HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 01 12 Memo Re: Possible City Uses of Seminole County Government TV Consortium Programming
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M E M 0 R AN DU M
January 12, 1998
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
CITY MANAGER WILLIAM A. SIMMONS ~
FROM:
RE: POSSIBLE CITY USES OF SEMINOLE COUNTY GOVERNMENT TV
CONSORTIUM PROGRAMMING
In follow-up to our discussion on December 22, 1997, the following list of .
possible City uses of television air time has been suggested by staff.
~ Business hours and contact information.
~ Water conservation.
~ Environmental education.
~ Utility services.
~ Career opportunities.
~ Emergency health and safety information.
~ Public information concerning stormwater projects, solid waste activities and
schedule changes, and upcoming projects that will affect traffic circulation and
neighborhoods.
~ Publicize the City's planning program; an explanation of development and
permitting processes could be broadcast.
~ Advertising for job openings.
~ Fire prevention videos (all).
~ Safe boating/water safety.
~ Broadcast meetings.
~ City/community calendar.
~ Special events coverage.
~ Election information.
MEMO
TO:
FROM:
RE:
01/12/98
MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION Page 2
CITY MANAGER WILLIAM A. SIMMONS
POSSIBLE CITY USES OF SEMINOLE COUNTY GOVERNMENT TV CONSORTIUM
PROGRAMMING
~ Board vacancies.
~ Occupational licensing, code enforcement, building, economic development and
grant programs.
~ Police Department could utilize this medium to seek public assistance in search of
wanted persons, stolen vehicles, etc. We could also advertise police/public
relation type events.
~ Behind the scenes look at: Soap Box Derby, Golden Age Games, ballfield
maintenance, parks and grounds maintenance. Highlights of various recreation
programs such as: After School program, baseball leagues, basketball leagues and
other special programs. A weekly calendar of events, highlighting such things as
registration sign ups, celebration of Arbor/Earth Day, etc. Highlighting the
various parks with a map showing their location and what amenities are available.
Other general information such as: leasing procedure for City facilities-
availability, rates, etc., opportunities/programs available for senior citizens, and
Sanford Museum showcasing specific historical aspects of Sanford.
No cost figures have been developed, either for initial set up or for air time,
associated with the above preliminary list.
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cc: Department Heads
Human Resources Director
City Clerk
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