 107 111 851 900

Babcock Only SF Permits Issued 10 0 4 0 15

Total Multi Family Permits Issued (including Babcock) 8 0 0 7 5

Babcock Only Multi Family Permits Issued 0 0 0 0 0

Total Commercial Permits Issued (including Babcock) 118 12 3 84 43

Babcock Only Commercial Permits Issued 1 0 1 0 5

All Other Permits Issued 20683 1637 1939 17122 19366

Customers Served 26223 1923 2055 21855 21720

Inspections 71373 5585 5751 58873 64235

Permitting Revenue 4,122,569$ 331,195$ 321,224$ 3,385,969$ 3,506,416$

Permitting Expenditure 3,109,590$ 204,442$ 289,881$ 2,567,722$ 3,082,653$

Licensing Revenue 761,940$ 67,719$ 62,119$ 640,306$ 707,116$

Licensing Expenditure 2,084,781$ 135,220$ 163,791$ 1,713,248$ 1,786,690$

Action Orders Initiated 750 125 154 550 405

Code Cases Initiated 3920 277 385 3103 3111

CEB Cases Heard 276 15 22 217 217

Citations Issued $ Amount 163,000$ 25,000$ 13,000$ 130,000$ 306,000$

New Contractor Licenses Issued 26 2 2 22 30

Contractor Licenses Revoked 8 0 No Meeting 6 12 o Babcock Ranch o The Notice of Proposed Changes to the Babcock Ranch Community DRI Master Development

and its Increment 1 Development Order are under review by the County and State review agencies. The Florida Department of Transportation is reviewing their response regarding the traffic comments. On July 25, 2017, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved these NOPC applications.

o Tern Bay DRI o Tern Bay CDD Acquisitions, LLC is requesting a major modification of the existing Planned

Development for the Tern bay DRI. It is scheduled to be presented to the Planning and Zoning Board on September 11, 2017 and to the Board on October 24, 2017 for adoption.

o Little Gasparilla Island Community Plan


o No new updates at this time. o Grove City Community Plan o No new updates at this time. o Revision of the Comprehensive Plan o No new updates at this time. o Revision of the Land Development Regulations o No new updates at this time. o School Concurrency o No new updates at this time. o Planning and Zoning Board o There was no meeting in February. o Planning and Zoning Board o The following petitions were heard by the Planning and Zoning Board on July 10, 2017: o Z-17-04-12: o Approve an Ordinance pursuant to Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, amending the Charlotte

County Zoning Atlas from Planned Development (PD) and Commercial General (CG) to Planned Development (PD), for property bound by El Jobean Road (SR 776) and Esposito Terrace to the north, Torrence Street and Plas Street to the east, Ester Avenue to the south, and the Charlotte Sports Park to the west, in the Port Charlotte area, containing 7.34± acres; Commission District IV; Petition No. Z-17-04-12; Applicant: Horsepower Investments, LLC; providing an effective date.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval with conditions o Amendment to Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Plan: o A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Charlotte County, Florida, approving an

Amendment to the Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Plan; for those properties located South of US-41 (Tamiami Trail), North of State Road 776 (El Jobean Rd.), West of the Auburn Waterway, and East of the Crestwood Waterway, in Commission District IV; containing 1,197.8+ acres; providing for findings; and providing for an effective date.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval o Amendment to Part III, Land Development and Growth Management, Chapter 3-5; Article XI

Habitat Conservation Plan: o Approve the Amendments and Deletions to the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Ordinance,

based on the findings and analysis in the Planning Division staff report dated June 20, 2017 and the evidence presented at the public hearing.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval o Board of County Commissioners Land Use o The following petitions were heard by the Board of County Commissioners on July 25, 2017: o PP-17-04-03: o Lennar Homes, LLC has requested Preliminary Plat approval for a cluster subdivision to be

named, West Charlotte Harbor, consisting of 165 residential lots. The site is 99.60 acres, more or less, and is located south of the Butterford Waterway, north of Abalone Road, east of Santa Cruz Drive, and west of St. Paul Drive, in Sections 9, 10, 15, and 16, Township 41S, Range 21E, in Commission District III.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval o PP-17-04-02: o Babcock Property Holdings, LLC has requested Preliminary Plat approval for a subdivision to be

named, Babcock Ranch Community Phase 2A, consisting of 176 mixed use lots. The site is 59.96 acres, more or less, and is located south of Bermont Road, north of the border with Lee County, east of State Road 31, and west of the border with Glades County, in Section 32, Township 42 S, Range 26 E, in Commission District I.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval o NOPC-16-08-14: o Approve the Resolution adopting Petition NOPC-16-08-14, amending the Master Development

Order (MDO) for the Babcock Ranch Community Master Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to: 1) clarify that the maximum density is calculated at buildout for Villages, Hamlets, and Town


Center; 2) remove reference to minimum density requirements within Villages, Hamlets, and Town Center; 3) modify the stormwater conditions to reflect the required hydrologic model which is complete; 4) modify the transportation conditions to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the proposed changes to the transportation analysis; 5) revise the Vegetation, Wildlife and Wetlands section to refer Category I and Category II exotic pest plants as defined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council in effect at time of permitting and update some requirements under this section; 6) reflect the extension of the expiration date and buildout date of this Development Order per Resolution Number 2016-034; 7) remove the leak detection requirement and update the Wastewater Management and Water Supply section; 8) update requirements in the Increment Review subsection set forth in the Wastewater Management and Water Supply section; 9) update the Open Space, Parks, and Library section; 10) update requirements in the Education section and in the Police and Fire section; 11) update Exhibit B: Master Concept Plan (Map H) to add approximately 45.98 acres to Increment I South area; 12) update Exhibit D: Summary of Land Dedication & Facilities Construction to clarify types, acreages, and timeframes for commencement of operations of public facilities; 13) update Exhibit E: Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council’s 2007 List of Invasive Plant Species Category I & II to refer to the most current list in effect at time of permitting; and 14) update Exhibit F: Babcock Ranch Community Master Traffic Study Update; for property located east of S.R. 31, south of C.R. 74 (Bermont Road), west of the Glades County line, and north of the Lee County line, containing 13,630± acres, in the East County area; Commission District I, Petition No. NOPC-16-08-14; Applicant: Babcock Property Holdings, L.L.C.; providing an effective date.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval o NOPC-16-08-15: o Approve a Resolution adopting Petition Number NOPC-16-08-15, amending the Increment 1

Development Order (IDO) for the Babcock Ranch Community Development of Regional Impact to: 1) decrease the residential dwelling units from 2,500 to 2,000; 2) decrease the retail from 126,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet; 3) reduce office from 322,500 square feet to 155,000 square feet; 4) remove 100 hotel rooms; 5) remove 90,000 square feet of industrial; 6) add 18 hole golf course; 7) combine Phase 1 and Phase 2 into one phase; 8) clarify that the maximum density is calculated at buildout for Villages and Town Center; 9) remove reference to the minimum density requirements within Villages and Town Center; 10) update the improvement requirements set forth in the Transportation section; 11) revise the Wastewater Management and Water Supply section; 12) update the Education section; 13) revise the Police and Fire section; 14) add the Solid/Hazardous/Medical Waste section; 15) update the Open Space and Parks section; 16) reflect the extension of the expiration date and buildout date of this Development Order per Resolution Number 2016-034; 17) add Exhibit A-4: Increment 1 - 45.98 acre parcel legal description; 18) revise Exhibit B-1: Babcock Ranch Community Map H Increment 1 Master Development Plan, and B-2: Babcock Ranch Map H-1 Increment I Overall Land Use Concept Plan; 19) revise Exhibit C: Table EM-2. Babcock Ranch Community Increment 1 Equivalency Matrix; 20) revise Exhibit D: Updated Summary of Land Dedication & Facilities Construction Required for Increment 1; 21) add Exhibit D1: Specifications for one (1) Freightliner M2 Ave Type 1 Ambulance; 22) revise Exhibit E: Increment 1 Parameters; 23) revise Exhibit F: Babcock Ranch Increment 1 - Master Drainage Plan; 24) revise Exhibit G: Babcock Ranch Increment 1 - Master Internal Circulation Plan; 25) revise Exhibit H-1: Babcock Ranch Increment 1 - Primary Greenway Map and Trails Plan; 26) revise Exhibit I: Babcock Ranch Increment I - Primary Utility Corridor Plan; 27) revise Exhibit J: Babcock Ranch Community - Increment 1 NOPC Future (2016) Traffic Conditions with BRC Directional Peak Hour, Peak Season; 28) update Exhibit K: Babcock Ranch Community - Increment 1 Proportionate Share Cost Estimates for Significant and Adverse Intersections; and 29) increase property within Increment 1 by approximately 45.98± acres; for property located east of S.R. 31, south of C.R. 74 (Bermont Road), west of the Glades County line, and north of the Lee County line, containing 4,085.2± acres, in the East County area; Commission District I, Petition No. NOPC-16-08-15; Applicant: Babcock Property Holdings, L.L.C.; providing an effective date.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval


o DRC-17-00034: o A Resolution for a Final Detail Plan for Springs at Port Charlotte DRC-17-00034. This resolution

will allow the development of 256 units within 11 residential multi-family buildings. This 21.33+/- acre site is located at 24151 Beatrix Blvd in Section 6, Township 40 South, Range 23 East in Port Charlotte, Florida. This project is located in the Sandhill DRI.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval o Z-17-04-12: o Approve an Ordinance pursuant to Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, amending the Charlotte

County Zoning Atlas from Planned Development (PD) and Commercial General (CG) to Planned Development (PD), for property bound by El Jobean Road (SR 776) and Esposito Terrace to the north, Torrence Street and Plas Street to the east, Ester Avenue to the south, and the Charlotte Sports Park to the west, in the Port Charlotte area, containing 7.34± acres; Commission District IV; Petition No. Z-17-04-12; Applicant: Horsepower Investments, LLC; providing an effective date.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval with conditions o PA-17-04-14: o Approve an Ordinance adopting Petition PA-17-04-14, a Small Scale Plan Amendment to change

Charlotte County FLUM Series Map #1: 2030 Future Land Use, from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Office and Institutional (OI); for property located at 25366 Tangerine Avenue, in the Port Charlotte area, containing 9.93± acres; Commission District I; Applicant: Port Charlotte Healthcare Associates, Ltd. (L.P.); providing an effective date.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval o Z-17-04-15: o Approve an Ordinance adopting Petition Z-17-04-15, amending Charlotte County Zoning Atlas

from Planned Development (PD) to Office, Medical, and Institutional (OMI); for property located at 25366 Tangerine Avenue, in the Port Charlotte area, containing 9.93± acres; Commission District I; Applicant: Port Charlotte Healthcare Associates, Ltd (L.P.); providing an effective date.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval o PA-17-01-02-LS: o Approve an Ordinance adopting Petition Number PA-17-01-02-LS, a Large Scale plan

amendment to amend Future Land Use (FLU) Policy 1.2.7: Transfer of Density Units (TDU) Program Intent; FLU Policy 1.2.9: TDU Sending Zones; FLU Policy 1.2.10: Restrictions on Sending Zones; FLU Policy 1.2.11: TDU Receiving Zones; and FLU Policy 1.2.12: Prohibited Receiving Zones; Petition No. PA-17-01-02-LS; Applicant: Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval o PA-16-12-24-LS: o Approve an Ordinance adopting a Large Scale Plan Amendment petition PA-16-12-24-LS; this

request is to revise Future Land Use (FLU) Appendix VI: Developments of Regional Impact by amending the Tern Bay Development of Regional Impact (DRI) development rights to 1) reduce the residential dwelling units from 1,800 to 1,315 units; 2) reduce the office space from 30,000 to 20,000 gross square feet; 3) reduce the retail space from 140,000 to 111,500 gross square feet; and 4) reduce the hotel rooms from 250 to 150 rooms; Commission District II; Applicant: Tern Bay CDD Acquisitions, LLC.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval o PA-16-12-25-LS: o Approve an Ordinance adopting Petition Number PA-16-12-25-LS, a Large Scale Plan

Amendment to revise Future Land Use (FLU) Appendix I: Land Use Guide by amending “Requirements of the Plan Amendment” and “Special Provisions” set forth in the Rural Community Mixed Use (RCMU) Future Land Use Map designation; Petition No. PA-16-12-25-LS; Commission Districts I & II; Applicants: Ron Inge, Harper Property Holdings, LLC and McNew Property Holdings, LLC.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval


o Z-17-05-16: o Approve an Ordinance to extend a previously enacted temporary moratorium on cannabis

dispensing businesses as further defined herein; providing for severability; providing for conflict with other ordinances; and providing for an effective date.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval o Amendment to Part III, Land Development and Growth Management, Chapter 3-5; Article XI

Habitat Conservation Plan: o Approve the Amendments and Deletions to the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Ordinance,

based on the findings and analysis in the Planning Division staff report dated June 20, 2017 and the evidence presented at the public hearing.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval o Parkside CRA o The Parkside Revitalization Plan will be presented for transmission to the State for review and

comment at the September 2017 P&Z meeting and October BCC meeting, with adoption anticipated for December 2017. A rezoning of the Family Services Center and adjacent former Peace Lutheran Church – both currently owned by the County – to raise the allowable density to 15 units per acre will begin in November 2017, and is anticipated to be adopted at the same time as the Revitalization Plan.

o Charlotte Harbor CRA o The Charlotte Harbor Community Revitalization Plan was adopted on June 23, 2015. New Land

Development Regulations and rezonings were adopted on November 22, 2016. o Murdock Village o The Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency is working with two developers to

transfer portions of the CRA’s property for development. At the appropriate time, the County will work to develop Planned Development rezonings for these sites.

o The following petitions were decided by the Board of Zoning Appeals on July 12, 2017. o Approved special exception SE-17-013 to allow an outdoor recreation facility and campground in

the Agriculture (AG) zoning district at 45150 Bermont Road, Punta Gorda. o Approved special exception SE-17-014 to allow a wholesale contractor with an outdoor storage

yard in the U.S. 41 Zoning District Overlay and Commercial General (CG) zoning districts at 18105, in Port Charlotte.

o Approved an appeal APL-17-001 to allow a composting facility as a conditional use in the Agriculture (AG) zoning district at 26367 Deep Creek Boulevard, in Deep Creek.

o The following petitions were decided by the Zoning Official during the month of July, 2017. o Administrative Variances: o There were four Administrative Variances approved by the Zoning Official in July, which brought

the total number of Administrative Variances approved in 2017 to 11. o Minor Home Occupations: o There were no Minor Home Occupations approved by the Zoning Official in July, which brought

the total number of Minor Home Occupations approved in 2017 to 12. o Site Plan Review o Eleven petitions were received for July 2017: o Final (4) o Preliminary (4) o Concept Plan (1) o Project Conferences (2)

Community Services

• Administration o Responded to 126 phone calls, 22 web mails, 32 citizen action requests, 5 Accident Reports o Parking passes sold 16 (mail and phone) o Supported 3 Advisory Boards, Safety Committee o Promotional and Marketing Activities


o ½ page ad in the Parrot Magazine o ¼ page ad Florida Weekly o ¼ Page ad Englewood Review – Tringali Camps and Activities o Facebook ▪ Current reach – 2,160 Page Likes, 2,171 Followers ▪ “Rock Out Charlotte” – 447 Program Participants o iHeart Media commercials –Fan Bricks, Trip to the Trop, Back to School Bash, Grand Slam

Movies o 10 Press Releases o Seasonal Concessions o Englewood Beach ▪ Yoga – Loving Light Healing Center ▪ Beach Chairs/Umbrellas/Scooter Rental – Mark Knofler Ent. ▪ Yes Man – fresh fruit drinks o Boca Grande Fishing Pier ▪ Glass Bottom Kayak Rentals and Tours

• Recreation o The four Charlotte County Recreation Centers, two Charlotte County Skate Parks and three

Charlotte County Pools were open a combined 2,250 hours and served over 24,540 patrons (paid and nonpaid). There were Fitness, Instructional, Youth Leagues and Arts & dance programs held at each facility. Attendance for classes and leagues totaled 12,935 touches combined. Recreation facilities rentals achieved a rental attendance total of 3,343 people. Staff spent over 180 hours on in-service training and over 1030 hours on facility maintenance.

o Ann Dever Regional Park Pool o 1944 paid admissions o 353 Water Aerobics participants o 809 pass holder visits o User Group Rental 440 o Aquatic staff spent an estimated 200 hours performing facility maintenance o Aquatic staff spent an estimated 60 hours training Lifeguard skills o 3 Moonlight Movies were held over the course of the summer with a total attendance of 413 for all

dates combined. o The facility currently has 1 vacant position o Harold Avenue Recreation Center o Program and drop in attendance 3144 o User group rentals 62 o Summer camp attendance 1111 o Staff participated in 24 hours of staff training o Staff spent a total of 130 hours on facility maintenance o Playoff’s for the Summer 2017 YBB league take place in August o The facility currently has 2 vacant positions o Port Charlotte Beach Pool o 1030 paid admissions o 150 Water aerobics participants o 127 pass holder visits o Staff spent an estimated 100 hours performing facility maintenance o Staff spent an estimated 22 hours training Lifeguard skills o Port Charlotte Beach Recreation Center o User group rentals 460 o 225 in attendance for internal or other government rentals o Shelter rentals at PCB and Bayshore 1081 attended o Approximately 150 hours were spent performing facility maintenance o Staff spent approximately 22 hours on staff training


o 4th of July Bayshore Barbecue Bash featured a live band, giant inflatable obstacle course, lawn games, food vendors and apx.1200 patrons

o South County Regional Park Recreation Center o Program and drop in attendance 384 o User group rentals 613 o 160 hours - facility maintenance o Summer Camp Attendance is 2384 for the month of July o The Back to School Bash was held on July 8th with apx. 250 participants. The event featured free

backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, vision screening, hearing screening and lunch all at no charge.

o The facility currently has 1 vacant position o South County Regional Park Pool o 3089 paid admissions o 294 Water Aerobics participants o 868 pass holder visits o User Group Rental 2192 o Aquatic staff spent an estimated 120 hours performing facility maintenance o Aquatic staff spent an estimated 65 hours training Lifeguard skills o The facility currently has 2 vacant positions o Tringali Park Recreation Center o Program and Drop In attendance 1452 o Camp Attendance 140 o User group rental attendance total 40 o Approximately 5 hours were spent on staff training o Approximately 170 hours were spent on facility maintenance o The facility currently has 1 vacant position

• Athletics o The total number of local athletic facility users (not including gymnasium use) for the month of

July 2017 was approximately 1,250 and facilities were booked 1,000 hours. These numbers do not reflect casual use of the parks, the Snowbird Classic or use of the Charlotte Sports Park.

o Prostyle Baseball to held its Independence Battle Baseball Tournament at North Charlotte Regional Park, Harold Avenue Park and South County Regional Park from July 1st - 2nd.

o Maintenance was conducted in the month of July on Harold Avenue Park Baseball Fields #1 and #3.

o Maintenance was conducted in the month of July on all Harold Avenue Park Softball Fields. o Maintenance was conducted in the month of July on Franz Ross Park Football Fields.

• Parks and Natural Resources o Land Management o Staff has been engaged in Florida Scrub Jay surveys on several properties. These surveys are a

permit requirement of the Habitat Conservation Plan. The data gathered during these surveys is used to formulate management goals as well as measure effectiveness of management activities. In the past, these surveys were conducted at the beginning of nesting season. This year the surveys are conducted now because this is the only time juvenile birds can be distinguished from adult birds. Juvenile Scrub Jays appear as adults except the plumage on the head is brown not blue as it appears on adult birds. In this way, nesting success can be determined.

o In addition to specie surveys staff conducted emergency repairs to storm water damaged trails at Prairie Creek Preserve. Seasonal heavy rains and debris laden waters had clogged a culvert pipe eventually causing the washout of the trail north of the parking area at Prairie Creek Preserve. A new culvert was placed in the stream and fill material brought in to stabilize through the rainy season. Additional repairs may be required but are not possible now due to storm waters.

o Staff also assisted with the removal of a derelict vessel on the beach. o Summer is here and the rains have come. For us this means much of the time of the equipment

operator is spent mowing and trimming vegetation.


o Staff cleared some vegetation per a request for an upcoming project at NCRP. This work is part of a larger project involving Veterans.

o Staff spent some time doing emergency maintenance at Oyster Creek Environmental Park. Summer time is a very active time for storms and sudden strong winds accompanied by lightning and heavy rain. This type of weather cycle invariably leads to downed limbs and often washed out roads. At Oyster Creek Environmental Parks limbs were cleared from a trail.

o Coastal Management o We had a Kemps Ridley sea turtle nest on Manasota Key. This is not very common. The Lots of

sea turtle hatches are occurring every day: Current nest counts as of 07/27/17 are at 1,228 sea turtle nests GPSed. This is about 100 nests short of last year’s numbers from the end of July. So far in 2017 we’ve had 77 documented green sea turtle nests compared to only 6 green nests for the whole year of 2016. Similar we have 3 documented kemps ridley sea turtle nests compared to zero (0) kemps ridley nests in 2016. This flux in species number is normal. Individual sea turtles usually nest in cycles participating in 1 nesting season every 2 to 3 years. Below is a table to show the species flux since 2012. Please note that 2017 numbers are only nests documented as of 7/27/2017; the 2017 nesting season will still be active until October 31st!

o Year o Loggerhead o Green o Kemps

o 2017 o 1177 o 77 o 3

o 2016 o 1682 o 6 o 0

o 2015 o 1472 o 40 o 3

o 2014 o 1277 o 8 o 1

o 2013 o 934 o 25 o 1

o 2012 o 1060 o 7 o 1

o Shorebirds: o Two young least tern chicks are still present at the Palm Island Mitigation Site. In addition, there

are lots of flight-capable juvenile seabirds observed on our beaches. o On July 27th, 2017 Charlotte County Community Service, Natural Resources Artificial Reef

Program was the recipient of a new artificial reef at the Palm Island Ferry site. 100 tons of limestone and 50 Reef Balls were deployed into 58 feet of water. This deployment was donated by Reef Ball Foundation through a FWC state grant.

• Extension Services

o Administration:


o Meetings/Reporting/Training/Governance: o Manager's Meeting – Charlotte Sports Park – July 5th – 1 pm Stewardship, Partnership o CED Meeting – 1 pm – July 24th Stewardship, Partnership o Stewardship, Partnership o Wet-Lab Meeting – 3 pm – July 10th Integrity, Stewardship o Overall Advisory Committee Meeting 11:30 am to 1:00pm – July 20th Integrity, Stewardship,

Partnership, Innovation, Customer Service o Sea Grant Seasonal Interviews – July 10th – 10:30 am and 1 pm Stewardship, Partnership o Manager's Meeting - Charlotte Sports Park – 1 pm – July 17th Stewardship, Partnership o Manager's Meeting - Charlotte Sports Park – 1 pm – July 31st Stewardship, Partnership o Customer Feedback Committee – July 18th – 10 am – East Port Campus Stewardship,

Partnership, Innovation, Customer Service o Website Hits: Website: 2,183 page views o Facebook© Page - Charlotte County Extension data: Facebook: 2,302 o Likes: Blog: 473 pageviews. Innovation (Mitchell, Schumaker) o Sea Grant: o Publications: o Staugler, E.A. 2017. ” Indecision on barotrauma” Water LIFE Magazine, July 2017, pg. 19. o Staugler, E.A. 2017. An imperfect solution. Waterline Magazine, July 5, 2019, pg. 11. Innovation o PowerPoint: o Staugler, E.A, C. Adams, L. Krimsky, B. Fluech and J. Hazell. 2017. Awareness, Knowledge and

Perceptions of Barotrauma and Barotrauma Mitigation: A Survey of Florida Saltwater Anglers, for World Recreational Fishing Conference, July 20th, 23 slides. Innovation

o Website: o Marine Scene Plus! (Blog) http://flseagrant.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletter/ Innovation o Site & Office Visits (visits of substance): o Fishin' Franks, site visit (to organize goliath grouper trip) o Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (Wet lab) Customer Service o University &/or County Governess: o Planning Sea Grant fisheries WAG meeting (Sept) with other co-leads Stewardship, Partnership o Meetings: o 7/10 - Wet lab meeting Stewardship, Partnership o 7/26 - Phone meeting with bi-valve researchers from UF and FWC to discuss bay scallop

genetics project Stewardship, Partnership o 7/27 - Sea Grant Advisory Committee Meeting Stewardship, Partnership o Conferences: o 7/15-7/22 - World Recreational Fishing Conference, in Victoria, BC - Presented on Florida Sea

Grant barotrauma study Innovation o Training: o 7/11 – Micro-plastics training, Palmetto Innovation o Other: o Reviewed applicants and conducted interviews (7/10) for Seasonal Sea Grant Program Assistant

Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership o Considerable time spent preparing Special Activity License (SAL) for bay scallop restoration and

scheduling & preparing materials for inter-agency bay scallop survey (Taking place between August 15-31) Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership

o Considerable time spent putting together presentation and poster for conferences, and researching and writing articles for trade magazines. Stewardship, Partnership

o Considerable time spent organizing goliath grouper sampling event (cooperative research with anglers) for tagging juveniles (August) Stewardship, Partnership (Staugler)

o 4-H Youth Development: o 4-H Clubs: o Most of the 4-H Clubs are taking a summer break from meetings.

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o Beef and Breeding 4-H Club- 15 members- 3 volunteers- two hours per meeting/ two meetings Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation

o Livestock Judging 4-H Club- 10 members- 3 volunteers- two hours per meeting Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation

o 4-H School Enrichment: o 4-H staff presented a third-grade class at East Elementary with a story outlining the benefits and

production of vegetables. Students were able to sample various vegetables that represented the different parts of a plant that are edible. Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation

o Other: o Charlotte County 4-H members and youth residents attended Camp Cloverleaf in Lake Placid for

four days and three nights of traditional camping fun. Along with five other counties, youth stayed over-night in cabins along the banks of Lake Francis. Youth experienced kayaking, boating, fishing, swimming, cooking, arts and crafts, science, and much more! Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation (Phillippe, Cardwell)

o Horticulture: o Programming: o Caladium Workshops: Wild about Caladiums in Containers …….and for landscaping: o Monday, July 24th (3 sessions) - 8:30AM, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM o Tuesday, July 25th (2 sessions) - 8:30AM, 11:00AM Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership,

Innovation, Customer Service o Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA) CEU Round-Up – July 26th – 9 am to 4 pm – Training

Room A – 17 participants Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation o Special Outreach: o MG Radio – July 25th – 10 am – Ralph Mitchell and “Newly Minted” Master Gardener, Bill Lawton

Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation o Caladium Festival – Master Gardener Tour – Sebring – July 28th – 8 am to 2 pm Stewardship,

Partnership, Innovation, Customer Service o Meetings: o Gulf Coast Beekeepers of Florida – 6pm – July 18th - 6 pm Integrity, Customer Service o Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program: o Summary: o Total clientele contacts in the month of July….441. This includes: 8 teaching events (172

participants), 136 telephone consultations, 36 office visits, 8 field visits and 89 email consultations. Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation, Customer Service

o “Wild about Caladiums ….”: o Five (5) “Wild about Caladiums …. growing in containers and landscapes” workshops held on

July 24 and 25. 85 attended. 645 caladium bulbs were distributed to residents, Master Gardeners and others. Three UF-released caladium varieties were grown and shown to attendees as well as 11 large planter/containers that were planted using county compost, mixed caladiums, annuals and perennials. Free bulbs were distributed during the 75 minute programs. Two larger, entranceway planters at the Murdock Admin. Building will be planted with caladiums by a Master Gardener. In addition, the 3rd year caladium planting bed was shown chronologically from planting with additional bulbs of amaryllis, blood lilies and rain lilies added last Feb. Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation, Customer Service

o Demonstration Beds: o Demonstration Beds in the courtyard at the Environmental campus are fully planted with 1)

underused Florida native shrubs and vine, 2) bromeliads and 3) caladium bulb beds demonstrate Right Plant, Right Place. Bird-of-paradise were added in April in 4th and final bed being renovated. Volunteers, extension staff and community service workers care for these demo bed plantings. Everything was planted without fertilizer, minimizing runoff and stormwater contamination flowing to the lakefront behind the building. Innovation

o Publications Prepared: o Growing Caladiums in Southwest Florida, (4 pages), Tropical Plant Palettes with a View – Harbor

Style Magazine feature, (8 pages); FFL Outreach Update for Community Development and


Master Gardener Advisors, (3 pages). 22 visual programs were listed and described to present to resident living in planned communities and HOAs including those communities like Pirate Harbor mandated for FFL outreach education. Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation

o Training: o Attended a Storm Water Pond Green Team Meeting presented by state and regional water

quality specialists. Fresh-water aquatic and littoral zone planting and care were discussed as well as future Stormwater Pond presentations to the public within the region. Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation,

o Outreach Strategic Initiatives in process: o 1- to assess current and future landscaping needs targeting adoption of FFL for community

service facilities. Mid-County Library’s landscape is under review. o 2- Florida Yard and Neighborhood Principle Demonstration at CHEC is currently being evaluated

and a funding strategy planned for renovation. o 3- In process of preparing Parks that Teach Self-Study brochure. o 4- Parks that Teach Award of Excellence prepared and submitted by Master Gardener volunteers

and supporting materials submitted by staff for annual report for statewide, UF Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology.

o 5- Plans are underway to update the Eastport Campus Aquascaping Demonstration Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation, Customer Service

o Rain Barrel Construction Workshop Training: o Rain Barrel Construction Workshop Training conducted to recruit more Master Gardeners to

assist in making rain barrels. Workshop held on July 13 - 50 rain barrels were constructed. Eight new MGs attended. This was followed by a program advisory meeting on Aug. 2 attended by 25 discussing a rain water harvesting system and pond demonstration formerly installed at CHEC. Stewardship, Partnership

o Florida-Friendly Landscaping Advisory Meeting held Aug. 2nd : o Those attending were shown how to use the Prohibited Plant Assessment database UF has

released for evaluating yards for silver and gold level recognition and compliance. Partnership, Innovation

o Charlotte Sun Newspaper Articles: o Potential Readership: o Charlotte Sun Herald – Average Circulation - 30,100 o Newspaper Article for July 31st “The everglades palm in your backyard” o Newspaper Article for July 24th – “Christmas palms in July” o Newspaper Article for July 17th – “Nematodes in residential lawns – best management practices” o Newspaper Article for July 10th - “Crocosmia provide brilliant summer blooms” o Newspaper Article for July 3rd - “Let the rain lilies burst forth!” o Innovation, Customer Service (Mitchell, Bates, Becker) o Punta Gorda Library o We had 72 attendees at our Rocking Punta Gorda Library program on Saturday. We have a

record number of teen volunteers at the Punta Gorda Public Library. They have been extremely helpful with shelving as many of our volunteers are snowbirds.

o Historical o The Charlotte County Historical Center presented the Legend of Spanish Moss at South County

Park camp on July 25 and campers made their own Spanish Moss monsters while learning about practical uses throughout history. We continued summer youth programs at South County Park where campers learned about the Punta Gorda Army Airfield and tested out their own paper plane models. The Calusa Village traveled to North Port Art Center to teach children there about our shared pre-historic tribe.

o On July 26, we made edible models of the Cookie House at Mid-County Library while learning about the world-renowned Bass Biological Laboratory that this building was a part of.

o This summer we were lucky enough to reach over 600 children with historical programs! o Port Charlotte Library


o The Port Charlotte Library was buzzing with excitement as we concluded this year’s summer Read & Feed. Children dressed up in their created costumes for their favorite characters while they enjoyed an end of summer celebration with treats. They were also surprised by guest lunch servers when Charlotte Stone Crabs players stopped by to deliver their Read & Feed lunches. Finally, Ronald McDonald visited from Miramar and put on an entertaining show with an audience of over 75 children and adults. Participants have enjoyed interacting with their peers playing games, learning how to sew-on buttons, making quilts, and comparing book and movie versions of stories. The program has been so successful that we are looking into a way to offer meals for the children during Winter and Spring Breaks.

o As for our adult patrons, our See You @ the Cinema program hosted a showing of Sully on Tuesday, which our patrons enjoyed along with the fresh popcorn.

o Mid-County Regional Library o The Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center came for the Summer Reading Program. Becky

Facer, CHEC’s program/volunteer coordinator, brought everything that was needed to educate and entertain over 50 children who were in attendance. The kids were each given a seashell to paint like a sea turtle. Then the they learned about Florida’s sea turtles through a short story and a question and answer period that included the chance to touch a real sea turtle eggshell, skull, and a gopher tortoise shell. Thanks to the Charlotte County School Food Service Program, the kids ended the program with a snack and a drink as well. This program was a great example of community partners working together to serve the children of Charlotte County!

o We have formed great relationships with two nonprofit community organizations: Safe Kids Florida and Drug Free Charlotte County. Since June, these two organizations, have set up educational tables in the lobby of the library to provide information and services to the community.

o The Safe Kids Florida volunteers at the library educate and protect families by teaching families about childhood injury risks and prevention, encourage and conduct research on leading injury risks, evaluate solutions for injury risks, work to pass and improve child safety laws and regulations, and provide lifesaving devices such as child safety seats, helmets and smoke alarms to families who need them.

o The Drug Free Charlotte is involved in reducing substance abuse. Drug Free Charlotte County work to reinforce the healthy choices of our youth and build a healthy, drug free community. The volunteers at the library are all dedicated to their role in facilitating collaboration, engaging participation, and providing technical assistance and information regarding effective substance abuse prevention to everyone one that work in the door.

o We circulated 81,467 items in July, did 113 programs with an attendance of 3,448 for July. We had a total of 46,776 people come to the library in July.

Facilities, Construction and Management

o ADA Various Improvements: Bissett Park ready to open on the 9th of August with the stairs and a few minor punch items to be completed. Chadwick Park, Placida Pier, and Mid County Transfer Station final inspections complete with a few punch items to be resolved. Deep Creek Park and Harold Park Tennis under construction. Audubon Park 80% complete with striping, ADA fine sign, and sod left to be completed.

o Ann Dever Regional Park New Recreation Center (Sales Tax Project): Construction plans have been received and returned to the architect with comments for changes.

o Bayshore Live Oak Park Shoreline Restoration: Staff and consultants are awaiting response from external agencies on their respective permits.

o BCS Expansion Concept design is underway. o CCSO District 3 Headquarters: Evidence and Impound design meeting was held. A site visit of

the existing facility is scheduled for next month. o CCSO Firing Range Direction and information was received from the Sheriff's Office allowing

the documents to work towards completion. A progress set will be provided in early August. o El Jobean Fishing Pier: Repair is almost complete except for piling wrapping.


o Family Services Center Renovations (Sales Tax Project): The committee proposal was presented to the BCC. Economic Development is pursuing a developer to provide workforce housing on the Gibralter site. County Real Estate Department is searching for property in the area for the new facility's location. Together Charlotte will suggest agencies to be placed in the facility.

o Fleet Vehicle Wash Facility: Awaiting response from State Historical Office to proceed. o Harbour Heights Boat Ramp: Pre-construction meeting is scheduled for August 10th. o Harbour Heights Drainage Remediation: Kick off meeting for design and evaluation of the existing

condition was held. o Jail Infirmary (Sales Tax Project): The tilt walls were erected with structural steel installed. All

flooring and roof bar joist was installed and awaiting floor panel installation. o Jail Mezzanine Safety Railing: The F housing pods were completed, and forecasting the

completion of the F pod in early August. o Justice Center Renovation: Schematic design information gathering and plans are in process.

Next meetings with stakeholders are scheduled for August 8th and 9th. Construction Manager is preparing conceptual cost estimate.

o Loveland Campus Master Plan: The kickoff meetings were delayed until August 2nd. The data questionnaire format was completed and forwarded to staff for review before the meetings.

o McGuire Park (Sales Tax Project): West Construction was awarded the contract. Groundbreaking is scheduled for September 19th at 3pm. Mobilization will begin in August.

o Mid County Library Building Renovations: Pre-Bid conference was July 13th. Final bid closing is August 16th.

o NCRP New Recreation Center (Sales Tax Project): Construction plans have been received and returned to the Architect with comments for changes.

o Recreation Centers Renovations (Sales Tax Project): Design development reviews were completed. Construction documents and permitting will begin in August.

o South County Library and Archive (Sales Tax Project): Design team to reconvene with Design Development stage. Next meeting scheduled for August 4th.

o South County Regional Park: ADG has been selected and approved by the BCC for the design of this project.

o Spring Lake Boardwalk and Parking Renovations: This project is complete. o Strategic Master Space Plan: The proposal was presented to the BCC for approval. The BCC

delayed the agenda item until September 12th, after requesting additional information. o West County Annex Replacement (Sales Tax Project): Construction is to begin the first week of

August 2017. o Western Michigan University Flight Training School: This project is completed. Ribbon cutting

ceremony is August 23rd at 5 pm. Human Resources

• Employee & Labor Relations o Extended employment opportunities to 17 candidates o Recruitment related activities and hiring processes o Employee related issues and investigations o Discipline related conversations and activities o Monitor the community service program with Courts System o FMLA Processing & Reporting o Tasks associated with Employee of the Month o Legal Discussions o Miscellaneous advisement/investigations/coaching/development conversations o Attended re-opener negotiation session with IUPAT regarding Article 29 o Participated in organizational emergency preparedness activities

• Benefits Related o Facilitated Orientations o Process Tuition Reimbursement Requests


o Prepare orientation booklets o Provide Customer Service to employees o Produce Service Awards and letters to employees o Self- service assistance regarding on-line applications & Eden self-service system

• Learning & Organizational Development o Halogen assistance for employees and Management o Generated monthly service awards o Miscellaneous coaching/development conversations o Professional Development to include webinar, reviewing industry journals, etc. o Continued Kronos Time Keeping Solution trainings and meetings o Facilitated DiSC training for Fiscal Services: 28 employees in attendance o Attended CCSHRM meeting

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Public Safety

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• Bridge Projects in Construction (may affect vehicular/boater/pedestrian traffic patterns) o Tom Adam’s Bridge Rehabilitation – This project will replace the existing Tenderhouse, electrical

and mechanical equipment. The proposed Tenderhouse will provide a gateway to Manasota Key and will feature a standing seam roof, color coordinated with the Bridge, and large observation windows designed to withstand hurricane winds. The proposed Tenderhouse will provide visibility of traffic and pedestrians approaching the structure when the Bridge is being opened or closed. Currently, the Bridge tender's view is obstructed. The existing concrete railing and guardrail will be removed and replaced with a steel traffic barrier and aluminum handrail, which will allow for widening the sidewalk to a minimum of five (5) feet. The sidewalk surface will be topped to correct slope and alignment issues. The project also includes the replacement of the existing traffic gates, traffic signals, the approach slabs, abutment wall cap, slope pavement, and the Bridge will be repainted. Construction Contract: Quinn Construction, Construction schedule: 3/29/2016 – 6/7/2017.

o Tom Adams Bridge Closure

o Tom Adams Bridge will be closed on Monday June 12th. The Contractor plans to close the roadway shortly after midnight. Once the concrete slabs have achieved the required strength the roadway will be reopened. The expected date to reopen the roadway is Sunday June 18th. The bridge will run normally for marine traffic.

o The repairs to the Tom Adams Bridge needs the slab between the roadway and the bridge abutment be replaced. Unfortunately, to remove, cast the new slab and allow it to properly cure the Contractor will close the bridge for seven (7) calendar days.

o Tom Adams Bridge Maintenance of Traffic

o The Tom Adams Bridge, operated by Charlotte County is located on the Intercoastal Waterway, which is under the authority of the US Coast Guard. By law the County must open the bridge for marine traffic. To reduce the effects on the vehicular traffic, the County has requested approval from the US Coast Guard to only open the bridge on the hour.

o Should the bridge become non-operational the County could be required to leave the bridge in the open to marine traffic; therefore, the current construction is critical to everyone who uses this structure.

o Tom Adams Bridge Tenderhouse Construction


o The new Tenderhouse which will provide clear visibility of the vehicle traffic approaching the bridge is taking shape. The exterior is almost complete! The interior work is progressing and more importantly the new electrical and mechanical equipment is being installed. FPL will be installing the new electrical service in the next few weeks.

o Tom Adams Bridge Rehabilitation

o The painting of the bridge (span grates, beams, and bearings) has been completed. The Contractor has reconstructed the wall cap for the retaining wall on the mainland side and has begun work on the island side retaining wall.

o Work is almost complete on the new traffic barrier on the adjacent to the travel lanes coming onto the island on the mainland side of the bridge. The sidewalk and pedestrian handrailing work has begun. The new configuration will provide ADA compliant sidewalks on the bridge. Work will soon begin on the new traffic barrier on the adjacent to the travel lanes coming onto the island on the island side of the bridge. This work will utilize a temporary barrier wall for the maintenance of traffic, which will result in narrow, 10 feet wide the traffic lanes so the Contractor can maintain two-way traffic. Motorist should expect alternating one-way MOT operations, as the temporary barriers are set up and as the Contractor moves material into and out of the work zone.

o In the coming months, the Contractor will be replacing all the mechanical equipment (Hopkins Frame, Motors, Gear Reducer, Bearings, Brakes, etc.) that opens the bridge leaf. Although this work will impact the bridge operations, it WILL NOT impact vehicular traffic.

o Everyone is encouraged to sign up for the “E-mail Alerts” on our Home page so you can be advised as conditions change. Also, if you have question or comments please let us know by posting them on the “Advisories” page of the website.

• Bridge Projects in Design, Negotiation or Procurement o Don Pedro / Knight Island Bridge Repairs - Charlotte County is seeking professional engineering

services to design repairs on two Don Pedro Knight Island Bridges – Michael Kosinski and Anne Merry. Design Contract: CES/American Engineering, Design/Permitting Schedule: September 2016 - August 2017, Procurement Process: TBD, Projected Start of Construction: TBD

o On January 13, 2017, the Design Engineer and County Staff completed the site inspection of the bridges. The Rehabilitation Report is scheduled to be ready for the MSBU's approval in May 2017.

o Edgewater Drive Bridge Repair at Elkcam Waterway - This project includes engineering services to inspect and evaluate the current condition of each wall at the Edgewater Drive Bridge (014074) over the Elkcam Waterway (near Cousley Drive) and determine the most cost effective method of repair. Design Contract: CES/American Engineering, Design/Permitting Schedule: through April 2016, Procurement Process: TBD, Projected Start of Construction: TBD

o Real Estate Services Division has obtained all four maintenance easements required for construction and maintenance of the bridge. County Staff will prepare the construction bid documents to send to Purchasing. Once Purchasing has reviewed the contract documents and approve it can go out for the construction bidding process.

o NWPC Bridge Inspections and Design Improvements - This project includes an engineering evaluation of seven bridge structures within the Northwest Port Charlotte MSBU District and development of a detailed rehabilitation plan to extend the structure's useful life. A consultant will inspect the bridge piles and collect the necessary field data to design structural jackets and supply a report with estimated costs before designing the jackets. The improvements and repairs shall correct deficiencies identified by FDOT consultants to the extent that is practicable. Design Contract: Charlotte Engineering & Surveying (CES), Design/Permitting Schedule: 10/6/2015 – October 2016, Procurement Process: December 2016 -February 2017, Projected Start of Construction: April 2017

o BRIDGE # ON AT________ o 014041 McPearson Dr. Hastings Waterway o 014045 Chamberlain Blvd. Apollo Waterway o 014047 Chamberlain Blvd. Markham Waterway o 014048 Jacobs St. Jupiter Waterway o 014050 Biscayne Blvd. Apollo Waterway


o 014051 Eisenhower Dr. Venus Waterway o 014052 Eisenhower Dr. Cheshire Waterway o The Comprehensive Evaluation Report identified 5 of the 7 bridges needing repairs. The County

has approved the 100% plans and submitted the bid package to Purchasing. o Rotonda Circle Bridge Repair over Pinehurst Creek - The Rotonda Circle Bridge over Pinehurst

suffered damage from an automobile accident. After inspection of the bridge we determined this would require a design engineer to review and design the appropriate repair action. Design Contract: CES/American Design/Permitting Schedule: September 2016- June 2017, Projected Start of Construction: TBD

o On January 13, 2017, the Design Engineer and County Staff completed onsite inspection to the Rotonda Circle Bridge. The Railing Rehabilitation Report is scheduled to be ready for the MSBU's approval in April 2017.

o Sheehan Boulevard Bridge Repair at Yale Waterway – This project will rehabilitate the existing Bridge on Sheehan Boulevard over the Yale Waterway. The existing Bridge was built in 1968 therefore the Bridge deck and rails are substandard. Sales tax funds will supplement MSBU funds allowing for the inclusion of sidewalks on both sides of the Bridge. The rehabilitation will widen the structure to accommodate sidewalks, replace the deck and install a barrier wall. The proposed design includes sidewalks on both sides of the Bridge and allows the Bridge to be a segment of the horizontal curve, maximizing the deck area. Design Contract: Southwest Engineering and Design, Design/Permitting Schedule: 9/10/2012 – Spring 2016, Procurement Process: Summer 2016, Projected Start of Construction: Fall 2016

o 100% design plans were received and are under review. CCU completed the watermain design to connect existing watermains on either side of the Bridge. The proposed watermain will be supported on the Bridge. With the utility design, complete, the project package will be submitted

to the Purchasing Department in preparation for bid solicitation. • Roadway Projects in Construction (may affect vehicular/boater/pedestrian traffic patterns)

o 2016 County Paving Program - The purpose of this project is to resurface Charlotte County roadways in the following districts:

o Greater Port Charlotte o Deep Creek o North West Port Charlotte o Punta Gorda Non-Urban o Peace River Shores o Rotonda Heights o Road & Bridge o Construction Contract: Ajax Paving, Construction Schedule: 05/09/2016 – Fall 2017 o The paving is ongoing in the Rotonda Heights MSBU and should be complete next week. The

restoration continues in the Northwest Port Charlotte MSBU. The contractor has begun paving operations in the Peace River Shores MSBU. The Road and Bridge Change Order paving is scheduled to begin in August. To date there has been approx. 178,878 tons of asphalt placed in this contract. The amount of work completed to date is 79.4 and the amount of contract time that has elapsed is 81.8%.

o 2017 County Paving Program - The purpose of this project is to resurface Charlotte County roadways in the following districts:

o South Gulf Cove o Greater Port Charlotte o Cook Brown & Little Farm Road o Deep Creek o Harbour Heights o North West Port Charlotte o Punta Gorda Non-Urban o Road & Bridge o South Punta Gorda Heights


o The Paving Contractor has begun the paving operations, and the base repairs are ongoing in the Harbor Heights MSBU. The tons of asphalt that has been placed in this Contract is approx. 3,138 tons. The Percentage of work that has been completed is 1.4% The amount of contract time that has elapsed is 11.5%

o Midway Boulevard Widening Phase 2 – This project will complete the widening of Midway Boulevard from Sharpe Street to the intersection of Kings Highway (about 2.25 miles). Design includes four lanes of traffic with center turn lanes, new sidewalks on both sides, a closed drainage system, new traffic signals at Beacon Drive, new pedestrian crossings at the schools,

new lighting, and a new water and sewer system along the corridor. Temporary sidewalks, meeting ADA requirements, will be installed during construction to maintain all pedestrian access points. Midway Boulevard may be closed to through traffic at times however mail delivery, emergency services and access to local residences will be maintained during construction. Construction Contract: Forsberg Construction, Construction Schedule: 6/30/2015 – 09/20/2018

o Forsberg crews are currently installing multiple cross drain pipes running from the south to the north side of Midway.

o Crews are currently installing the new Sewer Lift Station across from the Port Charlotte Middle School.

o Crews are continuing the installation of the new 30" sewer force main system. Currently the crews are at Conway Blvd. heading west down Midway.

o Crews are grading embankment, placing roadway sub base and base material from Beacon to Hayworth.

o Crews are pouring concrete curbing, sidewalks and traffic barrier wall from Abscott to Hayworth. o Crews continue to maintain miscellaneous off site drainage and safety items throughout the

project. o Please visit the Project's Web Site for additional information regarding the Midway Project

www.midwayupdate.com o Excerpts from www.midwayupdate.com o Sharp Street to Birchcrest Boulevard: The contractor has installed a new water main in this area. o Hariet Street to Neil Armstrong Elementary: The contractor continues to install new utilities and

drainage in this area. o Noble Terrace to Broom Court: The contractor continues to install new utilities and drainage in

this area. o Conway Blvd. to Page St.: The contractor continues to install new utilities and drainage in this

area. o Hayworth Rd. to Alton Rd.: The contractor continues to install new utilities and drainage in this

area. Morley St. to Orlando Blvd. (PCMS): The contractor continues to install new utilities and drainage in this area.

o Alton Rd. to Beacon Dr.: The contractor continues to install new utilities and drainage in this area. Abscott Street to Bermuda Street: The contractor continues to install new utilities and drainage in this area.

o Hardey Street to Amstead Street: The southerly two lanes and associated sidewalk is now complete, and the road is opened to thru traffic. Work continues on the northerly two lanes.

o Willoughby Street to Maracaibo Street: The southerly two lanes and associated sidewalk is now complete, and the road is opened to thru traffic. Work continues on the northerly two lanes.

o Shilo Street to Loveland Boulevard: The southerly two lanes and associated sidewalk is now complete, and the road is opened to thru traffic. Work continues on the northerly two lanes.

o Kings Highway: Kings Highway intersection is complete, and open to traffic. o Retention Area C-1 - The construction crews have cleared Retention Area ‘C-1’ of large

vegetation and have installed a primary stormwater outfall running down Hariet St. and Grandy Ave.

o Retention Storm Water Pond C-2 - The construction crews have cleared stormwater pond “C-2” of large vegetation, and have installed a primary stormwater outfall running to the Yale Waterway.

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o Page Street Outfall - The primary stormwater drainage pipe is currently being installed on Page Street.

• Roadway Projects in Design, Negotiation or Procurement o 2017 County Paving Program - The purpose of this project is to resurface Charlotte County

roadways in the following districts: o South Gulf Cove o Greater Port Charlotte o Cook Brown & Little Farm Road o Deep Creek o Harbour Heights o North West Port Charlotte o Punta Gorda Non-Urban o Road & Bridge o South Punta Gorda Heights o The Paving Contractor has begun the preparation operations in the Harbor Heights MSBU. The

tons of asphalt that has been placed in this Contract is approx. 143 tons. The Percentage of work that has been completed is 0.10% The amount of contract time that has elapsed is 4.4%.

o Burnt Store Road Phase 2 Widening – This project includes design, permitting, utility coordination and construction to widen the remaining portion of Burnt Store Road to a four-lane roadway from a point near Notre Dame Boulevard to a point north of Zemel Road. Design includes utility improvements, sidewalks and bicycle facilities. Design/Permitting schedule: 2017, Procurement Process: TBD, Projected start of Construction: TBD (Funding for construction has not been allocated.)

o Johnson Engineering is continuing the design process as recommended and is on schedule. o 100% design plans have been reviewed. o A meeting with Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) was held to present

the County's plan for handling stormwater retention and run-off. The stormwater drainage plans are progressing on schedule.

o Design schedule: o 30% plans due March 11, 2016 o 60% plans due Aug. 12, 2016 o 90% plans due Dec. 2, 2016 o 100% plans due Feb. 3, 2017 o Final bid contract documents are being finalized and the land acquisition process has begun. o Olean Boulevard Widening - This project is to widen Olean Boulevard, from US 41 to Easy St.

This design is a 5-lane section with 2 travel lanes in each direction and a continuous center left/right turn lane in the middle. The design also includes a sidewalk on both sides of Olean Boulevard from Aaron St to Easy St, LED decorative lighting and new traffic signal systems with pedestrian crossings Aaron St and Harbor Blvd. Design Contract: Florida Transportation Engineering Schedule: Summer 2017 – Fall 2018, Procurement Process: Winter 2018-2019, Projected Start of Construction: Summer 2019.

o Florida Transportation Engineers (FTE) has submitted the 30% design plans to Charlotte County for review. FTE will also start coordinating with all the Federal and State permitting agencies during this review process.

o This 30% design phase review is completed by Charlotte County staff. All comments have been submitted to FTE for review and implementation into the 60% phase. FTE will schedule a meeting with staff for final review.

o 60% plans are scheduled to be completed by early November 2017. o Parkside - Harbor Boulevard Improvements (U.S. 41 to Olean Boulevard) Phase 2 – The Road

Feasibility and Traffic Study (Phase 1) is complete on Harbor Boulevard from US 41 to Olean Boulevard.

o Design includes roadway improvements consisting of a four-lane divided roadway with a 16’ – 20’ raised median that will provide for safer turning movements, 8’ – 10’ multi use paths on both


sides, landscaping, decorative lighting, wayfinding and a gateway feature. Utility improvements are included in this project.

o The Board of County Commissioners approved running FP&L power lines underground, along the west side of Harbor Boulevard, as part of the Harbor Boulevard Enhancement project.

o Design Contract: Johnson Engineering, Design/Permitting Schedule: 11/12/2013 – May 2016, Procurement Process: February 2017- April 2017, Projected Start of Construction: May 2017.

o Plans and permits are complete. The County sent the 100% Plans to FPL Underground to finalize their design plans. FPL requires various easements to complete the underground conversion, we are working together to get the easements and plans incorporated into our construction plans for bidding. The Board of County Commissioners approved a Change Order to convert the decorative lighting to LED lighting, this redesign change will be complete in January 2017.

o Piper Road North Extension - Piper Road will be extended north from Henry Street to US 17 at the existing Regents Road intersection. The Airport Commerce Park has been identified as a priority for business development. At the present time, there is a limited roadway network in place serving the airport therefore additional roadway and utility improvements will be required to support new or expanded businesses within the corridor. Design Contract: Johnson Engineering, Design/Permitting Schedule: 2010-2011, Procurement Process: January 2017 - February/March 2017, Projected Start of Construction: Summer 2017

o At the July 25, 2017 board meeting the Commissioners awarded the project to Wright Construction Group, Inc.

o A Pre-Construction meeting was held and a notice to proceed is being issued. Construction is expected to take about a year and a half with a completion date in January 2019.

o Contract amount is $7,674,807.26 o Stormwater Projects in Construction (may affect vehicular/boater/pedestrian traffic patterns)

o Stormwater Control Structure Replacement – Lion Heart Waterway 4.34 (Kenilworth Blvd.) - This project provides for the design, permitting and construction of a stormwater control structure under Kenilworth Blvd. at the Lion Heart Waterway. Construction will consist of replacing (2) 72" corrugated metal pipe culverts with (2) 8'x10' box culverts and a 64' weir. Design Contract: Johnson Engineering, Design/Permitting Schedule: Jan – Dec 2016, Procurement Process: January 2017– March 2017, Projected Construction Schedule: April – Dec 2017

o Construction began May 8, 2017 and remains on schedule. The portion of Kenilworth Blvd at the Lionheart Waterway will be closed during construction. The footer and the headwall and wingwalls on the South side have been poured. The footer on the North side has been poured. The walls are being formed this week.

• Stormwater Projects in Design, Negotiation or Procurement o Stormwater Control Structure Replacement – Haverhill Waterway (Peachland Blvd) – This project

provides for the design and permitting of a stormwater control structure under Bachmann Boulevard at the Haverhill Waterway. As a result of the Stormwater Master Plan that was completed in 1998, it was determined that many of the existing stormwater control structures were either undersized or had deteriorated since the 1960’s when they were originally built. The new structure will replace a (2) 54” CMP’s and weir with (2) 9’x10’ box culverts and a weir. Design Contract: Johnson Engineering, Design/Permitting Schedule: Feb – Dec 2017, Construction Start: Spring 2018, Construction Finish: Fall 2018

o The preliminary survey work has been completed. 30% plans are in development. o Stormwater Control Structure Replacement – Haverhill Waterway (Bachmann Blvd) - This project

provides for the design and permitting of a stormwater control structure under Bachmann Boulevard at the Haverhill Waterway. As a result of the Stormwater Master Plan that was completed in 1998, it was determined that many of the existing stormwater control structures were either undersized or had deteriorated since the 1960’s when they were originally built.

o The new structure will replace a 60” corrugated metal pipe with a 72” reinforced concrete pipe. o Design/Permitting Schedule: Feb – Dec 2017, Construction Start: Spring 2018, Construction

Finish: Fall 2018 o The preliminary survey work has been completed. 60% plans have been received and are now

being reviewed by staff.


o Sidewalk Projects in Construction (may affect vehicular/boater/pedestrian traffic patterns) o Cape Haze Drive Sidewalks - Design and construction of approximately 3,400 linear feet of

sidewalk along Cape Haze Drive, from Arlington Drive north to approximately 450' north of Links Lane, where Cape Haze Drive becomes a four-lane road. The Utilities Department is including a water main replacement as part of this project. Design Contract: Johnson Engineering, Design/Permitting: March 2015 – Spring 2016, Procurement: TBD, Construction: Early TBD

o The contractor is removing the existing AC watermain and installing the new PVC main between Arlington and Windsor to repair for sidewalk installation

o Harbour Heights Sidewalks - This project consists of constructing approximately 2.75 miles of 5' wide sidewalks within the Harbour Heights MSBU District. Sidewalks are proposed along the following six (6) roadways: Sunnybrook Road (from triangle at Broadpoint Dr. to Peace River Dr.), Peace River Drive (from Sunnybrook Rd. to San Marino Dr.), San Marino Drive (from Broadpoint Dr. to Peace River Dr.), Broadpoint Drive (from Voyageur Dr. to Washington St.), Sulstone Drive (from Sunnybrook Rd. south to end), Voyageur Drive (from Broadpoint Dr. to end). Design Contract: Charlotte Engineering, Design/Permitting: 6/27/14 – May 2015, Procurement: Summer 2016, Construction: 10/17/2016 - 04/21/2017

o Sidewalk construction is complete throughout the entire project and opened. Force main work is complete and in service.

o This project will run concurrently in the following order: o Broadpoint Drive from Voyageur Drive to Washington Street o Voyageur Drive from Broadpoint Drive to end o San Marino Drive from Broadpoint Drive to Peace River Drive o Peace River Drive from Sunnybrook Road to San Marino Drive o Sunnybrook Road from Broadpoint Drive to Peace River Drive o Sulstone Drive from Sunnybrook Road to Santa Clara Drive o Parkside - West Tarpon Boulevard/Ambrose Lane Multi-Use Path - This project includes a 10'

multi-use path, landscaping and decorative lighting along West Tarpon Boulevard from US 41 to Ambrose Lane and on Ambrose Lane from West Tarpon Boulevard to Elkcam Boulevard. Design Contract: Johnson Engineering, Design/Permitting Schedule: June 2015 – Summer 2016, Procurement Process: TBD, Projected Start of Construction: TBD

o Contractor is in the process of installing sidewalks and are 100% complete. Road restoration and sodding is being done and paving is at 100%

• Sidewalk Projects in Design, Negotiation or Procurement o Parade Circle Sidewalk Connections - The Rotonda West MSBU Advisory Board requested that

the multi-use pathway on Parade Circle be extended around the back side of the park to make a complete loop. Design Contract: Johnson Engineering, Design/Permitting Schedule: 07/01/2014, Procurement Process: Summer 2017, Projected Start of Construction: TBD

o The bid package went to purchasing the last week in June. o Parkside - Gertrude Avenue/Aaron Street Multi-Use Path - This project will provide for a 10’ multi-

use path, landscaping, decorative lighting, a pocket park and signage along Gertrude Avenue, from Caring Way to Aaron Street, and along Aaron Street from Gertrude Avenue to Harbor Boulevard. Design Contract: Johnson Engineering, Design/Permitting Schedule: June 2015 – Summer 2016, Procurement Process: 10/28/2016 - TBD, Projected Start of Construction: TBD

o We have sent the final bid documents to Purchasing to prepare for advertisement for bids o Sheehan Boulevard Sidewalks - This sidewalk will be installed from an existing sidewalk on

Peachland Boulevard to an existing sidewalk on Noble Terrace. o Design will include a connection to a recently constructed sidewalk at Alton Road as well as utility

improvements and a bridge replacement at the Yale Waterway. Design Contract: Giffels-Webster Engineers, Design/Permitting Schedule: 03/02/2011 – 05/10/2013,

o CCU received the FDEP permit for the utility portion of the project and is working on technical specifications and bid items. This sidewalk project has been incorporated into the "GPC Bridge Rehabilitation - Sheehan Boulevard over Yale Waterway" project.


o South Gulf Cove Sidewalks – The South Gulf Cove MSBU Advisory Board requested approximately 17 miles of multi-use pathways within the South Gulf Cove subdivision. Contractor (Design) Phase 2 - Southwest Engineering, Phase 3-Johnson Engineering

o Phase 1 constructed off-street pathways on Ingraham Boulevard and Calumet Boulevard. o Phase 2 - Design and construction of off-street pathways on Ingraham Boulevard, Hallendale

Boulevard, and part of Saint Paul Drive. o Phase 3 - Design and construction of off-street pathways on Appleton Boulevard, Keystone

Boulevard, San Domingo Boulevard, and part of Saint Paul Drive. o Phase 1 - Is complete. o Phase 2 - Pre-Construction was held 8-1-17 a construction start date of 9-18-17 set o Phase 3 - Design firm will be Johnson Engineering, surveying is being done.

• Other Projects in Construction (may affect vehicular/boater/pedestrian traffic patterns) o Charlotte Harbor Gateway Harbor Walk, Phase 2 – The Charlotte Harbor Community

Redevelopment Area (CHCRA) is interested in providing continuous pedestrian access from Bayshore Live Oak Park to Chester Roberts Park and to improve boater access to the harbor.

o Phase 2 includes the design of pedestrian connections from the promenade (located along the east side of US 41 northbound travel lanes) including a boardwalk crossing underneath the US 41 Bridge, a stairway connecting the promenade to the US 41 Bridge sidewalk, a fishing pier and a water taxi dock facility.

o This project is funded by the Charlotte County Redevelopment Fund and will be reimbursed up to $1,410,580 through a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

o Charlotte County Purchasing Department open construction bids on April 5, 2017, County staff is currently reviewing the bid to make recommendation for approval.

o Sunshine Lake/Sunrise Waterway Monitoring Program - The Sunshine Lake/Sunrise Waterway system, located in Greater Port Charlotte, experienced extensive and persistent algal blooms. Based on aerial photography and public recollection, it appears that in the course of a few years, the Sunshine Lake/Sunrise Waterway went from being a relatively healthy lake with good water clarity and a mostly sandy bottom to an algae-clogged lake, with noxious odors and deep mucky sediments.

o In response to these conditions, and as recommended in an assessment of the lake's problems (Atkins 2012) an extensive dredging operation was completed to remove the algal material from the Sunshine Lake/Sunrise Waterway system. Additionally, a watershed-wide investigation of water chemistry to determine the source of increased nutrients causing the persistent algae bloom was recently completed (Atkins and ESA 2015). The recently completed management plan (Atkins and ESA 2014) concluded that that elevated levels of phosphorus in the surficial aquifer and in stormwater runoff reflected phosphorus-rich surface geology in the surrounding watershed, and that there was no "management action" that could take place in the watershed itself that would reduce the phosphorus-rich runoff from entering the lake. Due to the phosphorus-rich surface geology in the watershed, there is a potential that an algal bloom of some type may reoccur in the lake and waterway. Subsequently, a monitoring program which included quantitative criteria was recommended as part of the water quality management plan. This monitoring program was initiated in October of 2015, with samples to be collected on a quarterly basis. The Scope of Work (SOW) outlined in the link provides detailed information on the activities and costs associated with the continuation of the water quality and benthic monitoring plan for Sunshine Lake and the Sunrise Waterway, as wells continuing the mechanism through which Atkins and ESA can provide ongoing technical guidance related to the ongoing restoration of Sunshine Lake and the Sunrise Waterway. Construction Contract: Atkins North America Inc., Construction Schedule: November 2016 – October 2017

o The monitoring program will continue the ongoing collection of surface water, benthic material and general vegetation assessment for a period of 1 year (4 quarterly events and one annual summary).

o This project consists of 4 tasks as follows: o Task 1 - Monitoring


o Task 2 - Annual Report o Task 3 - Flow estimates for discharges from lake and waterway o Task 4 - Ongoing technical guidance

• Other Projects in Design, Negotiation or Procurement o Charlotte Harbor Gateway Harbor Walk, Phase 2 – The Charlotte Harbor Community

Redevelopment Area (CHCRA) is interested in providing continuous pedestrian access from Bayshore Live Oak Park to Chester Roberts Park and to improve boater access to the harbor. Phase 2 includes the design of pedestrian connections from the promenade (located along the east side of US 41 northbound travel lanes) including a boardwalk crossing underneath the US 41 Bridge, a stairway connecting the promenade to the US 41 Bridge sidewalk, a fishing pier and a water taxi dock facility. This project is funded by the Charlotte County Redevelopment Fund and will be reimbursed up to $1,410,580 through a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Design Contract: Kimley-Horn & Associates, Design Schedule: 10/15/2013 – 7/17/2015, Procurement Process: January 2017- March 2017, Projected Start of Construction: Spring 2017 - January 2018

o Design is complete and approved by FDOT, the LAP agreement was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 23, 2016 and has been executed by FDOT. We received verbal approval from the Army Corps of Engineers on the pending permit, the only comment ACOE had we need the Coast Guard to review the permit for their approval and compliance.

o Manasota Key Community Plan Design – The Manasota Key MSTU Advisory Board requested the development of a Community Plan including, but not limited to, sidewalks, bike paths, crosswalks and lighting. The first phase of this project consisted of a conceptual master plan completed by Weiler Engineering in December 2013. Phase 2 is the design of construction ready plans consisting of the top priorities as identified by the MSTU Advisory Board. Design Contract: Weiler Engineering, Design/Permitting Schedule: July 2014 – Spring 2017, Construction: TBD

o The 60% design plans for the Gulf Blvd. sidewalk were received Dec. 31, 2014. A Community Meeting was held Feb. 4, 2015 to present the 60% sidewalk plans. At that time the Gulf Blvd. sidewalk project was put on hold until a survey was mailed to all property owners and input gathered.

o The MSTU Advisory Board has reviewed all input and requested the lighting design be adjusted to alternate lights along each side of Gulf Blvd. Staff is processing a change order for the design engineer to accomplish this. The project is still on hold until this change order is received and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

o The 90% design plans for North Beach Road have been received and are being reviewed by staff.

o New 60% plans with alternate lighting have been received for the Gulf Blvd Sidewalk project. Staff is in process of reviewing.

o Placida Road Safety Improvements (Rotonda Boulevard West to Boca Grande Causeway) –Safety improvements include the construction of a 10’ wide bicycle-pedestrian path between Rotonda Boulevard West and Boca Grande Causeway and roadway/intersection improvements including:

o Northbound left turn at Panama Drive. o Southbound left turn at Bantry Bay. o Southbound deceleration lane at Cape Haze Drive. o Mill and resurface between Rotonda Boulevard West and Boca Grande Causeway.

o Design Contract: Giffels-Webster Engineers, Design/Permitting Schedule: through Spring 2016, Procurement Process: Summer 2016, Projected Start of Construction: Fall 2016

o Charlotte County Utilities added a reclaimed water line and force main sewer to this project which was approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Conducting utility work in conjunction with construction of the multi-use path and safety improvements will minimize disruption to residents and businesses within the project limits.

o The contractor is clearing and grubbing along Placida Rd., installing storm pipes, reclaim water and force main sewer lines. ITS conduit and sod is being installed. Please drive with caution through the work zone for everyone's safety.


• Coastal Projects in Construction (may affect vehicular/boater/pedestrian traffic patterns) o Alligator Creek Dredging – The Alligator Creek Waterway MSBU Advisory Board requested that

the County design and apply for a permit to dredge the navigable waterways within the Alligator Creek MSBU to a depth of -6 feet MLW. It is anticipated that a significant amount of time may be required to negotiate with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to issue permits for the dredging within the Alligator Creek to more than a depth of -5 feet, which is the depth for the current permit. Construction services include environmental protection and dredging of Alligator Creek and adjacent channel dredging within the Gasparilla Sound, Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve. Design Contract: Coastal Engineering, Design/Permitting Schedule: 1/6/2013 – Late 2015, Procurement Process: through June 24, 2016, Projected Start of Construction: Summer 2016

o The Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) combined the -5' MLW Maintenance Dredging project with the proposed -6' MLW project even though they are different in their scope.

o The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) permit was received Aug. 29, 2014 for the -6ft MLW project which includes public interest in the form of purchasing and donating an YSI Water Quality Monitor to the "Friends of CHAP."

o The ACOE issued their public notice and received one request for additional information from National Marine Fisheries specific to Essential Fish Habitat. Coastal Engineering Consultants responded with the requested data.

o The National Marine Fisheries’ concurrence letter was issued to the ACOE on November 3, 2015. The ACOE Permit was issued December 29, 2015. A change order to facilitate the bid process was approved; the Consultant resurveyed the project area and provided updated construction drawings and specifications.

o A Request for Bids was recently advertised and bids were opened May 4. A recommendation to award the dredging contract to Waterfront Property Services, LLC dba Gator Dredging, will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners on June 14.

o The contract time is 180 days from the Notice to Proceed which was issued for Aug 1, 2016. The contractor has mobilized to the site and construction is underway. The contractor has mobilized to the site and construction is underway. The contractor has mobilized the hydraulic dredge and is currently pumping.

o Harbor Heights Waterway Maintenance Dredging - This project consists of maintenance dredging existing man-made canals and access channels to their permitted conditions to restore safe navigation within the waterway system. Project area includes: Balboa, DeSoto, Dover, Santa Clara, Santa Barbara, San Salvador, and San Marino canals and associated channels within the Peace River. Brush cutting, for line of sight/navigation, was added to the contract. Design Contract: Stantec, Design/Permitting Schedule: 12/17/2013 – March 2016, Procurement Process: March – May 2016, Projected Start of Construction: August 2016

o A recommendation to award Bid #16-296 to the lowest responsive, responsible, bidder, Marine

Contracting Group was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on May 24. o Completion time is 120 calendar days upon Notice to Proceed that was issued for July 19, 2016.

Construction is underway at this time. A change order was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 13, 2016 for additional dredging and time.

• Coastal Projects in Design, Negotiation or Procurement o Gulf Cove Waterway Maintenance Dredging - Maintenance dredging provides continued safe

navigation for citizens who utilize the waterways. This project provides for engineering, design and permitting to dredge the lateral/access channels. The amount of material to be removed will be determined as engineering and design progresses. The project includes the removal of the existing silt to the previous dredge depth of -4ft MLW within the lateral/access channels and 100 feet into the interior canals. Design Contract: Coastal Engineering Consultants, Design/Permitting Schedule: Through Summer 2016, Procurement Process Summer 2016, Projected Start of Construction: Spring 2017 -Summer 2017


o Coastal Engineering Consultants (CEC) proposed an alternate approach that will improve navigation and yield cost savings over time through reduction of maintenance dredging needs. The approach includes identifying/combining multiple canals into single channels extending to the river.

o The County reviewed the preliminary plan set and issued a revised task order to proceed with the additional survey and design work. CEC completed the additional survey and alternate design alignments depicting the proposed connector channels. The design was reviewed and approved by the MSBU Advisory Board; a second change order was submitted to facilitate the new design.

o A pre-application meeting was conducted with FDEP and ACOE to determine project feasibility; both agencies view the project as favorable. FDEP commented that the FWC Department of Aquaculture will need to comment on the shellfish habitat designation and the ACOE stated that NMF will need to do the same in regards to the Smalltooth Sawfish habitat.

o The permit application and drawings are complete and were submitted to State and Federal permitting agencies; correspondence between the County and ACOE confirmed that the review is underway. The Marine Marker Plan is also under review by the permitting agencies. The FDEP issued their permit with FWC Department of Aquaculture review of the shellfish habitat designation.

o The Coast Guard is ready to issue the Marine Marker Permit pending authorization from the ACOE.

o The US Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) Public Notice was issued February 2016. Upon receipt of the ACOE permit the County will move forward with project implementation.

o Due to public input received on Jan. 30, A bathymetric survey of the interior canals was conducted and design volumes were updated. Coastal Engineering Consultants' bathymetric survey showed the majority of the interior canals are currently at or below a depth of -4 MLW within the permitted dredge limits. There are so few spots with depths less than -4 MLW that economies of scale do not warrant dredging of the interior canals at this time. It was also noted that private dock dredging is needed and there is some natural silt buildup around outfalls. The board would like to convey that the contractor who will be dredging the outer channel will be available for private dock dredging and that the project includes channel marking to provide for safe navigation.

o A motion was approved to remove the interior canals from the project, remove the F-H access channel and proceed with dredging the outer channel to -4 MLW.

o Manasota Key North Beach Erosion Project - Public Works Engineering requested Letters of Interest (RLI) from the Library of Engineering Firms to complete a Regional Beach Erosion Study on the north end of Manasota Key, from R monument 1 to R monument 15, upon the request of citizens affected by critical beach erosion. Upon completion of the study, this information will be used to develop funding strategies and further the project into permitting.

o The Erosion Study shall include the following: o Beach Profile Surveys

b. Erosion Analysis c. Sand Volume Analysis d. Conceptual Restoration Plans e. Natural Resource Surveys f. Develop Funding Approaches/Strategies to Mitigate Cost g. Participate in Stakeholder Meetings h. Provide Potential Cost Estimates i. Provide Permit Feasibility Analysis

o Design Contract: Coastal Engineering, Design/Permitting Schedule: Summer 2016, Procurement Process: TBD, Projected Start of Construction: TBD

o CEC’s approved scope is to assist the County design and permit the 10-YR Plan for the beach restoration and renourishment of Manasota Key. During the Reconnaissance Level Sand Source Search, three primary sand bodies that contain beach compatible sand were identified in close proximity to Manasota Key. Two of the areas, located seaward of the beach and aligned along one corridor, contain up to 1.5 million cubic yards (MCY) of sand which is sufficient for the initial


restoration and part of the first renourishment cycle. The current budget is sufficient for CEC to design and permit these two areas. The third area is in close proximity to the beach and offers an opportunity for the County to secure this resource in a cost-effective manner concurrent with the ongoing tasks. This area would provide up to an additional 1.0 MCY which combined with the other areas would yield a volume sufficient for the initial restoration and the first renourishment projects. The County and CEC negotiated a contract amendment to pursue the additional sand source now so it is included in the initial permit application. This will slide the Permit Application submittal back two month but will not change the overall project schedule. The Sarasota County Board included the Manasota Key Beach Restoration on the agenda for the Joint Meeting held on April 19th. CEC and Charlotte Staff coordinated with their counterparts in Sarasota to answer questions, share Project status, and hear about their efforts on Sarasota’s community outreach program they recently completed. Discussions included approaches to formalize the partnership between the two Counties if Sarasota decides to advance their program. Key items to be coordinated include the form of agreement, cost sharing of work completed to date, cost sharing of future work, and schedule to implement the partnership and get Sarasota caught up with Charlotte’s progress. Key tasks to catch up Sarasota County include beach profiles, geophysical surveys of nearshore to document the presence of nearshore hardbottom, and sand source identification. CEC presented a Project update that included the Project History, description of Current Conditions, summary of Recommended Design Plans, updated Construction Cost Projections, and Time Line outlining remaining tasks to be completed for the permit application submittal through projected construction window. To date Coastal Engineering have conducted the following:

o Beach surveys • Nearshore Hardbottom Characterization • Preliminary Beach Fill Design • Preliminary Borrow Area Design • Modeling of Beach Fill Templates • Alternatives Analysis

o Projected Timeline: o Permit Application Submittal April 2017

Permit Processing May 2017 through September 2018 Final Design September 2017 through March 2018 Bid Process October 2018 through December 2018 Construction January 2019 through June 2019 Dates may change as we move through the permitting process

o PAR Consulting hosted a series of public workshops in October, December and January to find the best way to fund future beach projects. The workshops were held at the Tringali Park Recreation Center on the following dates:

o Past Workshops o Workshop 3A - 1/19/2017 | 6PM o Workshop 3B - 1/21/2017 | 1PM o Workshop 2A - 12/1/2016 | 6PM o Workshop 2B - 12/3/2016 | 1PM o Workshop 1A - 10/10/2016 | 2PM o Workshop 1B - 10/11/2016 | 10AM o Upcoming Workshops o Workshop 4A - 7/27/2017 | 6PM o Workshop 4B - 7/29/2017 | 6PM o For More Information on PAR Consulting and the funding workshops please go to

www.parccoastal.com/manasota o Project History: o Notice to Proceed was issued to the Coastal Engineering Consultants Team in August 2016. The

topographic and bathymetric surveys of the beach were completed in September. These surveys will serve as input data for the beach fill design and the base drawings for permitting. The

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reconnaissance level geophysical surveys were completed on 18 potential offshore borrow area sites in October. These surveys included bathymetry, sidescan sonar, subbottom profiling, and magnetometer surveys. These data are currently undergoing analysis. The next effort is to collect vibracores to characterize the sediment in these areas and determine the suitability for beach restoration. A detailed side scan sonar survey of the nearshore zone was also completed as part of mapping the nearshore hardbottom that may be affected by future beach fill placement. Surveys and design analyses will continue this month on the beach fill template and potential impacts to the nearshore hardbottom. The cross-shore transport modeling was completed which yields the design beach fill template for a 25-year design storm event.

o Pirate Harbor Access Channel – Dredging provides safe navigation for citizens who utilize the waterways. This project provides for engineering, design and permitting to dredge 2,300 feet of access channel that was not covered under previous permitting. This project was originally presented to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in 2003/04 however, at that time, FDEP did not view this project as favorable and it was removed from the original contract. Now that the Pirate Harbor rock ledges have been removed, the engineering and design of the Pirate Harbor Access Channel has been added to the previous contract and will require a standard general permit. Design Contract: Coastal Engineering, Design/Permitting Schedule: 4/22/2014 – Late 2017, Procurement: Late 2017, Projected Start of Construction: Spring 2018

o FDEP completed the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) ranking on the seagrass impacts for the proposed dredging. Coastal Engineering Consultants (CEC) investigated sites for a seagrass mitigation project (e.g., fill blow-holes / prop-scars). The initial search for potential mitigation sites did not find enough suitable areas within the vicinity of the project area therefore a wider search area was examined using aerial photography.

o CEC, working in partnership with FDEP and County Staff, completed the field survey of potential seagrass mitigation areas which was reviewed by FDEP and FWC. A second meeting was held with FDEP in November 2015 to discuss the Seagrass Mitigation plan; FDEP requested that an updated boat survey be conducted to determine the required dredge depth; the boat survey was completed in February 2016.

o A third meeting was held with FDEP, Aquatic Preserve and FWC staff to review the project design and multiple alternative proposals for seagrass mitigation strategies. State agencies have requested a channel realignment to possibly reduce potential impacts to seagrasses from the dredging.

o State agency staff, County and CEC staff reached a consensus on a mitigation strategy to propose restoration of seagrass areas in the vicinity of Cormorant Key. A public interest proposal is being developed, in cooperation with Florida Sea Grant and local boating stakeholders within the Aquatic Preserve, as part of the permit process.

o A revised Permit Application was submitted on July 13, 2016. FDEP issued a RAI on Aug 12th. ACOE and National Marine Fisheries issued a RAI on November 15th.

o Stump Pass 10 Year Beach and Inlet Management Plan – This project provides for continued monitoring, as required by permitting, for dredging Stump Pass that re-established the 1980 channel alignment and provided for re-nourishment of critically eroded beaches. Maintenance dredging of Stump Pass and beach re-nourishment will be conducted approximately every three years. An engineered structure will be installed at Stump Pass to improve program performance. In the permitting process, an Adaptive Management Plan Strategy will be employed to provide options for modifications to structure(s) placed with initial construction, or installation of additional structures in the future, in response to beach and inlet management activities and storm erosion impacts. Design Contract: Coastal Engineering, Design/Permitting Schedule: 4/16/2012 – Early 2016, Procurement Process: Spring 2016, Projected Start of Construction: Summer 2016

o The US Fish and Wildlife Service agency prepared a new Biological Opinion (BO) for this Project. It is noted that the Red Knot was recently listed on the threatened and endangered species list, thus a new BO was necessary to review the project for migratory birds including Piping Plover and Red Knot as well as sea turtles.


o The FDEP issued the Final Order (permit) for the project on Sept. 2, 2015. The review by National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is complete and the County has received ACOE approval.

o The review of construction drawings and bid specifications is complete. The State Parks (Division of Recreation and Parks) issued a concurrence letter for an updated easement that would allow construction on the upland portion of the park property. The County worked through the negotiations with the State Parks Division and the revised easement is nearing completion.

o The County is rebidding the Project to complete the Stump Pass maintenance dredging and terminal groin components of the Project in 2017, and phasing the South Beach Fill renourishment to coincide with the design renourishment interval of 8 years in 2019. This will coincide with the Manasota Key beach restoration project, allowing the County to construct both segments under one mobilization effort that should save the residents, stakeholders, and taxpayers millions of dollars. The County has the right to move forward with beach renourishment in the event conditions change along the South Beach Fill, and monitoring will be performed on the beaches routinely.

o Coastal Engineering Consultants (CEC) completed the updates to the Plans and Specifications and the County has bid and awarded the contract to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company. Construction is to commence in March 2017 and be complete in May 2017

o The dredge contractor, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, has completed over 125,000 CY out of 150,000 CY on the Updrift Beach Fill (Manasota Key) from north of the structure (R20.5 - Station 205+00 on our baseline) to the north end of the fill (R18.3 - Station 183+00 on our baseline). The rock subcontractor, Luhr Brothers, has completed the primary sections of the terminal groin from the landward end to the seaward crest (over 300 feet) plus another 50 ft. of the foundation layer; at which point the structure slopes and extends seaward into the gulf for another 150 feet.

o The dredge was just refurbished by the manufacturer and this project is the maiden voyage of the "new and improved" dredge. Unfortunately, GLDD has experienced a significant amount of downtime due to major mechanical issues with the dredge. This has precluded the completion of sand placement on the Updrift Beach Fill prior to May 1st.

o In coordination with the state and federal regulatory agencies, we have requested an extension to May 15th to complete the Updrift Beach Fill.

o The dredge is currently shut down for repairs. They smooth graded the beach from R20.5 to R18.3 and they arranged for the beach to be tilled on Sunday the 30th. From this point, all equipment and activity will be constrained from R20.5 South to the inlet.

o Their goal is to restart dredging as soon as repairs are made. They estimate 5 days of pumping to complete the fill. Basically, they need to fill in and around the structure. Then they will smooth grade the beach, degrade their stockpiles, and demobilize off Manasota Key. Goal is to be 100% complete prior to May 15th on Manasota Key. Then they will shift to the south side of the pass and complete the dredging and fill placement on the North Beach Fill on Palm Island.

o The terminal groin work is resuming this week as the seas have layed down. All work for the terminal groin will be daylight hours only and will be conducted from the barge. Their goal is to also be 100% complete by the 15th including the structure itself plus degrading their sidecast piles as they demobilize.

o The Plan Sheet is attached that shows the various project features.

• Landscaping Projects in Design, Negotiation or Procurement o Gateway Landscaping: I-75 at King’s Highway – This project provides for roadside landscaping

along I-75 at the Kings Highway interchange, as programmed by FDOT’s Bold Landscape initiative. The Board of County Commissioners expressed their approval to proceed with planning, design and construction of landscaped community entrance features that will improve the appearance of certain gateways to Charlotte County and enhance the County's overall desirability as a place to visit, work and live. Design Contract: David M. Jones & Associates, Design/Permitting Schedule: through Late 2016

o The County's request to extend the FDOT Landscape and Irrigation Permit was granted through July, 2018. The county has recently received the FDOT permit for signage installation.


o Construction is pending completion of the FDOT I-75 road widening project in the vicinity of Kings Highway.

o Grant funding application submitted July 2017. o Gateway Landscaping: Jones Loop at I-75 Interchange – This project provides for roadside and

median landscaping along Jones Loop, from Mac Drive to Piper Road, at the I-75 interchange. The Board of County Commissioners expressed their approval to proceed with planning, design and construction of landscaped community entrance features that will improve the appearance of certain gateways to Charlotte County and enhance the County's overall desirability as a place to visit, work and live. This project is funded, in part, by a grant from the Florida Highway Beautification Council. Design Contract: Johnson Engineering, Design/Permitting Schedule: June – Dec 2016, Procurement Process: Early 2017, Construction: Spring 2017 - July 2017.

o Construction has begun under review. o Gateway Landscaping: US 17 at DeSoto County Line – This project provides for roadside and

median landscaping along US 17 from the DeSoto County line to mile post +/-3.926. The Board of County Commissioners expressed their approval to proceed with planning, design and construction of landscaped community entrance features that will improve the appearance of certain gateways to Charlotte County and enhance the County's overall desirability as a place to visit, work and live. This project is funded, in part, by a grant from the Florida Highway Beautification Council. Design Contract: David M. Jones, Jr. and Associates, Inc., Design/Permitting schedule: Feb. – Dec. 2017, Procurement Process: TBD,

o The consultant has submitted 60% base plan preparation for design of the landscape and irrigation system

o Gateway Landscaping: US 41 at Lee County Line - This project provides for roadside and median landscaping along US 41 from the Lee County line to Evergreen Boulevard. The Board of County Commissioners expressed their approval to proceed with planning, design and construction of landscaped community entrance features that will improve the appearance of certain gateways to Charlotte County and enhance the County's overall desirability as a place to visit, work and live. This project is funded, in part, by a grant from the Florida Highway Beautification Council, Design Contract: David M. Jones, Jr. and Associates, Inc., Design/Permitting schedule: March - December 2017, Procurement Process: TBD,

o Received and reviewing 100% plans. o Winchester Boulevard Median Landscaping and Buffer – This project provides for landscaping

with irrigation along Winchester Boulevard South, from SR 776 to CR 775 (Placida Road). o Design services will include preparation of construction drawings, bidding and inspection services

for the installation of landscaping, irrigation and a proposed buffer. o Landscape plants include canopy and ornamental trees, palms, shrubs and ground cover. Design

Contract: CES/American, Design/Permitting Schedule: Early 2016 – Fall2016, Procurement Process: October 2016 - Late 2016,

o The project design phase is complete. o The project package is expected to be forwarded to the Purchasing Department for bid

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• Maintenance & Operations Division o Week of July 10 – July 14, 2017 o Drainage line & grade: 7,980 SF in Deep Creek ▪ 23,950 SF in Greater Port Charlotte ▪ 3,500 SF in South Punta Gorda Heights o Small pipe install: 120 LF in South Gulf Cove o Menzi mowing: 45,000 SF in Mid Charlotte Stormwater ▪ 23,000 SF in Rotonda West ▪ 95,000 SF in South Charlotte Stormwater o Flail (boom) mower: 31,600 CY in Gulf Cove ▪ 15,000 CY in Northwest Port Charlotte ▪ 3,103 CY Punta Gorda Non-Urban ▪ 6,550 CY in Peace River Shores


▪ 36,999 CY in South Gulf Cove o Culverts cleaned: 19 Culverts cleaned in Deep Creek ▪ 38 Culverts cleaned in Greater Port Charlotte ▪ 8 Culverts cleaned in Rotonda West o Asphalt repair: Utilized 6.72 tons of material in various locations in the County o Debris removal: Removed 10,280 lbs. of debris from various locations in the County o Week of July 17 – July 21, 2017 o Drainage line & grade: 7,100 SF in Deep Creek ▪ 6,048 SF in Greater Port Charlotte ▪ 17,940 SF in Northwest Port Charlotte ▪ 500 SF in South Gulf Cove ▪ 13,490 SF in South Punta Gorda Heights o Small pipe install: 32 LF in Greater Port Charlotte ▪ 116 LF in South Gulf Cove o Menzi mowing: 75,000 SF in Mid Charlotte Stormwater ▪ 61,000 SF in Rotonda West ▪ 49,000 SF in South Charlotte Stormwater o Flail (boom) mower: 63,400 CY in Gulf Cove ▪ 12,866 CY in Greater Port Charlotte ▪ 46,331 CY in Northwest Port Charlotte ▪ 7,783 CY Punta Gorda Non-Urban ▪ 69,242 CY in South Gulf Cove o Culverts cleaned: 55 Culverts cleaned in Deep Creek ▪ 15 Culverts cleaned in Englewood East ▪ 41 Culverts cleaned in Greater Port Charlotte ▪ 1 Culvert cleaned in Grove City ▪ 11 Culverts cleaned in Punta Gorda Non Urban ▪ 5 Culverts cleaned in Road and Bridge West ▪ 10 Culverts cleaned in Rotonda West ▪ 3 Culverts cleaned in South Punta Gorda Heights o Asphalt repair: Utilized 4.01 tons of material in various locations in the County o Debris removal: Removed 10,980 lbs. of debris from various locations in the County o Week of July 24 to July 28, 2017 o Drainage line & grade: 5,000 SF in Deep Creek ▪ 7,350 SF in Greater Port Charlotte ▪ 12,750 SF in Northwest Port Charlotte ▪ 11,220 SF in South Gulf Cove ▪ 15,480 SF in South Punta Gorda Heights o Small pipe install: 24 LF in Greater Port Charlotte ▪ 32 LF in South Gulf Cove o Large pipe install: 40 LF in Greater Port Charlotte o Menzi mowing: 63,000 SF in Mid Charlotte Stormwater ▪ 90,000 SF in Rotonda West ▪ 53,000 SF in South Charlotte Stormwater o Flail (boom) mower: 61,000 CY in Gulf Cove ▪ 5,034 CY in Greater Port Charlotte ▪ 75,553 CY in Northwest Port Charlotte ▪ 3,339 CY in Punta Gorda Non-Urban ▪ 61,130 CY South Gulf Cove o Culverts cleaned: 12 Culverts cleaned in Deep Creek ▪ 18 Culverts cleaned in Englewood East ▪ 68 Culverts cleaned in Greater Port Charlotte. ▪ 1 Culvert cleaned in Gulf Cove ▪ 10 Culverts cleaned in Grove City


▪ 1 Culvert cleaned in Harbor Heights ▪ 3 Culverts cleaned in Northwest Port Charlotte ▪ 10 Culverts cleaned in Road & Bridge South ▪ 2 Culverts cleaned in Road & Bridge West ▪ 3 Culverts cleaned in South Punta Gorda Heights o Asphalt repair: Utilized 8.88 tons of material in various locations in the County o Debris removal: Removed 10,100 lbs. of debris from various locations in the County o Week of July 31, 2017 – August 4, 2017 o Drainage line & grade: 10,100 SF in Deep Creek ▪ 18,170 SF in Greater Port Charlotte ▪ 4,200 SF in Northwest Port Charlotte ▪ 4,970 SF in Southwest Punta Gorda Heights ▪ 5,500 SF in South Gulf Cove o Small pipe install: 24 LF in Deep Creek ▪ 48 LF in South Punta Gorda Heights o Menzi mowing: 155,890 SF Mid Charlotte Stormwater ▪ 45,000 SF Rotonda West ▪ 11,000 SF in South Charlotte Stormwater o Flail (boom) mower: 22,160 CY in Englewood East ▪ 31,000 CY in Gulf Cove ▪ 21,555 CY in Greater Port Charlotte ▪ 10,560 CY in Lemon Bay ▪ 65,925 CY in Northwest Port Charlotte ▪ 4,450 CY South Gulf Cove o Culverts cleaned: 14 Culverts cleaned in Deep Creek ▪ 3 Culverts cleaned in Englewood East ▪ 54 Culverts cleaned in Greater Port Charlotte. ▪ 1 Culvert cleaned in Grove City ▪ 6 Culverts cleaned in Gulf Cove ▪ 6 Culverts cleaned in Peace River Shores ▪ 1 Culvert cleaned in Rotonda Sands ▪ 3 Culverts cleaned in South Burnt Store o Asphalt repair: Utilized 10.07 tons of material in various locations in the County o Debris removal: Removed 12,040 lbs. of debris from various locations in the County

• Mosquito & Aquatic Weed Control o Week of July 10 – July 14, 2017 o Mosquito Control o Acres treated: 90,085 o Landing rates taken: 48 o Traps set/collected: 34 o Citizen requests: 39 o Aquatic Weed o Sites treated: 8 o Mitigation sites maintained: 1 o Inspections: 9 o Week of July 17 – July 21, 2017 o Mosquito Control o Acres treated: 116,508 o Landing rates taken: 53 o Traps set/collected: 36 o Citizen requests: 39 o Aquatic Weed o Sites treated: 14 o Mitigation sites maintained: 0


o Inspections: 3 o Week of July 24 to July 28, 2017 o Mosquito Control o Acres treated: 103,531 o Landing rates taken: 48 o Traps set/collected: 34 o Citizen requests: 50 o Aquatic Weed o Sites treated: 27 o Mitigation sites maintained: 0 o Inspections: 4 o Week of July 31, 2017 – August 4, 2017 o Mosquito Control o Acres treated: 43,046 o Landing rates taken: 46 o Traps set/collected: 36 o Citizen requests: 16 o Aquatic Weed o Sites treated: 23 o Mitigation sites maintained: 0 o Inspections: 3

• Greater Charlotte Street Lighting District – Monthly Accomplishments o Charlotte County CIP Projects o Midway Boulevard Widening Project o Reviewed and comment on 90% signal and lighting plans. o Working to resolve traffic signal plans issues. o Work in progress on 100% plans. o 100% lighting and signalization plans have been reviewed and comments sent back to Project

Manager. o Final plans received review beginning in preparation for contract documents. o Contract preparation underway for bidding. o Bid package on street. Bid opening slated for 4/15/2015 o Bid opening was 4/22/2015; apparent low bidder was Forsberg Construction Inc. o Pre-construction meeting was held on May 20, 2015. o Construction began on 6/29/2015. o Reviewed and commented contractor submitted MOT for the closure of Kings Highway at

Midway. o Reviewed and commented upon roadway lighting and traffic signal material submittals. o All maintenance functions towards the traffic signal for Midway Blvd. at Kings Highway has been

transferred to the project’s sub-contractor. o Contractor has begun installation of road lighting and fiber optic communication conduits. o All mast arm foundations have been installed and the assembled have been stood. o Street light poles have been installed, wire pulled and spliced and the electrical service built

between Kings Highway and Achilles Street. o Mast arm structure installed, signal displays mounted and controller cabinet set for the new

signalized intersection of Midway Boulevard at Beacon Drive. o Piper Road Phase II o 60% and 90% plans received reviewed and comments provided to Project Manager. o 100% lighting and signalization plans have been reviewed and comments sent back to Project

Manager. o Final plans received, begin preparation for contract documents. o Contract preparation underway for bidding. o Bid package sent to Purchasing, pre-bid scheduled for May 31, 2017 o Burnt Store Road Phase II


o 60% Plans received reviewed and comments provided to Project Manager. o 100% lighting plans have been reviewed and comments sent back to Project Manager. o Parkside – Harbor Blvd. – US41 to Olean Boulevard o Reviewed and commented on decorative lighting plan submission. o Parkside – Gertrude Ave. and Aaron St. o Reviewed and commented on 100% decorative lighting plan submission. o Reviewed and commented upon the Technical Specifications. o Parkside – Elkcam Boulevard o Reviewed and commented on 90% decorative lighting plan submission.

• Lighting District Projects o A crew responded to the intersection of SR776 at Flamingo Boulevard after a motor vehicle

accident destroyed a pedestrian signal pole. The damaged pedestrian signal pole was replaced. o Responded to a during business hours’ trouble call to the intersection of Kings Highway at

Sandhill Boulevard for a vehicle detection complaint. A crew traced the issue to a bad video detection camera. The camera was replaced.

o Responded to an after-hours trouble call for a roadway light pole destroyed due to a motor vehicle accident on SR776 between Cattle Dock Point Road and Gasparilla Road. A crew picked up the pieces, made the area safe and replaced the pole.

o Responded to an after-hours trouble call for two roadway light poles destroyed due to a motor vehicle accident on US41 just north of Harbor Boulevard. A crew picked up the pieces, made the areas safe and replaced one of the two poles. A replacement pole for the second location will need to be ordered and installed later.

o Began the annual process of testing/certifying all Malfunction Management Units (MMU) to ensure they operate within prescribed operational parameters. MMU’s are an electronic device installed in every traffic signal cabinet. The purpose of a MMU is to monitor the signal outputs for conflicting displays.

o In January of 2017, a vehicle accident knocked down the traffic signal support pole in the southwest corner of Murdock Circle at Education Way. Staff monitored the installation of the replacement pole.

o Responded to three (3) separate calls for road lighting systems not operational. The systems were Kings Highway from Harborview Road to Elmira Boulevard, Kings Highway from Elmira Boulevard to just north of Olean Boulevard and Midway Boulevard from Elkcam Boulevard to Sharpe Street. Problems encountered were a bad photocell, no power from Florida Power and Light and a safety switch which was turned off.

o On Rotonda Boulevard East there are two electrically powered golf cart flashing warning beacons. Staff converted the electrically powered beacons to solar powered beacons.

o Installed three of the eight concrete foundations for Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon crossings on the Midway Boulevard. Two bases were installed on Midway at Abalom Street and one was installed in front of Port Charlotte Middle School. As the widening progresses, the remaining bases will be installed.

o The Lighting District received a request from the Florida Department of Transportation to remove the five-section protected/permissive signal display on Kings Highway at the I-75 NB ramp and replace it with a flashing yellow arrow 4 section protected/permissive signal display. In preparation of the conversion, staff installed the necessary wiring and mounted the signal displays. The 4-section flashing yellow arrow will be operational in early August. The FDOT supplied all materials and electronics.

o Performed routine street light maintenance throughout the county. A total of 23 lights were repaired.

o Replaced roadway lighting conductors into the recently relocated conduit for the new Wawa currently under construction.

o Completed traffic signal preventative maintenance at the following locations: o US41 at Tuckers Grade o US41 at Burnt Store Road


o Attended weekly progress meetings and participated in underground signal conduit inspections for the US41 widening project.

o Attended weekly progress meetings for the US41 resurfacing and signal improvement projects. o Attended weekly progress meetings for the Midway Boulevard Widening project. o Attended weekly progress meetings for the Placida Road sidewalk and utility improvement

project.

• Traffic Management Center o TMC Monthly Updates – July 2017 o Responded to 4 traffic incidents that required traffic signal timing adjustments to compensate for

traffic flows. o Training of staff with various programming features of traffic signal controllers o Respond to various requests from FDOT for concerns form citizens o GovDeals sales of various equipment o Responding to internal and external requests for information o Continue monitoring and fielding complaints as the need arises. o Continue efforts promoting the TMC’s Twitter account for traffic incidents. Followers increasing o Locates Performed o 361 Requests for underground utility locates were received, generating 138 tickets for locates. o Trouble Calls o 21 trouble calls received responded to and problems of various natures resolved.

Tourism

• Meetings and Sports o Sean negotiated hotel rates/comp rooms for ProStyle Baseball’s upcoming October, November

and December tournaments which are projected to generate over $350,000 in direct expenditures and 500 hotel room nights.

o Sean submitted a grant application to the Florida Sports Foundation for the 2017 Englewood Beach Waterfest which, in 2016, generated a total economic impact of over $5 million and supported approximately 8,000 room nights.

o Sean conducted a site visit for representatives of Continental Event & Sports Management, LLC and negotiated the details to secure a Divas Half Marathon event that will take place in Punta Gorda and Charlotte Harbor in December 2017.

o Sean attended the Florida Society of Association Executives Annual Conference in Palm Beach which featured a variety of educational sessions as well as the opportunity to network with dozens of meeting planners and other association market decision makers.

o Sean attended a meeting in Palm Coast along with representatives of Lee County Sports Development, Palm Coast & the Flagler Beaches, Pensacola Sports and Open Water Planet to discuss the logistics, branding and marketing of a Florida open water swimming annual series that is projected to kick off in December 2017 on Ft. Myers Beach with Charlotte County’s event occurring in late September or early October of 2018.

o Susan Tobin, the VCB’s representative in Tallahassee attended the July Board of Directors and membership meeting of SGMP. She was tasked with the role of the Silent Auction Committee Chairperson during the meeting. The Silent Auction is a fundraiser for the chapter and will be held on November 14th. Her goal is to receive 60-70 donated items for the auction. She also networked with Dr. James Moran with FAMU during the meeting. He is responsible for the direction of FAMU’s meetings.

o Due to the summer schedule of FSAE, there were no meetings in July. She worked in Cvent, an on-line site for industry meeting planners to review meeting locations and issue RFP’s) and CRM Simpleview Starting next month, she will be submitting her client contact activities by Simpleview.

o She has worked with Sean Doherty to develop the guest list for the VCB’s client event at the Ray’s stadium. Susan’s work added seven qualified planners to the invitation list.

o Susan followed up with the 6 proposals she submitted in June and the three that she submitted in July.


• Film and Digital Media o Inquiries o Fat Chance is a feature film starring comedienne Lahna Turner tentatively slated to begin

production in August in Port Charlotte, Venice and Sarasota. The director/producer is Joey Giulliano. This is probably a lower budget production, given the executive producer (i.e. the investor) is a dentist in Venice. Locations have been selected in Sarasota and Venice but Port Charlotte locations are still undecided . . . A short film entitled Bayside Church was looking for several locations for a mid-August shoot. They needed a farmhouse exterior, which was doable, but we did not have a military courtroom interior nor an inactive rock quarry. Earlier this summer we responded to a $3 million indie feature looking for a beachfront resort with photos of Palm Island Resort (above). The line producer responded positively. However, we just received a follow-up inquiry saying the director likes a resort in the Caribbean, the Anguilla Four Seasons, and do we have anything similar to that? After checking the resort’s web site, it’s apparent we don’t.

o Silver Lion Films was looking for some Florida locations that could possibly double for other parts of the continent, like a Mexican rum factory, a New England academy campus near the water and a “Honolulu hotel room balcony with the perfect view.” We have the beautiful water views, just not the architecture

o A feature, Baja Rain, was looking for a NASCAR track. o Sirens Media, from Baltimore, came for a short production in June. They’ve made another inquiry

about shooting here in August. This is a shoot that may take place in August. o We are having serious issues with film permits being quarantined by the County’s system and we

aren’t seeing them come through. o Production o Gary Sunshine, a feature film produced by Black Aperture Productions, shot for two weeks at

Burnt Store Marina and Stump Pass Beach State Park. The half-million-dollar feature was produced and directed by Carey Coffee. At the end of the shoot Mr. Coffey thanked us for our assistance. We will contact him (he’s located in Los Angeles) to get an estimate of production monies spent in the county.

o Location o Ralph Allen, with Kingfisher

Fleet, contacted us about providing a harbor photo to use on signage for the Harborwalk in Punta Gorda. With the assistance of Russ Weston (drone) and Dottie Vaivoda (sailboat), we caught some magic hour light and shot about 62 images with a sailboat and a sunset cruise boat.

• Communications/Public Relations o Provided editorial support to Sunseeker magazine, the inflight publication for Allegiant Air; Naples

Illustrated; and The News-Herald (Cleveland, Ohio). This entailed gathering images from various industry partners or sourcing them from my private collection, to be used in articles for the respective publications. Sunseeker also requested pitches for December and January

o Freelance writer Chelle Koster Walton, working on an article for Sunseeker magazine, reached out about information on the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens which resulted in Chip Futch, the VCB’s Marketing Director, arranging a site visit for her so she could see what has changed since she visited last year.

o Provided feel-good Friday ideas for SNN6. This is a weekly segment aired throughout a weekend. o Florida on a Tankful, July 24 o Scott Fais of Bay News 9 and Central Florida 13 filmed two Florida on a Tankful segments and

one special assignment report during his July 24 visit. The two Florida on a Tankful stories were


Paddle boarding with your pet with Hooked on SUP and dining with your dog at Fishermen’s Village. The stories aired on BrightHouse Network’s Bay News 9 (Tampa Bay) and Central Florida News 13 (Orlando). The 90-second segments were broadcast into 2.1 million homes every hour throughout Thursday and Saturday of each respective week. The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau pitched the ideas to Scott Fais, the host of the show, who filmed the segments on Monday, July 24. While in the area, he also filmed a special assignment report about Babcock Ranch which will air later this summer.

o Paddle boarding with your pet aired July 27 & 20: http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/on-the-town/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2017/7/26/paddle_board_with_yo.html

o Dinner with your dog aired Aug. 3 & 5: http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/on-the-town/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2017/8/2/fishermans_village_p.html

o Jen attended the July Board of Directors and the membership meeting of SGMP. She was tasked with the role of the Silent Auction Committee Chairperson during the meeting. The Silent Auction is a fundraiser for the chapter and will be held on November 14th. Her goal is to receive 60-70 donated items for the auction. She also networked with Dr. James Moran with FAMU during the meeting. He is responsible for the direction of FAMU’s meetings.

o Due to the summer schedule of FSAE, there were no meetings in July. She worked in Cvent, an on-line site for industry meeting planners to review meeting locations and issue RFP’s) and CRM Simpleview Starting next month, she will be submitting her client contact activities by Simpleview.

o She has worked with Sean Doherty to develop the guest list for the VCB’s client event at the Ray’s stadium. Susan’s work added seven qualified planners to the invitation list.

o Susan followed up with the 6 proposals she submitted in June and the three that she submitted in July.

• VCB Administration o Worked with Air Show committee and Waterfest committee on information to be submitted to the

BOCC and assuring audits were arranged as per the event agreements. o Completed 8 staff annual reviews. o Met with Donna Peterman (marketing/pr volunteer coordinator for City of Punta Gorda re: new

brand launch. o Held quarterly retreat with our Creative, Social Media and PR agencies. o Attended Englewood Tourism Assembly meeting. o Attended Cultural Heritage Center committee meetings. o Meeting with Mayor Rachel Keesling. o Meeting with Julie Mathis Charlotte County Chamber. o Attended FRLA (Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association) SW Chapter board meeting. o Attended Arts and Humanities Council meeting. o Worked with VCB project manager to coordinate aspects of the VCB office move. One week was

devoted to packing/moving/unpacking.

Utilities

• Administration: o Human Resources: o 237 - Total positions (226 filled, 8 vacant, 3 offers pending) o RESTORE Act vacant position is on hold. o All remaining vacant positions are being recruited. o Halogen - Year end evaluations underway. o Public Outreach: o Participated in the “Shoes For Kids” fundraiser with the Sunrise Kiwanis Club; generous staff

provided 44 pairs of athletic shoes for local students in need. o Managed updates to the Utilities Department web pages, which received 29,832 page views in

July.


o Connected 490 Facebook likers with positive content including community activities, customer kudos, service updates and news content.

o Wrote and distributed a news release to inform the public of a wastewater release due to aging pipes.

o Managed design, printing and mailing of post cards to 744 residents in Cape Haze and Ingraham Blvd. area preceding a necessary water service interruption.

o Managed three public records requests, 18 Public Stuff inquiries and resolutions, and multiple resident calls/emails regarding current projects and heavy rains.

o PR/MRWSA Water Resources: Water demand in June averaged 23.39 MGD, July average not available as of 8/7/17.

• Business Services: o Web Services: Currently 15,784 (26%) of our customers now receive their bill electronically

(utilizing VueBill hosted by BillTrust) and 31,561 (54%) pay their bills electronically o Fixed Base meter installation Mueller has completed their portion of the installations in Phase 5 –

with only 347 remaining to be installed by Utilities staff. Mueller has introduced new technology and is swapping out the meters in phases 1 through 5 with meters that include the new technology. Of the 9,030 meters to be changed out, 871 have been completed, leaving a total remaining of 8,159.

o Customer Services: Total number of customers to the lobby was 1,668 averaging 83.4 customers per work day.

o Delinquencies: Total delinquency revenue for the month was $51,725 – adding up to $433,712 for FY17.

o Banner Upgrade: Staff has been testing the code drop from Hansen that addressed the freezing issues. Some additional issues have been identified and Hansen is working on those issues, with resolution expected in September. The CCX code drop is also expected to be released sometime in September.

o Telephone Activity The payment-only line ceased this month as all calls are now routed through the automated system. There were 7,426 calls presented and average speed of answer was two minutes and 26 seconds.

o Customer Satisfaction: In May, 47.4% of our customers receiving either move-in, meter installation or sewer installation were extremely satisfied with their experience. The remaining 52.6% were satisfied.

o Receivables: 81.91% of revenue is collected within the first 30 days which is 2.23% higher than July 2016.

• Engineering Services: o Monthly Statistics: 1,452 Locates Processed from Sunshine State One Call, 6 Developer

Agreements executed, 0 Reclaimed Water Agreements prepared, 161 Service Availability Letters prepared, 82 Residential Service Applications processed, 15 CIPs, 10 private development projects; 0 panel deliveries, 20 LPS rough installs, 20 LPS finals, and 60 water meter finals

o Line Extensions o Water Line Extension (WLE) o Sewer Line Extension (SLE) o Projects completed* in July – (3): o 17-0059 12223 Zittle Ave. WLE (7/7/17 - start date: 3/22/17) o 17-0008 Birtle Buffing -Willmington SLE (7/10/17 partial -Start date 9/20/16) o 17-0014 Maple Leaf Estates N. (7/10/17 WLE - Start date 10/28/16) o FDEP certification received. o Projects started in July – (8) o 17-0092 – 17474 Norseman Ave. WLE (7/5/17) o 17-0093 – 19406 Abhenry Cir. SLE (7/11/17) o 17-0094 - 20198 Rutherford Ave. SLE (7/13/17) o 17-0095 - 17048 Russell Ave. SLE (7/13/17) o 17-0096 - 1221 Blalock St. W&SLE (7/20/17) o 17-0097 - 829 Tamiami Tr. (Pik-n-Run) SLE (7/28/17)


o 17-0098 - 291 Baldur Dr. WLE (7/28/17) o 17-0099 839 Webster Ave. SLE (7/28/17) o Projects submitted to FDEP in July – (4) o 16-0001 – Countryman-Ackerman LPS Zone. SLE (7/1/2017) o 17-0076 - 18512 Poston Ave. SLE (7/11/2017) o 17-0085 – 23208 Troy Ave W&SLE (7/26/17) o 17-0089 – 6209 Sheffield WLE (7/26/17) o Projects completed by Construction Crew: o Snyder Homes - Willmington/Appleberg/Buffing/Birtle/Barrel/Aycock 17-0008, 17-0081, o 17-0082, 17-0083 o Installed 3263’ of 6” C- 900 water main o Installed 1122’ of 8” C-900 water main o Installed 4922’ of 4” HDPE LPS force main o 17-0060 – 23418 Hemenway Ave - Dug up 16” force main on Olean and Kings Hwy for OD on

LPS line extension o Equipment/Vehicles: o Three F 550’s had routine services. o One F 150 had routine service. o Mini Excavator down for 3 weeks. o Skid Steer down for 2 weeks. o Personnel: o Interviewed, tested, and promoted 2 Service Techs. to Operator 1 positions. o Two employees attended Confined Space training. o EW Spring Lake Sewer Project & Construction Crew: o Construction Crew installed 19 valves for sewer pits in Contract B. o Processed 90 permits for next phase of connections in Contract B for the plumber. o Contract B Phase 2 – only 8 agreements needed out of 256. o Contract C – received 188 signed agreements out of 203. o Received 87 calls on failed systems for a septic pump out. o WO’s and reports for septic tank abandonment processed for 16 more homes for RESTORE Act

Grant. o Operations connected 20 homes with failed septic systems to the new vacuum sewer. o State Revolving Fund Activity: o Drinking Water SRF - Loan Acquisitions in process: o Ingraham Water Main – RFI submitted to FDEP. o Myakka Bridge Crossing Booster Station – RFI submitted to FDEP. o Gulf Cove Myakka Crossing – RFI submitted to FDEP. o Burnt Store Road Phase II - RFI submitted to FDEP. o Clean Water SRF - Loan Acquisitions in Process: o Burnt Store Phase II - RFI submitted to FDEP. o Morningstar Waterway - RFI submitted to FDEP. o Grants: o LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION: Awarded $500,000 for El Jobean – Vacuum Station. o CDBG: Voluntary Termination accepted by DEO. o SWFWMD: Reclaimed Water Phase 3 Application submitted to SWFWMD. o USDA: El Jobean - pending submittal.

• Operations Division - Treatment Facilities (TF): o Facility Support Work Orders: 151 preventative maintenance and 11 corrective work orders were

completed. 1 emergency work order was required this month.

o Backflow/Reclaimed: 161 residential cross-connection inspections, 2 backflow preventer

inspections, 200 daily reuse site inspections and 13 monthly site inspections. No cross-

connections observed.


o Pre-Treatment: 77 monthly inspections and 45 re-inspections were completed. No notices of

violation were issued this month. No spills were reported this month. One new installation

notification was received this month for Promenades phase 2.

o Burnt Store WRF: Staff installed a 16” repair coupling on the IW-2 manifold. The existing coupling

leaked due to corrosion.

o Burnt Store WTP: Contractors and staff completed a start-up-commissioning of the new Standby

Jockey Pump. The pump is now on-line in its stand-by mode. Staff completed the installation of

the replacement Bulk Acid fill line. Staff completed the replacing of a defective check valve switch

on High Service Pump C.

o East Port WRF: Phase 5 upgrades: Awaiting contractors to tie in storage pond piping and begin

new pump stations. They are to mobilize to site the first week of August. Staff replaced pump

volutes, impeller’s, and bases on both Rotomat transfer pump’s due to excessive wear. Staff also

replaced worn-out packings on grit pump #3.

o Rotonda WRF: Staff reconditioned the rotating assembly on compactor #2 due to a bearing

failure, replaced the drum sprocket, drive sprocket, idler sprocket, drive chain, and all four

carriage wheels on drums screen #1. All components were worn-out due to the continual

operational requirements and operation in a corrosive environment. Staff also replaced two out of

four carriage wheels on drum screen #2 due to a bearing failure.

o West Port WRF: Staff completed start-up and commissioning of a new disinfection system. Staff

also replaced worn-out pillow block bearings on rotary screens #1 and #2.

o Personnel: Annual appraisals were completed for all staff. Treatment Technician Mark Gambrell

passed his FDEP Class 3 Distribution System Operators exam. Plant Operator Richard Meyers

has accepted a position with our Distribution Division.

o Training: 1 Staff member attended a TNI Webinar on Implementing/Assessing Enviro. Lab Standards, 3 Staff members attended F.S.E.A’s Wet Chemistry Workshop and 6 staff members attended a one day training class for Confined Space.

Septage and Grease Received

Year Month Septage Gallons

Received

AFB (grease) Gallons

Received

2016 July 647,409 301,138

2016 Aug 730,414 339,420

2016 Sept 711,869 297,703

2016 Oct 609,349 349,185

2016 Nov 642,960 409,690

2016 Dec 700,160 452,990

2017 Jan. 771,396 415,725

2017 Feb. 847,618 371,125

2017 Mar. 971,093 491,328

2017 April 779,842 443,490

2017 May 664,503 490,885

2017 June 727,700 467,328

2017 July 609,361 *


* Information late from Affordable BioFeedstock

FLOW DATA

Year Month

Burnt Store WRF East Port Rotonda WRF West Port WRF Total CCU Burnt Store

WTP

A.D.F A.D.F A.D.F A.D.F A.D.F A.D.F A.D.F A.D.F A.D.F A.D.F A.D.F.

Inf. Reuse to Inf. Reuse to Inf. Reuse to Inf. Reuse to Inf. Reuse to Water

Flow Customers Flow Customers Flow Customers Flow Customers Flow Customers Customers

2016 July 316 0.004 4.742 1.145 0.843 0.812 0.627 0.324 6.528 2.285 0.311

2016 Aug 0.330 0.001 6.029 0.731 1.276 0.747 0.642 0.335 8.277 1.814 0.308

2016 Sept 0.351 0.037 6.953 0.343 1.580 0.859 0.657 0.356 9.541 1.595 0.322

2016 Oct 0.295 0.004 5.192 0.853 1.269 0.892 0.671 0.368 7.427 2.117 0.395

2016 Nov 0.234 0.004 3.935 1.659 0.907 0.926 0.674 0.398 5.678 2.777 0.493

2016 Dec 0.222 0.004 3.830 1.952 0.868 0.872 0.676 0.416 5.596 3.244 0.450

2016 Jan. 0.288 0.003 4.023 1.597 0.900 0.826 0.653 0.425 5.864 2.851 0.497

2017 Feb. 0.305 0.003 4.074 1.995 0.896 0.875 0.685 0.620 5.960 3.493 0.530

2017 Mar. 0.301 0.004 4.073 2.258 0.896 0.884 0.680 0.604 5.950 3.750 0.554

2017 April 0.235 0.004 3.769 2.217 0.794 0.797 0.623 0.536 5.421 3.554 0.529

2017 May 0.170 0.005 3.483 2.527 0.802 0.778 0.559 0.432 5.014 3.742 0.414

2017 June 0.305 0.004 4.989 0.826 1.314 0.745 0.684 0.104 7.292 1.679 0.309

2017 July 0.402 0.004 4.445 0.830 1.222 1.013 0.719 0.069 6.788 1.916 0.310

• Operations Division - Water Distribution: o The Distribution workgroup is currently fully staffed. We made an offer that was accepted for a

Plant Operator for the Booster workgroup.

o All staff evaluations were completed.

o Installed 42 new water services.

o Responded to 76 calls for leaks. Nine were main breaks 3” and above.

o Replaced high service pump motor #4 at Walenda Booster Station o Replaced leaking bleach tank at Walenda Booster. o Reviewed, made adjustments and repairs to all security cameras at all Booster stations. o Completed Lead and Copper testing for both systems.

• Operations Division - Wastewater Collection: o Lift Stations Work Group: o 176 corrective work orders completed – Of the total, 81 service calls dispatched, 61 originating

form SCADA and 20 from answering service/Base 10. o 43 preventative maintenance work orders completed. o 3 Lift Station pumps replaced/repaired and returned to service. o Benchmark is continuing to take samples from Lift Station 23, O’Hara, to monitor outgoing tide. o Coordinated with IT/Networking to provide telephone service to Vacuum Lift Station 59. o 2 employees completed CPR/First Aid AED and received certification. o 2 employees obtained CDL licensing. o 1 probationary employee obtained CDL learners permit. o 2 employees classified. o 2 employees attended class for MOT certification. o Worked with Facilities to correct a plumbing issue at Charlotte County Jail. o Provided portable generator to emergency power to Administration Building B. o Installed new control panel at LS 413. o Low Pressure Sewer Work Group: o 176 Low Pressure Sewer service calls completed. o 8 Low Pressure Sewers upgraded and brought up to current standards.


o Replaced 4 failed LPS systems. o Cut and capped gravity sewer and reinstalled. o 3 check valves replaced at the street. o 3 service line leaks repaired. o Continuing maintenance of Spring Lake and sewer expansion tanks. o 2 employees completed and passed online FWPCOA Short School and final exam. o Sewer Line Work Group: o 20 manholes repaired by raising/replacing the ring and cover. o Investigated 23 back-ups, 16 of which were determined to be the customer’s issue and the

remaining 7 were repaired.1 service line was cut and capped at the request of Business Services and then reinstated 3 days later due to Department of Health concerns.

o 2 depressions investigated were determined to be existing services with leaking plugs. o Engineering requested 2 lateral locates – neither existed and will be installed next month. o 28 assets were created for LPS new construction – 15 of which needed taps installed. o 17 Mandatory connections with tank abandonment were completed in E/W Spring Lake. o 1 force main leak was repaired on the old A/C main on Forrest Nelson. o 5 employees completed 2-day MOT training. o Interviewed 4 applicants – 3 will be made offers.

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