Winter Park City Talk

Come join me for Coffeetalk

If you have a latte beans to grind or simply want to espresso your thoughts, CoffeeTalk may be the cup for you.

Come join me on Thursday, July 15, from 7-8 p.m., at the Welcome Center located at 151 W. Lyman Ave., to talk about any city-related topics you might be curious about or want to know more information.

CoffeeTalk was created to give the community an opportunity to talk with their city leaders in a casual and informal environment.

Below is the schedule for the remaining 2010 series. Mark your calendars to join your city leaders for cup of coffee and a whole latte of great conversation on one or more of the following dates:

Aug. 19: Vice Mayor Beth Dillaha

Sept. 16: Commissioner Phil Anderson

Oct. 21: Commissioner Carolyn Cooper

Nov. 18: Commissioner Tom McMacken

Special thanks to our coffee provider, Palmano's Roastery & Espresso Bar.

JULY 12 CITY COMMISSION MEETING TOPICS OF INTEREST

There will be a City Commission meeting on Monday, July 12, at 3:30 p.m., in City Hall Commission Chambers. Below are a few topics of interest:

MAYOR'S REPORT:

Employee of the Quarter presentation

Proclamation — Shelby Hayes Day

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:

Budget presentation

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:

Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Orange County regarding commuter rail

CONSENT AGENDA:

-Approve the minutes of June 28.

-Authorize staff to enter into negotiations with the top-ranked firm of ZHA, Inc.. for RFQ-19-2010 Construction Manager for Winter Park Community Center.

-Approve the award of IFB-20-2010, Fairbanks Avenue Roadway & Pedestrian Improvement Project to APEC, Inc.

-Approve the award of IFB-21-2010, Winter Park Cortland Avenue Outfall Improvement Project to Sitek Corporation.

-Approve the contract with Magic Ice USA for the 2010 "Winter in the Park" holiday ice rink.

ACTION ITEMS REQUIRING DISCUSSION:

-Traffic Transportation Plan

-Service change for residential solid waste collection

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

-The first reading of the ordinance regarding ethics

-Wayfinding Sign System Plan for state roads located in the city

CITY COMMISSION REPORTS:

-Commissioner Anderson

-Commissioner Dillaha

Policy of use of consultants by department

-Commissioner Cooper

Analysis of conditional use two-step process (previous Commissioners, staff and other municipalities)

Analysis of lakefront protection codes

Board direction: HPC application packet enhancement

-Commissioner McMacken

-Mayor Bradley

You can find the Commission's full agenda and information on specific agenda items by logging on to the city's official Web site at www.cityofwinterpark.org and by clicking on Government > City Commission > Packets.

SMOKE TEST TO BE CONDUCTED

On July 6, the city began conducting a series of smoke tests in the downtown area to identify defects and improper connections in its sanitary sewer system.

During this smoke test, a white smoke may be seen escaping out of manholes on the streets, vent stacks on the roofs of commercial buildings and residential homes, rain gutters, storm drains and possibly places inside buildings such as sinks and toilets (only if a sanitary leak is present or if the fixture has not been used in the past six months). The smoke is not harmful to people, animals, clothing or furnishings. It is odorless, non-poisonous and leaves no residue. If your business or home receives a notice stating you are within the designated smoke test area, make sure to run water through any drains, sink, shower, tub, etc., that has not been recently used.

Downtown Winter Park is home to the oldest part of the city's utility infrastructure that, in total, includes about 143 miles (747,859 feet) of sanitary sewer mains. Defects in the system can allow rainwater to enter into the lines, which can create a heavier load on the city's pump stations and collection mains, and can increase the volume of wastewater that must be treated.

Depending on the amount of rain that falls, the amount of unauthorized water that enters through the defects in the sanitary system can double the average flow, which then causes the lift stations to work harder and longer to pump the necessary sewage to the appropriate locations. The city wishes to quantify the volume of unauthorized inflow by identifying the defects in its system, which will be visible by the presence of the exiting smoke. Repairing these defects can prevent future entry of extraneous flows, which cause overloading of the pipes, pump stations and treatment facilities.

Any observation of smoke related to this test within a building during the smoke test should be immediately reported to 407-599-3233. If uncertain as to the cause of the smoke, please call 911, as it may be fire-related.

Additional information including FAQs and map of the testing area is posted on the city's official Web site at www.cityofwinterpark.org under What's New > Smoke Test Information.

VENDOR ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS

The city of Winter Park's Purchasing Division will present a monthly Vendor Orientation Program beginning Thursday, July 8, at 10 a.m., in City Hall Commission Chambers located at 401 Park Ave. S. Interested business owners can sign up for the Vendor Orientation Program by calling 407-599-3315 or e-mailing [email protected].

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