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~ Nø. 17 | October 17, 2013 ~
Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners declared October as Head Start/Early Head Start Awareness Month. The Board also approved a contract for Head Start/Early Head Start to utilize Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc. members in their classrooms. During the BOCC's regularly scheduled meeting, Head Start participants (ages 3 and 4) entertained the Commissioners and delivered hand-crafted Japanese fans. View their performance and the presentation.

~ Commission Spotlight ~

Jan K. Platt Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to name the Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP) in honor of the commissioner who championed this ground-breaking mission for local preservation. ELAPP has now been formally named the Jan K. Platt Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program -- a tribute to the woman who implemented and nurtured the concept decades ago. The entire Board of County Commissioners praised Ms. Platt for a career known for integrity and dedication. Commissioner Platt was also presented with a commemorative award for her immeasurable contributions to this initiative. Hillsborough County's ELAPP, the Jan K. Platt Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program, has now preserved more than 61,000 acres of sensitive County lands and its flora, fauna and wildlife. 

Now's The Time To Check Clocks On Sprinkler Systems


Your bedside alarm clock, wristwatch and wall clocks aren't the only timepieces to adjust when daylight saving time ends on November 3. Check the timer on automatic sprinkler systems to avoid a fine for watering at the wrong time. If the system has a back-up battery that hasn’t been changed in awhile, now would be a great time to do that. For complete information on watering restrictions, visit www.HillsboroughCounty.org/Water. This is also a good time to test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, and to install fresh batteries. 

Celebrate Golden Palms Apartments Re-Opening on Oct. 21
 

Hillsborough County Affordable Housing officials will join University Area Community Development Corporation (UACDC) for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Oct. 21 to celebrate the re-opening of Golden Palms Apartments located at 11720 14th St. in Tampa. The celebration will take place at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a tour of the renovated complex.

Golden Palms Apartments (previously Pines One) was acquired and purchased in 2012 by UACDC through the County’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program grant. The total project cost was $1.08 million.

There are 16 affordable units available. Each 750-square-foot unit has two bedrooms and includes energy efficient appliances, hurricane impact glass, new flooring, cabinets and paint.
~ Video Spotlight ~

Have a Cyber-Savvy Day

Americans from every walk of life lead digital lives, and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners recognized October 2013 as Cyber Security Month. From desks and homes to mobile devices, online activities take place 24/7. Cyber security maximizes our ability to grow commerce, communications, community and content in a safe, but connected world. As a measure of responsibility to educate, practice and address the importance of cyber security, Hillsborough County's ITS Department launched an awareness campaign for employees and the community. Throughout October, postings on Facebook and other social media outlets are messaging daily tips to encourage best cyber-practices at home, work, school and more.

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~ Meetings and Events ~
Transportation for Economic Development in Hillsborough County (TED)
Mon., Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.,
Strawberry Crest High School in Plant City.

Enterprise Zone boundary amendment meetings will provide an opportunity for the residents and businesses to ask questions and share comments about proposed areas being designated as an Enterprise Zone. All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
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