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TOPICS CIP Workshop - On March 25 the Commissioners held a workshop to review the active capital improvement projects. The 80 projects are at various stages in the construction process. The status ranged from land acquisition, design phase or bidding phase, to construction. The projects included roads, water facilities, fire stations, etc. Given the current budgetary restrictions, decisions will soon have to be made regarding which projects will move forward and which projects need to be delayed or eliminated. More meetings will be held over the coming months to refine the list and determine priorities. The list of projects can be reviewed on-line. Project list. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) - The Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court, who provides fiscal oversight of the Board of County Commissioners has completed the annual CAFR which details the County's finances. The report covers revenue and expenditures and provides comparisons with prior years' activities. The complete report is linked off of the County's homepage at www.CharlotteCountyFL.com. Murdock Village Street Closures - The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners continues to implement the Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Area Plan. Over the years, this area has been a victim of illegal dumping of debris and trespassing. One of the short-term goals of the County is to secure its investment by limiting access to the 800 + acres of vacant land. In an effort to achieve that goal, the County is currently working to reduce the number of streets that will be open to the general public. By controlling access, the County hopes to stop trespassing and illegal dumping from occurring in the area. Signs will be posted to remind the general public that it is illegal to dump debris in the county. We will continue to work with the Sheriff’s Department to patrol the area and enforce the laws. The map showing open roads that will be maintained can be accessed on the website on the Murdock Village webpage. Public Access to the Regional Park and the Churches will be maintained through out the Redevelopment process. For more information, contact Debrah Forester, Redevelopment Manager, 941.743.6241 Federal
Grant Received for Countywide Habitat Conservation Plan Development -
Charlotte County Government was recently notified that $226,390 in
federal funding has been made available to them through the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Commission for the development of a comprehensive
countywide Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The HCP will focus on
addressing impacts and resolve conflicts between commercial and
residential development, including related infrastructure construction
and conservation of the federally and state threatened Florida
Scrub-Jay. The $226,390 comes from the HCP Assistance Grants Program in
the federal Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund. Prescription Discount Card Program - The National Association of Counties is offering a prescription discount card for uninsured and underinsured residents. These cards may provide an average savings of 20% on prescription medications and there are no enrollment fees, age requirements, or income verification. More than 59,000 pharmacies nationwide accept the card. For a list of participating pharmacies click here, or call 2-1-1 for assistance. April is Water Conservation Month - Charlotte County is calling upon all of its citizens to help protect our water, our precious resource, by practicing water conservation measures at home, work and play and by participating in the many water conservation events being offered by Charlotte County Utilities during the entire month of April. Visit our website for more information about water conservation.
COMMUNITY EVENTS Kayak & Wildlife Festival - The 6th Annual Charlotte Harbor Kayak & Wildlife Festival is being held on April 12 at Port Charlotte Beach Park, 4500 Harbor Blvd. The event features kayak races, guided kayak tours, wildlife and kayak related seminars and workshops, as well as food and entertainment. Aquafina MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run - Charlotte County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources will be hosting a local Aquafina MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run competition on April 20, 2008 at Harold Avenue Park starting at 1:00 pm. This event is open to boys and girls from ages 7 to 14. Participants showcase their pitching, hitting, and running skills for a chance to advance to a regional competition at a Tampa Bay Rays game. The event is FREE, so come out and show off your skills on April 20! For more information, contact Jim Finch at 941.743.2425. Live Butterfly Release at the Mid-County Library - Don't miss this opportunity for children of all ages to interact with live butterflies and participate in an Indian wish-making legend event. According to Indian Legend, wishes are granted with the release of a butterfly into the wild. Participants of this event will be encouraged to whisper their wishes for their libraries to the butterflies before releasing them. After the release, Curt Sinclair of Exotic Hibiscus & Butterflies will give a short presentation on butterflies, their life cycle, and their migration. The event will begin with the butterfly release at 11:30 a.m. on April 9 at the Mid-County Regional Library, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd in Port Charlotte. Pre-registration is required at the Mid-County Library Youth Services Department. Participation is free with a family membership to the Friends of the Mid-County Regional Library ($5.00) or with an $8.00 donation. Participants will have the opportunity to purchase butterflies plants at the end of the program. For more information: http://www.midcountyfriends.com (click on butterflies) or call 941.613.3170. Water Safety Instructor Course - Charlotte County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is offering the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course at Oyster Creek Regional Park Pool, 6791 San Casa Dr. in Englewood May 3rd through May 19, 2008. Class will meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm and Saturdays from 8am to 5pm. Instructor candidates will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to provide American Red Cross water safety programs such as Basic Water Rescue and Learn to Swim classes. Successful candidates will earn nationally recognized certifications. Please call 941.505.8686 or 941.475.3904 to schedule a swimming pre-test or for more information.
MEETINGS Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners holds its regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Land use issues are addressed on the third Tuesday. These meetings are held at the Murdock Administrative Complex, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Room #119. The Charlotte County Commission meeting room is accessible to the physically disabled. However, if you need assistance or require auxiliary aids and services please contact our office at 941-743-1392. FM Sound Enhancement Units for the Hearing Impaired are available at the Front Desk. If Sound Enhancement Units are insufficient for you, please contact our office TTY # 941-743-1234. To view the agenda for the Board meetings click here: Commission Agenda. The meetings can also be viewed live on CCTV-20, (Comcast Channel 20) or can be viewed via live stream on our website - Streaming Video. ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● A variety of government meetings are archived for on-demand viewing. Check out our inventory here: On Demand Video. Charlotte County has dozens of official meetings and activities each month. For an itemized listing click here: Meeting Calendars
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