City Manager’s 1/5/2018

WEEK-IN-REVIEW

C.H.I.R.P. Students Say Thanks:

City staff received thank you notes from

our most recent Children Helping in

Resource Protection (C.H.I.R.P.) event.

The children learned about the natural

world around us in a fun atmosphere!

For more information about the

C.H.I.R.P. program, visit the City’s

website here

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/green/ou

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Highlights

Thank you letters from C.H.I.R.P. participants

Firefighters and Christmas Dinner:

Palm Coast Firefighters work every day,

all year. This includes Christmas, but they

are able to enjoy a home cooked meal

with their families at the stations while

still covering the town.

Palm Coast Podcast:

Discover Palm Coast Radio Show Podcast

focus this week is on the Flagler

Homebuilders Association, with special

guests Jason DeLorenzo and Debi

Peterson. To listen to this week’s podcast,

visit the city’s website here

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

Highlights

Christmas Dinner at Station 25.

Saturday, January 6, 8am to 1pm Palm Coast Fuel Depot ~ 22 Utility Drive

USTA Men’s Futures Tennis Tournament Thursday, January 25 thru Sunday, February 4

Palm Coast Tennis Center

Friday, February 9 thru Sunday, February 11

Various Locations

Next Week:

Tuesday, January 9, City Council Workshop, 9am, City Hall – Community Wing, 160 Lake Avenue

Wednesday, January 10, Leisure Services Advisory Committee Mtg, 6:30pm, City Hall – Community

Wing, 160 Lake Avenue

Administrative Services & Economic Development Department Update

BAC Update

Public Works Department Update

Community Development Department Update

Fire Department Update

Parks & Recreation Department Update

Utility Department Update

Announcements

Attachments

Men’s Futures Pro Am Tennis Tournament (Jan. 23-Feb. 4 event) New tennis programs Nature programs starting in January New Coffee Series to begin along with other programs Martin Luther King Jr. Day office closing/garbage schedule (Jan. 15 event) Temporary road closures on Frankford Lane

News Releases

ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-Beau Falgout, Director

Communications & Marketing Our Division’s focus this week was promoting new recreation activities and special events including Saturday’s Christmas Tree

Recycling Event, the Men’s Futures Tennis Tournament in late January and the Birds of a Feather Fest in early February. Busy

and Happy New Year! The news releases that went out this week were: Men’s Futures Pro Am Tennis Tournament (Jan. 23-

Feb. 4 event), new tennis programs, nature programs starting in January, new Coffee Series to begin along with other

programs, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day office closing/garbage schedule (Jan. 15 event) and Temporary road closures on

Frankford Lane. Planning also began on the Community Center Grand Reopening!

The Brand Plus Team met, mainly focusing on promoting the Rooted in Nature brand as part of the Birds of a Feather Fest and

the upcoming “Conversation with Moose Peterson.” Peterson is a world-renowned wildlife and conservation photographer

who will give a free keynote address for the public on Feb. 10. The team also reviewed the Welcome Email that goes to new

Utility customers and will recommend three updates to the email.

This week’s Discover Palm Coast Radio Show features the Flagler Homebuilders Association with guests debi Peterson and

Jason DeLorenzo. Listen to the show on the podcast website at www.palmcoastgov.com/podcast.

New programming was imported for Palm Coast Television. Two new programs feature cold weather safety tips, courtesy of

the National Fire Prevention Association. Other program topics included Swallow Tailed Kites Migration, various holiday

entertainment shows and a short documentary on the early history of Timucua tribes in our region.

With the cold weather, the Division also provided fire safety tips and other information on staying safe in the cold on both the

City website and our social media accounts.

Processed 5 public records requests.

Processed 4 litigation documents.

Prepared and processed 32 documents for recording.

Prepared 3 agenda items.

Prepared and posted 1 agenda.

Processed 1 bond.

Advertised for 2 ordinances with the Department of State, News Journal, and the News Tribune.

Completed 1 Proof of Life document for citizen.

Coordinated OnBase changes for keywords with Doug Akins.

City Clerk

Social Media

POST OF THE WEEK

Central Services Division

Purchasing:

Status Ref. # Project

Pending RFP-UT-18-17 Advanced Metering Infrastructure

Pending ITB-PW-SD-18-08 ITB-PW-SD-18-08 Sign Shop Materials

Pending RFP-PR-18-02 July 3rd, 2018 Aerial Fireworks Display

Open ITB-UT-WD-18-18 Invitation to Bid for Replacement of a Paste-Type Lime Slaking

System in Water Treatment Plant #1.

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

Reopened ITB-UT-18-20 Waste Water Treatment Plant No. 1 Clarifier Mechanical

Equipment Replacement

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

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

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

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

Completed RFSQ-CD-CME-18-19 Construction Management Services for Holland Park Phase 2

Improvements

Completed ITB-UT-18-21 Lime Sludge Removal, Hauling and Disposal

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER

BUSINESS CONSULTING

This Week – 4 Consulting Sessions, 16 Consulting Hours

Total for Month – 4 Consulting Sessions, 16 Consulting Hours

PALM COAST BAC IMPACT

Economic Impact This Fiscal Year - $2,324,000

Economic Impact to Date- $28 Million

Return on Investment - $86 per Tax Dollar Invested

NEW PALM COAST COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES

Moonrise Brewing Company LLC – 101 Palm Harbor Pkwy – Restaurant w/ Alcohol

NEW PALM COAST HOME BASED BUSINESSES

Man on Call – Handyman Service

Expert Detail Polishing LLC – Unclassified Personal Service

3XD LLC – Trucking Company

TMI Trans Inc – Trucking Company

Leayha and Company LLC – Retail Sales

Simply Blessed Boutique- Retail Sales

Cruise Planners – Travel Agency

890 24 624 90 71,975 3 33,725 109 1

GRADED RESIDENTIAL

SWALE MAINT-LINEAR FEET

CULVERT PIPE

CLEANING # PIPE

CULVERT PIPE

CLEANING LINEAR FEET

REPLACE DRAINAGE

PIPES -LINEAR FEET

DITCHES MAINT LINEAR FEET

INSPECT DITCH

DRAINAGE PROBLEMS

DITCH HERBICIDE SPRAYING

CATCH BASINS

CLEAN OUT

WASHOUTS REPAIRED

Stormwater Division

PUBLIC WORKS – Nestor Abreu, Director

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PARK & HIKING TRAILS INSPECTION # MILES

PARKS & TRAIL SIGN INSPECTION

INSPECT PKS & ATHLETIC FIELD IRRIGATION ZONES

PARKWAY MEDIAN MAINTENANCE

INSPECT MEDIAN IRRIGATION ZONES

CLEAN -HOLLAND PKParks & Medians Division

Pruning sawgrass and preparation for pine straw- SR100

Adding pine straw- SR100

Adding fresh layer of

playground mulch- Ralph

Carter Park

Pruning and cutting back vegetation St Joe’s Trail

Pruning fence line- Water Treatment

Plant 2

Pruning sawgrass-

Water Treatment Plant 3

Swale Grading – Karas Trail

Swale Grading – Langdon Drive

Erosion control- F section

Signal re-lamping

Hazard tree removal

Prichard Drive

Fire mitigation- Prichard Drive

FPL path

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Streets Division

Site distance trimming Curb & gutter swept # of milesSidewalk Repair- Linear Feet Sidewalk inspection for pedestrian safety-Linear FeetTraffic signal work Traffic control for special eventsRepair signs After hours callHazardous tree removal

FIRE FLEET TRANSPORT

CITYWIDE FACILITY REQUESTS

ROAD CALLS

VEHICLES - REPAIR

VEHICLES - INSPECTIONS

VEHICLES - PM'S

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS-REPAIRS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS-PM'S

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Facility & Fleet Service City Fleet Fire Fleet

Rewiring tail lights on utility truck

Adding fresh layer of mulch- Whiteview Parkway Oak Trails sign maintenance

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Matanzas Woods Master PumpStation

Community Center Wastewater Treatment Plant #2Reclaim Water Disposal Main

City Capital Projects Under Construction

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Chipotle Taco Bell at Shoppes of Palm Coast

Developer Projects Under Construction

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Stephen Flanagan, Director

THANK YOU LETTERS FROM C.H.I.R.P.

PARTICIPANTS

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6 Commerce Blvd 30,000 Sq. Ft building - Gioia Sales Commercial Construction $1,300,000.00

57 Town Court Unit 119 Interior Renovations - Palm Coast Medical Village Sunshine Medical Construction $185,000.00

20 Airport Road Suite C Interior Renovations -real estate offices Commercial Construction $5,000.00

3 Cypress Branch Way #106 Interior Renovations - Dr. Robert Thousand John Nock Construction $80,000.00

101 Palm Harbor Parkway B123-125 Brewery Restaurant - Moonrise Brewing Company

160 Cypress Point Parkway D208 Mpower Fitness

Subdivision Master Plan

Sawmill Creek Subdivision Tract 6; West side of US-1

Approx. 3500ft. North of Matanzas Wood Pkwy.

Preliminary Plat American Village; Pritchard Dr.

Nonstatutory Lot Line Reconfiguration 40 Colechester Lane

Nonstatutory Lot Split Hammock at Palm Harbor; 100 Misty Harbor Trace

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$74,001,691.00

Michael Chiumento

Commercial Permits Applied

Commercial Permits Issued

Occupancy Permits Issued

Benjamin Davenport

Fatima Sena

Construction value improvements  from October 1, 2017 to date

Residential Single Family/Duplex Residences

Permitting Activities

Total Permits Issues:

Development Applications

Dominion Engineering

Bob Dickinson

City Initiated

After our most recent Children Helping in Resource Protection (C.H.I.R.P.) event we received several thank you notes such as these shown here. The children enjoyed learning more about the natural world that surrounds us. Thank you to the many staff members who assist with this events.

Spotlight Projects

FIRE– M.C. Beadle, Fire Chief

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Smoke Detector Battery Change: 6 Basic First Aid & CPR: January 20th 5 openings Healthcare Provider: April 20th 7 openings

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Palm Coast Volunteer Firefighter Interns are growing! We have two that are in the interview process, one that is completing a Ride Along prior to following through with applying, and one that will be starting next week. We have a constant flow of Flagler Palm Coast High School Fire Academy students, potential Volunteer Firefighter applicants, and our Volunteer Firefighter Interns doing ride alongs with our crews. Ride alongs provide them insight as to what a firefighter encounters throughout the day as well as the various trainings that are done on a daily basis.

Tip of the Month:

Holiday Fire Safety Tips / Meet Joey

Christmas

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

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Download CodeRED to be notified of

emergencies that may impact your

safety:

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/emerge

ncy/codered

Volunteer Intern

“Become a Volunteer”

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/govern

ment/fire/volunteer

Register for Basic First Aid & CPR or

Healthcare Provider:

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/govern

ment/fire/cpr

Car Seat Installs & Smoke Detector

Battery Change:

Please call 386-986-2300 or stop by any

of our fire stations

GUIDANCE

St 25 - B Shift Directing Engines back in the bay after cleaning the bay thoroughly

Christmas at Station 25

It is ice cold out!

Palm Coast Firefighters work every

day, all year. This includes

Christmas, but they are able to

enjoy a home cooked meal with

their families at the stations while

still covering the town.

Palm Coast Firefighters still have

duties to accomplish regardless of

the weather. Station Bay Cleaning

was underway for all stations

during this cold week.

Call volume is up therefore the

firefighters have been busy!

HIGHLIGHTS

Parks & Recreation – Alex Boyer, Director

Winter Break Tennis Camp This camp, Dec. 26-29 and Jan. 2-5, teaches kids age 6-14 different tennis skills. Jack Frostivities Camp This fun holiday break camp, Dec. 27-29 and Jan. 2-5, combines crafts, games, and outdoor activities for kids grades K-6. Recurring Athletic Programs Tennis Programs for adults & kids Pickleball

Program Highlights

COMING UP

Men’s Futures Tournament (A USTA Pro Circuit Event) - Jan. 25 – Feb. 4 Kid’s Day – USTA Futures Tournament – Jan. 27 World Tennis Day – March 5 Movies in the Park – March 9 NCCAA Youth Sports Clinic – March 17 Food Truck Tuesday – March 20 Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt – March 30 Egg’Stravaganza – March 31

Executive Summary: Parks & Recreation is excited to welcome our new Recreation Supervisor of Youth Programs.

We look forward to seeing the development and expansion of youth and toddler programs. Our winter/spring season

of programs begins this week. You can pre-register (which is required or strongly encouraged for most of our

programs) at www.palmcoastgov.com/register. With the opening of the Community Center in the spring, we have

started to plan the Grand Opening ceremony. Parks & Recreation staff members met with Administrative and

Communications & Marketing staff members on January 3.

Winter/Spring 2017-18 Activity Guide http://www.palmcoastgov.com/government/parks-recreation/activity-guide

Online Registration & Activities List http://www.palmcoastgov.com/register

Jack Frostivities Camp

1-4-2018

The average water demand for the week was 7.341 million gallons per day.

The average wastewater flow for the week was 8.218 million gallons per day.

Crews installed 27 new water meters, 1 new PEP tank.

Contractors replaced 2 pep tanks.

There are 15 new PEP tanks pending and 39 PEP tank replacements pending.

To keep up with builder demand, currently all new tanks are being installed within 8 days of site ready.

There are 230 new meter installations pending, with 51 cleared and an average installation time of 3 weeks.

Wastewater crews installed 3 sewer taps, 3 new PEP pumps, and repaired 2 service laterals.

Replaced 6 pep pumps, 5 floats, and 3 cleanout caps. Replaced 1 ball valve and 1 box.

There were 24 calls after hours.

There were 10 meter pit adjustments, replacements and repairs.

Water Distribution crews repaired 2 water service lines, 4 water service manifolds, tested and repaired 70 backflow preventers.

Improvements were made to pump station PS. 24-2 and 32-2 by installing Pulsar Transducers, which will help monitor levels in the wetwells.

Wastewater crews inspected via CCTV 1,200 feet of gravity sewer and inspected 8 manholes.

Water Treatment Plant 1, 2 and 3 started implementing the freeze protection process for the treatment facilities due to the forecast of low temperatures.

Utility – Richard Adams, Director

The average water demand for the week was

7.341 million gallons per day.

The average wastewater flow was

8.218 million gallons per day

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Jan. 4, 2018 Palm Coast Tennis Center hosts USTA Pro Circuit Men’s Futures Tourney, Jan. 26-Feb. 4 Palm Coast – See the rising stars of men’s tennis from around the world Friday, Jan. 26, through Sunday, Feb. 4, at the USTA Pro Circuit Men’s Futures Tournament at the Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Parkway. This is the City of Palm Coast’s ninth year hosting the tournament. Making stops in local communities across the United States, the USTA Pro Circuit is the pathway to the professional ranks for the next generation of world-class players. Here in Palm Coast, up to 128 touring professionals will compete at the City’s outstanding clay court facility for a $15,000 purse and the ranking points players need to ascend to the next level. A Wild Card Men’s Open tournament for local players’ entry in the qualifying portion of the Futures Tournament will be Jan. 23-25, with entry fee of $40 per player. The Wild Card is singles only. Deadline to register is noon Monday, Jan. 22. Contact Tournament Director Brandon Washington at 386-986-2550 or by email at bwashington@palmcoastgov.com to register. The winner gets a wildcard entry into the Main Draw, and the runner-up gets a wildcard into Qualifying. Spectator admission is free Jan. 23-Feb. 1. Also free is Kids Day at 2 p.m. Jan. 27, where children under 16 years will have fun and games on-court with the head pro and some stars of tomorrow! Advance registration for Kids Day is recommended at the Palm Coast Tennis Center or www.palmcoastgov.com/register. A ladies event will also be offered, so check the website for developing information: www.palmcoastgov.com/tennisfutures. Events Feb. 2-4 require tickets at $5 non-member adult, $3 Tennis Center member, $3 children ages 10-18, and free for kids 10 and under. Tickets are valid for the whole day. Tickets are available for purchase daily at the front desk or in advance at www.palmcoastgov.com/register. Tickets to participate in the Pro-Am Event on Jan. 29 are $35; advance registration is required and can be done so at www.palmcoastgov.com/register or at the Palm Coast Tennis Center. Play right alongside touring professionals! The schedule is as follows:

Wild Card Men’s Open tournament will be Jan. 23-25

Qualifying will be Jan. 26

Net Generation Kid’s Day will be Jan. 27 at 2 p.m.

Pro Am will be Jan. 29

Main Draw Singles and Doubles begin Jan. 30

Doubles Finals will be Feb. 2

Singles Finals will be Feb. 4 A schedule of matches will be posted daily at www.palmcoastgov.com/tennisfutures. Times are subject to change, so please check the online schedule often. No refunds will be given. “The Futures tournament is a staple in our community and the Parks & Recreation Department is thrilled to be part of this tradition this year and moving forward,” said Brandon Washington, tournament director for the USTA Pro Circuit Men’s Futures Tournament at Palm Coast. “Sports have this ability to transcend generations and connect communities. Whether it is the Net Generation Kid’s Day, the Pro-Am, the Ladies Day, or seeing some of the up-and-coming tennis players in the world; the Palm Coast Futures Tournament has something for all. We hope that you’ll stop by and experience our event!” The USTA Pro Circuit is the largest developmental tennis circuit in the world and has launched the careers of such current stars as Victoria Azarenka, John Isner, Mardy Fish, Andy Murray, Maria Sharapova and Caroline Wozniacki, as well as past champions Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Lindsay Davenport, Justine Henin and Pete Sampras. In 2015, Palm Coast resident Reilly Opelka played in the tournament after receiving the Main Draw Wild Card from USTA. Later that year, Opelka won the Junior Wimbledon tournament, defeating the No. 1-ranked junior. He is now a professional tennis player. For more information on the upcoming Futures Tournament in Palm Coast, visit www.palmcoastgov.com/tennisfutures or call 386-986-2550.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Jan. 2, 2018

Palm Coast Tennis Center has lessons, clinics, events for all ages Palm Coast – Tennis has been called the sport for a lifetime – serving up a great way to remain active, practice mental alertness, and get cardio exercise from childhood through the senior years. As the New Year begins, the Palm Coast Tennis Center announces a full lineup of programs, leagues and lessons for all age levels. New this year is a clinic for Adult Beginners, and several special events will allow residents to “Try Tennis Free!” Youth tennis programs have been restructured and renamed by level to allow for instruction better tailored to your child’s skills. The Palm Coast Tennis Center features 10 top-of-the-line HydroGrid clay tennis courts, lighted to tournament standards. The Tennis Center is certified as a Quickstart Tennis Site and as a Cardio Tennis Site and won the 2010 USTA National Award for Outstanding Small Public Facility. The center hosts a USTA Pro Circuit Men’s Futures Tournament every January. The Palm Coast Tennis Center is located at 1290 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, and the center’s phone number is 386-986-2550. Registration for tennis programs is simple through the City’s new, easy-to-use Civic Rec online registration program: www.palmcoastgov.com/register.

Programs for Adults Beginners – 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays or 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays from Jan. 8 through May 23. This is a social clinic that teaches the fundamentals of tennis. The cost is $60/session or $11 drop-in. For pricing, the schedule is as follows: Session 1 – Jan. 8-Feb. 21; Session 2 – Feb. 28-April 11; and Session 3 – April 18-May 23. Cardio Tennis – 7-8 p.m. Mondays; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; or 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fridays from Jan. 8 through May 18. Get your heart rate up with tennis drills and games. The cost is $9 pre-registration or $12 same-day registration. 2.5-3.0 Doubles Clinic – 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays starting Jan. 11. Situational drills and games for doubles. The cost is $14 pre-registration or $18 same-day registration. 3.5 & Up Doubles Clinic – 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays starting Jan. 9. Situational drills and games for doubles. The cost is $14 pre-registration or $18 same-day registration.

Tennis Round Robins – Round Robins are offered three times a week starting Jan. 7: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays; 9:30-11 a.m. Saturdays; and 9:30-11 a.m. Sundays. The cost is $5 per person; free for Pass-Holders.

Youth Programs Rookie Rallies – 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 10 through May 23. For players ages 4-6 years, with focus on the Athletic ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination). The cost is $54/session or $10/drop-in. For pricing, the schedule is as follows: Session 1 – Jan. 10-Feb. 21; Session 2 – Feb. 28-April 11; and Session 3 – April 18-May 23. Red Rallies – 5-6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 8 through May 23. For players ages 6-8 years, with cooperative and competitive partner and team activities. Players develop match skills and make tennis friends. The cost is $108/session or $10/drop-in. For pricing, the schedule is as follows: Session 1 – Jan. 8-Feb. 21; Session 2 – Feb. 26-April 11; and Session 3 – April 16-May 23. Orange Rallies – 6-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 8 through May 23. For players ages 8-11 years, with cooperative and competitive partner and team activities. Players develop match skills and make tennis friends. The cost is $108/session or $10/drop-in. For pricing, the schedule is as follows: Session 1 – Jan. 8-Feb. 21; Session 2 – Feb. 26-April 11; and Session 3 – April 16-May 23. Green Rallies – 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 9 through May 24. For players ages 11-14 years, with cooperative and competitive partner and team activities. Players develop match skills and make tennis friends. The cost is $108/session or $10/drop-in. For pricing, the schedule is as follows: Session 1 – Jan. 9-Feb. 22; Session 2 – Feb. 27-April 12; and Session 3 – April 17-May 24. Junior Development – 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 9 through May 24. For players ages 11-18 years, with focus on refining techniques and tactics for doubles and singles. The cost is $144/session or $15/drop-in. For pricing, the schedule is as follows: Session 1 – Jan. 9-Feb. 22; Session 2 – Feb. 27-April 12; and Session 3 – April 17-May 24.

Free Special Events

Try Tennis Free! – Come out to the Tennis Center for a free introductory clinic. Meet the friendly staff, check out the facility and ask questions. It’s free, but please register in advance. The dates are:

10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16 (for adults)

10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 23 (for adults)

10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 24 (for kids) World Tennis Day – 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday, March 5. World Tennis Day is an international celebration of the sport. Join us for a day of free tennis and fun activities. The Palm Coast Tennis Center is open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The tennis center is located at 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy., Palm Coast, and the center’s phone number is 386-986-2550. Registration for tennis

programs is easy through the City’s new, easy-to-use Civic Rec online registration program: www.palmcoastgov.com/register.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Jan. 3, 2018

Get outdoors for free, guided nature/fitness walks and park tours by flashlight! Palm Coast – Explore the great outdoors in new ways – through guided nature/fitness walks and nighttime park tours by flashlight – offered free of charge by the Palm Coast Parks & Recreation Department. Programs are led by Jordan Myers, the City’s Recreation Leader II of Nature Programs. A graduate of Florida State University’s Environment & Society program, Myers recently completed the Project WILD conservation and environmental education program of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. In addition to Nature/Fitness Walks and Night Tours, there are several nature-themed programs for our youngest residents this winter and spring. Here’s what’s planned: Nature/Fitness Walks – Get your steps in with easy, twice-a-month walks through Palm Coast’s beautiful parks and nature trails. Learn about the history and environment of each park and what makes it special. The Nature/Fitness Walks will be held on Tuesday mornings from 8:30-9:30 a.m. They are free, but advance registration is requested at least 48 hours before the start of the class to help the City with planning. Registration is now open through the City’s new, easy-to-use Civic Rec online registration program: www.palmcoastgov.com/register. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The schedule is as follows:

Jan. 16 – Linear Park, 31 Greenway Court (off Colbert Lane between the two directions of Palm Coast Parkway), Palm Coast

Jan. 30 – Long Creek Nature Preserve, 1050 Palm Harbor Pkwy., Palm Coast

Feb. 13 – Waterfront Park, 150 Waterfront Park Road (off Colbert Lane, south of Palm Coast Parkway), Palm Coast

Feb. 27 – Central Park, 975 Central Ave. in the Town Center area, Palm Coast

March 13 – Lehigh Trail, meet at Fire Station 25, 1250 Belle Terre Pkwy., Palm Coast

March 27 – Graham Swamp Trail (Old Kings Road trailhead), 1125 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast

April 10 – Long Creek Nature Preserve Night Tours – Explore Palm Coast’s parks by flashlight and see the variety of animals that

come out only at night! You will need to bring a flashlight for this twice-monthly program on Saturday evenings. This program is open to children ages 7 and up and adults. Each Night Tour will be held in a different park. The tours are free, but advance registration is requested at least 48 hours before the program to help the City with planning. Registration is now open through the City’s new, easy-to-use Civic Rec online registration program: www.palmcoastgov.com/register. The Night Tours will be held shortly after sunset (check City website for exact times) at:

March 10 – Linear Park

March 24 – Long Creek Nature Preserve

April 7 – Waterfront Park

April 21 – Holland Park, 18 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast

May 5 – Central Park

May 19 – Linear Park Toddler Programs for ages 2-5 (and their parents) Creepy Crawlies Series – This program will be held every other Wednesday at Linear Park, with two timeslots offered on each program date. The first sessions will be 4-5 p.m. or 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17. Kids 2-5, with their parents, can learn all about their favorite spiders, centipedes, worms, earwigs and other crawlies. The Creepy Crawlies program is free, but families must pre-register at least 48 hours before the start of the class (while space available): www.palmcoastgov.com/register. Additional dates are Jan. 31, Feb. 14 and 28, and March 14, with classes starting at 4 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. Nature Nut Series – Parents can join their preschoolers (ages 2-5) twice a month on Monday mornings for this fun way to learn about animals and the environment. The first session will be 9-10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, at Linear Park. Additional classes in the series will be Jan. 22, Feb. 5 and 19, and March 5. Nature Nuts will include story time, crafts and a fun activity about animals. The program is now free! Pre-registration is required at least 48 hours before the start of the class (while space available): www.palmcoastgov.com/register. Information about all of Palm Coast Parks & Recreation’s programs is now available in the Winter/Spring 2018 Activity Guide at www.palmcoastgov.com/recreation. For more information, call Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Dec. 28, 2017

New Year brings new season for Coffee Series, Lunch N’ Lecture, Discover Trips Palm Coast – Enjoy your morning coffee while you gain valuable information on a variety of health-related topics at Palm Coast Parks & Recreation Department’s new Coffee Series. The new monthly series is sponsored by Florida Hospital Flagler. The Coffee Series will kick off Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 9-10 a.m. at Palm Coast City Hall Community Wing, 160 Lake Ave. Kim Smith from the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization will give a talk on WalkWise Florida. Smith will review pedestrian, bicyclist and driver safety tips and laws to keep us all safe. The program is free, but registration is required at least 48 hours in advance (while space available) at: www.palmcoastgov.com/register. In addition to the new Coffee Series, the New Year brings a new season of Parks & Recreation’s popular monthly Lunch N’ Lecture Series and Discover Trips to see attractions beyond Palm Coast. Registration for all three is now open through the City’s new, easy-to-use Civic Rec online registration program. Lunch N’ Lecture Join professionals during lunch for informational discussions, with lunch provided by Dominic’s Deli. The program and light lunch are free, but registration is required at least 48 hours in advance (while space available) at: www.palmcoastgov.com/register. The Lunch N’ Lecture Series is also sponsored by Florida Hospital Flagler. Upcoming lectures are:

Friday, Jan. 19 – “Shopping Local and What’s New in Palm Coast” with Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland

Friday, Feb. 16 – “Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW)” about driver’s license and ID card information with Jamie Tally, Community Outreach Specialist for FLOW

Friday, March 16 – “The Aging Brain and Memory Loss” with Dr. Sharrell Cooper of Florida Hospital Flagler

Friday, April 20 – “Finding Life Beyond Earth” with Lee Bentzley, volunteer NASA Solar System ambassador

Discover Trips

Bring your friends or meet new ones on all-day adventures through Discover Trips. The registration fee includes round-trip motor coach transportation and admission fees for the attraction. Registration is first-come, first-served: www.palmcoastgov.com/register. Upcoming trips include:

Friday, Jan. 26 – The Holy Land Experience in Orlando, leaving from Palm Coast City Hall at 8:30 a.m. and returning at approximately 5:30 p.m. Cost is $80.

Friday, Feb. 23 – Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens and Two Tales Elephant Ranch in Williston, leaving City Hall at 8 a.m. and returning at approximately 3 p.m. Cost is $60.

Friday, March 23 – Canaveral Locks Boat Tour and Exploration Tower in Port Canaveral, leaving City Hall at 9 a.m. and returning at approximately 5:30 p.m. Cost is $75.

More Dates for the Coffee Series Additional dates for the new Coffee Series include:

Wednesday, Feb. 21 – “Digestive Health and Importance of GI Screening” with Dr. Joseph McKinley and Pam Grantham, ARNP, from Florida Hospital Flagler

Wednesday, March 21 – “Alzheimer Support Group” with Nicole Cella of Amedisys Home Health

Wednesday, April 11 – “It’s All About YOU!” with Nicole Cella of Amedisys Home Health The program is free, but registration is required at least 48 hours in advance (while space available) at: www.palmcoastgov.com/register. For more information on any of these programs, please contact Palm Coast Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager Office: 386-986-3708; cell: 386-214-4729 Jan. 2, 2018

City offices to close to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Palm Coast – All City of Palm Coast offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, to

commemorate the national Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Offices will re-open on

Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 8 a.m. Trash collection will proceed according to the regular

schedule.

Jan. 5, 2018

Temporary road closures: Frankford Lane on Jan. 9 and 11 Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast Public Works Department is planning two temporary road closures – on Tuesday, Jan. 9, and Thursday, Jan. 11 – for drainage pipe replacements. From 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, the roadway in front of 87 Frankford Lane will be closed. Residents will have access to their homes, but the road will be closed to through traffic. From 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, the roadway in front of 44 Frankford Lane will be closed. Residents will have access to their homes, but the road will be closed to through traffic. The City of Palm Coast appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents and motorists during this important drainage project. For more information, call Customer Service at 386-986-2360.