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Monthly Report, October 2017

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners

Staff Report October 2017

Budget & Administrative Services Fiscal Services

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o Active Projects o MSBU Application Upgrade – Budget & Admin. Services - 99 % complete - estimated completion

date – 11/30/2017 o Utilities Department Data Management - Utilities Dept. - 85 % complete - On-Hold - estimated

completion date – 1/31/2018 o Connect@Work – All Departments - 85% complete – estimated completion date – 1/4/2018 –

Phase 1 o Fire Vehicle Wireless Network – Public Safety – 98% complete – estimated completion date –

12/1/2017 o GIS Upgrade – Information Technology – 15% - 2/28/2018 o Utilities Sewer Robot Video Storage - Utilities Dept. - 65 % complete - estimated completion date

– 11/30/2017 o BGP Routing – Expand and bind together 2 Internet Service Providers (ISP) – Information

Technology - 25 % complete - estimated completion date – 11/30/2017 o Accela 9.2 – Community Development – 70% - estimated completion date – 12/9/2017 o Document Management – Public Records – 10% - estimated completion date – 4/19/2018 o Supervisor of Elections Network Integration – 25% - estimated completion date – 12/15/2017

o CCSO District Move

o The Sheriff's Department District 2 relocated their headquarters from the Port Charlotte Town

Center to Grand Oaks Plaza (922 Tamiami Trail). New fiber, switch and phones were installed.

o Vacant Positions

o IT selected Wendell Joly to fill the IT Business Analyst position. Wendell comes to us most

recently from American MegaTrends, in Atlanta, as a Support Engineer and New York, where he

worked in a variety of IT support positions.

o Client Services Manager, Eric Bush, has resigned his position to take on another position in the

private sector. The search has started to fill this critical position.

Purchasing

o Shortlist meetings held: o 17-431 Consultant – Sanitation Collections and Related Services o 17-414 South Gulf Cove Lock Assessment and Repair o 17-450 Customer Portal – Utilities o Bid Openings held: o 17-237 Fleet Maintenance Facility Upgrades o Pre-submittal meetings held: o 17-469 Engineering Services – South Gulf Cove Lock o Work Orders due and received: o 18-039 Lake 1 Excavation, Design / Permit o 18-010 Design – Sidewalk & Pedestrian Bridge – Midway Boulevard o Pre-bid meetings held: o 18-009 Manasota Key Roadway Lighting Maintenance – Annual


o 18-030 Spring Lake Plumbing Contractor – Area 4 o 18-029 Spring Lake Plumbing Contractor – Area 5 o 18-041 Auto Body Repairs – Annual o 17-423 Parking Lot Lighting – North Charlotte Regional Park & Englewood Beach Park o 18-040 Testing and Balancing for HVAC – Annual o Quotes due and received: o 18-007 Coral Creek Flow Enhancement – Vegetation Removal

Real Estate Services

o Piper Road North – The pre-trial mediation of November 1st resulted in a settlement. o Release and Occupation of Easement Program - This program is very active. We received and

processed over 45 applications this fiscal year. o Engineering, Administration, Community Services and Utilities - We continue to assist these

departments and divisions in obtaining easements, title searches. o Easement Request – Utilities Department – We are working on the acquisition of a utility easement

from Circle K for the expansion of utilities associated with the US 41 widening project. o Land Exchange Request – Utilities Department - The BCC approved the land exchange. We have

closed this transaction. o Land Exchange – Parcel Needed for Olean Boulevard Widening – The BCC approved a land

exchange with New Vista Corporation. We have closed this transaction. o Potential Sites for Off Beach Parking in West County – We are working with Administration on the

possible purchase of vacant 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

94 parcels to be acquired. We are now processing several voluntary purchases with the property owners who have accepted the pre-suit offer.

o Mosquito and Aquatic Weed Control – The acquisition program has been successful and we are currently looking at obtaining access easements from private property owners to allow staff to access canals and waterways.

o Land Lease for Mosquito Control Helicopter Staging Area – We have negotiated a new lease that is set to begin in April of 2018. This lease is subject to BCC approval and this item should be presented to the Board for consideration in the coming months.

o Habitat Conservation Plan – We continue to acquire parcels needed for the HCP based on direction from Natural Resources. We are also working with Natural Resources on the possible acquisition of a large parcel of land that could satisfy the HCP’s land acquisition requirements. An added benefit of this proposed acquisition would be the establishment of a gopher tortoise preserve.

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

o Flamingo/Edgewater - We have acquired over 85% of the parcels needed for this project, all on a voluntary basis. We are in the process of negotiating for the purchase of the only improved parcel (single family house) needed for this project.

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 continue to address issues related to temporary construction easements that have expired.

o Disposal of Surplus County Owned Lots – We have prepared a list of parcels for the fall offering. Purchasing will be preparing the formal bid package this month.

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 - Customer surveys indicate that our Division maintains a high rating. o Sandhill Boulevard – We are awaiting design plans to determine if additional right-of-way is needed.


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

o Submerged Land Lease in Charlotte Harbor –We have obtained the submerged land lease from the State of Florida.

o Rotonda Drainage Project – We are awaiting further direction from Public Works and the County Attorney’s Office.

o Internal Staff Training – With the recent retirement of several staff members, we continue with internal staff training. Current training relates to real estate appraising and methodology.

o Records Management – We continue to work with Records Management staff to ensure that we follow State and County guidelines for the maintenance and/or removal of files.

o County-owned Parcels Suitable for Affordable Housing – We are working with Human Services staff to identify a list of County-owned parcels that may be suitable for affordable housing purposes. Once completed, the list will be considered at an upcoming public hearing and subsequently reviewed by the BCC for consideration and approval.

Community Development

Item Total FY17 Oct-16 Oct-17 FY17 YTD FY18 YTD

Total Single Family Permits Issued (including Babcock) 1083 85 116 85 116

Babcock Only SF Permits Issued 20 1 1 1 1

Total Multi Family Permits Issued (including Babcock) 11 0 5 0 5

Babcock Only Multi Family Permits Issued 0 0 0 0 0

Total Commercial Permits Issued (including Babcock) 46 4 6 4 6

Babcock Only Commercial Permits Issued 5 0 0 0 0

All Other Permits Issued 23088 1706 2230 1706 2230

Customers Served 25680 2082 2268 2082 2268

Inspections 74138 6331 6354 6331 6354

Permitting Revenue 4,179,660$ 319,124$ 435,129$ 319,124$ 435,129$

Permitting Expenditure 3,774,088$ 197,401$ 319,512$ 197,401$ 319,512$

Licensing Revenue 905,340$ 77,760$ 67,049$ 77,760$ 67,049$

Licensing Expenditure 2,183,868$ 131,616$ 151,492$ 131,616$ 151,492$

Action Orders Initiated 589 59 82 59 82

Code Cases Initiated 3707 299 349 299 349

CEB Cases Heard 260 26 9 26 9

Citations Issued $ Amount 334,000$ 24,000$ 11,000$ 24,000$ 11,000$

New Contractor Licenses Issued 36 4 2 4 2

Contractor Licenses Revoked 12 No Meeting 2 0 2

o Babcock Ranch o N/A. 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. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approved of this major modification on October 9, 2017. It is scheduled to be presented to the Board on November 28, 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 Friends of Cape Haze, Inc. petitioned to the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings for an

evidentiary hearing involving a disputed issue of material fact (“Petition for Formal Hearing”) to

determine that Charlotte County Ordinance Number 2017-039, which was approved by the Board

of County Commissioners on July 25, 2017. a settlement agreement will be presented to the

Board for approve on December 12, 2017. The settlement agreement is between Friends of Cape

Haze, Inc., 11000 Placida Road, Placida, Florida 33946; Charlotte County, Florida, a political

subdivision of the State of Florida, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida 33948; and

Rotonda Meadows/Villas Conservation, Inc., whose principal address is 3754 Cape Haze Drive,

Rotonda West, Florida 33946 regarding DOAH Case Number 17-004480GM, in which Friends of

Cape Haze, Inc. filed a Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing challenging a Text Amendment

to Charlotte County’s Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance Number 2017-039.

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 The following petitions were heard by the Planning and Zoning Board on October 9, 2017:

o PA-17-06-19-LS:

o Pursuant to Section 163.3184(3), Florida Statutes, transmit a Large Scale Plan Amendment to

the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and other State review agencies for review and

comment; the request is to amend Future Land Use (FLU) Appendix II: Future Land Use Map

(FLUM) Series, by revising FLUM Series Map #14: Coastal High Hazard Areas and Evacuation

Routes; Petition No. PA-17-06-19-LS; Applicant: Charlotte County Board of County

Commissioners; providing an effective date.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval

o FP-17-06-05:

o Ainger Landing, Inc. has requested Preliminary and Final Plat approval for a four-lot minor

subdivision to be named, Casper I. The site is 7.04 acres, more or less, and is located south of

Biscayne Drive, west of Casper Street, north of the Jupiter Waterway, and east of Eisenhower

Drive, in Section 08, Township 40, Range 21, in Commission District IV.


o PA-17-07-20-LS:


the Department of Economic Opportunity and other State review agencies for review and

comment; the request is to amend Future Land Use (FLU) Policy 1.2.1: Adopted Future Land

Use Map Series (FLUM Series) and Planning Horizon, to amend FLU Appendix II: Future Land

Use Map Series, by adding FLUM Series Map #26B: Parkside Community Redevelopment Area;

and to amend FLU Appendix IV: Revitalization Plans to create the Parkside Community

Revitalization Plan.


o PA-17-07-23:

o Pursuant to Section 163.3187(1)(C), Florida Statutes Florida Statutes, adopt a Small Scale Plan

Amendment to change Charlotte County Future Land Use Map Series Map #1: 2030 Future Land

Use, from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial (COM); for properties located at 20341

Midway Boulevard, 20321 Albury Drive and 20329 Albury Drive, in Port Charlotte, containing

35,596 square feet (0.81± acres); Commission District V; applicant: Circle K Stores, Inc.


o Z-17-07-24:

o An Ordinance pursuant to Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, amending the Charlotte County

Zoning Atlas from Residential Single-family-3.5 (RSF-3.5) to Commercial General (CG); for


properties located at 20341 Midway Boulevard, 20321 Albury Drive and 20329 Albury Drive, in

Port Charlotte, containing 35,596 square feet (0.81± acres); Commission District V applicant:

Circle K Stores, Inc.


o PP-17-7-06:

o Babcock Property Holdings, LLC has requested Preliminary Plat approval for a subdivision to be

named, Babcock Ranch Community Phase 1B2, consisting of 132 mixed use lots. The site is

56.34 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 Sections 31 and

32, Township 42 S, Range 26 E, in Commission District I.


o SV-17-07-06:

o Hernan Pineda and SW Florida Commercial Group, LLC is requesting to vacate a portion of

Bowman Terrace and a portion of Buick Avenue, a total of 1.96 acres, more or less, part of

o Port Charlotte Subdivision Section 32, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 29D, of the Public

Records of Charlotte County, Florida, and located south of Tamiami Trail, north and west of

Chamberlain Boulevard, and east of Longley Drive, in Sections 2 & 3, Township 40, Range 21, in

Commission District IV.


o Z-17-07-22:

o An Ordinance pursuant to Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, amending the Charlotte County

Zoning Atlas. The rezoning is from Planned Development (PD) to PD. This is a major modification

of an existing PD for the Tern Bay Development of Regional Impact (DRI) 1) to revise the PD

concept plan (PD-90-6), which was adopted via Resolution No. 91-262, to be consistent with Map

H adopted via Resolution No. 2017-144 ; 2) to add development standards to be consistent with

requirements set forth in Resolution Number 2017-144 and the County’s Land Development

Regulations; for property located northwest of Burnt Store Road, in portions of Sections 13, 17,

18, 19, and 20, Township 42 South, Range 23 East, containing 1,778± acres, in the Burnt Store

area, Charlotte County; Commission District II; Applicant: Tern Bay CDD Acquisitions.

o Community Development Department Recommendation: Approval with conditions

o Board of County Commissioners Land Use

o The following petitions were heard by the Board of County Commissioners Board on October 24,

2017:

o FP-17-06-05:


the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and other State review agencies for review and

comment; the request is to amend Future Land Use (FLU) Appendix II: Future Land Use Map

(FLUM) Series, by revising FLUM Series Map #14: Coastal High Hazard Areas and Evacuation

Routes.


o PA-17-07-20-LS:


the Department of Economic Opportunity and other State review agencies for review and

comment; the request is to amend Future Land Use (FLU) Policy 1.2.1: Adopted Future Land

Use Map Series (FLUM Series) and Planning Horizon, to amend FLU Appendix II: Future Land

Use Map Series, by adding FLUM Series Map #26B: Parkside Community Redevelopment Area;

and to amend FLU Appendix IV: Revitalization Plans to create the Parkside Community



o PP-17-07-06:


o Babcock Property Holdings, LLC has requested Preliminary Plat approval for a subdivision to be

named, Babcock Ranch Community Phase 1B2, consisting of 132 mixed use lots. The site is

56.34 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 Sections 31 and

32, Township 42 S, Range 26 E, in Commission District I.


o PP-06-04-03:

o Banks Engineering, on behalf of their client, Standard Pacific of Florida GP, Inc., has applied for a

two-year extension of the Preliminary Plat approval for Kensington Lakes, a subdivision

consisting of 255 lots in a Planned Development in Sections 25 and 26, Township 40S, Range

23E. The site, consisting of 90.46 acres, more or less, is located west of Lanier Road, east of

Fairfield Avenue, south of Riverside Drive, south of Riverside Drive, and north of Duncan Road in

Commission District I.


o Z-17-07-21A:

o An Ordinance amending Charlotte County Code Chapter 3-9, by renumbering Section 3-9-26.1,

Use Table – Environmental and Agricultural Districts to Section 3-9-26.2; renumbering Section 3-

9-26.2, Use Table – Residential Districts to Section 3-9-26.3; renumbering Section 3-9-26.3, Use

Table – Commercial Districts to Section 3-9-26.4; renumbering Section 3-9-26.4, Use Table –

Industrial Districts to Section 3-9-26.5, and creating new Section 3-9-26.1, Prohibited Uses;

providing for conflict with other ordinances; providing for severability; and providing for an

effective date. Applicant: Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners.


o Z-17-07-21B:

o An Ordinance of the Board of Commissioners of Charlotte County, Florida, providing that the

Code of Laws and Ordinances of Charlotte County, Florida, be amended by revising Section 3-9-

2, Rules of Construction; Definitions, to provide for the definition of Medical Marijuana Treatment

Center Dispensing Facilities; adding new Section 3-9-26.1, Prohibited Uses, to provide such uses

as prohibited uses under all zoning districts, and to provide intent and restrictions; providing for

conflict with other Ordinances; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

Applicant: Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners.


o Parkside CRA

o The Parkside Revitalization Plan was presented for transmission to the State for review and

comment at the October 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


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. The County it currently working with

Private Equity Group to rezone more than 400 acres of land around North Charlotte Regional

Park to allow a residential developing including both single-family and multi-family units. This

rezoning will be presented to the P&Z Board in November of 2017 and presented to the BCC for

adoption in December 2017.

o Site Plan Review


o Nine petitions were received for October 2017:

o Final (4)

o Preliminary and Final (1)

o Major Modifications (1)

o PD Concept Plan (1)

o Project Conferences (2)

Community Services

o Administration o Responded to 116 phone calls, 14 web mails, 4 citizen action requests, 2 Accident Report, 1

Incident reports, 2 Damage/Missing item Reports o Parking passes sold 13 (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 Facebook o Current reach – 2,345 Page Likes, 2,365 Followers o 4 Press Releases o Seasonal Concessions o Englewood Beach o Yoga – Loving Light Healing Center o Beach Chairs/Umbrellas/Scooter Rental – Mark Knofler Ent. o Yes Man – fresh fruit drinks o Boca Grande Fishing Pier o Glass Bottom Kayak Rentals and Tours o Parks and Natural Resources o Land Management o Staff continued the clean-up operations post Hurricane Irma. In addition to routine mowing staff

spent time repairing storm damaged fence lines at multiple properties and removed storm debris. While these actions were the bulk of operations staff also evaluated multiple units for possible prescribed fire operations.

o County staff focused on maintenance of the west-county properties. Specifically, mowing Cedar Point, Oyster Creek, Ann Dever Regional Memorial and Amberjack Environmental Parks. Staff also conducted trail maintenance operations at Tippecanoe Environmental Park.

o Staff treated approximately 23 acres of cogon grass at Tippecanoe II. Cogon grass is an exotic/invasive grass from SE Asia. Cogon grass was originally introduced to Florida to stabilize berms due to its rapid growth rate and hardiness. It was also intended as a food source for cattle. Unfortunately, cattle don’t eat it and because it is hardy and grows rapidly cogon grass is very difficult to control.

o Staff also conducted a prescribed burn at Tippecanoe II Environmental Park. Staff burned approximately 70 acres of mixed scrub, scrubby flatwoods and flatwoods habitat. The unit burned is also the gopher tortoise recipient site. Additional burns are planned for the coming weeks.

o Staff finished up the first full cycle of mowing post-Irma. There remains some debris to be cut and in some cases hauled away but largely our properties are back to normal.

o As part of our “normal” routine staff treated approximately ¾ of an acre of Cogon grass at Tippecanoe II.

o Staff also attended a Grass ID Workshop in Ona, Florida. The workshop was very productive and informative. Staff was exposed to 33 different exotic and native grasses as well as management schemes for both.

o Staff continued the repairs from summer and Hurricane Irma. The most recent repair was Shell Creek Preserve. During the heavy rains and the hurricane much of the fire break along the


northern line of the preserve was impacted. Staff utilized available materials recycled from discontinued events, a corrugated culvert, to divert future seasonal waters from impacts to our property.

o Staff also conducted inspections and where applicable retreatments for exotic/invasive cogon grass areas.

o Natural Resources staff are also in the process of revising all land management plans. This is a step toward more efficient and congruent land management throughout the county. Included within these plans are descriptions of the existing ecological communities and their respective condition as well as specific goals for consistent land management for the next decade.

o Recreation Division 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 19,500 patrons (paid and nonpaid). There were Fitness, Instructional, Youth Leagues and Arts & dance programs held at each facility. Attendance for classes and leagues totaled 11,016 touches combined. Recreation facilities rentals achieved a rental attendance total of 8,558 people. Staff spent 209 hours on in-service training and 1,130 hours on facility maintenance.

o Charlotte Sports Park o Instructional League Attendance: 42 o D-SNAP (Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): 6,600 served o CCSO - Cops and Goblins Attendance: 3,500 o Perfect Games tournament, 10/6 - 10/9: 5,670 o Suncoast Travelball tournament, 10/14 - 10/15: 1,900 o Prostyle Baseball tournament, 10/21 - 10/22: 3,810 o Staff spent an estimated 10 hours in various training programs. o All staff attended the monthly team meeting. o The Grand Slam Movie Series, on 10/28, was cancelled due to inclement weather. o Upcoming events include: o Lung Cancer Research 5K - 11/4 o Charlotte Harbor Estuary Nature Festival - 11/18 o Grand Slam Movie Series’ final showing – 11/25 o Maintenance Coordinator and Seasonal Maintenance Worker spent an estimated 375 hours,

combined, performing Hurricane Irma both pre-storm and post-storm preparations and repairs, general maintenance tasks, specialized tasks and record keeping, set up and tear down for facility events, and rentals.

o Libraries o Englewood Library o The library hosted a blood drive yesterday and it was a big success – results below: o We are pleased to share with you that the recent blood drive resulted in 15 units of blood.

Remember, each donation can save up to three lives so that means 45 patients could benefit from the lifesaving efforts of blood donors at Charlotte County Library System. We encourage you to share the drive results with the rest of your team and please pass along our gratitude for their lifesaving efforts.

o We are adding another day of the Master Gardener program: o Fall is here and perhaps you have some questions about what to plant next. Stop in Thursday

morning from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to talk with our Master Gardeners. Starting 11/7/17 they are also available on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. The Master Gardeners are available to answer questions on gardening, tree and shrub care, lawn care and household plants. Florida Master Gardeners are University of Florida-trained volunteer teachers. For more information about the Master Gardener program visit their website at http://charlotte.ifas.ufl.edu/horticulture/hort-05a-MGprogram.htm .

o Attached are pictures of Englewood’s new model self check out unit and the smartShelf automated check in unit. This unit is designed to be a cost-effective return system

o Allowing quick & easy returns for patrons using RFID antennas integrated into shelving, the smartShelf immediately identifies returned items, automatically enables the

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o security and removes the item from the patron’s account. o The LED lights are white when the unit is idle and they turn green when a patron puts an item on

the shelf indicating it has been successfully checked in and is ready to be checked out again. We are still working out a few bugs but the unit is up and running and generating a lot of buzz with patrons.


o Historical o The Charlotte County Historical Center has received updated historic preservation methods for

the Placida Bunk House and Cookie House to support prolonged care of our historic structures. o The Charlotte County Historical Center provided the outreach program, Mound Building: A Brief

History, on Oct. 12 for the Hickory Bluff Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). On Oct. 16, we went live with the Golden Hippo on WCCF 1580 AM to talk about the area’s turpentine industry history.

o On Saturday, Oct. 21, Charlotte County Historical Center partnered with Florida Public Archaeology Network for International Archaeology Day at Bayshore Live Oak Park. Over 150 participants learned about local history and prehistoric inhabitants of the area through our Calusa Village, mask making, atlatl demonstration, walking tour, and over a dozen booths showcasing regional archaeology, history, fossil, and museum groups.

o Punta Gorda Public Library o Jean Soult and I attended Good Shepherd School’s back to school night and signed twenty

people up for new library cards. o Good Shepherd only has about 38 students so issuing twenty new library cards is fantastic! o We helped around 85 people get FEMA help on Friday, October 6. o Everything went extremely well, the men and women from FEMA were so kind and helpful, our

patrons were very grateful. o We had twenty-four in attendance for our first Library Laboratory with fifteen kids participating. o This Library Laboratory featured Bricks 4 Kidz with the theme Lego Engineering. o The kids had a blast building models with moving parts out of Legos. o Things are picking up as the snowbirds head back. o Jean Soult has done a great job with our children’s programming which has increased the

number of children visiting the library as well as participating in programs.


o We had 39 children from the Good Shephard School’s Kindergarten through sixth grade visit the library.

o The kids took a tour to see where things are located, learned about everything the library has to offer, and how to use the online catalog.

o Mid-County Library o This past Monday, Sylvia Kennedy had a great beginning to Mid-County Regional Library’s youth

programming lineup. 15 kids and 13 parents showed up for the first day of Preschool Academy. Sylvia had a great time meeting with all students and parents and they are all excited about a new year of learning.

o The Preschool Academy program is designed to invite children in the world of learning growth in all areas – social, emotional, physical, and cognitive. The goal is to nurture and enrich a child’s total development and provide a solid literacy and mathematical foundation to the blocks for life-long learning. The Preschool Academy is a very popular program and registration fills up fast. This annual program runs through April 2018.

o On Monday, September 25, the Mid-County Library’s monthly book discussion focused on Michael Grunwald’s non-fiction book, The Swamp-Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise. Grunwald’s book provides a through environmental and cultural history of Florida’s Everglades. 14 people-a large turnout for pre-season September-- enjoyed discussing this interesting work of Florida’s natural history. Currently, the Mid-County Library book discussion group has gained 5 new participants. As we head into the season…..January and February….we should have more new and returning participants to add to the current 14 members.

o The Mid County Regional Library will be hosting three days of Halloween Frights Nights from October 24-26.

o On Tuesday, October 24, psychic medium and author Lorenzo Marion will take the audience on a journey to heaven. Lorenzo will provide insight in recognizing and communicating with loved ones who have passed on.

o On Wednesday, October 25, we will be showing the movie the Shining on the big screen. Accompanied by his wife and child, an unemployed writer is hired as an off-season care-taker for a historic mountain resort. Supernatural forces associate with the resort's past begin to affect the writer and his family. This horror film classic is directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Jack Nicholson and Shelly Duvall. Please be aware that this film contains nudity and strong images.

o On Thursday, October 26, we will end the three days of Halloween Frights Nights by showing the movie Carrie. A shy and awkward teen, raised by a domineering mother, releases her psychic and telekinetic powers on fellow high school classmates who routinely tease and bully her. This film is directed by Brian DePalma and stars Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie. This motion pictures contains strong images and brief nudity.

o All events start at 6pm and they are free and open to the public. o In late August, the Mid-County Regional Library received notice that FamilySearch would be

suspending microfilm circulation services to our patrons. o FamilySearch is the world's largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and

resources. o As a FamilySearch affiliate library partner, we are delighted to announce that the Mid-County

Library now has increased access to FamilySearch images previously limited to viewing only in family history centers.

o The extension of this service to the Mid-County Regional Library will add exclusive access to approximately 25 percent of the 1.5+ million rolls of microfilms already converted to digital images.

o Patrons can access the FamilySearch digital images on any computer located at the Mid-County Library for free without registering for an account.

o To access Family Search for free on any library computer at the Mid County Regional Library follow these steps:

o From the Library Catalog home page, Click on Reference Information. o In the Genealogy box, Click on Family Search. o Once on the Family Search page, Click on Search to start your free search


o On Saturday Oct 27, the Harold Avenue Recreation Center hosted their annual Trunk or Treat event. The weather was rainy and so the event was moved indoors. In spite of this complication, hundreds of children and their family members dressed up and came to show off their costumes, begin their candy collecting, and play games. The library youth department staff was there to pass out candy and toys, but we would have run out much sooner if the rec center staff hadn’t helped to restock our candy supply many times. They did a great job keeping the huge crowd moving, keeping kids entertained with music and giveaways, and with helping the vendors set up their tables. Mike Massoglia went an extra mile and printed a few more flyers for us when we came up short. It was a really successful event in spite of the challenging weather.

o Port Charlotte Library o Port Charlotte Library held its first Family Yoga class last Saturday. Participants included two

neighborhood elementary school students and a family with a special needs adult son. We are excited to offer this free opportunity to patrons who might not otherwise have the chance to try this form of exercise and relaxation. Librarian Supervisor, Tracy Herman, along with a teen volunteer provided a craft table at the Caribbean Jerk Festival Saturday afternoon. The opportunity to interact with patrons out in the community and discuss our upcoming programs was invaluable. Finally, on Thursday of last week, we hosted six FEMA representatives who provided information and direction for over 100 patrons. The coordination between Federal and County government was warmly received and further inquiries by patrons indicate that an additional session would be greatly appreciated and attended.

o Port Charlotte Library hosts Super Science Saturday on Saturday, October 21. Families will enjoy hands-on science experiments and a Super Hero Science Show put on by the Mad Scientists of Tampa Bay. Student volunteers from Port Charlotte Middle School will be assisting with the hands-on activities.

o The Port Charlotte Library has had a busy week. Saturday, we hosted over 75 children and adults for our Super Science Saturday. With a team of teen volunteers from local schools as mentors, participants enjoyed hands-on activities that ranged from seeing the effects of varying amounts of sugar in water on density to balancing activities to making slime. The day culminated with children watching and participating in a superhero science show put on by one of the Mad the Scientists of Tampa Bay.

o On Tuesday adult patrons enjoyed a showing of the movie "Fences" starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis.

o Port Charlotte Library hosted an Artist’s Reception for Toni McNulty on Friday, October 27. Members of the art community, patrons, and friends of the artist gathered to view and discuss her artwork. All participants seemed to enjoy this cultural opportunity. On Saturday, children and families entered a spooky state of mind as they made Halloween decorations during Creepy Craft. Yoga for Families was also offered as a complimentary class to the public. Even though it was a rainy day, participants came out to enjoy the activities. For Halloween, Hershey’s Kisses were available for patrons to enjoy a sweet treat (tricks were only available upon request).

o Extension o Administration: o Meetings/Reporting/Training/Governance: o Hurricane Prep - Manager's Meeting - Charlotte Sports Park – 9 am – September 6th

Stewardship, Partnership o CED Conference Call – 1 pm – September 25th Stewardship, Partnership o All-Staff Meeting – Beach Complex – 8 am – September 22nd Stewardship, Partnership o Website Hits: Website: 1,566 page views o Facebook© Page - Charlotte County Extension data: Facebook: 2,315 o Likes: Blog: 1,390 pageviews. Innovation (Mitchell, Schumaker) o Sea Grant: o Publications: o Staugler, E.A. 2017. Angling practices that make a scientist cringe, Water LIFE Magazine,

September 2017, pg. 14. Innovation


o Staugler, E.A. 2017. Learning from the storm, Waterline Magazine, Charlotte Sun Herald, September 28, 2017, pg. 19. Innovation

o Staugler, E.A. 2017. Tracking baby giants, Waterline Magazine, Charlotte Sun Herald, September 14, 2017, pg. 16. Innovation

o Staugler, E.A., R. Lucas, and J. Patterson. 2017. An Overview of Bay Scallop Argopecten irradians Restoration Efforts in Charlotte County, Florida with Future Directions, at Coastal Science Symposium, Gainesville, FL. Poster. Innovation

o Lorenzen, K., C. Crandell, J. Dutka-Gianelli, J. Struve, J. Hazell, B. Staugler, and K. Leber. 2017. Fisheries Forums: Crafting processes and tools to enable place-based cooperative governance of Florida's saltwater recreational fisheries, at Coastal Science Symposium, Gainesville, FL. Oral Innovation

o Website: o Marine Scene Plus! http://flseagrant.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletter/ Innovation o Field Work: o Multiple days - Collection of microplastics water and sediment samples. o Multiple days - Analysis of microplastics water and sediment samples o Outreach Programs: o Training volunteers to collect and analyze microplastics water and sediment samples Integrity,

Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation, Customer Service o Site & Office Visits (visits of substance): o Fishin' Franks Customer Service o Laishley Marine Supply Customer Service o Downtown Bait and Tackle Customer Service o Laishley Marina Customer Service o Various Captains Customer Service o University &/or County Governess: o 9/15-22 - Post Irma check in with marine interests to evaluate impacts Integrity, Stewardship,

Partnership o Meetings: o 9/13 - Conference call with Sea Grant Admin and Florida Keys Commercial Lobster Association

to develop plan for post-hurricane recovery of traps. Partnership, Innovation, Customer Service o 9/25 - Florida Sea Grant Fisheries Extension Work Action Group meeting, Gainesville

Partnership, Innovation, Customer Service o 9/27-28 - Florida Sea Grant Extension planning meeting, Gainesville Partnership, Innovation,

Customer Service o Conferences: o 9/26 - Coastal Science Symposium, Gainesville, FL Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation o Awards: o Florida Sea Grant OARs - Best impact statement from Extension agent working with research

faculty Integrity, Innovation o Extension Entrepreneurial Team Award - UF/IFAS Extension Professional Enhancement Award

for Florida Friendly Fishing Guide Certification Program Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation

o Training: o 9/6 - Microplastics sediment sampling Innovation o Other: o Preparations for conference & Fisheries WAG meeting Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership o Preparations for 10/3 For-Hire Fishing Workshop Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership o Ordered wet-lab grant supplies Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership o (Staugler, Ryder) o 4-H Youth Development: o Community Outreach: o 4-H members and leaders prepared and installed Plant Marker stepping stones for the Charlotte

County Beach Complex Butterfly Garden. Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation

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o 4-H members and their families collected and donated water and non-perishable food items after Hurricane Irma. Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation

o 4-H Project & Community Clubs: o The following clubs held their first meetings of the program year, many electing officers and

setting plans for the 2017-2018 4-H year: o Beaks ‘n Bills Poultry Club; Cloverbud Club; Teen Leadership Club; Swine Club, Sheep & Goat

Club; Outdoor Adventure Club; Manes ‘n Reins Horse Club; 4 Paws ‘n a Tail Dog Club; Beef & Breeding Club and Rabbit ‘n Cavy Club. Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation

o 4-H Leadership Development: o Three 4-H volunteer leaders participated in the annual 4-H Volunteers of Southern States

Conference in Eatonton, Georgia. Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation o Nine 4-H volunteer leaders participated in a 4-H Open House to introduce the community to the

4-H program and activities. Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation (Phillippe, Cardwell) o Horticulture: o Special Outreach: o MG Radio – September 26th – 10 am – Tom Becker, and MG’s Lynn Buth, Nancy Palmer, Bill

Lawton – Theme – Hurricane Tree Damage Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation o Meetings/Conference: o Gulf Coast Beekeepers of Florida – 6pm – September 19th - 6 pm Integrity, Customer Service o In-Service Training at Florida Turfgrass Association – September 25th – 27th – Pinellas County –

Pest Management Session Moderator Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation o Gardening Symposium meeting – September 6th – 8 am Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation o MG Association Monthly Meeting – September 6th – 10 am – Annual Plant Contest Stewardship,

Partnership, Innovation o Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program: o The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Education/Training specialist provided solutions to

homeowners on plant care and pest control. Total clientele contacts in the month of September….115. This included: one event with 22 attendees, 43 telephone consultations, 16

o office visits, 3 field visits and 31 email consultations. Integrity, Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation, Customer Service

o Other Activities: o Rain Barrel program, Barrels resealed and filled with water prior to Hurricane Stewardship,

Partnership, Innovation, Customer Service o History Park Community Garden, organic training planned for 12 new gardeners Stewardship,

Partnership, Innovation, Customer Service o Eastport courtyard landscape cleanup after Hurricane Irma. Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation,

Customer Service o Meetings: o FYN/FFL Advisory Meeting with twenty-two Master Gardeners Stewardship, Partnership,

Innovation, Customer Service o Trainings: o ‘Perception of Home Irrigation Users in Water Quality and Quantity’ webinar Stewardship,

Partnership, Innovation o ‘Measuring Water Quality Outcome for IFAS/IFAS Ext. Programs’ webinar Stewardship,

Partnership, Innovation o Publications: o Hurricane Irma, Lessons Learned on Selecting Hurricane Resistant Trees, o Gardening in Paradise, Harbor Style Magazine for publishing in November Stewardship,

Partnership, Innovation, Customer Service o Site Visits: o ‘Parks that Teach’ pathway after Hurricane Irma, Training o planned for Oct. 5 and first public walk on Oct. 7 and Oct. 18. Stewardship, Partnership,

Innovation, Customer Service o FFL/FGBC Green Home Recognition, Verandas of Punta Gorda


o Stewardship, Partnership, Innovation, Customer Service o Charlotte Sun Newspaper Articles: o Potential Readership: o Charlotte Sun Herald – Average Circulation - 30,100 o Newspaper Article for September 25th – “How to avoid future tree blow-overs” Innovation,

Customer Service o Newspaper Article for September 18th - “Hurricane-damaged tree assessment – remove the tree

or attempt restoration – that is the question” Innovation, Customer Service o Newspaper Article for September 11th – “If you need to go up a ladder to prune a tree with a chain

saw, you need to hire a certified arborist!” Innovation, Customer Service o Newspaper Article for September 4th - “Coleus – old favorite, new interest” Innovation, Customer

Service (Mitchell, Bates, Becker) o Recreation Division 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 13,900 patrons (paid and nonpaid). There were Fitness, Instructional, Youth Leagues and Arts & dance programs held at each facility. Attendance for classes and leagues totaled 7,847 touches combined. Recreation facilities rentals achieved a rental attendance total of 6,056 people. Staff spent over 180 hours on in-service training and over 763 hours on facility maintenance.

o Athletics – September 2017 o Below is a list of programs and events that were held this month: o EAAA Cats Football and Cheerleading operating out of Ann Dever Memorial Park with

approximately 240 participants. o Charlotte Warriors Football and Cheer operating out of Carmalita Park with approximately 300

participants. o Charlotte County Commercial Softball League operating out of Carmalita Park with approximately

170 participants. o Half Century Softball League operating out of Carmalita Park with approximately 120 participants. o 60+ Softball League operating out of Carmalita Park with approximately 70 participants. o 55+ Morning Softball League out of Carmalita Park with approximately 60 participants. o Charlotte Christian Athletic Association Softball League operating out of Carmalita Park with

approximately 450 participants. o Punta Gorda Horseman’s Association operating out of Carmalita Park with approximately 120

participants. o Port Charlotte Bandits Football and Cheer operating out of Franz Ross Park with approximately

300 participants. o Miss Charlotte Fastpitch Softball operating out of Harold Avenue Park with approximately 130

participants. o Port Charlotte Little League Baseball operating out of Harold Avenue Park with approximately

330 participants. o Charlotte Thunder Baseball operating out of North Charlotte Regional Park with approximately 45

participants. o Iron Pigs Travel Baseball operating out of North Charlotte Regional Park with approximately 60

participants. o Florida Rivals Travel Baseball operating out of North Charlotte Regional Park with approximately

30 participants. o The Charlotte County Soccer Federation operating out of North Charlotte Regional Park and

South County Regional Park has approximately 675 participants in its recreational and competitive leagues.

o Galaxy Nail Community Soccer games operating out of South County Regional Park with approximately 20 participants.

o Punta Gorda Babe Ruth Baseball operating out of South County Regional Park with approximately 180 participants.


o Roy Hobbs-Arnie Owens Senior Baseball operating out of South County Regional Park with approximately 30 participants.

o Special Olympics operating out of Maracaibo Park with approximately 30 participants. o The total number of local athletic facility users (not including gymnasium use) for the month of

September was approximately 3,360 and facilities were booked 2,355 hours. These numbers do not reflect casual use of the parks, the Snowbird Classic or use of the Charlotte Sports Park.

o Other notable items: o All Charlotte County Fields were shut down from September 7th to September 15th due to

Hurricane Irma. o Suncoast Travel Baseball hosted a Tournament at North Charlotte Regional Park and South

County Regional Park Baseball Fields September 30th-October 1st. Upcoming Events

o Prostyle Baseball to host a Tournament at Harold Avenue Park and North Charlotte Regional Park Baseball Fields on October 7th – 8th.

o Florida Half Century Softball to host a Tournament at Carmalita Park on October 14th-15th. o Prostyle Baseball to host a Tournament at Harold Avenue Park and North Charlotte Regional

Park Baseball Fields on October 21st – 22nd. o Charlotte County Disc Golfer’s Association to host State Tournament at South County Regional

Park and North Charlotte Regional Park Disc Golf Courses on October 28th-29th. Facilities, Construction and Management

o ADA Various Improvements: The cement for the walking accessible paths at Harold Avenue is complete. This joins the parking lots to the baseball, softball, and tennis courts or fields. Sod minor punch items and final building permit inspections will follow. Rebecca Neil Owens railing to be installed by November 7 for the newly constructed back stairs that provide correct landing for the rear entrance to the kitchen of this building. Port Charlotte Beach accessibility projects are complete and awaiting final inspection.

o Ann Dever Regional Park New Recreation Center (Sales Tax Project): The GMP is being revised by Tandem Construction.

o Bayshore Live Oak Park Shoreline Restoration: Coastal Engineering was selected as the consultant to design repairs and mitigation. Scheduling sidewalk and fill replacement with the annual general contractor.

o BCS Expansion: Construction Documents delivery expected November 3. o CCSO District 3 Headquarters: Design development continues. Site modifications need

addressed before survey and geotech can be completed. o CCSO Firing Range: The consultant is finalizing the bid and permit documents. The FDEP

permits were submitted with receipt of the wastewater permit. o Family Services Center Renovations (Sales Tax Project): The programing scope is being

developed by stakeholders. Project staff is awaiting direction before proceeding. o Fleet Vehicle Wash Facility: Pending bid approval from FDOT & BCC before award to

Contractor. o Harbour Heights Boat Ramp: The contractor has begun de-watering. o Harbour Heights Drainage Remediation: Project is complete. o Jail Infirmary (Sales Tax Project): The CMU was delivered with the second-floor cell walls

completed. The MEP and fire suppression systems continue installation. o Jail Mezzanine Safety Railing: The backordered material was delivered and installation restarted

in D pod. o Justice Center Renovation: Schematic design drawings and pricing are currently under review. o Loveland Campus Master Plan: The data collection is complete. o McGuire Park (Sales Tax Project): Demolition continues. Rough grade expected to be complete

next month. o Mid County Library Building Renovations: Construction scheduled to start in late March 2018. o NCRP New Recreation Center (Sales Tax Project): The GMP is being revised by Tandem

Construction.


o North Charlotte Regional Park Sports Lighting Field #10: Project is scheduled to begin construction on December 4.

o Recreation Centers Renovations (Sales Tax Project): The consultant is completing the Construction Documents with the expected delivery of November 3.

o South County Library and Archive (Sales Tax Project): The project has moved into the Construction Document phase with 75% construction documents due on November 13.

o South County Regional Park: The field work for the survey has been done and the design is underway.

o Strategic Master Space Plan: The kick-off meeting was held with BCC and elected officials stakeholders. The data collection will begin early November.

o West County Annex Replacement (Sales Tax Project): Block walls and tie beams are nearing completion. Metal columns and steel beams are being installed.

Human Resources

o Employee & Labor Relations o Extended employment opportunities to 13 candidates o Recruitment related activities and hiring processes o Assisted Public Safety with Firefighter/EMT interviews 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 Participated in organizational emergency preparedness activities o Attended Manatee County’s Career Connections program o 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 o 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 Attended CCSHRM meeting o Management University: 17 employees attended the program o Essentials of Project Management: 31 employees attended

Human Services

o Veterans Services – Oct/Nov 2017

o Participated in numerous Veterans Day events between November 4 to November 11th. Veterans

Day parade, tribute to veterans at the mid county library, outreach at FSW Port Charlotte

campus, outreach at Career Source, outreach at Lakewood Village, attendance at Laishley Park

and Jacobson Nursing home. Completed interviews for Englewood Veterans Service Officer

position on 11/14


o Attendance of Quarterly caseworkers meeting with the director of Bay Pines VA Medical Center

on 11/15

o Attended Combat Wounded Veteran Recognition for Frank Campagne on 10/24

o Special thanks to Adam Cyr for creating the Veterans Day certificate given to all veteran county

employees.

o 2-1-1 Services-Oct/Nov 2017

o Together Charlotte Steering Committee met in a review of the presented updates from the

following committees.

o Data Committee:

o 0 Met on Monday, October 30, 2017, @ 2 PM at the UW of Charlotte County in a review of

general demographics area of aging& public safety, education, health and human services and

socio economic data analysis. Each member was given a task to complete by Nov 13th.

o Communications Committee

o Critiqued the TC web site

o Family Services Center

o Task Force members to provide recommendations regarding services needed in Parkside

o Upcoming Meetings:

o Data Committee: Meets on a weekly basis/ Mondays at the UW of Charlotte Co. time may vary

o Steering Committee: Wednesday, November 8, 2017, @ 8:30-10:00

o Stakeholders: Thursday, December 7, 2017, @ 2 PM 2nd fl. Auditorium, DOH-Charlotte, Loveland

o Family Services Center Task Force: Friday, November 17, 2017, @ 8:30

o 211 Manager completed 211 Division Matrix per CCHS Director, for intra-departmental

information disseminations to enhance further CCHS services provided.

o Two of the FLAIRS MOUs (grants related to Diabetes project & Veterans information

dissemination line) were reviewed via County legal and signed by the County Administrator.

MOUs are mailed to FLAIRS for their grant administrator’s signature.

o 211 Manager presented at the FSW, to 27 nursing students and gave an overview of the 211

hotline, & overall resources available in Charlotte County. Students had limited knowledge to no

knowledge of the 211-Call Center and were thankful for the giving presentation.

o Community Needs Assessment project completed and in the process of being reviewed by the

CAAAB members.

o 211 has one vacant position. Total of 6 applicants were interviewed. The selected applicant who

was offered the position declined due to a family matter.

o Curranty Charlotte County 211 has a temp via County HR to man the 211 line. She obtained the

pertinent training, approved by AIRS, prior to taking the 211 calls.

o 211 Staff attended the C3 and EACH meeting for the purpose of agency updates and community

collaborations.

o Community Providers’ list and food pantry list were updated on the CCHS 211 websites.

o 211 provided FLAIRS with the number of Calls received via H- Irma.

o 211 Manager provided the ACD and monthly report, per CCHS Director’s request and set up a

meeting with CC IT for the month of Nov.

o 211 has provided FLAIRS the initial data due per Diabetes project via email. This information also

provided to CC budget, to be placed on the SharePoint and meet the grant requirement.

o CCHS Managers have been attending the weekly Mangers meeting.

o Staff attended the monthly meeting and discussed their function via their division.

o 211 Manager placed FS Recourse Guide on the FS website.

o 211 Staff updated the agency on Veteran Services and Diabetes providers list on the CIS

Software to meet the FLAIRS grant requirements.

o 211 Manager attended CARE’s monthly meeting and provided training to new volunteer to man

the 211-phone line.


o 211 Manager attended the CHIP Access to Health Care committee in a review of the uninsured

and the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment.

o FAMILY SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT

o OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017

o At this point with the reorganizational development under way much of the administrative time is

being spent on frequent staff meetings – all staff or isolated sections. Management is developing

budgets, staff interfaces and adjustments.

o Progress is being made, however and there is light at the end of the tunnel.

o With the changes in the front desk intake process there has been a relief of many of the

stressors. The problem surfacing now is the large volume of calls and voice messages

overloading the primary intake person. The large number of calls seems to be precipitated by the

release of FP & L turn off notices that were held due to Hurricane Irma. Now, not only are clients

behind, but they also owe more with has depleted ours and other assistance agencies funds. In

addition, there are payment amounts that are higher than the allowed amount. The Fl. Dept. of

Economic Opportunity is being contacted to seek additional funds if available.

o A major change is the combining of the call intake with the 2-1-1 division. This alone should

relieve the call backlog and reduce the pressure.

o This division is currently short staffed due to the illness of a major staff member. She will more

than likely not return until after 11/22/2017. This results in more strain on the staff. It is expected

that the FP & L call would subside but this has not transpired. Accurate client numbers are not

available now due to staff absences. This should be hopefully remedied in the next week.

o The Family Services Center continues to be serviced by FS staff. Mostly tenant-landlord issues

frequently.

o Housing Monthly Report October-November, 2017

o SHIP

o The base requirements remain the same. i.e., 75% for construction and 65% for home owner

programs. 20% for special needs and an optional allowance for up to 25% for rent subsidies and

eviction prevention.

o The State budget has been finalized. Charlotte County should be receiving $754,759. With

$673,396 for the County and $81,363. For the City.

o Statuses of rental properties – All properties are currently occupied.

o SHIP -

o Belinda Avenue south property is occupied. (Currently being processed for tenant purchase with

Habitat)

o Belinda Avenue north property is occupied.

o Gandy Avenue property occupied is occupied

o Catherine Avenue property is occupied.

o NSP -

o Gertrude Avenue property is occupied. (Currently being processed for tenant purchase with

Habitat.)

o Fitzhugh Avenue property is occupied.

o Conway Avenue property is occupied.

o Lakeshore Circle property is for Special Needs Clients.

o Fully occupied

o HHR -

o 410 Helen Ave property is occupied

o 414 Helen Ave property is occupied

o 418 Helen Avenue property is occupied

o 429 Showalter Avenue property is occupied

o Credit Counseling/home buyer classes Funds – Status report


o Grant should is ready for closeout nearly all funds have been spent.

o 5th – 3rd Bank funds (Home Buyers ONLY – NO CHANGE)

o Beginning balance $3,000.00 – staff has referred two individuals for financing to this bank to see

how their process has changed. May not be able to spend these dollars due to the lack of

applicants and approvals from 5th/3rd.

o FHFC Credit Counseling Funds have been received and in the amount of $24,213.00. With the

spending down of the CHASE funds the FHFC funds will be started to be spent.

o Stillwater Home (NO CHANGE)

o Occupancy hovers at an average of 14.

o Plan to start process for the declaring of this property as surplus to have potential purchasers to

bid on the property should the county ant to sell it off.

o Have not heard from CASL regarding the purchase.

o NSP III: (NO CHANGE) waiting for HUD to start closeout.

o Office:

o Working to develop options to replace the MH for the client in South Punta Gorda Heights. Went

to Zephyrhills to visit a MH sales lot.

o Still following up with the individual living on County property. Will be at the site this week.

Property has been significantly cleaned up and being kept up.

o Completing employee evaluations/goals this week.

o Senior Services Monthly Report will be combined in next month’s report as Deedra Dowling

Senior Services Manager was on leave. All grant reporting and staff duties are current.

Public Safety

• No information to include. Public Works

o 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 Tenderhouse Construction o Tom Adams Bridge suffered only minor damage due to Hurricane Irma. The bridge was locked

down (closed to marine traffic) for the storm. The bridge returned to normal operation on September 19th. The County will be conducting a bridge inspection to verify the bridge was not damaged by the storm. During this inspection, the bridge will be opened and closed. A Traffic Advisory will be published to notify residents intermittent traffic delays will occur.

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.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 is fully operational. The Contractor continues with the interior finishes and

the installation of the new electrical and mechanical equipment. Once all of the electrical and mechanical equipment is installed the Contractor will perform a Functional Checkout prior to turning the operations of the bridge over to the County.

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 and has begun work on slope pavement.

o The new traffic barrier on the adjacent to the travel lanes coming from the mainland of the bridge heading to the island are complete except minor revisions. Once the new traffic barrier is complete it will be painted to match the bridge. The sidewalk and pedestrian handrailing work has begun. The new configuration will provide ADA compliant sidewalks on the bridge. Work has begun on the new traffic barrier on the adjacent to the travel lanes coming onto the island on the island side of the bridge. This

o 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 The Contractor has replaced all the mechanical equipment (Hopkins Frame, Motors, Gear Reducer, Bearings, Brakes, etc.) that opens the bridge leaf. Testing, balancing and control revisions are being completed. 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.

o Washington Loop - Prairie Creek Bridge Repairs - The Washington Loop Bridge over Prairie Creek guardrail was hit and suffered damage in two locations. This project is to repair the guardrail. Design Contract: Bridging Solutions, LLC, Design/Permitting Schedule: 9/8/2017, Construction Contract: Quality Enterprises, Construction schedule: 8/14/2017 – 12/12/2017.

o Currently the Washington Loop Bridge over Prairie Creek is closed to traffic. The bridge was topped with water during Hurricane Irma, the County is having the bridge inspected to confirm if the bridge sustained any damage. The bridge inspection report will be ready on September 29, 2017. Once the bridge has been determined safe the County will open the bridge to traffic.

o 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 The County provided the Rehabilitation Reports to the MSBU for their review. Engineering staff is scheduled to attend an MSBU meeting to discuss the options for repairs.

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 During the bi-annual FDOT Bridge Inspection completed in May 2017, it was determined there are repairs required to the bridge. We asked the design consultant to prepare a scope and fee to include repairs to the bridge so it can be constructed under one construction contract.

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 practical. 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 contractor has completed construction. 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 County Staff met with the MSBU committee in July and presented the repair options. The MSBU chose option 2, we have informed the EOR to start the design, which should be completed by November 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 CCU received the FDEP permit for the utility portion of the project and is working on technical specifications and bid items.

o This sidewalk project has been incorporated into the "GPC Bridge Rehabilitation - Sheehan Boulevard over Yale Waterway" project.

o 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 has been completed in the Rotonda Heights MSBU and the restoration is ongoing.

The restoration continues in the Northwest Port Charlotte MSBU. The contractor continues the paving operations in the Peace River Shores MSBU. Winchester Blvd. has been paved, and the paving of Tuckers Grade should be completed by Wednesday August 30, 2017. To date there has been approx. 188,299 tons of asphalt placed in this contract. The amount of work completed to date is 83.0 and the amount of contract time that has elapsed is 85.6%.


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. 15,831 tons. The Percentage of work that has been completed is 7.2% The amount of contract time that has elapsed is 15.8%

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 Crews are continuing with the storm drain installation near Harbor Blvd. There is one remaining crossing that will affect traffic. This will be completed this week.

o Crews have finished the installation of the new 30" sewer force main for the entire project. o Crews are continuing grading embankment, placing roadway sub base and roadway base

material from Beacon to Hayworth. o Crews are installing residential concrete driveways and sidewalks on the south side of Midway

from Hayworth towards Conway Blvd. o Crews are scheduled this week to install concrete curbing and traffic separators in various areas

from Beacon to Conway. 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

Projectwww.midwayupdate.com o Excerpts from www.midwayupdate.com o Sharp Street to Birchcrest Boulevard: The contractor has installed new utilities and drainage in

this area. Now working on storm drainage, erosion control, sub-grade, base and curbing. Cleared Retention Area B.

o Hariet Street to Neil Armstrong Elementary: The contractor has installed new utilities and drainage in this area. Now working on storm drainage, erosion control, sub-grade, base and curbing.

o Noble Terrace to Broom Court: The contractor has installed new utilities and drainage in this area. Now working on storm drainage, erosion control, sub-grade, base and curbing.

o Conway Blvd. to Page St.: The contractor has installed new utilities and drainage in this area. Now working on storm drainage, erosion control, sub-grade, base and curbing.

o Hayworth Rd. to Alton Rd.: The contractor has installed new utilities and drainage in this area. Now working on storm drainage, erosion control, sub-grade, base and curbing.

o Morley St. to Orlando Blvd. (PCMS): The contractor has installed new utilities and drainage in this area. Now working on storm drainage, erosion control, sub-grade, base and curbing. Retention area D cleared.

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o Alton Rd. to Beacon Dr.: The contractor has installed new utilities and drainage in this area. Now working on storm drainage, erosion control, sub-grade, base and curbing.

o Abscott Street to Bermuda Street: The contractor has installed new utilities and drainage in this area. Now working on storm drainage, erosion control, sub-grade, base and curbing.

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.

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

o Roadway Projects in Design, Negotiation or Procurement 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 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 has met with County staff and will address the comments. 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 The Board of County Commissioner's awarded the construction contract to Bonness, Inc. on October 24, 2017. Staff is currently planning the Pre-construction meeting to issue the Notice to Proceed.

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. A Pre-Construction meeting was held and a notice to proceed was issued. Construction is expected to take about a year and a half with a completion date in February 2019. 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 wingwalls and headwalls have been poured. The weir is complete. Crews are now beginning to form and pour the barrier walls. The project remains on schedule and on budget.

o 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 Engineer submitted 30% plans to staff for review. The review comments were issued back to the Engineer this week. 60% plans are expected in September for review.

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 reviewed by staff and comments have been sent back to the design engineer. The permitting meeting with the water control district is scheduled for the week of October 9.

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 prepare for sidewalk installation starting the week of the 21st

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 has completed the punch list and is in the process of final paperwork o 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 is complete doing final review will go out to bid by the end of Oct. 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 This project has been put on hold until fiscal year 18 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.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 - Is in construction on Ingraham Blvd. stripping grass, subgrade forming for sidewalk o Phase 3 - Design firm will be Johnson Engineering, surveying is being done o 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 issued the Notice to Proceed for December 11, 2017. 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 o 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 Charlotte County is currently setting up the Pre-Construction meeting to start the project. 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.

o 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 Due to mechanical failures, limited plant equipment, improper time management and turbidity/erosion control issues; the contract time has elapsed. The county and CEC are working with the contractor to help them achieve their projected finish time of July.

o This project has been completed. 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.

o 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 regard 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 Manchester Waterway / Lewis Creek Maintenance Dredge - Maintenance dredging provides continued safe navigation for citizens who utilize the waterways. This project provides for engineering, design and permitting to dredge the existing man made canal and access channel. The amount of material to be removed will be determined as engineering and design progresses. Design Contract: Atkins, Design/Permitting Schedule: Spring 2017, Procurement Process: TBD, Projected Start of Construction: TBD

o The county issued a Request for Letters of Interest for the survey, design, permitting and construction administration for a maintenance dredge of the Manchester/Ackerman waterway and access channel. Atkins Engineering was selected as the consultant and the scope of work has been negotiated and accepted by the county.

o Atkins Engineering has conducted the bathymetric survey of the waterway. They have presented the data to the County and the waterway committee has been updated.

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

Erosion Analysis Sand Volume Analysis Conceptual Restoration Plans Natural Resource Surveys Develop Funding Approaches/Strategies to Mitigate Cost Participate in Stakeholder Meetings Provide Potential Cost Estimates 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 reconnaissance level geophysical surveys were completed on 18 potential offshore borrow area sites in October. These surveys included bathymetry, side scan 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

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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 laid 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 side cast piles as they demobilize.

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

advertisement in 2017. Maintenance & Operations Division Landfill Debris Tonnage:

Total for 10/2: 23,980

Total for 10/3: 16,160

Total for 10/4: 7,120

Total for 10/6: 4,440

Total for 10/7: 4,440

Total for 10/9:

4260

Total for 10/11: 16,780

Total for 10/12: 9,900

Total for 10/13: 8,900

Total for 10/14: 4,760

Total for 10/16: 10,120

Total for 10/17: 12,620


Total for 10/18: 34,960

Total for 10/19: 9,600

Total for 10/20: 155,240

Total for 10/21: 171,340

Total for 10/23: 202,640

Total for 10/24: 220,920

Total for 10/25: 294,880

Total for 10/26: 254,240

Total for 10/27: 224,620

Total for 10/28: 172,240

Total for 10/30: 235,100

Total for 10/31: 210,700

TOTAL THROUGH

10/31/17: 2,739,360 tons

Charlotte Organix LLC Debris Cubic Yards:

Total for 10/2: 1,046

Total for 10/3: 1,034

Total for 10/4: 1,054

Total for 10/5: 1,273

Total for 10/6: 945

Total for 10/7: 1,194

Total for 10/9: 1,083

Total for 10/10: 1,192

Total for 10/11: 1,092

Total for 10/12: 854



Total for 10/16: 1,268



Total for 10/19: 1,021


Total for 10/21: 52

TOTAL THROUGH

10/21/17: 25,159 Cubic Yards

o Greater Charlotte Street Lighting District –


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 Installed school flashing beacon signs, signal displays, cabinets and solar collectors for the new

school flashing beacons for Port Charlotte Middle School. 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 Contract awarded to Wright Construction. o Burnt Store Road Phase II

60% Plans received reviewed and comments provided to Project Manager. 100% lighting plans have been reviewed and comments sent back to Project Manager.

o Parkside – Harbor Blvd. – US41 to Olean Boulevard Reviewed and commented on decorative lighting plan submission.

o Bid package sent to Purchasing o Contract awarded to Bonness, Inc. o Parkside – Gertrude Ave. and Aaron St.

Reviewed and commented on 100% decorative lighting plan submission. Reviewed and commented upon the Technical Specifications.

o Parkside – Elkcam Boulevard Reviewed and commented on 90% decorative lighting plan submission.

o Lighting District Projects o Responded to complaints of a section of roadway lights not operational on US17 in the

Washington Loop area. Crews investigated the outage and traced the problem to the underground conductors shorted and burned in half. The wire was replaced and the system is now operational.

o Responded to a trouble call during normal business hours for a street light pole knocked down due to a motor vehicle accident on Winchester Boulevard at Fruitland Avenue. A crew picked up the pieces and made the area safe. The pole was replaced.


o On 9-9-2017, responded to a trouble after normal business hours for a pedestrian signal pole damaged due to a motor vehicle accident on Marion Avenue at Bal Harbor Boulevard. A crew picked up the pieces and made the area safe. The pole and base was replaced.

o Responded to a complaint of the northbound school flasher on Placida Road at Lemon Bay High School was not operational. A crew traced the problem to birds/animals nesting in the support structure chewing on the cable which makes the lights flash. The cable was repaired and functionality restored.

o Replaced a broken signal to mast arm mounting bracket on US41 northbound at Olympia Avenue.

o A crew performing routine maintenance on Piper Road discovered the safety knife switch had burn marks on the exterior of the enclosure. An apparent surge melted all the internal component necessitating power to be disconnected while the entire switch was replaced. The switch has been replaced and power to the system restored.

o For the Piper Road North extension project, monitored the installation of three of the four mast arm foundations for the new traffic signal on US17 at Regent Road/Piper Road.

o Repaired illuminated street name signs on US17 at Marlympia Way, Kings Highway at Veterans Boulevard, Cochran Boulevard at Peachland Boulevard, Kings Highway at Sandhill Boulevard, Jones Loop Road at Indian Springs Cemetery and Toledo Blade Boulevard at Hillsborough Boulevard.

o On June 26, 2016, a semi-truck hauling rock over-turned striking the concrete support pole causing the overhead signals to fall to the ground on SR31 at Bermont Road. The Florida Department of Transportation initiated a contract to replace the warning beacon. Performed a final inspection of the new flashing warning beacon.

o Installed the fifth of eight concrete foundations for Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon crossings on the Midway Boulevard. The fifth base was installed on Midway in the median across from Port Charlotte Middle School. As the widening progresses, the remaining bases will be installed.

o Responded to a trouble call during normal business hours for a decorative light pole knocked down at Manasota Key on Holiday Drive at Sabal Lane. Removed the pole, shut off power and made the area safe. The light pole will be replaced by contracted services.

o Responded to a trouble call after normal business hours for a decorative street light pole knocked down due to a motor vehicle accident on Edgewater Drive at Port Charlotte Boulevard. A crew picked up the pieces and made the area safe. A replacement assembly will be ordered.

o Repaired incident management camera on SR776 at Spinnaker Boulevard and on US41 at Edgewater Drive.

o Performed routine street light maintenance throughout the county. A total of 120 lights were repaired.

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. o Attended weekly progress meetings for the Piper Road north project. o Traffic Management Center o TMC Monthly Updates – October 2017 o Responded to 6 traffic incidents that required traffic signal timing adjustments to compensate for

traffic flows. o Respond to various requests from FDOT for concerns from citizens o Assist FDOT on US41 Project issues. 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 360 Requests for underground utility locates were received, generating 159 tickets for locates.


o Trouble Calls o 18 trouble calls received responded to and problems of various natures resolved.

Tourism

o Sports and Meetings o Sean conducted a site visit of various venues for Florida Sports Foundation staff as part of our bid

to host several Sunshine State Games events in June 2018. Venues visited include the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, Charlotte High School, Four Points by Sheraton, South County Regional Park, Laishley Marina and Port Charlotte Beach Park.

o Sean attended the Florida Society of Association Executives Education Expo where he attended meetings market educational sessions and staffed a booth for the trade show portion to network with dozens of meeting planners. In addition, he conducted in-office sales calls, along with Susan Tobin, with eight meeting planners including representatives of the Florida Association of Counties, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Board of Bar Examiners and Professional Opticians of Florida.

o Sean assisted in finalizing logistics for the Florida Half Century Softball Tournament which took place Oct. 14-15 at Carmalita Park producing 23 teams that generated nearly $100,000 in direct expenditures and 200 hotel room nights.

o Sean attended the Society of Government Meeting Professionals luncheon in Gainesville which provided an educational component along with the opportunity to network with a variety of Gainesville-based meeting planners. In addition, he teamed up with Susan Tobin to conduct in-office sales calls to six meeting planners including representatives of the University of Florida’s College of Business, IFAS Department, Continuing Dental Education and TREEO Center.

o Film and Digital Media o Production o Magilla Entertainment, no stranger to Charlotte County, came here in mid-October to produce a

show for HGTV called Beachfront Bargain Hunt. They first contacted us in early September and we helped them with pre-production. The primary location for this episode was Don Pedro Island, although they ranged from Stump Pass State Park to Don Pedro State Park. Valerie Guenther, of Caldwell-Banker Sunstar Realty in Englewood, was the featured realtor on the show. Location production dates were Oct. 12-15. The crew lodged at Palm Island Resort. No air date has been announced for the episode. (The episode shot in here in March aired on Sept. 22 on HGTV. From time to time there will be susequent airings.)

o Location Photography o The Thursday Farmers Market on Dearborn Street in Englewood (right) is especially colorful this

time of year. Other locations include the snappy new Edgewater Drive, Port Charlotte Industrial Park and Southwest Florida College campus in Punta Gorda.


o Inquiries o Netflix continues to look for an abandoned factory/mill/industrial site on a minimum of 40 acres . . .

Crawford Entertainment of Orlando, which produces How to Do Florida, responded to our request about shooting an episode here. It’s pay for play, but we have not received the bid from the production company . . . White Mountain Films is looking for mangrove tunnels, shallow water and mud banks to stage some pick-up shots of a Bengal tiger walking, playing and swimming. Oh, and they also need a Bengal tiger. And a tiger wrangler. The shoot is planned for next summer. The Octagon Sanctuary is our obvious contact, but they’re still reeling from Irma. We’ll contact them in a couple of weeks and see if this would be a fit for them . . .Entertainment One Reality Productions contacted us about shooting a piece of their show, Siesta Key, in our county. They asked about filming in an area of Lemon Bay known as ski alley. The shoot would take place on Nov. 3. They have submitted a certificate of insurance.

o Extras o Stacey Zable, a freelance writer working on an assignment for Allegiant Air’s Sunseeker

magazine, contacted us for assistance. Since Jenn was still at home recuperating from her injury, Jerry assisted Stacey. Her story is about birding and will appear in the first issue of 2018. Jerry provided her with several contacts at the Peace River Wildlife Center and the Audubon Society, as well as suggested locations for prime bird viewing. As Stacey works on her story she will get back to us with requests for photos . . . Groundbreaking (left) for the Pickleplex pickleball complex on the Southwest Florida College campus was Oct. 17. Jerry attended to photograph the proceedings.

o PR and Communications o Together with Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach VCB’s Marketing Director, Jennifer Huber gave a

presentation to a local fishing guides and marine-based businesses on the value of working with the VCB, marketing tips, and specifically how to work with media. The one-day workshop was held in Punta Gorda was organized by Florida Sea Grant and UF/IFAS Extension.


o Provided Facebook and email support to the Florida International Air Show in the couple of weeks leading up to the show and after the show.

o Coordinated with the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce to publish the Palate Pleasures of Punta Gorda Restaurant Week guide and attended the kickoff event. Wrote and distributed a media release for PicklePlex of Punta Gorda on its Oct. 17 groundbreaking and wrote and distributed a media release for the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens grand opening. As a result, some media highlights about the Gardens include SNN6, FOX 4 Mornings, and the Boston Globe.

o Administration o Lorah Steiner met with the Sheriff’s department to discuss ways the VCB and the department

could work together to increase communication on tourism related issues, help increase safety awareness within our visitor population and assist our accommodations in making their properties more secure.

o Lorah worked with staff and the Diva Run organizers to plan activities and site transportation for the more than 1500 runners anticipated for the December event.

o Lorah coordinated a meeting with John Scherlacher, marketing director for the Port Charlotte Town Center mall to discuss with the VCB Team ways we could work together for the benefit of our visitors.

o The VCB held an Open House in our new offices at 1700 Tamiami Trail on October 30. The Open house had a Halloween theme and was very well attended.

o Signage for the new offices will be installed this month. o Lorah met with the President of the Charlotte Arts board of directors to discuss the interim plans

for the administration of the organization until a permanent replacement for Tish Sheesley, who took a position in Ponte Vedra, could be found.

o Lorah worked with VCB staff on the development and finalization of guidelines for our volunteer receptionists.

Utilities

o Administration: o Human Resources: o 236 - Total positions (226 filled, 8 vacant, 2 offers pending) o 7 vacant positions are being recruited. o 1 Meter Service Specialist position will remain vacant until after department assessment. o Public Outreach: o Distributed one news release to inform the public of a wastewater release due to an outside

contractor’s impact at a home construction site. o Worked with Building Construction Services on an email notification about the temporary

suspension of new line extension requests. o Mailed update postcards to a portion of the Spring Lakes area residents that will be connected by

contract plumbers over the next few months. o Developed “What Not to Flush” advisories and mailed copies to local Assisted Living Facilities to

share with staff and residents. o Managed updates to the Utilities Department web pages, which received 30,784 page views in

October. o Connected 611 Facebook likers with positive content including employee kudos, outreach

activities, service updates and news content. o Managed two public records requests, 17 Public Stuff inquiries and resolutions, and dozens of

resident calls/emails regarding general questions, current projects and drainage. o Served as hydration sponsor for the Keep Charlotte Beautiful golf tournament, Peace River

Engineering Society golf tournament, Airport/EOC exercise and the Port Charlotte High School Band.

o Department staff hosted a bake sale in the customer service lobby and various fundraising efforts to promote breast cancer awareness.

o Business Services:


o Web Services: 33% of customers received bill electronically. o Delinquencies: Total delinquency revenue for the month was $73,508.80. o Online Customer Portal: Submittals have been made and scored. The next step is

developing the contract. o Accounts Receivable: October accounts over 90 days at 14.46% compared to last

September at 17.49%. The 30 day is 79.59 compared to 77.47 last October. o Telephone Activity: There were 9,150 calls presented and average speed of answer was

2 mins and 16 seconds. o Engineering Services: o Service Statistics: 1,520 Locates processed from Sunshine State One Call, 1 panel delivery, 27

LPS rough installs, 21 LPS finals, 62 water meter finals o Line Extensions: Water Line Extension (WLE) | Sewer Line Extension (SLE) o Projects completed– (3): o 17-0008 - (17-0081) – Appleberg Cir. S. & Cabal Ln. WLE (10/12/2017) Start date 9/20/16 o 17-0085 – 23208 Troy Ave. W&SLE (10/13/17) Start date 5/16/17 o 17-0091 - 41 Kenly St. (10/17/17) Start date 6/22/17 o *FDEP certification received. o Projects started in October – (7): o 18-2001 A, B–Thompson Ave. W&SLE (10/5/17) o 18-2003 6080, 6082 McAllen St. SLE (10/6/17) o 18-2005 3429 Lindgren St. WLE (10/19/17) o 18-2006 380 Spaniards Rd. SLE (10/19/17) o 18-2011 1492 Noble Ter. SLE (10/20/17) o 18-2012 A, B Dranson Ave. (10/13/17) o 18-2013 23301 Adela Ave. W&SLE (10/16/17) o Projects submitted to FDEP in October – (7): o 17-0090 – 447 Bowman Ter. W&SLE (10/10/2017) o 17-0099 - 839 Webster Ave. SLE (10/12/17) o 17-0102 -7227 Castleberry Ter. WLE (10/26/2017) o 17-0103 - 6142 O'Connel St. WLE (10/26/2017) o 17-0104 - 1514 Beacon Dr. SLE (10/31/2017) o 17-0108 - 23181 Glen Ave. W&SLE (10/26/2017) o 17-0113 - 1638 Bruning Ct. WLE (10/19/17) o Projects in progress by Construction Crew: o 16-1003 Sheriff’s Dept. SLE o 17-0012 1349 Eagle St. WLE– 3400’ bore completed o 17-0044 1047 Weldon Ter. WLE – Bore completed o Appleberg punch list for Snyder o Projects completed by Construction Crew: o 15-0041 Pik N Run SLE o 17-0047 Calhoun Ln. WLE o 17-0084 Circle K SLE o Restoration: o 17-0034 236 Day Break Cir. WLE o 17-0035 186 Dennis Ct. WLE o 17-0091 41 Kenly St. W&SLE o 17-0088 22009 Seaton Ave. W&SLE o 17-0085 23208 Troy Ave. W&SLE o Construction Crew Personnel: o Conducted 2 interviews o 1 employees completed trenching and shoring class. o 2 employees obtained their CDL’s. o Terminated 1 employee. o 1 employee resigned.


o EW Spring Lake Sewer Project & Construction Crew: o Construction Crew installed 12 valves for sewer pits in Contract B for the plumber Rohaley. o Received 72 calls on failed systems for a septic pump out. o Ops connected 8 homes to vacuum sewer. o Rohaley Plumbing connected 65 homes to vacuum sewer. o State Revolving Fund Activity: o Drinking Water SRF - Loan Acquisitions in process: o Ingraham Water Main – RFI listed August 9, 2017 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 – Staff working on project work plan o Operations Division - Treatment Facilities (TF): o Facility Support Work Orders: 183 preventative maintenance and 15 corrective work orders were

completed. 1 emergency work order was required this month. o Backflow/Reclaimed: 289 residential cross-connection inspections, 2 commercial cross-

connection inspections and 220 daily reuse site inspections. No cross-connections observed. o Pre-Treatment: 69 monthly inspections and 37 re-inspections were completed. No notices of

violation were issued this month. No spills were reported to Treatment Facilities Division this month. No new installation notifications were received this month.

o Burnt Store WRF: Staff removed a blockage from suction piping which restricted flow on from the EQ Pumps. The blockage occurred following the tank cleaning process.

o Burnt Store WTP: Staff fabricated and installed new motor mounts for Degasifier Transfer Pump A. They also installed and tested a replacement motor for Aeration Blower #3.

o East Port WRF: Staff responded to a problem with the auxiliary generator following an FPL outage. The generator, though recently tested, failed to start. Our service vendor, Charlotte County Generator also responded and discovered an inoperable motor starter. The starter problem was temporarily addressed and the generator started. Plant operation was restored. The vendor returned the following day and replaced the defective motor starter to facilitate a more permanent solution. Staff also reinstalled and tested reconditioned hydraulic steering blocks on Belt Press #1 and isolated and drained the #1 channel at the Headworks to remove grit and inspect the Bar Screen.

o Leachate Treatment Plant: Staff reinstalled and tested the reconditioned Injection Well Pump. o West Port WRF: Staff replaced rubber skimmers on the #3 Clarifier and newly fabricated

brackets for the #1 Clarifier Control Panel. o Personnel: John McGinnis, Chief Operator Rotonda WRF has accepted a position in Ohio. We

wish him the best in his new endeavors. o Training: One staff member completed the County Management University course. One

employee completed Asbestos and Logout/Tagout training. Two lab personnel attended the FSEA Fall Meeting and Technical Session. Six employees attended the FWPCOA Expo, and six employees completed the Mueller Co. Product Training Course.

Septage and Grease Received

Year Month Septage Gallons Received

AFB (grease) Gallons Received


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 609,361 447,550

2017 Aug. 732,506 446,025

2017 Sept. 665,322 322,148

2017 Oct.. 647,198 350,505

FLOW DATA

Year Month

Burnt Store WRF East Port Rotonda WRF West Port WRF Total CCUD BS. 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 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 3.83 1.952 0.868 0.872 0.676 0.416 5.596 3.244 0.45

2016 Jan. 0.288 0.003 4.023 1.597 0.9 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 0.62 5.96 3.493 0.53

2017 Mar. 0.301 0.004 4.073 2.258 0.896 0.884 0.680 0.604 5.95 3.75 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 0.17 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 0.83 1.222 1.013 0.719 0.069 6.788 1.916 0.31

2017 Aug 0.393 0.003 5.832 0.764 1.608 0.773 0.821 0.106 8.654 1.646 0.31

2017 Sept. 0.348 0.004 7.529 0.160 1.562 0.746 0.774 0.022 10.213 1.032 0.365

2017 Oct.. 0.306 0.006 4.793 1.274 1.067 1.026 0.642 0.471 6.808 2.777 0.450

o Operations Division - Water Distribution: o Completed 90 new water service installations. 30 of these were completed by additional

overtime on Saturdays attempting to reduce our scheduled installation time from 90 days to 60 days from date of work order notification.

o We took the Mueller meter rep along with the factory rep from Seimens, the meter manufacturer, to see our large meter installations. Our 3” and larger mag meters are showing a tremendous amount of deterioration. These meters have been in our system for five years or less and most of them are rusting or the epoxy coating is flaking off. The reps will investigate the sample we sent back for warranty or replacement.

o Staff dedicated 225.75 man hours to Engineering projects involving the water system. o Staff cleared 10 line extensions for the Construction group. o We hosted the Mueller training van at our location. This training only comes to the

Southeastern United States every 4 years. Many utilities from our region attended the training.

o We have a new employee starting next month to complete our approved position count.


o #5 motor at Walenda Booster shorted. It is at the rewind shop for repair. o The generator at Walenda Booster developed leaks in the cooling system. The generator

was repaired and is ready for service. o The new flow meter was installed at the Ingraham Injection Station. The system is back

in normal operation. o Completed respiratory fit testing for all Water Distribution staff. o Operations Division - Wastewater Collection: o Lift Stations Work Group: o 129 corrective work orders completed – Of the 129, 37 service calls dispatched, 20 originating

form SCADA and 17 from answering service/Base 10. o 45 preventative maintenance work orders completed. o Four team members attended Trenching and Excavation training. o Three employees received MOT certification. o New lift station #18 is now up and running. o Added disconnect for electrical service to Lift Station #34. o Completed 4 confined space entries for emergency repairs. o One employee successfully completed probationary period and is now classified. o Low Pressure Sewer Work Group: o Completed 2 mandatory installations o Replaced 13 failed LPS systems o Repaired 3 broken LPS discharges o 7 check valves replaced at the street o Responded to 341 Low Pressure service calls o Completed 8 Preventative Maintenance work orders o Completed 9 up-grades o Sewer Line Work Group: o Replaced 5 collapsed LPS tanks to assist the LPS work group. o Collapsed and filled 7 tanks, services then connected to the Vacuum System in Spring Lake o Investigated 15 back-ups. o Located 4 lateral connections to the main with the TV truck for Engineering/new construction. o Televised 3 service laterals per plumber’s request to determine extent of damage/blockage on

CCUD’s side. o Excavated and repaired 12 service laterals due to sinkholes, breaks, blockages, etc. o Repaired and excavated 2 LPS force main breaks. o Replaced 1 LPS force main ARV after being struck by Waste Management truck. o 2 days were spent with Engineering to excavate and locate the force main to be replaced on

Forrest Nelson Boulevard. o Cleaned and televised 1 storm drain for Public Works to determine source of silt in a Spring

Lakes canal. o Removed 1 LPS blow-off in the running path of new sidewalks being installed in South Gulf Cove. o Several sinkholes and depressions were investigated at Public Works request. o Completed 26 service taps for new construction and created 31 assets in EAMS. o Cleaning and televising of the gravity sewer system has begun in CC15.