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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 03 09 Regular 602 Did You KnowCOMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 602 March 9, 2009 Regular Meeting Consent Informational Public Hearin Re ular X MGR. /DEPT. A= t orization REQUEST: City Manager requesting the Commission to review the draft "Did You Know" information and provide input and direction as deemed appropriate. PURPOSE: This agenda item is needed for the Commission to review the draft "Did You Know" information and provide input and direction as deemed appropriate. CONSIDERATIONS: On January 26, 2009, the Commission directed the City Manager to compile "Did You Know" information about the City that would be useful, helpful and/or interesting to our citizens. Accordingly, staff has compiled the attached information for Commission review. Please note that this information may be categorized in two groups: 1. City and Other Governmental Services. For example: Did you know...That you can listen in live to Commission meetings online? Previous meetings are also available in the archive section. To listen in, visit our website and click on Mayor & Commission, City Commission Meeting Audio. Did you know...That there is a Division of Motor Vehicles office here in the City of Winter Springs? The Division of Motor Vehicles is a State of Florida Agency, not a City Agency. The State of Florida has a branch located at 290 East State Road 434 in Winter Springs and their telephone number is (407) 327-4760. 2. Interesting Facts. For example: Did you know...That the average household in Winter Springs generated 1.54 tons or 3.2 pounds per person per day of solid waste in 2008? Each week, the contracted solid waste collector picks up, at the curb, household garbage twice and yard waste once at a cost of just over $1.50 per pickup. Did you know...That Winter Springs residential water customers pay just one penny for 6.5 gallons of treated water delivered right to their home? The city charges in-city residential customers $1.11 per thousand gallons for the first 10,000 gallons of house hold usage. The rate increases to $1.53 per thousand gallons for the next 5,000 gallons and continues to increase as rates increase, but that's still quite a bargain. Even though it's inexpensive, please remember to conserve our natural resources and use water wisely! Arguably, both categories of information are useful and applicable to a "did you know-type" document. Accordingly, information of each type has been included in the attached document for the Commissions' review. Once this review is complete, we have several options for disseminating the "Did You Know" information including: • Brochure/Flyer (for handout, placement at customer service counters, inclusion in newsletter, etc.) • Website • Include in the information that is scrolled on the Projection Screen before Commission meetings. FUNDING: To be determined based upon communication method(s) desired (printed flyer for distribution, website, etc.). RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager recommends that the City Commission review the draft "Did You Know" information and provide input and direction as deemed appropriate. ATTACHMENTS: • "Did You Know" information. COMMISSION ACTION: ~ ~ ~~ CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA www.winterspringsfl.org Did You Know .. That the City Commission holds Regular Meetings on the second and fourth Monday of most months at 5:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall (1126 East State Road 434)? All City of Winter Springs' City Commission Regular Meetings/Workshops are open to the general public. That you can listen in LIVE to Commission meetings online? Previous meetings are also available in the archive section. To listen in, visit our website and click on Mayor& Commission ^ City Commission Meeting Audio. That City Commission Meeting Agendas are posted at the following locations around the City? • Outside City Hall. • Inside City Hall. On the City's website. On the bulletin boards at the following locations: • Hacienda Village. ^ The Highlands Community Clubhouse. ^ The Tennis Villas Clubhouse. ^ The Tuscawilla Golf Club Pro Shop. That you are welcome to address the Mayor and City Commission during Public Meetings? During all Regular Meetings of the City Commission, there is a section of the Agenda called "Public Input" to afford individuals the opportunity to address the Mayor and City Commission on any issue. That the City of Winter Springs' Mayor and City Commission are very interested in citizens who might like to serve on one of the City's Advisory Boards and Committees? These Advisory Boards and Committees provide assistance to the City Commission and are currently as follows: • Beautification Of Winter Springs Board (meets quarterly) • Board Of Adjustment (meets monthly) • Board Of Trustees (meets quarterly) • Code Enforcement Board (meets monthly) • Districting Commission (Members are Appointed every 3 years) • Oak Forest Wall And Beautification District Advisory Committee (meets quarterly) • Planning And Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency (meets monthly) • Tuscawilla Lighting And Beautification District Advisory Committee (meets quarterly) To apply or for more information, contact the Office of the City Clerk at 407-327-5955. That the appraisal of your property for property tax purposes is handled by the Seminole County Property Appraiser's office? For more information, please contact the Seminole County Property Appraiser's office at (407) 665-7506. That Seminole County has an Extension Services Office which offers assistance with horticulture and agriculture, energy conservation, youth leadership, and many other services? For further information on a complete list of services they offer, please contact their office at (407) 665-5559. That Seminole County holds Traffic Court at several Seminole County City Halls, including Winter Springs? Seminole County holds Traffic Court here at the City of Winter Springs, but Seminole County handles EVERYTHING related to this function. For any such inquiries, please contact the Seminole County Clerk of the Court at (407) 665-4330. That you can directly contact the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections for anything related to registering to vote, if you need to know where your precinct is located, etc.? The Seminole County Supervisor of Elections can be reached at (407) 708-7705 or through their website at http://www.semcoelections.or~/en-us. That you can easily find out who all your Elected Officials (National to Local) are and how to contact them? For this information, please visit the following website http://www.semcoelections.or~/en- us/who are my elected officials. That you can contact Seminole County Public Schools for most anything related to the public schools in Seminole County? Seminole County Public Schools can be reached at (407) 320-0000 or through their website at http://www.scps.kl2.fl.us. That there is a Division of Motor Vehicles office here in the City of Winter Springs? The Division of Motor Vehicles is a State of Florida Agency, not a City Agency. The State of Florida has a branch located at 290 East State Road 434 in Winter Springs and their telephone number is (407) 327-4760. That there is a Post Office here in the City of Winter Springs? All Post Offices are Federal Agencies and are not run by the City. There is a United Stated Post Office in Winter Springs and their office is located at 1065 East State Road 434 (across from City Hall/Central Winds Park). Contact information for the Post Office is (800) ASK-LISPS or you may visit their website at www.usps.com. That the 2-1-1 Community Resource Database is available to you? The 2-1-1 database contains more than 3,000 health and human service programs covering Central Florida, with close to 600 of these programs physically located in Seminole County. Many of the services outside of Seminole County also serve residents in the County. For information contact them at 2-1-1 (or 407-839- HELP/4357) or visit their website at http://www.rtmdesi~ns.net/211communityresources. That you can access various information related to the State of Florida Government? Please visit the following website: http://www.myflorida.com/portal/Government. That you can access specific State of Florida License and Vital Records information? Please visit http://www.myflorida.com/taxonomy/floridian/licenses,%20permits%20&%20vital%20records. That you can ask a question or send a comment to the City from our website? For more information visit our web site and click on Online Services ^ Citizen Comments and Requests. That you can sign up for both emergency and non-emergency email alerts from our website? For more information visit our website and click on eAlerts for-up-to-the-minute emergency notifications, or eCitizen for up-to-the-minute non-emergency notifications. That answers to many Frequently Asked Questions are available on our website? For more information, visit our website and click on Main ^ FAQ's. That you can view scanned City documents dating back to 1959? For more information, visit our web site and click on Documents & Forms ^ DocumentSearch. That you can apply for a garage sale permit online? For more information, visit our website and click on Online Services ^ Online Garage Sale Permits. That you can apply for an arbor permit online? For more information, visit our website at and click on Online Services ^ Online Arbor Permits. That you can lookup land, permit, and inspection information online? For more information visit our web site and click on Online Services ^ Land & Permit Information. That the average household in Winter Springs generated 1.54 tons or 3.2 pounds per person per day of solid waste in 2008? Each week, the contracted solid waste collector picks up at the curb household garbage twice and yard waste once at a cost ofjust over $1.50 per pickup. That recyclable items include pasteboard (i.e. cereal and pizza boxes), corrugated cardboard, newspapers, magazines, plastics #1-#7 (no lids please), aluminum cans, steel and tin cans, and telephone books? Not accepted are plastic grocery bags, oil or pesticide containers, light bulbs, aluminum foil or pie plates, paint cans, electronic devices, egg cartons and Styrofoam trays. That Winter Springs had four active bald eagle nests within the City limits in 2008? Visitors to Central Winds Park frequently see the eagles on the ball field lights and fencing. That Lake Jesup is over 16,000 acres (including flood plains) and has an estimated alligator population of over 10,000 making it the densest concentration of alligators in the world? That the City owns and operates two wastewater treatment plants and three water treatment plants? The water plants pumped 1,481,550,000 gallons in 2008 which equates to a per capita usage of about 117 gallons per person per day. The wastewater plants treated 802,000,000 gallons in 2008 which is 64 gallons per person per day. The difference is largely due to irrigation. That Winter Springs residential water customers pay just one penny for 6.5 gallons of treated water, delivered right to their home? The City charges in-city residential customers $1.11 per thousand gallons for the first 10,000 gallons of house hold usage. The rate increases to $1.53 per thousand gallons for the next 5,000 gallons and continues to increase as rates increase, but that's still quite a bargain. Even though it's inexpensive, please remember to use water wisely! That there are 100 miles of public roads in the City? The City's Public Works Department performs sidewalk repairs, pothole patching, tree trimming, and large machine mowing in these public rights of ways. That the City provides mosquito spraying? Spraying frequency is determined by the number of mosquitoes caught in traps located though out the City. That the City's community flood insurance rating was recently uperaded from Class 8 to Class 7 by the Insurance Services Office? The Class 7 rating provides a 15% rate reduction on flood insurance policies issued for properties located within the 100-year floodplain. That 36 inches of rain in 35 days were measured in the City from Tropical Storm Fay and subsequent rain events from August 19, 2008 to September 22, 2008? That the City has the second lowest stormwater utility rate in Seminole County, at $5.50 per dwelling unit? The City's Stormwater Engineering Division provides courtesy technical inspections to all residents to help solve lot grading and other localized drainage problems? That Central Winds Park was named by Michael Cunningham, the first place winner in a "Name the Park Contest" on January 14, 1991? Prizes were awarded to the first, second and third place winners of the contest. That there are over 52 teams practicing at fields in Winter Springs every night? That there are over 46,800 hours of practice each year on the sports fields in Winter Springs? That over 90,000 people come to Central Winds Park each year? That the Winter Springs original Senior Center was constructed in 1991 to meet the needs of our senior citizens? The dedication and ribbon cutting of the Senior Center was held on February 2, 1991. Building renovations were done in 2006-2007 with the addition of a 40x40 foot heated Therapy Pool. Membership has increased from about 492 members in 2004 to 1,318 in 2008. That the Winter Springs Therapy Pool accommodates 30 people at a time and it is staffed by a licensed and certified Lifeguard, CPR/AED/First Aid and Oxygen Instructor, Swim Instructor, and Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program Instructor? The instructor currently teaches/supervises 29 programs per week including water walking, aerobics, volleyball, and open swim. Contact staff at 407-327-6577 for more information. That the Winter Springs Civic Center previously served as the Winter Springs City Hall? The grand opening of the Civic Center was held on February 21, 1986. The Civic Center holds up to 120 people and features a banquet room and dance floor. The Center can be rented for birthday parties, wedding receptions, dances, family reunions and meetings. The rental fee includes tables and chairs. The facility is also is used for several recreation programs including, Dance Classes; Jazzercise; Tae Kwon Do; Gymnastics; and Yoga. Contact staff at 407-327-6593 or 407-327-6556 for more information. That one membership fee allows seasonal use of either of the City of Winter Springs two Splash Playgrounds? That the City offers the following Parks and Recreation facilities: • Bear Creek Nature Trail • Ranchlands Park • Central Winds Park and Expansion • Sam Smith Park • Diane's Park • Sunshine Park • Fruitwood Park • Torcaso Park • Moss Park • Trotwood Park • Oak Hollow Park • Winding Hollow Park That two picnic pavilions were constructed in 1995 at Central Winds Park for the public's use? Pavilions can now be rented for birthday parties, receptions, and picnics at almost all of our parks including: Trotwood Park, Sunshine Park, Sam Smith Park, Moss Park, and Torcaso Park. They are available in 4 hour blocks from gam -fpm or 2pm - 6pm. Contact staff at 407-327-6597 for more information. That the Winter Springs Police Department offers free Home Security Surveys? For more info contact Cpl. Allison Smith at 407-327-7955. That the Winter Springs Police Department held 20 free Movie Nights in 2008? "Movie Nights" is a free service offered by the Winter Springs Police Department that affords a selected community the opportunity to come together in a street gathering type format to watch kid-friendly movies, enjoy free popcorn, etc. Funding for Movie Nights is provided via through various grants. For more info contact Cpl. Allison Smith at 407-327-7955. That the Winter Springs Police Department offers a Lock Box Program? For more info contact Capt. Kevin Presley at 407-327-7954. That the Winter Springs Police Department offers a program known as "R U OK'? This program is designed for the elderly or those who have special needs and desire to be contacted daily (at a time of their choosing) to ensure their safety and/orwell-being. If contact is not made via this phone call, a police officer will be dispatched to check on that person and ensure that they are in fact "OK." For more info contact Capt. Kevin Presley at 407-327-7954. That the Winter Springs Police Department holds a Citizens Advisory Committee meeting the 2nd Wednesday of every month? Meetings are held at the Winter Springs Senior Center and are open to anyone who wishes to participate. That the Winter Springs Police Department offers a Women's Personal Safety Class 6 times a year? For more info contact Cpl. Allison Smith at 407-327-7955. That the Winter Springs Police Department is the only Police Department in Seminole County that holds both State and National Accreditation? That the Winter Springs Police Department has a community Services Center located at 1511 State Road 434, Suite 1017? That you could request traffic enforcement activity by visiting our website? Please see www.wintersprin~sfl.or~/EN/main/departments/police/traffic enforcement.htm. That you could fill out a survey about the police department by visiting our website? Please see www.wintersprin~sfl.orb/pdsurvey/policesurvey.html. That the Winter Springs Police Department has an officer who participates in the Child Abduction Response Team (C.A.R.T.)? This organization selects the most experienced officers in the area of missing and exploited children investigation and teams them up in other regions from across the state to assist with major cases of this nature. Our representative is Inv. Rob Cable. That the Winter Springs Police Department has members who are highly trained in the area of elderly and services? These members, along with investigating crimes against the elderly, also identify and help obtain services for those who are unable to help themselves. Members specially trained to assist seniors are Inv. Tracy Fugate and Ms. Ellen Simpson. That the Winter Springs Police Department is a primary member of Kid's House of Seminole? This group of individuals review mostly closed child abuse investigations to make sure every resource was used and all that could have been done was done. Our representative on the team is Inv. Robert Cable. That the Winter Springs Police Department can investigate everything from check fraud to mortgage fraud? The Winter Springs Police Department is a member of the National White Collar Crime Center and receives updates from the Department of Justice Crime Internet Complaint Center. Our department's lead investigator in this area is Inv. David Raney. That the Winter Springs Police Department is a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Central Florida Task Force? This team works together in a combined law enforcement effort aimed at combating Internet and technology crimes against children in the state of Florida as well as nationwide. Inv. Thomas Padgett is our representative for the Department. That while we do respond to all animal complaints, the City does not provide Animal Services? Seminole County Animal Control provides this service for the City. That Boats and RV's are only allowed to be parked in front of your residence for 48 hours in a 10 day period for cleaning and loading? That all vehicles that are kept on your property must have a current registration and in operating condition? That signs of any type are not allowed in the City Right-of-Ways? The Code Enforcement Bureau does not enforce community deed restrictions, but only City of Winter Springs Code and Ordinances? That the Code Enforcement Bureau is part of the Winter Springs Police Department? To report violations please call 407-327-1000 to have an officer dispatched. That the City of Winter Springs has an automated delinquent telephone notification system for your City of Winter Springs' utility service account? Please verify that we have the correct telephone number on file for your account. You may update your information by filling out your change on the back of your monthly remittance advice. Should the need arise this will ensure that you receive the benefit of an additional notification. That you can pay your utility bill by credit card (Visa and MasterCard) or have your utility bill payment deducted from your bank account? Please visit our website at www.wintersprin~sfl.ore/EN/main/documents/forms publications/utilitiesandbillin~.htm for more information regarding this payment option and to view and/or print the Bank Draft Policy and Bank Draft Authorization Form. For more information on these topics and others, please contact the City of Winter Springs at 407-327- 1800 or visit www.winterspringsfl.ora.