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Inthemovieclassic“It’saWonderfulLife,”GeorgeBaileyexcitedlyproclaims,“I’m going to build things! I’m gonnabuildairfields,I’mgonnabuildskyscrap-ers a hundred stories high, I’m gonnabuildbridgesamilelong....” That declaration inspired a young Matthew Morton. When hisfriends were outside playing, he’d be in his backyard building“cities.”Itsparkedacareerinterestinplanningandpublicservice.Hemajoredingeographyincollegeandbecamealocalgovern-mentplanner,workinghiswayuptobecomeCityAdministratorintwocitiesinWashingtonState. Morton started a new chapter in his career in April, when hebecame Palm Coast’s new City Manager. In the position, hemanagesday-to-dayoperations,puts togetherabudget for theCity Council, and implements the priorities and direction of theCityCouncil. HevaluescitizeninputandengagementasheandhisstaffhelpthePalmCoastCityCouncilmaintainthecommunity’sexceptionalqualityoflifeandachieveitsvisionforthefuture.There’salwaysanewchallengein localgovernment,hesaid,andhebelievesinfindingsolutionsinpartnershipwiththestakeholders.
“Residents are our best tactical strategists. They have a passion and knowledge,” he said. “I love to hear people’s ideas, but also their
ideas for solutions.” Morton came to Palm Coast with more than 20 years ofexperienceinlocalgovernment.HegrewupinFlorida,CaliforniaandWashington,earninghisundergraduatedegreefromCentralWashington University. He earned an Executive Master of Pub-lic Administration degree from the University of South Dakota.He completed the Harvard Kennedy School’s Senior ExecutiveinStateandLocalGovernmentprogramin2017,andbeforethatattendedtheWaltDisney Instituteto learntheDisneyapproachforleadershipandcustomerserviceengagement.HeisanICMA-credentialed manager through the International City/CountyManagement Association and was recognized by ICMA for 20yearsofexecutiveserviceattheorganization’sannualconferencein2017. MortonandhiswifeWendyhavetwochildren.Inhisfreetime,heenjoysurbanhiking–aperfectfitforPalmCoast’s130milesofconnecting,tree-linedtrails!
In deciding her next step in life after herhusbanddiedofALS,CyndiMorelewiczknewshewanted two things:colorandhappiness.Allsignspointedtoart. MorelewiczturnedtothePalmCoastBusi-nessAssistanceCenter(BAC)asshepreparedtoopenafranchiseofPainting with a Twist–astudioofferingfunartsessionsforanyskilllevelwhereaspecificdesignispainteduponthestep-by-stepdirectionofartists.Herstu-dio at Island Walk Shopping Center recentlycelebrateditsfirstanniversary.
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ThePalmCoastBAC isaone-stop resource for the
business community. Located at City Hall, itoffers free business consulting services topeoplewhowanttostartabusinessoralreadyhaveoneestablished.BACconsultantshelpedMorelewiczwithpermitting, licensing,financ-ing, applications, crafting a business plan,researchingdemographics,leasingproperties,andmoralsupport.Nowthatshe’sbeenopenayear, shestillcallswithquestionsonocca-sion,andrecommendstheBACtoothersinterestedinstartingabusiness. Earlier this year, the BAC added new andexpanded tools to aid local businesses –including a business-friendly website, step-by-step Business Guide to assist businessownersandentrepreneursalike,andBusinessNavigationServices toprovide technicalandpermitting assistance. These free resourcesare available online at PalmCoastBAC.com.Youcanalsoscheduleanappointmentonthewebsiteorbycalling386-986-2499.
AND REMEMBER, BE LOCAL BUY LOCAL – to support local businesses, grow our
economy and bring in sales tax revenue that funds trails, parks and streets and keeps our taxes down! Our share of sales tax revenues
collected last year was $8.1 million.
Palm Coast Community Center in the Spotlight!PalmCoastParks&RecreationisexcitedtosharetheCommunityCenterhasbeenselectedasawinnerfortheFloridaRecreationParkAssociationFacilityShowcase,whichhighlightsnewlydesignedorrenovatedparkorrecreationfacilityspacesthatservecommunitiesacrossFlorida!TheCommunityCenterwasfullyrenovatedanditssizewastripledlastyear,transformingitintoamulti-generationalfacilityofferingmorerecreationalactivitiesthanever.The showcase of all winners including Palm Coast can be viewed at frpa.org/mbr/facilityshowcase.
July is Park and Recreation MonthParkandRecreationMonthistheperfecttimeforustoshowcaseallofourfunactivities.Withmorespecialtycampsandavarietyofevents,ittrulyisthesummerto“FollowustotheFun!”Sign up at parksandrec.fun.
Fireworks in the Park:Wednesday,July3.KickoffyourIndependenceDaycelebra-tionatCentralParkinTownCenter!Packapicnicandenjoyfamilyfun,games,musicandfoodvendorsstartingat6pm.Newthisyear:apatrioticceremonyat7pm.Bringyourblanketandchairstowatchthecolorfuldisplaybeginningat9pm.FIFA World Cup Finals Watch Party:Sunday,July7,11am.CometotheCommunityCentertowatchtheFIFAWorldCupFinals!$1admissionincludessnacks,giveawaysandactivitiesforkids.Movie and Pizza Party (Adaptive Recreation): Friday,July19,6-9pm,attheCommunityCenter.Forages13+,thisfreeadaptiverecreationprogramisforyouthandadultswithintellectualdisabilities.Youth Fishing Derby:Saturday,July20,8am-1pm.Joinusforfreefamilyfun,foodandcatch-and-releasefishingforages15andunderatWaterfrontPark.Variousprizeswillbeawarded!Youthmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult,andanyadultactivelyassistingyouthmusthavefishinglicense.Tour de Palm Coast:Saturday,July27,8-10am.FreeguidedbiketourfromCommunityCenteralongthescenicrouteofSt.JoeWalkwayandback.
Tennis Time!Get your ‘Game On!’ at the Palm Coast Tennis Center!IncelebrationofParkandRecreationMonth,enjoyhalf-pricecourtfeesthroughoutthemonthofJulyanytimeafternoononTuesdaysandThursdays.Oh,andkidsarefreeallofJulyanydayoftheweek!Courtspacemustbeavailable.Checkcourtavailabilityorreservespaceupto3daysinadvanceat386-986-2550. AlsoinJulyisLearn2Play!–FreeKidsTennisatHollandPark.Freelessonsforages7-10willbe9-10amSaturdaysduringJuly,andforages11+willbe10-11amSaturdaysduringJuly.Come to the Holland Park Tennis Courts!
Watch for Deer PalmCoastPublicWorkscrewshaveinstalledtwodeerwarningsignsalongPalmCoastParkwaytoalertdriverstobeawareastheytravelthroughthearea.PalmCoastParkwayisdarkatnight,curved,andsurroundedbyvegetationthatmakesitmuchhardertoseeanimalsintheroadway.Neighboringareasserveasahabitatandharbordeeractivity. Thenon-vehicularwarningsignsarelocatedeastofI-95;onecanbeseenalongtheeastboundlanesofPalmCoastParkwayjustwestoftheCommunityCenternearFloridaParkDrive-theothercanbeseenheadingwestboundonPalmCoastParkwayjustafterPalmHarborDrive.
Color, happiness and the BAC
About Temporary Modification of Water Disinfection Treatment Procedures: Inordertomaintainreliabilityofourwaterdistributionsystem,thePalmCoastUtilityDepartmentwilltemporarilychangethedisinfectionprocessforitspotable(drinkingwater)watersupply.FromAug.7-27,wewilldisinfectthewaterwithfreechlorineratherthancombinedchlorine/ammonia(chloramines).Thishelpstoensurethequalityofthedrinkingwaterinthedistributionsystem.Duringthisperiod,customersmayexperienceaslightincreaseinthetasteandodorofchlorine.Customersondialysiswhouseaproportioningmachinetopreparedialysateareadvisedtocontacttheirphysiciantoobtaintheappropriatestepstoaccommodatethechangeinwaterdisinfection.Customerswhohavefishtanksoraquaticspeciesareadvisedtocontactaprofessionalaquaristtoavoidanyproblemsassociatedwithchlorine.Call Customer Service at 386-986-2360 with any questions.
MeettheNewCityManager:
Matthew Morton
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Contact Information
Mayor Milissa [email protected]
Vice Mayor Nick [email protected]
Council MembersRobert [email protected]
Col. Jack Howell [email protected]
Eddie [email protected]
City Manager’s Office386-986-3702Matthew [email protected]
Customer Service 386-986-2360Utilitybilling,garbagepick-up,streets,maintenanceforcitysigns,streetlights,sidewalks,pothole,swalesanddrainage,driveways/culverts,resurfacing,CodeEnforcement,mowing,tree/firemitigation,propertymaintenance,vehicleparking,trashonprivateproperty,irrigationordinance,noise/petissues.
Community Development Planning. . . . . . . . . . 386-986-3736
BuildingPermits...386-986-3780
Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386-986-2300
Parks & Recreation .386-986-2323
Finance/Budget . . .386-986-3723
City Clerk . . . . . . . . . 386-986-3713
Communications/Newsletter . . . . . . . 386-986-3708
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TheCityofPalmCoasthasbeenworkingcloselythisspringwithWastePro,ourcontractedgarbagecollectionhauler,toimproveserviceforpickupofgarbage,yardtrashandrecyclables.TwonewgarbagetruckswereaddedforPalmCoastroutes,andthepickuprouteswereshortenedtomakethemmoremanageableandsuccessful. Customersareremindedthatgarbageandrecyclablescollectionrunsfrom6amto6pm.Garbagemustbeplacedatthecurbnolaterthan6am,ortheeveningbeforescheduledpickup,toensureit’snotmissed.WasteProisunabletoreturntoaroutetocollectgarbagethatwasputoutafterthatday’scollection. IfWastePromissesyourpickup,oryouhaveanyotherconcernsorquestions,pleasecontactCustomerServiceatcustomer-service@palmcoastgov.comor386-986-2360.TheCitywebsite–palmcoastgov.com/trash–isagreatresourceforinfoaboutthegarbagepickupschedule,yarddebrisrules,recyclingdo’sanddon’ts,doorstephouseholdhazardouswastepickup,bulktrashandwhitegoodspickup.YoucanalsosignupforWasteProRewardsforrecycling! Sinceit’ssummerandwe’reallworkingoutintheyard,we’refocusingthismonthonyarddebris.Thisisoneareawherewegetalotofquestionsfromourresidents!YarddebrisispickedupeveryWednesday.Youmaypileitlooselyinyouryardnexttotheroadorplaceitincontainers.Aloosepilemustnotexceed3’wideby3’tallby12’long.Whetherlooseorincontainers,theweightlimitis35pounds,andtreelimbsmustbenolongerthan5’andnowiderthan6”indiameter.Grassclippings,leavesandpineneedlesmustbeplacedincontainers.BaggeddebrisispreferredbyWastePro. Ifyourloosepileislargerthanallowed,WasteProwilltagthepiletoexplaintheextracostsforremoval.IfyouchoosetohaveWastePropickitup,paymentwillgodirectlytothem.Ifyoudonotwanttopayadditionalfees,youcanplaceaportionofyouryardtrashoutalittleatatimeforregularyardtrashpickup.Anyadditionalyardtrashshouldbestoredtemporarilyinyourbackyard. Donotmixyarddebriswithrocks,lumber,garbageorpaper.Remember:ifyouhirealandscaperorlawnservice,theyareresponsibleforremovalofyarddebris.
At Your (Garbage) Service
It’s Hurricane Season Make a PlanJuneisthestartofthe2019HurricaneSeason.WerememberalltoowelltheeffectsofHurricanesMatthewandIrma.LastyearwesawthedevastationofFlorida’sPanhandlewithHurricaneMichael.Nowmorethaneverit’simportanttostayup-to-dateandreadyforweather-relatedemergencies.Here are some helpful hints at keeping you prepared for hurricanes:
•Keepyourimportantdocumentssuchasinsurancepolicies,medicalandbank documents,medicationsandphonenumberstogetherinareadilyaccessible to-gocontainer.•Beforethestormarrives,determineifyouwillevacuatePalmCoastorshelterinplace. Ifyoustay,ensurethatyouhaveatleast3-5daysoffoodandbottledwaterforfamily andpets,chargedmobiledevices,flashlights,batteries,sanitizinghomesuppliesand cash.•Whenthepowergoesout,neverrunportablegeneratorsinanenclosedspace suchasagarage.•LimitwaterusageduringpoweroutagesifyouhavearesidentialPEPtank.•PurchaseaNOAAweatheralertradioandprogramitwiththesefrequenciesforFlagler County:162.400or162.425.Ourspecificareamessageencodingis0102035.Youcan call386-313-4250forassistancewithprogramingyourNOAAweatheralertradio.•SignupforAlertPalmCoast!ALERTPalmCoast isano-costservicethatprovidesPalm Coastresidentsavarietyofemergencynotifications–suchassevereweather–based upontheaddressyouenroll.Thisserviceallowsyoutocustomizeyournotifications andchoosedeliverymethodsthatincludephonecalls,email,SMS/Textmessages,and adownloadableapp.Signupathttp://bit.ly/AlertPalmCoast.
Palm CoasterThe
Milissa Holland - Mayor • Nick Klufas - Vice Mayor • Robert Cuff • Eddie Branquinho • Jack Howell Palm Coast, FL JUNE/JULY 2019
The City of Palm Coast is becoming a Smart City on the cutting edge of new and exciting technology.Overthecomingmonths,wewillbetransformingthewayweconnectwithcustomers.HaveyoueverspottedapotholeandwishedyouknewhowtoreportittotheCity?Orbeenattheplaygroundandnoticedbrokenequipmentbuthadnowaytoletanyoneknow? Anewwaytoconnectwithusiscoming! Palm Coast Connectwillgolivethissummer,givingyouon-the-goaccesstoCityservicesandinformationandmakingiteasytoreportconcernsusingyoursmartphone,tabletorcomputer.Youcanevensubmitaphoto,andthenewportalallowsyoutotracktheprogressofyoursubmittedrequests.You’llbeoureyesandearsinthecommunity–andwe’llimprovethequalityofserviceasaresult. TheCitypartneredwithCoastalCloud,alocaltechnologycompany,tobuildthisrobust,innovativecitizenengagementplatform.Inadditiontorequestingservices,PalmCoastConnectwillgiveyouinformationonCityservicesandprograms,suchasgarbageandrecycling,howtogetabuildingpermit,signingupforactivities,orwhattodoifyourPEPalarmgoesoff. Ontheinternalside,PalmCoastConnectwillautomateworkordersandstreamlinethemanysoftwaresystemsusedbyourdepartments.Thetechnologyusesgeo-markersandintegrateswithGoogleMaps.ItenablesCity
crewstocorrectreportedconcernsquickly.AndallofthisoccurswithPalmCoastCustomerServicereportingtheprogressbacktoaffectedresidents. Weplantousethereal-timedatafromthenewsystemtohelpusgaininsightstoimproveefficiencyforfasterresponsetime,standardizeinternalprocessesandprioritizeresourcessothatresourcescanbeusedmorewisely.Bytrackingandmeasuring,we’llhavetheinformationweneedtomakebetterdecisionstoimproveservicedeliverytoourcustomers.ThebottomlinegoalistogiveyoueasyaccesstoCityservicesandprovidethebestcustomerservicepossible.Weknowyou’rebusyandneedtobeabletoreachusorgetinformationwhenit’sconvenientforyou.Andweknowyouwanttohearbackfromuswhenyoureportaconcern.That’ssomethingwehaven’tbeenabletodoeasilyinthepast.Alongtheway,you’llhelpyourCitybecomemoreefficient–andthatsavesallofustimeandmoney.Yourinputwillarmuswiththeinformationweneedtobetterinteractwitheveryresidenteverytimetheycallusorcontactusonline.AndbestofallyoucanlearnmoreaboutyourCityandhelpPalmCoastlearnmoreaboutyou,sowecanadaptandinnovatetobetterserveourcustomers.
So please watch for Palm Coast Connect – coming soon. We’re looking forward to connecting with you!
Message From The Mayor
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