This month:
Council Member
Russell Holmes
Update on two Solid Waste projects
This month, the focus is on the City’s new
City must haul and send to the landfill. The
curbside recycling program and the City’s
reduction in waste becomes a cost savings
hauling of municipal solid waste and recyclaand extends the life of our landfills.
ble material from the Transfer Station. I’d
Our customers’ participation in the curbside
like to thank the Public Services staff for
recycling program is key to a successful
their outstanding efforts in both projects and recycling program. We support single-stream
for helping me put together this information. recycling because of the convenience it offers
to our residents. The new 96-gallon blue carts
Curbside Recycling
will allow convenient comingling of recyclaThe City’s Public Services Solid Waste
ble paper, plastics, metal, and glass in one
staff is implementing single-stream curbside
cart. No sorting means everyone can easily
recycling this month for City
do their part and recycle. To facilitate resiof St. Cloud’s Solid Waste
dent participation, Solid Waste customers
customers. If your garbage
may request a smaller 35-gallon blue cart.
collection days were on MonBoth size carts have an imprinted diagram
day and Thursday, recycling
showing what materials are acceptable.
cart collection begins October
The City’s goal is for every customer to
6. If your garbage collection
participate in curbside recycling to help
days were on Tuesday and
protect our natural resources, save energy,
Friday, recycling cart collection begins
save money, and because it’s the right thing
October 7.
to do for ourselves and for our children and
For our generation and future generations,
their children. However, Solid Waste
recycling is important and our residents agree
customers have the choice to participate or
as shown in the October 2010 Solid Waste
not participate in curbside single-stream
customer survey. We are also in line with the
recycling. We will continue to have the two
Florida Department of Environmental Protecrecycling drop-off locations available on 10th
tion’s statewide goal of 75 percent recycling
Street & Missouri Avenue and at the Transfer
by 2020. This is important, because recycling
Station. For more details on the recycling
protects our natural resources, saves energy,
program, visit www.stcloud.org or call the
and helps us in conserving water. Every
Solid Waste Division at (407) 957-7289.
recyclable item makes a difference. Just a
few examples of the impact recycling makes: Municipal Solid Waste Hauling
This fiscal year 2011-2012, which began
Plastic – Recycling one plastic bottle saves
October 1, City of St. Cloud will begin self0.15 kilowatt hour (kW/hr), which is
performed hauling of municipal solid waste
enough energy to watch one movie.
and recyclable material from the City’s
Aluminum – One aluminum can saves 0.19
transfer station. Hauling is now performed by
kW/hr, which is enough energy to power a
a private contractor at considerable expense
laptop computer for four hours. Producing
to the City. We estimate that the over a
aluminum from recycled containers
10-year period, the City can save more than
requires 95 percent less energy and gener$3 million, compared to the current contract
ates 95 percent less emissions than using
price. These savings include the purchase of
other materials.
four new tractor trailers and the addition of
Glass – One glass bottle saves .08 kW/hr, five new staff members to operate and mainwhich is enough energy to power 73 hours tain them.
of music or a computer for 25 minutes.
In addition to the cost savings and new
Paper – One newspaper saves .02 kW/hr,
local employment opportunities, we can also
which is enough energy to power 11 hours add the benefit of having operational control
of pictures. By recycling paper, we save
and self reliance of the hauling function. All
trees; and trees help clean the air of carbon of these benefits ensure City of St. Cloud will
monoxide – a major greenhouse gas.
continue to provide quality services at a low
Recycling reduces the amount of waste the cost to our citizens.
Congratulations to City of St. Cloud
for achieving its designation as a certified
Florida Green Local Government by
Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC)!
2011-2012 Budget Approved
St. Cloud City Council adopted a final
millage rate of 4.9128 (same rate as fiscal
year 2010-2011) and a budget of $107.9
million for fiscal year 2011-2012 during a
regular council meeting September 22 with
a 3-0 vote (two council members absent).
The City’s fiscal year 2011-2012 budget
decreased more than 30 percent from the
current year adjusted budget. A summary of
the proposed budget for fiscal year 20112012 for the City of St. Cloud may be
viewed online at www.stcloud.org and a
detailed proposed budget for fiscal year
The approval of the proposed balanced
2011-2012 may be viewed in person at City
budget, which includes the City’s new
Hall, Building A, third level. The approved
curbside recycling program, will allow City
annual budget will be available for viewing
of St. Cloud to continue to maintain its
online at www.stcloud.org and in person at
public services and programs at the current
City Hall, Building A, third level after
high quality levels.
November 15.
Parks & Rec October events
Scary Movie Marathon – This fivehour horror event features various
scary flicks at the Chris Lyle Aquatic
Center (3001 17th St.) October 1.
Gate opens at 7:30 p.m. and the first
of three movies begins at 8 p.m. If
you can handle it, don’t miss it – it should be a
spooky evening! Cost is a $1 facility fee.
School’s Out, Fun’s In Day Camps – Two day
camps are set for October – October 21 and October 24 – from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Civic
Center. The two October dates are based on the
2011-2012 School District of Osceola County
calendar. The cost for each day camp is $20 for
city residents and $25 for non-city residents.
Registration is required.
Park of the Month Program – Explore the
wonderful parks the City of St. Cloud Parks and
Recreation Department has to offer. This
Peghorn Nature Park Trail of Terror – The
“discovery” day is set for Saturday, October 8,
boldest and the bravest are invited to the Peg9-11 a.m., at Godwin Park (317 Delaware Ave.).
horn Nature Park Trail of Terror,
This event will feature a fun scavenger hunt for
October 21, 22, 28, and 29, 8-11
the entire family!
p.m., at Peghorn Nature Park (2101
Peghorn Way). Admission is $5 for
Movie at the Lakefront – October features two
movies: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
adults and $3 for children.
and The Haunted Mansion, shown October 14,
Parents are advised: Peghorn Nature Park Trail
starting at sunset. A family movie is shown at
of Terror may be too frightening for younger
Lakefront Park every month on a giant inflatable children; parental discretion is strongly advised.
movie screen. This year-round monthly program
is free to the community.
Kids Night Out – October’s Kids Night Out is a
costume party, Saturday,
For details on any Parks and Recreation activity,
October 15, from 7-11 p.m., project, program, or rental facility, please visit
at the Civic Center (3001
the Parks and Recreation Web page at
17th St.). The cost is $10
www.stcloud.org, e-mail
per child (dinner and dessert
[email protected],
included). Children should
or call (407) 957-7243.
wear their costumes and be prepared for fun,
Note: Schedule is subject to change
games, and prizes. The Kids Night Out program
without advanced notice.
offers supervised care and fun activities for chil-
City of St. Cloud Halloween
PEGHORN NATURE PARK TRAIL OF TERROR
The boldest and the bravest are invited to the Peghorn Nature Park
Trail of Terror, Oct. 21, 22, 28, and 29, 8-11 p.m., at Peghorn
Nature Park (2101 Peghorn Way). Admission is $5 for adults and
$3 for children (12 years old and under). Parents are advised: The
Trail of Terror may be too frightening for younger children;
parental discretion is strongly advised!
TRICK-OR-TREATING HOURS
The City of St. Cloud does not have set trick-or-treating hours. However, the City
does have a curfew for children under 16 years old not accompanied by a parent or
guardian. The City of St. Cloud curfew is 11 p.m., Sundays through Thursdays,
and 1 a.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. SCPD will have
extra patrols within the city during the Halloween observance.
For emergencies, call 911.
For non-emergencies, call (407) 891-6700.
Events of Interest
Bluegrass Jam Session - Oct. 2 (and every first Sunday of the month), Historical
Society’s Pioneer Village (750 N. Bass Road), (407) 256-9957
dren ages 6-11 while parents enjoy an evening to
themselves.
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Area Phone Numbers
Park of the Month - Oct. 8, 9-11 am, Godwin Park, (407) 957-7243
SCPD - 911; non-emergency: (407) 891-6700
Oktoberfest & Fall Festival - Oct. 8, 5-10 pm, Civic Center, (407) 892-3671
Fire Rescue - 911; non-emergency: (407) 957-8488
Movie at the Lakefront - Two-movie special: “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie
Brown” and “The Haunted Mansion,” Oct. 14, sunset, Lakefront Park,
(407) 957-7243
Animal Control - (407) 742-8000
Kids Night Out - Oct. 15, 7-11 p.m., ages 6-11, $10 per child, Civic Center,
(407) 957-7243
City PIO - (407) 957-7303
Save Money on your Electric Bill - Oct. 17, 6-9 pm, Extension Services, registration
required: (321) 697-3000
County Information Line - (407) 742-2275
School’s Out, Fun’s In Day Camp, Oct. 21 & Oct. 24, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., ages 5-14,
Civic Center, (407) 957-7243
Peghorn Nature Park Trail of Terror - Oct. 21, 22, 28, and 29, 8-11 p.m., at
Peghorn Nature Park
Candidates Forum (Seat 4 and Seat 5 candidates) - Oct. 24, 6:30 pm,
Council Chambers, (407) 892-3671
Holiday Shopping: Minimize Overspending and Stress - Oct. 27, 6-7:30 pm,
Extension Services, registration required: (321) 697-3000
Events subject to change without advanced notice
Chamber of Commerce - (407) 892-3671
City Hall Switchboard - (407) 957-7300
Code Enforcement - (407) 957-7238
Driver License - (407) 742-4000
Library - (407) 742-8888
Main Street Inc. - (407) 498-0008
OUC Customer Service - (407) 957-7373
OUC Emergency Service Hotline - (407) 892-2210
Parks and Recreation - (407) 957-7243
Solid Waste - (407) 957-7289
St. Cloud Regional Medical Ctr. - (407) 892-2135
Street Drainage - (407) 957-7347
Tax Collector - (407) 742-4000
Yard/Garage Sale Permits - (407) 957-7224/7282
City Meetings
Oct. 12 - Tree Advisory, 5:30 pm,
Peghorn Park
Oct. 12 - Board of Adjustments,
6:30 pm, City Hall
Oct. 13 - Council Meeting, 6:30 pm,
City Hall
Oct. 18 - Planning Commission,
6:30 pm, City Hall
Oct. 19 - Recreation Committee,
5:30 pm
Oct. 19 - Code Enforcement,
6:30 pm, City Hall
Oct. 20 - Council Workshop, 6 pm,
City Hall
Oct. 25 - Finance Committee, 6 pm,
City Hall
Oct. 27 - Council Meeting, 6:30 pm,
City Hall
Dates, times, and locations subject to change without
notice; call (407) 957-7300 for verification