Just to keep you informed, as of May 12, 2016, here is a brief synopsis of things being worked on/or accomplished in your City.
City Manager’s Office:
Ø Met with BSU and City Attorney regarding the Mandatory Sewer Connection Ordinance.
Ø Attended the Strategic Planning Session with City Council.
Ø Attended the Government Affairs Committee Meeting at the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.
Ø Participated in the City Council Workshop on CIP projects.
Ø Attended the e-Maint Enterprises, LLC Ribbon Cutting.
Ø Held meetings with individual directors to review and set goals for 2016-2017.
Ø Attended the REIS luncheon/meeting where John Hillman, Sr. VP of Sales & Marketing of Kitson & Partners, introduced the Southwest Florida's new town - Babcock Ranch.
Communications Department:
Ø Processed Special Event Application for CGT Kayaks Paddle Board Race
Ø Processed Special Event Application for Bonita Blues Festival
Ø Processed Special Event Application for Bonita Springs Film Festival
Ø Worked with Mayor Simmons on an informational greensheet about event road closures
Ø Met with LCSO to review event road closures.
Ø Met with Community Development to review Local Roots Flea Market Application, working with the applicant to process the application for Council consideration at the June Meeting.
Ø Distributed approximately 5,000 flyers to local schools for Memorial Day & a Save the Date Flyer for the 4th of July.
Ø Edited the “Bonita Beach Visioning” flyer for the new Presentation. (Toole)
Ø Met with Councilwoman Quaremba to review outreach opportunities for District One.
Ø Created the “Meet Your District 1 Representative” flyer and other sample documents to assist with the District One Outreach Plan.
Ø Gathered Citywide HOA List and began updating and breaking communities down into district lists. Distributed to Sr. Staff for input and additions to update the list
Ø Updated web outreach for Sea Turtle Season, Hurricane Preparedness, Summer Camp and Flag Day.
Ø Attended the Storm and Flood-Hazard Preparation News Conference held at the Emergency Operations Center with the Assistant City Manager. Attendance resulted in an NBC-2 interview with Arleen Hunter about residents and property owners in Bonita Springs receiving a 20% reduction in their Flood Insurance Premium in 2012 due to the City’s participation in FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS). As a Class 6 Community, property owners save an average of $96 per year on their Flood Insurance costs for a total savings of approximately $640,646 for the community. Staff is continuing to work with the County on flood preparedness outreach. Information is on BTV/Channel 98/Website.
Ø Assisted NBC-2, Naples Daily News, Wink News and Spotlight with interviews/information requests.
Ø Released a Roadwatch Advisory to media regarding detours during installation of waterlines.
IT:
Ø Replaced camera (6) and did troubleshooting.
Ø EBid Procurement System Launched-Assisted with support calls and vendor registration when needed. Over 100 Vendors already registered.
Ø Handled a phone issue that resulted due to an issue with Century Link.
BTV:
Ø General Live and rebroadcasting operations and Bulletin Board working at 100% .
Ø Official meetings re-broadcasts as per schedule and posted on the City's website.
Ø Conducted training session with Addison during the City Council Workshop.
Ø Coverage of Celebrate Bonita, and Arbor Day running on BTV98 and available on the website as well.
Ø Recorded (and now editing) Neighborhood services outreach at Bonita Elementary.
Ø Got footage from Downtown Project.
Ø Working with Florida Health.gov and WGCU for more original programming.
Development Services:
Ø Cordera: This DR Horton Community on Imperial Parkway recently completed over 50 percent of their multi-unit buildings.
Ø Off the Hook: This Comedy Club should open by the end of the year. Parking areas have been paved and site landscaping will soon be completed.
Ø Chadwick Square: The HOA has submitted drainage plans for pipe drainage swales allowing residents usable front yards and improved maintenance.
Ø Bonita National: Lennar will soon be submitting construction plans for the new Club House in this Golf Community.
Ø Bonita Landing: This Lennar Community of 219 single family lots is under construction in east Bonita. Single family homes will surround a large serpentine lake.
Ø BBR Beach and Tennis Club: Plans for handicap access and minor drainage improvements have been improved for construction. The entire parking area will be replaced with brick paver.
Ø Bonita Beach Road Estate: GL Homes met with staff to discuss plans for a single family community on approximately 504 acre site south of Bonita Beach Road and east of Village Walk.
Ø Sun Village Estates: DR Horton is developing approximately 40 vacant lots west of Morton Grove. Several single family homes are under construction.
Ø BSU Administration Building: The new Administration building off Terry Street is taking shape and underground site work should be completed soon.
Finance:
Ø Working with Directors on developing the FY 2016-2017 budget.
Ø Drafting a purchasing guide for vendors who want to do business with the City.
Ø On-going contract monitoring.
LCSO:
Ø Bonita CP Units distributed crime awareness pamphlets to area businesses and parks
reference to a “lottery scam” that is targeting the Latino Community.
Ø Attended and provided security for City Council Meeting at City Hall.
Ø Assisted Code Enforcement and Animal Control during a neighborhood “sweep” within the Rosemary Community.
Ø Responded and provided security at a Code Enforcement Hearing reference to an uncooperative individual. No notable incidents occurred.
Ø Attended a meeting with Special Events Coordinator Lora Taylor reference future road closures for future events. Discussions also mentioned about providing more Deputies during future events in the City reference the high volume of person(s) attending.
Ø Bonita CP Units attended a bicycle/pedestrian event with the City. Bonita CP Units participated in the bike ride along with other members of board and community. Below is a letter of appreciation received for the assistance by CP Deputies:
Good morning, Lieutenant Przespolewski-
I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how delightful it was to have Deputy Corey Edmond and Deputy Chris Meyer attend our first-ever historical bike tour in Bonita Springs this past weekend. Corey and Chris were an integral part of the reason the tour was such a success. They provided the guidance and safety protocols necessary when herding 35+ cyclists through a redeveloping downtown environment. Not only did they provide the safety component of the ride itself, but they were a great addition to the event by providing insightful and helpful safety tips for members of the community who reached out to them at the event. I really cannot say enough about how AWESOME they were.
I am hopeful that when we start planning next year’s ride I can have Corey and Chris to help me out, even in the earlier stages of planning. Perhaps they can attend a Bike/Ped meeting or two when we get closer to the event date.
On behalf of the City of Bonita Springs Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee, thank you SO much for providing their services to us and to the community.
Sincerely,
Lindsay F. Rodriguez, MPA
Planning Technician
Neighborhood Services:
Ø Staff completed a project at Bonita Elementary School - mulched the butterfly garden for the students as part of the outreach program. Staff and students were thrilled with the efforts. This is part of our commitment to community through schools.
Ø Chuck and Lillian attended the bi-monthly Southwest Association of Code Enforcement Training on dealing with stress.
Ø Director met with lead volunteer and veterinarian regarding the TNR Program for additional training and better tracking for the program and volunteers.
Ø Director started interviews for the vacant Inspector position.
Ø Peggy and Tom met with Pine Manor community to discuss successes with their program and how to apply those to our area as a continuing neighborhood problem solving efforts.
Ø Staff Meeting with and partnering with the Hispanic Females of Rosemary/partnership with New Horizons as increasing efforts for outreach and education within Rosemary Park Neighborhood.
Ø Staff participated in an Animal Services sweep in Rosemary Park along with LCSO Community Deputies- covered all streets with several animals running at large being taken, several citations issued for animal violations, and successfully contacted numerous residents regarding violations and compliance issues.
Public Works:
Ø Downtown Improvement Project: Installed base rock on Childers Street and the Pennsylvania Ave/Old 41 Intersection, in preparation for the roundabout (See Photo). Installed drainage infrastructure on Childers Street and Old 41 south of Abernathy Street. Installed BSU’s waterline on block of Felts Ave between Crockett and Dean Street. Arranged to receive electrical conduit from FP&L on Monday May 16th. This conduit is in advance of the forthcoming FP&L underground conversion agreements, and will allow the project’s western sidewalk to be constructed from Wilson Street south to Hampton Street.
Ø Lee County CIP Coordination Meeting: Attended Lee County Capital Improvement Project workshop, presented the City’s Quadrant Plan approach to the US 41/Bonita Beach Road Intersection as well as discussed the preliminary concepts from the Bonita Beach Road visioning study.
Ø Shangri-La Road and Imperial Traffic Signal: Project Complete.
Ø Arroyal Pond Landscaping: Laid out tree locations with the contractor, initiated construction of irrigation system around the pond.
Ø Citywide Sidewalk Repair: Project Complete.
Ø Patty Court: Met with FP&L contractor and residents of Patty Court to discuss FP&L regrading a portion of ditch that had been disturbed during a recent power pole replacement project.
Ø MPO TAC Meeting: Attended the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting.
Ø BSU Coordination Meeting: Attended a monthly coordination meeting with BSU, discussed BSU’s Kentucky Street water main replacement project and how to coordinate with the City’s sidewalk project along the same corridor.
As always, should you have questions regarding this, please let us know!
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