|
April 2009 |
||
|
The Charlotte County E-News is
distributed by the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners. If
you have any questions or comments please direct them to
County Budget Survey Results - The results are in! Over 1,800 responses were received from our recent survey on County service levels. The results indicated public support to maintain the current levels of service in almost every category. The survey is but one tool that will aid the Commissioners in gauging the public's desires in regards to County operations. The results of the entire survey can be viewed here. The County budget process is on-going and County Commissioners are depending upon citizen input to appropriately address the funding shortfalls expected next fiscal year. Budget Department Receives Award - Charlotte County has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement by the organization. SWINE FLU - There is a lot of talk in the news regarding Swine flu. The Florida Department of Health is actively monitoring the current swine influenza situation in California and Texas. Currently there are no known cases in Florida. Local health officials advise everyone to follow common sense precautions: Wash your hands, stay home if you are sick, and stay tuned to local news. For more information visit the web pages of the Charlotte County Health Department.
Comprehensive Plan Update - Charlotte
County government’s draft comprehensive plan is available for public
review and comment online.
The interactive and user-friendly plan, known as Smart Charlotte 2050,
is believed to be the first of its kind in Florida. Residents can read
every word and chapter (called elements) of the draft plan and submit
comments that will be routed directly to county staff. The website also
allows residents to read the comments of others, bookmark pages and to
sign up to receive notices when changes are made to specified sections. Iguana Report - Last year we asked residents to assist in tracking the Green and Spiny-Tailed Iguanas, which can cause extensive harm to the natural ecosystem’s flora and fauna. These locations have been plotted on a map which can be viewed at the Iguana Reporting section of the County website. The map presents an excellent visual picture of where residents have reported seeing these creatures. Turtle Nesting Season Begins - Sea turtle season begins May 1st. Sea Turtles are a protected species and residents (and visitors) are reminded that nests, and turtles, are to remain undisturbed. During nesting season residents of Manasota Key, Boca Grande, Little Gasparilla, Don Pedro, and Palm Islands must shield their lights from the beach. Artificial lighting on the beach is the number one cause of hatchling disorientation. For more information visit our Sea Turtle web pages. Garbage Cart Exchange - Are you a participant in our Once-a-Week automated garbage collection service? If you would like to exchange the cart you received for a smaller or larger one you can contact Waste Management at 941.629.1106 or toll free 1.877.567.2974, or fill out a request form online. Library Stats - Charlotte County Libraries checked out an average of 4,100 items per day in March, a 14% increase over March of last year, recorded 3,000 visitors per day, a 9% increase, and logged 560 computer uses per day, a 12% increase. Volunteers donated 1,700 hours in March, an average of 80 hours per day and the equivalent of 10 additional staff each day.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Legends of Las Vegas - Come and see the ‘Legends of Las Vegas’ for a night of fun and entertainment at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda. Four Las Vegas impersonators doing the hits of Patsy Cline, Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond and Elvis! May 6, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $25 in Advance, $30 Day of Show. For ticket sales and more information call 941.743.8236. Charlotte County Going Green - Visit our Environmental Campus Open House on May 7, 9:00 a.m. to Noon, for a variety of activities related to green initiatives. Free paper shredding is available by Secure Document Destruction. Composters and rain barrels will be for sale and CCU customers can exchange old showerheads for new low-flow models. The Master Gardeners will be available for Q&A, along with recycling and equipment demonstrations. The Environmental Campus is located at 25550 Harbor View Road, Port Charlotte. 13th Annual Frontier Days Festival - May 7, 8 and 9 at Bayshore Live Oak Park in Charlotte Harbor. Admission fee for the festival is just $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children 12 and under. Hurricane Season Starts June 1st - Are you Ready? May is the time to finish your preparations and purchase any needed supplies. Learn more about these storm threats by attending one of our Hurricane Caravan presentations. Featured Speaker is Jim Reif of ABC-7. May 21 is the date, with activities planned at three locations: 10:00 a.m. to noon - Cultural Center Theater, 2280 AAron Street, Port
Charlotte Presented by Charlotte County Emergency Management. For more information call 941.833.4000. Memorial Day Veterans Monument Dedication - Join us on May 25 to honor our veterans. The Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center is proud to dedicate its new memorial to our Veterans. Admission is free, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
MEETINGS Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners holds its regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. on the second, third, and fourth Tuesday of each month. Land use issues are specifically addressed at the third Tuesday BCC meetings. 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. FM Sound Enhancement Units for the Hearing Impaired are available at the Front Desk. View the agenda for the Board meetings: 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: On Demand Video. Charlotte County has a wide variety of official meetings and activities each month: Meeting Calendars.
To subscribe or unsubscribe to a variety of County news bulletins, please visit Charlotte Alert.
|
||
