Winter Park City Talk

Jan. 13 City Commission meeting

There will be a City Commission meeting Monday, Jan. 13, 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 > Government > City Commission > Agenda. Below are a few topics of interest:

Mayor’s Report

• 2014 Election Proclamation

• Re-appointment to the Orange County Community Action Board - Tom McMacken

Consent Agenda

• Approve the minutes of 12/9/13.

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

Action Items Requiring Discussion

• 90-Day Plan

• Urban Forestry Management Plan

• Discussion of process for evaluating the opportunity for minor league baseball in Winter Park.

Public Hearings

• First reading of the ordinance annexing 612 E. Lake Sue Ave.

• First reading of the ordinance vacating and abandoning the electric utility easement at 470 W. New England Ave.

• Resolution – Notice of Intent to use the uniform method for collecting special assessments within the platted area defined as Seminole Drive, within the municipal boundaries of the City of Winter Park, to fund the city’s undergrounding of the neighborhood electrical/BrightHouse Networks facilities.

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

Dinner on the Avenue SOLD OUT!

The City of Winter Park’s 13th annual Dinner on the Avenue scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2014, is officially SOLD OUT. After receiving an overwhelming response, 150 tables sold in just two hours since they went on sale on at 8 a.m. Monday morning. Over 1,200 patrons will experience the fun and excitement of this annual event, which has become Winter Park’s social event of the year.

Patrons will gather together with friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to dine under the stars on beautiful Park Avenue from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Only the table, white linen tablecloth and chairs are provided - everything else is up to the diners.

Creativity is encouraged and each group is challenged to develop its own unique look and individual décor. Awards will be presented to winners in various categories including most colorful, most elegant, most original, best TV/movie-themed and honorable mentions. The judging will begin at 7 p.m. sharp, and awards will be presented once the judges have decided on the winners.

Patrons are encouraged to donate canned food items at the event for the “Dinner Drive” in support of Second Harvest Food Bank. Monetary donations, gift cards and non-perishable food items will be accepted at the information table located across from Welbourne Avenue.

For more information regarding this unique dining experience, please visit cityofwinterpark.org/dinnerontheavenue or call 407-643-1613.

Unity Heritage Festival

The City of Winter Park is proud to present the 12th annual Unity Heritage Festival Sunday, Jan. 19, and Monday, Jan. 20. The annual community festival will promote family history and raise funds for the Educational Fulfillment Fund for local economically disadvantaged youth. The festival begins Sunday, Jan. 19, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., Shady Park at Hannibal Square located at the intersection of Pennsylvania and New England avenues, Patrons are also encouraged to visit the Hannibal Square Heritage Center just across the street from Shady Park. The center pays tribute to the past, present and future contributions of Winter Park’s historic African-American community.

The heritage festival continues in Shady Park on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Join Winter Park city officials at 10 a.m. for a special Martin Luther King, Jr., symbolic program, including the Feature Family Presentation. Exciting events and activities will continue throughout the day including food and music.

For more information regarding the Unity Heritage Festival, please call 407-599-3275.

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