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Parks and Beautification The main area of focus in 2005 was to continue successful development of employees through education, training and development. Parks and Beautification updated and expanded the Park Service Technician Apprentice Program, initiated the City’s first formal Mentoring Program in concert with Human Resources, and continued to maintain current status as the number one park municipality in the State of Florida in terms of professional certifications - Florida Certified Horticulture Professionals, ISA Certified Arborists, and Limited Lawn and Ornamental Pesticide Certificates. Parks and Beautification Highlights in 2005 Assisted in the development of alternative resource programs with the Department’s Volunteer Coordinator - Adopt-A-Park, Adopt-A-Trail, and Group Volunteer Projects. Currently, contracted with seven civic or neighborhood associations to provide support at seven specific park facilities. Additionally, facilitated various group volunteer cleanup projects at Coachman Ridge Park, Memorial Causeway, Courtney Campbell Causeway, Lake Chautauqua Park, Mandalay Park and Sand Key beach areas. Completed numerous landscape and beautification projects - Harbor Oaks medians, Carpenter Complex parking, Memorial Causeway palm relocation, Bayview Park sign, Morningside medians, Sports Illustrated sign on State Road 60, Edgewater Drive welcome sign, Atrium Park median expansion, NE Coachman Park cleanup, Soule Road Park sign, Crest Lake Park sign, PBI parking facility, Garden Avenue Park upgrades, Coachman Park upgrades, and Bayfront Tennis Court perimeter property enhancement. Completed numerous facility upgrades and special projects - Norton Recreation and Aquatic Center renovations, renovation of McMullen Tennis Courts No. 9 - 16 resurfacing, and renovations at Carpenter Complex - enhanced public parking and beautification in the Florida Power lot at Countryside Community Park, various assistance with the Long Center renovation projects, including management of the playground replacement, management of the new playground installation at Glen Oaks Park, upgrade of fencing at the Nursery and Sid Lickton Fields 1 and 2, demolition of the David Martin Field, management of the playground and amenity replacement project at Pier 60 Park, and completed seaweed removal and storm cleanup at Clearwater Beach following Hurricane Katrina and the no-name cold fronts.
Summary When we reflect back on calendar year 2005, what will come to mind most is the expansion and partnerships that have enhanced the quality of life in Clearwater through a unique internal partnership with Public Works Administration. Facilities like the McMullen Booth Pedestrian Overpass and Kapok Park have furthered City government’s ability to meet the needs of its residents and visitors. With the team environment in place led by our City Council, City Manager’s office, volunteers, other service providers and City departments continue quality of life as the number one piece of “What’s Right In Clearwater”. As we look into 2006, a new updated Long Center, including our first special needs playground, new aquatics center at Ross Norton, as well as the opening of Glen Oaks Park and expansion of the City’s trail system to the implementation of the Public Arts Ordinance during the fourth quarter and the completion of the Aging Needs Assessment to place a road map as we continue to strive to meet all of the needs of our residents and visitors. A major focus of the department will be the marketing and advertising of all of the many facilities and services that are available so that all of our residents and visitors will be aware that “It Starts In Parks”.
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