Winter Park City Talk

April 14 City Commission Strategic Planning Session

There will be a City Commission Strategic Planning Session scheduled for Monday, April 14, at 2 p.m. in City Hall Commission Chambers. The public is invited to attend, however, no public comment will be taken.

April 14 City Commission meeting

Immediately following the Strategic Planning Session, there will be a City Commission meeting at 3:30 p.m., in City Hall Commission Chambers located at 401 S. Park Ave. For the most up-to-date agenda, please visit cityofwinterpark.org under What’s New. Below are a few topics of interest:

Mayor’s Report

• Briefing – Orange County Tax Collector Scott Randolph

• Presentation – Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

• Presentation – First Quarter 2014 Business Recognition Award

• Recognition – Fire Chief's Civilian Award of Merit

• Presentation – National Arbor Day Foundation of Tree City USA Award, Growth Award and Sterling Award

• Proclamation – Sexual Assault Awareness Month

• Proclamation – Water Conservation Month

• Request to schedule a work session for Monday, June 9, at 2 p.m. with the Winter Park Public Library to discuss facilities.

Non-Action Items

• Financial report – February 2014

• Presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended Sept. 30, 2013.

Consent Agenda

• Approve the minutes of 3/24/14.

• Approve various contracts (for a complete listing, please visit cityofwinterpark.org/ccpackets).

Action Items Requiring Discussion

• Appointment of Vice-Mayor

• Relocation of Concours d’ Elegance to the Winter Park Country Club & Golf Course

Public Hearings

• Lakeside project off-site parking lot plan and development agreement amendment

• Resolution – Supporting home rule for pension decisions

You can find the City Commission’s full agenda on the home page of cityofwinterpark.org under What’s New.

Remember, if you are unable to attend City Commission meetings, you can watch them live, gavel-to-gavel, as they happen. During the meeting, simply log on to cityofwinterpark.org/cclive to easily stay tuned-in to official city business.

Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

Winter Park Mayor Ken Bradley is joining Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and mayors across the country in asking residents to participate in the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, April 1 to 30. The national contest encourages residents to conserve water and cut pollution. In return, residents have the chance to win a new Toyota Prius Plug-In, water saving fixtures, and hundreds of other prizes. Please join the challenge by taking the pledge at mywaterpledge.com between now and April 30. Mayor Bradley has also proclaimed the month of April 2014 as National Water Conservation Month in Winter Park.

Household hazardous waste – this Saturday

The city of Winter Park, in partnership with Waste Pro for household hazardous waste and A1 Assets Inc. for e-waste, will be offering waste disposal for all city residents Saturday, April 12, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Public Works Compound located at 1409 Howell Branch Road, directly behind Fire Station 64. For additional information, please call 407-599-3364 or visit cityofwinterpark.org/sustainability

Get involved by volunteering on a city board

If you are interested in learning more about city government, one of the best opportunities to do this is by becoming a city board member. Depending on your area of interest, background and experience, Winter Park may have the perfect board for you. The city relies on the recommendations of its boards as it makes major decisions that impact the quality of life for its residents.

Each year the mayor reviews the applications and at the first City Commission meeting in May, then presents his slate of board appointments for the City Commission’s consideration and confirmation. Currently, there are positions open for the following boards:

• Board of Adjustments

• Code Enforcement Board

• Community Redevelopment Advisory Board

• Keep Winter Park Beautiful & Sustainable Advisory Board

• Lakes & Waterways Advisory Board

• Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

• Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Board

• Tree Preservation Board

• Utilities Advisory Board

• Winter Park Police Officers’ Pension Board

If you are interested in volunteering to serve on a city board, please fill out the Board Application Form found online at cityofwinterpark.org and click on Government > Boards. Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 18.

Annual Spring Cleanup

It’s that time of year again! Now is the time for spring cleaning and the city encourages residents to participate in the city’s annual Spring Cleanup. This event provides an extra “bonus” pickup day so that residents can dispose of old furniture, broken appliances and other bulky items. To take advantage of this convenient service, residents must place their items curbside after 5 p.m. on the evening prior to their second regularly scheduled pickup day.

If you live north of Fairbanks/Aloma avenues, your bonus day will be the week of May 5.

If you live south of Fairbanks/Aloma avenues, you bonus day will be the week of May 12.

Please note: Hazardous waste, electronics and yard waste are not included in the Spring Cleanup.

If you live in a townhome or condo, please contact Waste Pro directly for a large item pickup.

For more information regarding Winter Park’s annual Spring Cleanup, please contact Utility Billing Customer Service at 407-599-3220 or Waste Pro at 407-774-0800.

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