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1225 Main Street D Sebastian, Florida 32958
Telephone {561} 589-5330 [] Fax {561} 589-5570
City Council Information Letter
September 1, 2000
Have a Happy and Safe Labor Day Weekend!
Safety Enhancements - Laconia Street
In response to last week's discussion regarding traffic safety in Sebastian,
please find the attached memorandum as compiled and delivered by City
Engineer Ralph Brescia, relative to various traffic/safety enhancements for
Laconia Street. Initial improvements will include installation of curve
warning signs; speed advisory plates for both approaches at the intersection
of Laconia Street and Roseland Road; installation of reflectorized
delineators to outline and define the grass island; as well as to repaint the
existing pavement markings around the grass island, to include reflectorized
beads and diagonal striping. Related tasks are to be accomplished within
the next two weeks, as we are confident that considerable safety measures
will be achieved once complete. The next arrangement will be to ascertain
the feasibility of bicycle lane installation and other related projects. Further
updates will be provided during the course of respective implementation
efforts.
Ne.qotiations with Lion's Club -Independence Day Festivities
Please be advised that discussions will begin on Monday, September 25th
so as to initiate negotiations with the Sebastian Lion's Club relative to future
Sebastian Independence Day festivities. As previously referenced, the
primary issue involves existing fund raising responsibilities for the Club, to
finance respective activities. At this time, a number of ideas exist so as to
alleviate potential problems, including the City of Sebastian to implement
respective campaigns to raise money for the event, allowing the Lion's Club
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September 1, 2000
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and other groups in the community to work amicably to coordinate various
aspects of the Independence Day celebration. It is our hope that once
discussions are complete, respective recommendations will be made to City
Council accordingly, including ancillary responsibilities for the City of
Sebastian.
Cib/Hall Restoration Program
Please be advised that the first phase of the City Hall Restoration Program
will begin early next week (the roof refurbishment effort authorized by City
Council a few weeks ago), as equipment mobilization by Roofing Authority,
Inc. will actually commence later today. As such, you may witness
tremendous construction activity during the coming days. The second
phase of the overall restoration effort will result in a recommendation for
window replacements, to be made dudng your next meeting scheduled for
September 13th.
Reminder- Scenic Hi,qhway Ribbon Cutting
Just a reminder that the Florida Scenic Highway Program dedication
ceremony will take place Wednesday September 6th, 10:30 a.m. at the
Kroegel Statute on Indian River Ddve. A fairly substantial turnout is
anticipated, as the event is being fairly well advertised by both area
newspapers and local radio talk shows. Please attend, schedules
permitting, as much discussion about the benefits of the program will be
communicated.
Reminder - Employee Appreciation Picnic
Just a reminder about next weekend's Sebastian Employee Appreciation
Picnic, to take place at Sebastian's American Legion Post 189 on Louisiana
Avenue (flyer attached). A truly enticing element of this event ts the dunk
tank, an opportunity to embarrass both your colleagues and city staff.
Hopefully, your reservations have already been made (Disclaimer: Funding
for this event was provided via donations from private organizations, as it is
inappropriate to expend public dollars for such activities).
Enclosure(s):
Memorandum from Ralph Brescia
Employee Appreciation Picnic Flyer
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City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (56'~) 589-5330 n FAX (561) 589-5570
Interoffice Memo
Date: August 29, 2000
To: Terrence ~M~ City Manager
From: Ralph N. Brescia, P.E., City Engineeer
Traffic Report - Laconia Streel/Roseland Road
~, will include:
a of curve warning signs and speed advisory plates of 20 m.p.h, for
approaches of the intersection.
Installation of reflectorized delineators (chevrons) which will outline and
define the grass island.
3. Repaint the existing pavement markings around the grass island. This will
be enhanced with reflectorized beads and some diagonal striping.
The first two tasks above will be completed within two weeks. Task #3 will be
completed as soon as we receive the new paint machine which is on order. It is
anticipated that the machine will be available in about three weeks.
After Phase I, we will monitor the operation of the vehicular patterns.
Phase II will be the investigation of bike/pedestrian way and circulation design. We
will have the work in conjunction with Indian River County to determ/ne design
criteria, estimated costs and potential funding sources.
I will keep you advised of any conceptual plans that will develop in conjunction
with Phase II above.
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Florida Department of Transportation
Fourth District Office
3400 West Commercial Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
TO:
Florida Department of Transportation
Invites you
To a
Comm~nlty Awareness Meeting
Thursday, August 31st from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
City of Sebastian - City Council Chambers
1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL
To further discuss a highway project on US 1 in Sebastian
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