Education Committee: On Monday, December 18th, staff held the Education Committee meeting.  This meeting revolved around the zoning areas of the new Garcia school located in Lake Worth.  The committee stressed the importance of participating in the school district's upcoming meetings to vocalize Wellington's concerns with the new zoning plans.

Winter Camp:  Throughout this week, staff reached out to local families to have them register for our All-Day Winter Camp that will occur next week from Tuesday, December 27th through Thursday, December 29th.  

Tutoring Programs:  This week the tutoring programs did not occur. The Wellington Elementary tutoring program is expected to resume in the second week in January on the 8th.

Event Dates:  December 2022

December 30th - Kwanzaa Celebration with the Lakeside Market

Kwanzaa Celebration with the Lakeside Market:  On December 30^th from 7:00pm-7:30pm, the Afrique Ngozi Dance and Drum group will perform in honor of Kwanzaa.  Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26^th- January 1^st and is a time of learning, family and celebration.  During the week of Kwanzaa, families and communities come together to share a feast, to honor ancestors and affirm bonds between them.  This event is a celebration of African American culture.  This event will be in combination with the Lakeside Market which will be held form 5pm-9pm.

Event Dates:  January 2023

January 14th - Casino Night
January 27th - Chinese New Year with the Lakeside Market
January 28th - Father Daughter Dance

Casino Night:  On Saturday, January 14th, Wellington will host a "Casino Night" at the Community Center and on the Promenade from 6pm to 9pm.  The Atlantic-City themed event will feature appetizers and two (2) free drinks with the price of a $40.00 ticket (a cash bar will also be available).  Johnny T, The Man of Many Voices, will entertain the crowd throughout the event.  Also included in the cost of the ticket is free casino play that will give attendees a chance to try black jack, roulette, craps, Texas hold-em poker and slot machines.  Winners will earn chips that can be turned into "Wellington funny money" that can be traded for raffle tickets and prizes.  Tickets are on sale now through January 14th and can be purchased in-person or online.

Chinese New Year Celebration with the Lakeside Market:  Wellington will once again celebrate the Chinese New Year on Friday, January 27th from 5pm to 9pm in combination with the Lakeside Market.  The Chinese Lion Dance will be performed from 7pm to 7:15pm on the back patio of the Community Center and will feature dancers in traditional "lion" attire as well as martial arts demonstrations.  

Father Daughter Dance:  The Annual Father Daughter Dance will return on Saturday, January 28th from 6pm to 9pm at Village Park (doors open at 5:30pm).  This dance, for children ages 5 to 14, will feature dinner, the crowd-favorite chocolate fountain, a photo booth and a DJ leading games and dancing.  This year's theme is the Princess and the Frog and will have a special appearance from Princess Tiana and Elsa during the dinner and dessert portion of the event.  A total of 300 tickets were sold for this now sold out event.  

Sgt. Oscar Cardenas:  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Detective Sergeant Cardenas on December 25, 2022.  Sgt. Cardenas served as a public safety professional for PBSO since 2008 and spent his recent years working and serving residents in Wellington. 
 
Wellington Green Mall Patrol Operation:  The PBSO District 8 team continued to patrol the parking lots of the Wellington Green Mall during the busy holiday shopping season.  Team members responded to calls for service near the Mall, assisted with Mall retail theft investigations, and investigated suspicious persons reports in the area.  
 
Traffic Stop:  While conducting a surveillance operation, team members observed a narcotic transaction.  Agents conducted a traffic stop in which three (3) individuals were located inside the stopped vehicle.  One of the suspects attempted to reach for a weapon and agents were able to gain control and place suspect into custody.  The other two suspects fled.  Agents were ultimately able to quickly locate and apprehend all suspects.  Multiple handguns, magazines, and ammunition were discovered including a stolen firearm.  One of the suspects is a documented gang member.  Agents were able to clear this case by arrest.

Detective Bureau - Investigating Multiple Cases (new cases reported last week are below):

Vehicle Burglary:  No incidents reported last week.

Incidents Involving Golf Carts:  No incidents reported last week.

Vandalism - Two (2) Incidents Reported Last Week:

Training Spotlight:  Taser Instructor Course - Team members are attending a certification course for new tasers that synchronize with the upcoming body cameras.

Planning & Zoning

Arcadia Towers Proposal Notice:  The 30-day notice expired on December 14^th at 5pm. Wellington did not receive any additional proposals. After the New Year, Wellington and Arcadia Towers will finalize the draft agreement for the marketing of Village/Acme-owned property for potential cell tower installation. The agreement will be brought to the Council in the first quarter of 2023.

Code Compliance

Fairlane Farms Road Parking Complaint:  Code Compliance received a citizen complaint concerning golf carts parking in the swales.  Wellington Code Sec 22-10: H does not allow parking in the swales.   An initial inspection found not only golf carts, but businesses utilizing the Village swale for spill over parking.  For one week Code officers placed parking pamphlets on all the vehicles parking in the swales to inform owners that this is not allowed.  The golf cart owner was notified that he cannot leave his golf carts in the swale with “For Sale” signs on them and that parking his golf carts in the swale is not allowed.
  

Follow Up Inspection:  It was observed that some owners ignored the parking pamphlets and continued to park in the Village swales. PBSO was contacted and parking citations were issued to vehicles parking in the swales.  The golf carts were removed from the swale by the owner.   Code and PBSO continues to monitor this situation.
 
Strategic Planning

Sports Tourism:   A draft memorandum of agreement (MOU) has been completed and sent to the Palm Beach County Sports Commission for review. The next step is to review this draft MOU with the United States Polo Association. Once the MOU draft is coordinated, it will be presented to Council for approval.

OPERATIONS HIGHLIGHTS

• Current meter No Reads are 1,382 (1,482 in the prior week).           

• WTP demands are below where they were this time last year
  • 5.75 MGD Avg Day Demand (vs 6.4 MGD Dec '21)
  • 6.3 MGD Peak Day Demand (vs 6.9 MGD Dec '21)

• WRF treated flows are below where they were this time last year
  • 3.7 MGD Avg Daily Flow (vs 3.8 MGD Dec '21)
  • 3.8 MGD Peak Daily Flow (vs 4.1 MGD Dec '21)    

• There are no current regulatory exceedances or non-compliance issues.  No recent submissions in the last week.

NEW DESIGN, STUDIES, AND REPORTS

• No new design, studies or reports. 

UTILITY ENGINEERING PERMITS (12/17 to 12/23) (FYTD = Fiscal Year to Date)

• Utility Permits Applied For: 0 (FYTD 0)
• Utility Permits Issued: 0 (FYTD 4)
• Inspections Performed: 8 (FYTD 107)
• Reviews Performed: 13 (FYTD 172)
• Fees Collected: $0.00 (FYTD $2,068,742.74)

CIP PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• The following projects are in active state of construction. Major weekly milestones are as follows:
  • Wharton Smith - WTP R & R Project – No work on this project. Work will resume after the holidays.  
  • Booster Station and HSP Improvements Phase 1— No work on this project. Work will resume after the holidays.       
  • Train 8 Expansion—No work on this project. Work will resume after the holidays.  
  • Rambling Road Raw Water Main/Drainage conflict—Shop drawings under review, long lead item shop drawings have been returned to contractor.
  • Florida Design Contractors - HPP8 and Post Treatment Improvement Project –This project is substantially complete. There will be no work on the project over the holiday week.  
  • Hinterland - Lift Station Phase II Rehab - This project is substantially complete. All project items are complete except correction of wetwell hatch deficiencies.
  • Well Rehab Phase 4—Contractor working on pump development at Well 9. Contractor is expecting to be complete with development at the mid January.   

Construction Projects (No Substantive Changes This Reporting Period)

Town Center:
Phase 2 of the project continues.  The contractor is predominantly working on the central parking area and Town Center Drive to the Community Center.  They have been asked to and agreed to prioritize these areas in order to re-open Town Center Drive and provide additional parking on the site.  The target dates for substantial and final completion have been moved back to April 24, 2023 and May 23, 2023 respectively.  Latest Aerial:  YouTube Link

Golf Cart Pathway Expansion (Pierson Road, between Birkdale and Stribling):
This project started on November 14th.  The project is ongoing and is approximately 80% complete.  We expect this project to be completed by December 23rd.  Once completed, the project will include an 8 foot wide pathway section that is capable of hosting golf cart traffic and will enable golf cart users to access Village Park.  The public can expect sidewalk closures along Pierson Road for the duration of the project.        
Greenview Shores Park Safety Netting:
The contractor was onsite as of December 5th to scope the project and locate the pole locations.  We are currently waiting for the contractor to mobilize.   Due to labor and supply shortages, the contract was not able to start in December.  We have been advised that this project will begin in early 2023.  Once completed, the project will provide safety netting along between the softball fields and tennis courts.  

Acme Culvert 130 Refurbishment: 
This project has been postponed until May 1, 2023 at the request of the Palm Beach Polo POA.  Periodic lane closures are expected during the project and will be coordinated with the POA.  

Wellington Trace & Primrose Lane Traffic Calming: 
This project includes the addition of a Mini Round-a-bout at the intersection of Primrose Lane and Wellington Trace.  Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2023.  No further updates on this project.

Design Projects

Big Blue Trace Landscaping and Traffic Calming (South Shore Blvd. to Paddock):
This project includes the installation of traffic calming features, landscaping, and irrigation along Big Blue Trace between South Shore Boulevard and Paddock Drive.  Design services have been procured with Kimley Horn to complete the landscaping and irrigation construction documents.  We anticipate the design work to be completed by March 2023 with the Procurement Phase between April 2023 and June 2023 and Construction Phase between July 2023 and October 2023.
Status:  Design phase. 

Olympia Park Tennis/Basketball Refurbishment and Pickleball Addition Project:
This project includes resurfacing of the existing tennis and basketball courts.  The project will also convert a portion of the existing tennis courts into pickle ball courts.  A GMP of $650K was obtained from Burkhardt Construction on November 18th.  Since that time we have discussed the possibility of reconfiguring two of the tennis courts and converting to pickle ball courts.  A coordination meeting was held with Chuck Gill and Engineering on December 19th to finalize the pickeball court layout.  A final GMP was requested by Engineering on December 20th for this project.  Procurement phase is expected to continue through February 2023 with Construction Phase in May 2023 to August 2023 (during summer break).  
Status: Procurement Phase.

Public Works Storage Building: 
This project will facilitate the storage needs for the Public Works Department, with the anticipated demolition of the Old Boys and Girls Club at the South Shore Community Park.  The proposed building will be a 10,000sf pre-fabricated structure.  The Engineering department is currently working on a performance specification and site plan for the building at the Public Works Facility.  The Engineering Department has completed 90% design plans for this effort to date.  Design phase anticipated through September 2023 with Procurement/Construction Phase in FY 2024.
Status:  Design phase. 

Greenbriar Park Restrooms: 
This project consists of a new restroom building at the Greenbriar Park Facility.  The current facility has reached its useful life and is in disrepair.  The current facility is also on septic drainfield facilities.  This project will also include permanent sanitary sewer facilities, which the current facility does not have.  The Engineering Department has completed 60% design plans for this effort to date.  Design phase anticipated through September 2023 with Procurement/Construction Phase in FY 2024.
Status:  Design phase. 

Greenbriar Park Disc Golf Study: 
This project consists of a nine-hole disc (Frisbee) golf facility to be incorporated into Greenbriar Park.  The engineering department will be working directly with Jake Hampu, Founder of the Unified Dream Organization to prepare a conceptual disc golf course layout within the open field area of Greenbriar Park. 
Status:  Conceptual Design Phase/On Hold. 

PBSO Existing Building Assessment: 
This project consists of the inspection of the current PBSO substation at 14000 Greenbriar Boulevard.  The engineering department is preparing a building hardening recommendation and report for this building.  The final report is being reviewed by the Village Engineer.  
Status:  Final Report In Review.   

ACME Stormwater Modeling: 
Staff is working in coordination with Mock Roos to develop an updated stormwater model, utilizing the latest version of the ICPR (Inter-Connected Pond Routing) software.
Status:  Final Report in Review, Due by 12/31/22.

ACME Big Blue Preserve Pump Station: 
This project consists of the refurbishment of the pump station for the Big Blue Cypress Preserve.  Engineering is coordinating with public works to move the existing pump station into ACME right of way.  The pump station currently lies within an easement, outside of the ACME right of way.  The project cost is approximately $145,000 and is scheduled to appear before Council in February 2023 for approval.    Construction phase anticipated in February-April 2023.
Status:  Procurement Phase

C-2 Multi-Purpose Pathway: 
This project consist of the construction of a 10ft wide pathway along the C-2 Canal, between Greenview Shores Boulevard and Bent Creek Road.  Engineering has received the survey for this project and will commence the design in FY2023.   Public Outreach/Design Phase through September 2026; Procurement/Construction Phase in FY 2027.
Status:  Design phase. 

C-8 Multi-Purpose Pathway (North of Stribling): 
This project consists of the construction of a 10ft wide pathway along the C-8 Canal, between Stribling Way and Forest Hill Boulevard.  Engineering has received the survey for this project  and will commence the design in FY2023.  Public Outreach/Design Phase through September 2024; Procurement/Construction Phase in FY 2025.
Status:  Design phase. 

Greenview Shores Bike Lanes:
This project includes the addition of traffic calming features and bicycle lanes along Greenview Shores Boulevard between Binks Forest Drive and Wellington Trace.  Design services are being negotiated with Kimley Horn.  We expect to bring the proposals to Council in February for approval.  Public Outreach/Design Phase through September 2024; Procurement/Construction Phase in FY 2025.
Status:  Design phase. 

Greenbriar Boulevard Bike Lanes:
This project includes the addition of traffic calming features and bicycle lanes along Greenbriar Blvd. between Aero Club Drive and Greenview Shores Boulevard.  Design services are being negotiated with Kimley Horn.  We expect to bring the proposals to Council in February for approval.  Public Outreach/Design Phase through September 2024; Procurement/Construction Phase in FY 2025.
Status:  Design phase. 

Wellington Trace/Big Blue Trace: 
This project includes the addition of permissive only left turn lane arrows along the Wellington Trace approaches to Big Blue Trace (N/S).  This project also includes the extension of the southbound left turn lane to accommodate the additional vehicle storage needed for the protected turn movement.  Engineering is currently working with PBC Traffic to obtain quotes for the placement of permissive only signals at the intersection.  Engineering has also prepared a design for the expansion of the existing westbound left turn lane to accommodate the additional queuing that is projected due to the permissive only turn lanes.  Design/Coordination Phase through May 2023; Procurement/Construction Phase June 2023-July 2023.
Status:  Design phase. 

Appaloosa Bridle Trail: 
This project consists of drainage improvements for the public Bridle Trail between Appaloosa Trail and Greenbriar Boulevard within the Saddle Trail South Subdivision.  Engineering is currently working with Purchasing to utilize Wynn & Sons annual contract for construction of this project.  Procurement Phase through April 2023; Construction Phase May 2023-July 2023.     
Status:  Procurement Phase. 

Welcome Sign / Southern Blvd.: 
This project consists of adding a “Welcome to Wellington” sign on the NW corner of the Municipal Boundary, which is generally at the Flying Cow/Southern Boulevard intersection.  An AT was transmitted on 08/23/2022 regarding the specifics for this project.   Engineering is currently working through permitting the sign with FDOT.  Permit Phase through April 2023; Construction Phase May 2023 (pending Village Manager approval).
Project Status:  Permit Phase 

Section 24 Boardwalk Refurbishment: 
Engineering is completing design plans for the refurbishment of the boardwalks within Section 24.  These plans will be utilized to bid the project in accordance with the federal grant requirements.  Staff time has been allocated to complete this task in January 2023.  Design/Permit Phase through April 2023; Construction Phase May 2023-July 2023.
Project Status:  Design/Permitting Phase 

Aero Club Drive Bike Lane Striping:
This project includes adding permanent high visibility striping and signage to the shoulders along Aero Club Drive to convert the recently construction 4 ft road shoulders to official bicycle lanes.  Engineering is currently working the the Purchasing Department to utilize an existing Orange County contract to procure the work.  Procurement Phase through January 2023; Construction Phase February 2023-March 2023.

ACME R&R C-9 Corridor (FPL Easement) Retention Expansion: 
This project consists of excavating and creating large retention areas beneath the FPL powerline easements along the C-9 canal corridor.  The intent of the project is to create additional surficial stormwater storage and reduce the overall flood stage within the ACME Improvement District.   Surveying services were procured in November and are ongoing.  Design service proposals were requested from Engenuity Group in early December.  Design/Permit Phase through July 2023; Construction Phase August 2023-October 2023. 
Project Status:  Design Phase 

Traffic Studies/Issues:

Traffic Calming/Vision Zero: 
Engineering is coordinating the implementation of Vision Zero Resolution 2022-15 and the Complete Streets Resolution 2022-16.  The Village has applied for a "Safe Streets for All" (SS4A) grant for funding to prepare a Village-wide traffic calming study.  Once this study has been completed we will begin to apply for grant funds for specific traffic calming projects.

Meadow Wood Traffic Study:   
Engineering is currently completing a speed study for the Meadow Wood HOA.  We expect the report to be completed by mid-December.

Wellington Trace / Birkdale School Zone Study:  
A school zone study was conducted at the intersection of Wellington Trace and Birkdale.  It was determined that a school zone is warranted.  This will be added to the FY2024 project list. 

Permitting
Below is a summary of the departments permitting activity for the week of 11/26/22 - 11/30/22:

• Engineering Permits Applied for:  7
• Engineering Permits Issued:  2
• Inspections Performed:  48
• Reviews Performed:  43
• Fees Collected:  $1,337.00

Private Utilities
The Engineering Department continues to monitor construction and assist residents with damage claims as needed.  Below is a summary of damage claims to date.  

Estimated Damages to Date:   $125,000
Recovered Claims to Date:      $  44,000

Environmental Services, Neighborhood Parks & Equestrian Trails

• Continue to service residents with scheduled mosquito spraying and bee removal requests.
• Removed section of fence for access along Acme Road.
• Regraded swale in preparation for sod installation along the Brown Trial.

Landscape Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement

• Picked up palm debris, Village wide.
• Removed weeds from miscellaneous flower beds, Village wide.
• Trimmed grass in various areas along Big Blue Trace, Forest Hill Boulevard, and Wellington Trace.
• Continue preventative irrigation maintenance, Village wide.

Building Maintenance

• Replaced various lighting fixtures at the PBSO Substation, Tennis Center, Tiger Shark Cove Park, Village Park, and Wellington Community Center.
• Installed new camera on the tower at Wellington Environmental Preserve (Section 24).
• Replaced damaged fixture at the entry wall along 120^th Avenue and Lake Worth Road.
• Completed various building maintenance repairs at Public Works, Tennis Center, and Village Hall.
• Repainted entry walls at the Amesbury Circle and Lynton Place neighborhoods.
• Pressure cleaned various areas at the Forest Hill Boat Ramp and Town Center Promenade.

Roads & Roadside Refuse

• Installed flexible delineators in front of the card swipe boxes at Public Works.
• Installed flexible delineator posts at the bus exit at Wellington High School.
• Installed four (4) “No U-Turn” signs along Greenview Shores Boulevard.
• Completed asphalt repairs on the pathway along Wellington Trace.
• The sign shop continues creating signs for replacing damaged signs and various department requests, as needed.

Surface Water Management & Preserve Maintenance

• Clean debris from various canal ends and pump stations, Village wide.
• Installed sod along Westhampton Circle.

Aquatics and Sport Facilities

• Continue with daily maintenance of pool pumps at the Aquatics Center.
• Continue with daily inspections at the Aquatics Center and Tennis Center.
• Continue with daily athletic field mowing and maintenance on all fields, Village wide.
• Continue maintaining turf at the Amphitheater and Patriot Memorial.
• Repaired the mower and carts.
• Painted fields for the Flag Football Tournament at Village Park.

Custodial Services

• Continue cleaning and sanitizing facilities, Village wide.

• RFQ 202214 - Architectural and Engineering Services for the Construction of an Aquatics Facility – Authorization to Negotiate was presented at the September 6th Council meeting.  Contract award consideration is scheduled to be presented at the January 10th Council meeting.   
• ITB 202301 - Purchase and Delivery of Public Works Chemicals - Three (3) bids were received on November 30th.  Purchasing and Public Works are reviewing.    
• Notice of Unsolicited Proposal - A proposal for a master marketing agreement for the marketing and leasing of Wellington-owned (or Acme-owned) properties to wireless service providers for developing, constructing and operating wireless communication facilities was advertised on November 14th.  Interested parties shall submit a proposal no later than 5:00pm on December 14th.   
• RFQ 202304 - Professional Consulting Services on Continuing Contract Basis – Four (4) submittals were received on December 19th.  A committee meeting is scheduled for January 17th.  
• ITB 202302 - Landscape Maintenance Services Master Bid – Bids are due January 11^th.
• ITB 202303 - Aquatic Vegetation Control Services – Bids are due January 11^th.

Wellington Outreach Information

The Communications Department is working on filming and editing multiple Public Service Announcements, including National Law Enforcement Day, Town Center Phase II Update and Why Do I Serve.  

Social Media promotion focuses on Parks & Rec Holiday Camps, Aquatics Complex Closed through January 4th, House Watch Program, First Day of Winter, PBSO Holiday Safety Messages, Holiday Waste Collection Notice, Village Office Closures for Christmas Holiday, Senior Holiday Party Highlights, Parks & Rec Holiday Hours, Space Heater Safety, Holiday Toy Drive Distribution, Happy Holidays Message, Merry Christmas Message, Happy Kwanzaa Message, Boil Water Notice for Columbine Avenue, Lakeside Market at Town Center.  

Council:

• Flickr Album Created for Hometown Holiday Toy Drive Giveaway. (December 19)
• Completed Hometown Holiday Toy Drive. (December 21)

Other:

• Town Center Phase 2 Recap Archive Video Request Fulfilled. (December 19)
• Completed Senior Holiday Party. (December 21)
• Sugar Pond Manor Street Proofs. (December 22)
• Wellington TV Playlist Updated. (December 22)
• Holiday Message from Jim Barnes PSA. (December 22- 23)
• National Law Enforcement Day Words PSA. (December 23)
• Neighborhood Watch Meeting Uploads. (December 23)