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HOT TOPICS Murdock Village back on track - At their October 24 meeting County Commissioners selected Kitson & Partners as the developer for the 1,200 acre redevelopment project. In April 2006 the Commissioners had selected Stock Development, who eventually decided to drop out of the project citing a change in market conditions. The Murdock Village is now back on track with the selection of Kitson and Partners. It is anticipated that any time lost will be made up during the permitting and pre-construction period. Public Safety Building under construction - After breaking ground this summer, the project on Airport Road in Punta Gorda is moving along very quickly. Walls are already being placed via large cranes and construction is expected to be completed by next hurricane season. The Emergency Operations Center, which suffered significant damage in Hurricane Charley, will be relocated to the new 34,000 sq. ft. Public Safety Building, along with Fire/EMS headquarters, Sheriff's emergency operations, 2-1-1 and a backup 9-1-1 operations. Hardened to withstand 170 mph winds the facility is budgeted at $8.4 million. Conservation Charlotte - Conservation of environmentally sensitive lands is a critical issue as Charlotte County continues to grow. On the current ballot, there is an item asking voters to approve bonds for the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands. If approved, each property owner would be taxed 0.20 mills for a period of 20 years with the funds being used to purchase land from willing sellers. The average homeowner with homesteaded property would pay approximately $35 per year. While it is recognized that this may not be the perfect time to ask our residents to approve this tax, at the rate that these environmentally sensitive lands are being developed, we need to act quickly to preserve these properties for our future. We have posted an informative video and a detailed brochure on line. It's your choice, Vote November 7. Bringing Home the Gold - County Receives National Recognition - Two County departments received national recognition for the exceptional services they provide to our customers. Environmental
& Extension Services received the 2006 SWANA Gold Excellence Award
for the Solid Waste Management System in North America. The award is for
the integrated solid waste management system in Charlotte County, a
multi-faceted system including the following programs/systems: Zemel
Road Landfill, Financial & Business Management, Illegal Dumping Task
Force Committee, Mid County Mini Recycling & Transfer Facility/West
Charlotte Mini Recycling & Transfer Facility, Household Hazardous
Waste, CARE Project Reuse, Hurricane Charley, Abandoned Boat Program,
Community Cleanup Program, Customer Service, Illegal Dumping Hotline
1-866-Y-DUMP-CC, Curbside Special Waste Services, Keep Charlotte
Beautiful and promotional activities. COMMUNITY EVENTS South County Regional Library and Historical Archives Center - There will be a public meeting and information session on Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Tentatorium in Punta Gorda. Please plan on attending to learn about the Regional Library and Historical Archives Center, the importance of these facilities to the county, site considerations and the long term benefits to the community. For more information call 941.625.7529. Construction Celebration - County Courthouse - Join us on November 20, 11:00 a.m., for the official start of the Courthouse Renovation project. Veterans Week Events - There are dozens of events planned throughout the County to honor our vets. Here are just a few: Monday, October 30, 10:00 a.m.- Dedication of Cochran Blvd. (formerly Toledo Blade), meet in front of K-Mart. This portion of Toledo Blade is being renamed in honor of Pvt. Robert L. Cochran, the only Charlotte County Marine to be killed in WWII. Saturday, November 4, 10:00 a.m. - Elks Lodge Parade, starts on Marion and Taylor Streets, continues up Taylor, to Ann Street, to Cooper Street, disbanding at Charlotte High. Sunday, November 5 to Saturday, November 11, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily - Douglas T. Jacobson Nursing Home Military Display, 21281 Grayton Terrace, Port Charlotte. Monday, November 6, 2006, 6:30 p.m.- "We Stand Alone Together", movie and discussion, Mid-County Regional Library Meeting Room C, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte. After the movie, join Greg Oehm ( a local vet) for his presentation of "Paratroopers: The Untold Story". Saturday, November 11, 2006, 11:00 a.m. - Traditional Veterans' Day Service, Laishley Park, Punta Gorda Waterfront. Come early and bring your own chair. Sunday, November
12, 1:30 p.m. - Second Annual Free Concert, Charlotte County
Fairgrounds, El Jobean Road (SR 776) with the Charlie Daniels Band and
Marie Corps League's Annual "Toys for Tots" drive. MEETINGS The Board of County Commissioners hold their regular meetings at 9:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Land use issues are addressed the third Tuesday of each month. To view the agenda for the Board meetings click here: Commission Agenda. The meetings can also be viewed live on CCTV20, (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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