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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 02 13 Informational 505 Winter Springs "Spring Festival" COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 505 Informational X February 13, 2006 Regular Meeting Mgr. / Dept. Authorization REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to further inform the City Commission regarding the Winter Springs Celebration of Spring "Spring Festival". PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to further inform the City Commission about the Winter Springs Celebration of Spring "Spring Festival" on Sunday, March 12,2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. CONSIDERATIONS: . On November 14,2005 the Parks and Recreation Department informed the City Commission about the date of the "Spring Festival". . On Sunday, March 12,2006, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Artists and Crafters will be displaying their work in the Central Winds Park Amphitheater. . Also many local areas restaurants will be offering their favorite foods on sale to the public. . The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will provide an Instrument "Petting Zoo" for children and adults to try out and ask any questions about the instrument or Musician from 4:30 -5:30 p.m. . The Orlando Philharmonic 56 piece Orchestra will play an assortment of Spring Music beginning at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 8:00 p.m. . At 8:00 p.m. a Laser Light Show will conclude the festival with a 20 minute Laser Light presentation with Animated Graphics, Laser Effects, and Choreographed to music soundtracks. · The event is free of charge. Parking is first come first serve in Central Winds Park and overflowing into the Central Winds Expansion Parking Lot and Winter Springs High School. · Bring your own blanket or chairs. Coolers are okay, but no fireworks. FUNDING: Budgeted Parks and Recreation - Community Events, 7260-54800-90300, Spring Concert. RECOMMENDATIONS: Informational only. ATTACHMENTS: #1 Flyer. COMMISSION ACTION: 4-6PM 4:30-5:30PM 6-8PM 8-8:20PM 8:20-8:30 YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS The First Annual Winter Springs "Celebration of Spring" Spring Festival in the Park Sunday, March 12, 2006 - Central Winds Park Arts and Food Picnic in the Park Local artists and food vendors will be displaying and selling their products. Instrument Petting Zoo in the Park. Members of the Orlando Philharmonic will familiarize kids and adults with the various instruments of the Orchestra; allowing hands on opportunities to play the various instruments with the help of professional instructors. Spring Concert in the Park. Andrew Lane and the Orlando Philharmonic will be performing the debut of the Winter Springs "Celebration of Spring Overture", and presenting the music of local, national and international artists. Laser Light Spectacular in the Park. This 20-minute laser light spectacular featuring laser graphics and digital sound will thrill young and old alike. CLOSING CEREMONY IT'S GOING TO BE A REAL PARTY! BRING THE WHOLE F AMIL Y IT'S FREE AND IT'S ALL FOR YOU! COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 506 INFORMATIONAL X February 13. 2006 Meeting MGR / DEPT Authorization . REQUEST: Police Department informing the Commission of its application for State of Florida Grant Assistance, through the Florida Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance trust Fund PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to inform the Commission that Police Department has applied for a Florida Emergency Management Preparedness Grant. CONSIDERATIONS: The Police Department has submitted application for a Grant administered through the Florida Department of Community Affairs, Division of Emergency Management. The Seminole County Department of Public Safety Emergency Management Division has provided a letter of support stating this armored vehicle is a resource to Winter Springs and Seminole County that will enhance public safety, response capabilities and the safety of first responders. Delineated below is a description of the Grant application and attached are the letters of support and commitment from the other seven law enforcement agencies in Seminole County. . Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund This application if awarded will allow the Police Department to purchase an armored command/rescue vehicle and accessory equipment. This vehicle will be used in conjunction with all other law enforcement agencies within Seminole County to provide the level of service expected by the community during critical incidents such as Active Shooters, Barricaded Gunmen, Hostage Rescue, as well as emergency evacuations where the use of non-armored vehicle would place the rescuers in danger. Furthermore, this vehicle will be made available to any law enforcement agency requesting it through existing mutual aid agreements. February 06, 2006 Informational Agenda Item Page 2 of2 This vehicle would also allow for the evacuation of stranded citizens during hurricanes where again due to the high winds associated with these storms rescues are often not possible due to the danger of flying objects that could penetrate regular vehicles. Advanced training will be conducted to allow Winter Springs and Seminole County Paramedics and Firefighters to staff this vehicle to provide their advance life support to victims who have been rescued with the vehicle. The police department has letters of commitment both for support of this application as well as commitments to the in-kind donations that enabled the police department to qualify for the matching requirements. The application is a request for $184,588.00 in State funding with in kind existing salaries and cost associated with the training of officers to operate and work around this vehicle. . Response Capabilities: Currently there are two armored vehicles available to law enforcement in Seminole County. However, they are 1970's era military vehicles that require a minimum of a one hour response time. One is a tracked vehicle that can not be operated on the streets and has to be transported by trailer to an incident and the other must be escorted by police vehicles. The vehicle being sought through this Grant is street legal and ready for immediate response. FUNDING: . Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund (Armored Vehicle) $184,588. RECOMMENDATION: None at this time. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: . Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund (Armored Vehicle) Assuming the grant is awarded in July 2006, the Department would seek to purchase the vehicle and begin the required training of all participating law enforcement agencies. The initial train the trainer program would take place during the first year of operation and the remaining training of all other personnel would be accomplished over the next 24 to 36 months. COMMISSION ACTION: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION January 31, 2006 Daniel J. Kerr, Chief Winter Springs Police Department 300 North Moss Road Winter Springs, Florida 32708 Re: EMP A TF Competitive Grant Application Dear Chief Kerr: Thank you for the opportunity to review your proposed project submission for a competitive grant. Please consider this as a letter of support for your application for competitive grant funding for the purchase of an armored command/transport vehicle and accompanying assault ladder and anti-riot component systems. The proposed vehicle is as stated, a resource that could be shared among various other jurisdictions and agencies to expand the capabilities of hostage rescue, potential explosive devices and mass casualty incidents and enhancing response capabilities and safety of personnel. By sharing of such resources we can only enhance our capabilities in responding to events and in doing so, we can better service the citizens of the community. Sincerely, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Stephen Watts, Manager 150 BUSH BLVD SANFORD FL 32773-6179 TELEPHONE (407) 665-5121 FAX (407) 665-5036 CITY OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS 225 NEWBURYPORT AVENUE ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32701 February 1, 2006 Division of Emergency Management 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 Dear Sir or Madam: The purpose of this letter is to confirm the commitment of the Altamonte Springs Police Department to making staff and other resources available for the activities City of Winter Springs proposed project under the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund grant program. The proposed vehicle purchase and the training that will take place as part of the proposed project will benefit not only the City of Winter Springs, but also law enforcement and emergency services personnel throughout Seminole County. If funded, our department will participate extensively in training and exercises focused on the use of the vehicle. The City of Altamonte Springs Police Department will therefore provide $5,000 in salaries, overtime, and other costs associated with supporting this training for select personnel during the first year of the project. We also estimate that as we train select sworn officers on our force in the use of the vehicle, we will provide another $15,000 to support training over the next three years. I urge the Division of Emergency Management's approval of this critically needed funding. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT Robert C. Merchant, Jr. Chief of Police · WE ARE PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT PEOPLE . City of Casselberry Police Chief 4195 South U.S. Hwy. 17-92, Casselberry, Florida 32707. Telephone (407) 262-7616, Ext.1064 Fax (407) 262-7644. Email police@casselberry.org February 1, 2006 Division of Emergency Management 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 Dear Sir or Madam: The purpose of this letter is to confirm the commitment of the Casselberry Police Department to making staff and other resources available for the City of Winter Springs proposed project under the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund grant program. The proposed vehicle purchase and the training that will take place as part of the proposed project will benefit not only the City of Winter Springs, but also law enforcement and emergency services personnel throughout Seminole County. If funded, our department will participate extensively in training and 'exercises focused on the use of the vehicle. The City of Casselberry Police Department will therefore provide $5,000 in salaries, overtime, and other costs associated with supporting this training for our personnel during the first year of the project. We also estimate that as we train all sworn officers on our force in the use of the vehicle, we will provide another $15,000 to support training over the next several years. I urge the Division of Emergency Management's approval of this critically needed funding. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, John J. Pavlis www.casselberry.org City of Lake Mary Police Department 165 E. Crystal Lake Avenue Lake Mary, Florida 32746-3244 CHIEF OF POLICE PHONE 407 -585-1300 FAX 407-585-1375 MEMBER: FLORIDA POLICE CHIEF'S ASSOCIATION F.B.1. NATIONAL ACADEMY ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE RICHARD M. BEARY February 1,2006 Division of Emergency Management 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 Dear Sir or Madam: The purpose of this letter is to confirm the commitment of the City of Lake Mary Police Department for the activities of City of Winter Springs' proposed project under the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund grant program. The proposed vehicle purchase and subsequent training that will take place as part of this proposed project will benefit not only the City of Winter Springs, but also law enforcement and emergency services personnel throughout Seminole County. If funded, our department will participate extensively in training and exercises focused on the use of the vehicle. The City of Lake Mary Police Department will therefore provide $5,000.00 in salaries, overtime, and other costs associated with supporting this training for select personnel during the first year of the project. We also estimate that as we train these selected sworn officers in the use ofthis vehicle, we will provide another $5,000.00 to support training over the next several years. I urge the Division of Emergency Management's approval ofthis critically needed funding. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Chief Richard M. Beary, N.A. 143 Longwood Police Department THOMAS S. JACKSON CHIEF OF POLICE 235 West Church Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 Phone (407)260-3400 Fax (407)332-4780 February 1,2006 Division of Emergency Management 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 Dear Sir or Madam: The purpose of this letter is to confirm the commitment of the Longwood Police Department to making staff and other resources available for the activities City of Winter Springs' proposed project under the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund grant program. The proposed vehicle purchase and the training that will take place as part of the proposed project will benefit not only the City of Winter Springs, but also law enforcement and emergency services personnel throughout Seminole County. If funded, our department will participate extensively in training and exercises focused on the use of the vehicle. The City of Longwood Police Department will therefore provide $4394 in salaries, overtime, and other costs associated with supporting this training for our personnel during the first year of the project. We also estimate that as we train all sworn officers on our force in the use of the vehicle, we will provide another $2929 to support training over the next several years. I urge the Division of Emergency Management's approval of this critically needed funding. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Chief Thomas S. Jackson Longwood Police Department · in partnership with the community · CITY OF OVIEDO FLORIDA 400 ALEXANDRIA BOULEVARD · OVIEDO, FLORIDA 32765 · (407) 977-6000 TDD LINE (407) 977-6340 February 1, 2006 Division of Emergency Management 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 Dear Sir or Madam: This letter is to confirm the commitment of the Oviedo Police Department to making staff and other training resources available for activities related to the City of Winter Springs' proposed project under the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund grant program. The proposed vehicle purchase and the training that will take place as part of that proposed project will benefit not only the City of Winter Springs, but also Oviedo and law enforcement and emergency services personnel throughout Seminole County. When this project is funded, our department actively will participate in training and exercises related to the use of the vehicle. Therefore, the City of Oviedo Police Department will provide up to $2000. in salary, overtime and other costs associated with training our personnel during the first year of the project. We also estimate that as we train the appropriate sworn officers on our force in the use of the vehicle, we will provide up to another $18,000. to support training over the next several years. I urge the Division of Emergency Management to approve this critical funding for our area. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Charles W. Drago Chief of Police Marc Beaulieu Acting Chief of Police Commander, Support Services City of Sanford, Florida POLICE DEPARTMENT 815 S. FRENCH AVENUE SANFORD. FL 32771 BRIAN F. TOOLEY CHIEF OF POLICE BUSINESS (407) 323-3030 FAX (407) 302-2540 www.sanfordpolice.org February 2, 2006 Division of Emergency Management 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 Dear Sir or Madam: The purpose of this letter is to confirm the commitment of the City of Sanford Police Department to making staff and other resources available for the activities City of Winter Springs' proposed project under the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund grant program. The proposed vehicle purchase and the training that will take place as part of the proposed project will benefit not only the City of Winter Springs, but also law enforcement and emergency services personnel throughout Seminole County. If funded, our department will participate extensively in training and exercises focused on the use of the vehicle. The City of Sanford Police Department will therefore provide $7,800.00 in salaries, overtime, and other costs associated with supporting this training for our personnel during the first year of the project. We also estimate that as we train all sworn officers on our force in the use of the vehicle, we will provide another $2,600.00 to support training over the next several years. I urge the Division of Emergency Management's approval of this critically needed funding. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Brian F. Tooley Chief of Police BFT/glp "In Partnership With the Community" Sheriff Donald F. Eslinger Member, Florida Sheriffs Association Member, National Sheriffs' Association Seminole County An Internationally Accredited Agency February 1,2006 Division of Emergency Management 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 Dear Sir or Madam: The purpose of this letter is to confirm the commitment of the Seminole County Sheriff s Office to provide staff and other resources for activities of the City of Winter Springs as it relates to their proposed project under the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund grant program. The proposed vehicle purchase and the training that will take place as part of the project will benefit not only the City of Winter Springs, but also law enforcement and emergency services personnel throughout Seminole County. If funded, our agency will participate extensively in training and exercises focused on the use of the vehicle. The Seminole County Sheriffs Office will provide approximately $25,000 in salaries, overtime, and other costs associated with supporting this training for our personnel during the first year of the project. We also estimate that as we train select deputy sheriffs within our agency in the use of the vehicle, we will provide another approximate $50,000 in salaries, overtime and other associated costs to support continued training over the next several years. I urge the Division of Emergency Management's approval of this critically needed funding. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Sheriff Donald F. Eslinger DFE:eag 100 Bush Blvd., Sanford, Florida 32773 http://www.seminolesheriff.org. Office: (407) 66S-6600 / Corrections: (407) 323-6512 / Orlando Exchange: (407) 830-8111