1. Special points of interest: Upcoming Events Page 2 Give Kids the World Page 7Fall Edition Young Profes-Chairmans Messagesionals Events Page 11 Florida Local Government Coalition Pages 16-19 December Event Page 21Inside this issue: Upcoming Events 2UCF Football3Social ASCE Ice Breaker 4 Meet Chris Thompson6GKTW Landscape 7 Day Project Spotlight8YP Event11Lunch and Learn 12 Event September New MembersOctober 201320CONTACT Christiane Nelson (Universal Engineering) Newsletter Editor CMNelson @universalengineering.com So, as we enter the fall season, we continue to stay active with some upcoming events. October 26th is our second annual football tailgating event, along with Florida EngineeringSociety,towatchUCFtakeonUni elcome to the season of fall, versityofConnecticut,thankstooursponsors cooler weather, sports starting up or culminat England, Thims & Miller, Inc., Universal Engi inginachampionshiprun,andnewbudgetsfor neering Sciences, Vanasee, Hangen Brustin, many of us to work with. Summer was good Inc.,andWadeTrim.November7thThompson with no major storms, and the association re Pumpisprovidingaonedayworkshopprovid mained active with a few events. We met at inghandsonandclassroomsessionsonpump Stoneybrook West Golf Club with a presenta operations. The fall landscaping day at Give tionfromBillBurnsonhisventuretoFinlandfor Kids the World has been delayed due to an the International Federation of Municipal Engi eventinJanuarycalledExtremeVillageMake neersmeeting,landscapingdayatGiveKidsthe over . November 15th the Central Florida World, participated at the ASCE Icebreaker at Branch is hosting a Young Professional Event Orlando Science Center, and held a technical social.Wealsohavetentativelysetournext Lunch and Learn session on permeable pave LunchandLearneventforNovember20thwith ment. These technical sessions are being held the topic of Superpave specifications and free of charge to assist members in obtaining Warm Mix Asphalt, to be held in Kissim CEUs and PDHs for professional certifications mee. And finally, our Holiday meeting will and licenses. Thank you to TitanAmerica and held on December 6th, including a tour of the ACFEnvironmentalforhostingthisevent. new Welcome Center followed by dinner on Public Works is a field of individuals thewaterfront. that provide services to millions of lives each Inclosing,Iwishyouallasafeseason day.APWAandmanymunicipalitiessupported and hope to see you at some of these aninitiativerecentlyfromtheFloridaLocalGov events.Also,remembertotellyouracquaint ernment Coalition to recognize these efforts ances of the great things APWA does and throughacampaignforpublicawarenesscalled benefits of membership. Any new members Local Works. Though this recognition was not you enroll, notify Amy or solelyforPublicWorks,itdidprovideeducation Gregtoenterforadrawing to the public of the many aspects of services provided by local governments. This initiative Mike McCabe, PE, shouldbeadrivingforceforourassociationto Central Florida continue the improvement of our services for Branch Chairman thebettermentofoursociety. Public Works DivisionWMgr. City of Palm BayThe Central Florida Branch includes the counties of Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia.

2. Page 2APWA Central Florida Branch.SAVE THE DATE FALL2013!! October 26 Page 3UCF Knights v UConn Huskies Football SocialOrlando University of Central Florida Brighthouse Stadium, Time: 9AM (Social); 12PM (Game)November 7 Page 12Thompson Pump in Partnership with Daytona State CollegePumpology School Daytona State College, Time: 9AM to 4PMNovember 15 Young Professionals Networking Event Orlando Page 13 The Imperial Wine Bar and Beer Garden, Time: 6PM to 7:30PM November 20 Lunch and LearnSuperpave and Warm Mix Asphalt Applications Kissimmee Public Works Facility, Time: 12PM, Further Details TBA December 6 Page 17Branch Holiday Party and Business Meeting Tour of Port Canaveral Welcome Center, Brevard County, Time: 4:30PM Rustys Seafood, Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Time: 6PM2013 Central Florida Branch OfficersChairChair-ElectVice ChairMike McCabe, PE Public Works Division Mgr. City of Palm BayMatt LaChance Project Manager VHB OrlandoAmanda Millirons Public Works Division Mgr. City of Palm BayDistrict RepresentativeSecretaryTreasurerAmy Blaida, MPA Business Development RS&H OrlandoAngela Lawrence Operations Coordinator AtkinsAlthea Parrish Utility Coordinator City of Sanford 3. Fall 2013Page 3 4. Page 4APWA Central Florida Branch6th ANNUAL ASCE ICE BREAKER Orlando Science Center July 18th, 2013 5. Fall 2013Page 5CENTRAL FLORIDA BRANCH AT CONGRESS! AUGUST 25-28 CHICAGO, ILLINOISHappy Halloween from APWA Central Florida Branch Officers & Executive Committee 6. Page 6APWA Central Florida Branch.APWA Central Branch Volunteer Committee Chair Chris Thompson, Director of Public WorksCity of Tavares Chris Thompson has recently completed the newly developed APWA Donald C. Stone Center Public, Works Manager Level 2 Program. Here is what Chris has to say about the program.: After 18 months and hundreds of hours dedicated to this program, I successfully finished the newly developed APWA Donald C. Stone Center Public, Works Manager Level 2 Program. My mentor, Rick Keeney, Public Works Director for Punta Gorda, FL, accepted the certificate on my behalf at Congress in Chicago. This program was developed primarily as a career path option for emerging leaders in the Public Works profession. I highly recommend the Donald C. Stone Center for anyone looking for professional improvement.Congratulations Chris! 7. Fall 2013Page 7Give Kids the World Landscape Day August 20, 2013The CFB gathered together in August to volunteer at the Give Kids the World Village landscape day. Landscape days are held on a quarterly basis and are coordinated by Chris Thompson. If you would like to participate in the next landscape day in December (date TBA), please contact Chris at: cthompson@tavares.org Give Kids the world is hosting a special event in January 2014- "Extreme Village Makeover" based on the TV series. ABC's Good Morning America and the Host of Extreme MakeoversTy Pennington will be at the event. If you want to volunteer between January 5th through the 26th, you can sign up at www.extremevillagemakeover.com 8. Page 8APWA Central Florida BranchProject Spotlight TAKING THE RAPID ROUTE TO PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION By Gregory Kern, MBA, AICP; Planning Manager, STV Inc. Orlando and LYNX have enjoyed a successful partnership in funding and operating the LYMMO transit service a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system running in downtown Orlando. In operation since 1997, it was time to expand the service to attract additional riders and serve existing plus planned development. The City even had funding for the project through Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants. The only obstacle the FTA funds had to go to LYNX, an eligible FTA grant recipient. With the City actively working on the redevelopment of the former Amway Arena into a high-profile mixed use development called Creative Village, there were only a few months available to encumber the funds through a procurement process or potentially lose them. The solution was to go through an aggressively-paced Design-Build procurement process, with close partnership between the City and LYNX, to get a Design-Build firm under contract in approximately four months. While the City had implemented several design-build contracts, LYNX had never procured services in this manner. The project was, in fact, really two projects for the expansion of the LYMMO system the Parramore BRT, extending the service north and west to provide access to the planned Creative Village mixed use project; and the EastWest BRT, extending service to existing residential and commercial areas just south of the downtown core area. The LYMMO expansion projects were identified in the Citys 2006 Downtown Transportation Plan, and in the 2007 Transit Circulation Expansion Report. Subsequent to these planning efforts, Orlando was implementing numerous high profile development and redevelopment efforts which would support enhanced multi-modal transportation.These projects included: New Amway Arena Dr. Philips Center for the Performing Arts SunRail commuter rail Creative Village educational, office and residential development Sports and Entertainment District Major League Soccer stadium (proposed) A key aspect of the LYMMO expansions was the close partnership between the City and LYNX. Upon notification of receipt of the FTA grants, the City and LYNX worked together tirelessly to develop a procurement characterized as a progressive design-build procurement model. This project delivery method would reduce the time required to get the project under contract and completed, a requirement of both the FTA grants and the Citys timeline for project implementation. Its often most effective when rapid project delivery is required, when the project owner desires a clear delineation of responsibility (great for high-profile projects!), and when the project requires greater collaboration from design to construction to testing and final implementation. The total project costs were $16.75 million for the Parramore system, and $10.3 million for the East-West system. The local match was $2.4 million and $3.75 million, respectively. These funding matches were in the form of cash payments, and inkind contributions which included the following: Utilities (water, wastewater lines, cable and phone) Irrigation (re-use water) Electric duct bank Construction project management (by City staff) The FTA grants were in the form of a New Starts Grant for the East-West BRT, and a TIGER II grant for the Parramore BRT. 9. Fall 2013Under the new MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century) legislation, there have been some changes that affect how agencies may apply for and utilize project funding. For instance, most discretionary grant programs have been eliminated, replaced by more predictable formula grants which are based on various factors including population, urbanization status, population density, and a combination of bus revenue miles and related operating characteristics and expenses. An emphasis has been added to the maintenance of transit assets, and MAP-21 provides formula funding for transit agencies to ensure the state of good repair of capital assets including rolling stock, infrastructure, and facilities. The agency must prepare a transit asset management plan, which as all public works professionals already know, is a great method for continually assessing the age and condition of assets for the purpose of identifying future maintenance and replacement costs in the annual budget cycle. The LYMMO extension projects have been touted by all stakeholders concerned as a successful program of inter-agency coordination. As of the date of this article, designs have been completed and construction is well under way for the BRT projects.Page 9 10. Page 10APWA Central Florida Branch 11. Fall 2013Page 11 12. Page 12APWA Central Florida BranchLunch and Learn Design and Installation of Permeable Paving Blocks September 24, 2013 Greg Strickland with Titan America and Randy Thomas with ACF Environmental presented on Sustainable Stormwater Solutions including Pave Drain Technology. Topics discussed included design requirements for using permeable paving blocks, types of permeable paving blocks, installation of permeable paving blocks, and maintenance requirements. For more information on Pave Drain go to: http://www.pavedrain.com/ news/ 13. Fall 2013Page 13 14. Page 14Congratulations to the Central Florida Branch for winning the Florida Chapter Membership Competition for the second quarter in a row.Progress of the Troutman Boulevard Realignment and Harris High Tech Center projects in the City of Palm Bay. Update from Spring Newsletter April 2013APWA Central Florida Branch 15. Fall 2013Page 15 16. Page 16APWA Central Florida BranchWhat is the Florida Local Government Coalition?The FLGC was developed to advocate for local governments by educating residents and sharing resources among its members. The Florida League of Cities manages the coalition, which now has more than 25 local government association partners. APWA FL Chapter is a member of the FLGC Steering Committee with Jim Myers serving as one of the Committee Chairs. For 2013, the Coalition's primary initiative is "to help Florida citizens understand, appreciate and support local government and the services and values these governments bring to millions of lives each day." To do this, the collation is launching a public awareness campaign with the theme Local Government - Quality Services You Can Trust. To help promote this theme, the official name of the public awareness campaign is "Local Works." The Coalition chose "Local Works" for its simplicity, and because the term "works" tends to have a public services connotation. On July 25, representatives of the 25+ associations attended a workshop and press conference to kick off the initiative, coming together for the first time since the group was formed. Local Works Day (September 6, 2013) was a major component of the public awareness campaign. This is an opportunity for members of the Coalition to engage, educate and interact with their communities by celebrating the trusted services that local governments provide. Although this initiative is year-long, Coalition members see it as an ongoing effort. The hope is that all local government associations will continue to promote this important initiative throughout the year and beyond. Local governments provide trusted services that millions of Floridians depend on. It's time to share our stories."We are celebrating what is extraordinary about the ordinary!!" How does APWA FL Chapter participate? APWA FL Chapter prepared a Local Works Day Proclamation. Some APWA Branches sent in letters to the editors to the local newspapers. A social Media Plan was developed and carried out by the FL Chapter as well as the Central FL Branch. Greg Kern, Membership Chairperson for Central FL Branch/ and Recruitment and Retention Membership Chair for FL Chapter, participated in Teacher for A Day. 17. Fall 2013Page 17 18. Page 18APWA Central Florida BranchAPWA Florida Chapter participates with Florida Local Government Coalition Greg Kern with the Central Florida branch recently presented Public Works to 2nd and 4th grade students as part of the Florida Local Government Coalition APWA In the Classroom Public Works and Mad Math Skills By Gregory Kern I recently had the opportunity to explain to 2nd and 4th grade students what public works is, how its all around us, and how you need mad math skills to do it. It was relatively easy to explain what public works is, and how we all use it every day roads, parks, water, etc. What was really challenging were the questions. Its always enlightening when we look at something through the eyes of a 7 to 10 year old. What seemed so simple and blas suddenly becomes confusing and complicated. Even a bit scary. Case in point Question: What are those caves; the ones where you can only see half of the cave? It took me a minute, but then I asked the inquisitor if these are next to roads. When he said yes, I explained what a drainage culvert is and what it does. Half of the fun of these sessions was interpreting their questions and coming up with age-appropriate answers. Here are a few more examples: 19. Fall 2013Page 19 Q: What are those round things in the road? A: Manhole covers. Q: How much dirt does it take to build a road? A: Hundreds of dump truck loads. Q: What are those blue lights on the road? A: Reflectors to locate fire hydrants. Q: My dads an architect and he is going after that I-4 job. A: Well goody for him. Q: Whats the longest slope of a drainage pipe youve ever seen? A:(A somewhat long explanation of minimum required slopes, increasing pipe diameters along the run, and lift stations. No one asked another pipe question again.) Q: (in discussing how our taxes pay for public works and how much the projects can cost) How much money do you have? A: Not enough to pay for these projects. In the end, I had a great time in these two presentations to Seminole County students. My feedback was that they now understand how the public works facilities and services that are all around them actually get there. Even the teachers admitted that they had no idea what public works really meant. They referred to a space on a Monopoly board game as their only clue. The students also understood that the math skills they are learning today are actually used in professional practice. It was definitely a fun experience. And its always good practice to reduce what you do into simple language that anyone can understand. Comes in handy for some public involvement and agency presentations! 20. Page 20APWA Central Florida BranchWelcome to all of our NEW Central Florida Branch Members who joined APWA in the JulyMemberEmployerCityMonth JoinedMs. Lillian ColonPalm Bay Public WorksPalm BayJulyMr. Michael Drozeck, PE, CFM Mr. Rodney Lynn, PE, CFMOrange County Engineering Department Orange County Stormwater ManagementOrlandoJulyOrlandoJulyMr. David May, PEOsceola CountyKissimmeeJulyMr. Daniel Negron, PE, CFMOrange County Engineering Department Orange County Engineering DepartmentOrlandoJulyOrlandoJulyMs. Penny Post, PE, CFM Mr. Barney WeissPalm Bay Public WorksPalm BayJulyMr. Edward DiggsGranite TechnologiesDeltonaAugustMr. Shane KovacsGranite TechnologiesDeltonaAugustMr. Thomas MeheganGranite TechnologiesDeltonaAugustMs. Yolanda PriceCity of Palm BayPalm BayAugustMr. Joseph SondheimCity of New Smyrna BeachNew Smyrna BeachAugustMs. Stephanie ThomasCity of OcoeeOcoeeAugustMr. Stoney BrunsonCity of ClermontClermontSeptemberMr. Tim ClaytonCity of ClermontClermontSeptemberMr. Curtis LeonardTitan AmericaLongwoodSeptemberMr. Joe McMahonCity of ClermontClermontSeptemberMr. David VanDever, Jr.City of ClermontClermontSeptemberThe Central Florida Branch would like to THANK all of our current members and WELCOME all of our NEW members who joined APWA during this quarter. We would like to encourage input on how we can make our Branch better and we can better provide you with better educational meetings and events. Please contact anyone listed on the back page of this Newsletter. And we always have room for more folks on our Branch Executive Committee. The Branch is only as good as WE as a TEAM make it! 21. Fall 2013Page 212013APWACentralFloridaBranch 4:30pm Tour of Port Canaverals NEW Welcome Center!!DecemberBusinessMeeting WHEN:Friday,December6,2013 WHERE:RustysSeafood 628GlenCheekDrive,CapeCanaveral,FL32920,(321)7832033 Formapanddirectionspleasevisitwww.rustysseafood.com 4:30pm:TourofPort CanaveralsNEWWelcome CenterBuffetDinnerIncludes:SaladBar6:00pmNetworking Appetizers:BaconWrappedScallops BaconWrappedShrimp SmokedFishDip FreshFruitTray7:00pmDinnerCarvedPrimeRib EncrustedMahiMahi SautedChickenw/Onions& Mushrooms RoastedRedPotatoes,RicePilaf SteamedVegetableMedley COST:$40/PERSON Pleasemakecheckspayableto: CentralFLBranchAPWA,POBox1788,Sanford,FL327221788REGISTRATION COMPANY/ ORGANIZATION:___________________________________________________________ YOUR RSVPbyMonday,December2,2013to AltheaParrishviaEMAILParrisha@sanfordfl.gov(noshowswillbebilled) 22. APWA 2013-2014 Central FL Branch Officers & Executive Committee Chairman:Chair-Elect: Secretary:Mike McCabe mccabm@palmbayflorida.org Matt LaChance Mlachance@VHB.com Angela Lawrence Agela.Lawrence@atkinsglobal.comDistrict Representative: Vice Chair:Althea Parrish parrisha@sanfordfl.govChris Thompson cthompson@tavares.orgMembership Chair:Awards and Newsletter Chair:Christiane Nelson cmnelson@universalengineering.comScholarship Chair:EC Member:EC Member:Dave Derrick Dderrick@kissimmee.org Rick Howard richard.howard@cityoforlando.netAmanda Millirons milla@palmbayflorida.orgTreasurer:Volunteer Chair:Rodeo Chair:Amy Blaida amy.blaida@rsandh.comEC Member:EC Member:Greg Kern Gregory.Kern@stvinc.com Paul Moore paul.moore@sanfordfl.gov Scott Martin smartin@volusia.org Herb Raybourn hraybourn@rcid.orgMark Juliano mjuliano@hollyhillfl.org$85 Membership JOIN APWA FOR $85 (regularly $169)! 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