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“The best place to Live, Work and Play!”
January 26, 2017
Volume 4
Issue 2
In This Issue
2017 Fitness &
Wellness Expo
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Annual State of the
City Address
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Oviedo Medical
Center Ribbon Cutting
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Farmers Market
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Did You Know?
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A Message from the
Chief of Police
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SR 426/CR 419 Phase
I Widening Project
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Recreation Events
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Upcoming Events
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Development Projects
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Future Council Meeting
Dates:
• February 6,
2017 CRA Governing Board 5:00 p.m.
• February 6, 2017 Regular CC
meeting 6:30 p.m.
• February 20, 2017 Regular
CC meeting 6:30 p.m.
All Oviedo City Council meetings are
held in Council Chambers at Oviedo
City Hall, 400 Alexandria Boulevard.
As always, the public is invited and
Do you have a request
for the City? You can
go to the City Website at
the address below and let
us know your request.
http://www.cityofoviedo.net/
node/1223
Oviedo Medical Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The ribbon cutting ceremony
for the Oviedo Medical Center was held on Thursday,
January 12, 2017.
The Oviedo Medical Center
campus, scheduled to open in
early 2017, will include a 64bed hospital, 22-bed emergency room, and a nearby medical office building.
From left to right: Councilmember Keith Britton, Councilmember Megan Sladek, Mayor Dominic Persampiere, Oviedo Medical Center CEO Kenneth C. Donahey, Deputy Mayor Steve
Henken, Councilmember Bob Pollack
Do you have a question for
the Oviedo City Council?
The Annual State of the City
Address is March 8, 2017 at the
Cultural Center at Center Lake
Park at 6:30 p.m. Learn what’s
new and upcoming.
The next Farmer’s Market
is Saturday, February 4th
at the Lawton House
grounds, 200 W. Broadway Street in Oviedo.
Bring the family and
browse a delightful selection of local produce,
plants, jams, coffee, baked
goods, and more!
There will be a Q&A session
following the presentation.
Submit your
March 1st to
questions
[email protected]
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Did You Know?
Did you know that Boston Hill Park offers a variety of amenities including a youth baseball field,
a playground, horseshoe pits, lighted basketball courts, picnic shelters, and restrooms?
Boston Hill Park is open seven days a week from dawn to 10:00 p.m.
To reserve the picnic shelters,
baseball field, and basketball
courts, please contact the Recreation and Parks Department
at (407) 971-5565.
Boston Hill Park
777 South Central Avenue
Oviedo, Florida 32765
Did you know that there are a variety of interactive, informational
maps available on the City’s website? Categories include:
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FEMA Document Search
Election Map
City of Oviedo - Project Status Map
Oviedo Public Information Map
Special Districts
City of Oviedo - Address Inside City Boundary Check
City of Oviedo - Oviedo Owned Property
City of Oviedo - Flood Zones
City of Oviedo - Weather Alert
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To access the GIS Map Gallery, visit the
City’s website at www.cityofoviedo.net.
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The Online Services area is located on the
right side of the main webpage. Click City
GIS Map Gallery to access the map selection.
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Agree to the Terms and Conditions of Use.
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A Message from the Chief of Police
Now that 2017 is upon us, many people start the year making New Year’s
resolutions. One resolution I would like to suggest is to promise yourself is to
drive without distractions. This includes texting while driving.
In 2016, there were 1,100 traffic crashes in Oviedo, an increase of approximately
5% over the number of crashes in 2015. The vast majority of these crashes were
rear-end collisions. The reasons are speed and distractive driving, with texting
and use of cell phones leading the cause of distractive driving.
On Wednesday, January 11th, I took part in a town hall meeting dedicated to the
issue of distracted driving. The town hall meeting was hosted by Matt Austin,
news anchor on Channel 6, WKMG TV. This hour long town hall meeting focused on area residents who lost loved ones in traffic crashes due to a distracted
driver. The meeting can be viewed at http://www.clickorlando.com/drivingchange.
Despite how good of a driver you think you are and how good you think you can
multi-task, your life and the lives of others depend on you focusing on driving,
not your texts, your e-mails, a book, applying make-up or shaving while you are
driving.
Let’s resolve not to be the cause of a traffic crash. To quote an old adage, “The
life you save may be your own.”
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State Road 426 / County Road 419 Phase I Widening Project
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun construction of the
State Road 426/County Road 419 Phase I widening project. The project construction will be primarily on State Road 434, between Smith and Franklin Streets
where new additional lanes are being added. Also, there will be some construction on Franklin Street that may close the south side sidewalk temporarily. The
Franklin Street pond will also be expanded to almost double its current size. The
pond expansion will require the majority of existing trees to be removed.
New landscaping will be installed as a separate project along the construction
corridor following completion of the widening. Construction of the widening is
anticipated to last approximately one calendar year. Motorists should expect lane
closures and some delays as construction progresses.
For additional information on this project, please visit the FDOT’s website at
www.cflroads.com/project/415030-5/entral_Avenue_SR_434_Widening_from_Smith_Street_to_Franklin_Street
Aquatic Programs
 Splash Zone Birthday Party registra-
tion begins February 6th. These fill up
quickly, so do not delay until summer.
Schedule your party today! Register at
the Gymnasium and Aquatic Facility.
 Swim Lesson registration for March
classes begins February 23rd at 6:00
p.m. for Oviedo residents.
NonResident registration begins February
25th at 8:00 a.m. Please check the
City’s website for the schedule. For
additional information, please call
(407) 971-5584.
 Interested in learning how to save
someone’s life? Looking for a summer
job? Oviedo Aquatics will be hosting
an American Red Cross Lifeguard
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class on February 11th, 12th, 18th, and
19th. The lifeguard class dates are all
mandatory and are from 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. each day. Cost is $300 for
Oviedo Residents, $320 for NonResident Members, and $340 for NonResidents. Class size is limited. For
additional information, please call
(407) 971-5582.
RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT
City offices will be closed on November 24th
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IndoorNovember
Cycling - Tuesday
and Thursday
evenings (6-7pm) and
25th
in observance
ofWednesday
the afternoon (12:15-12:45pm). Daily rates apply. Packages of 20 visits or an unlimited
annual option are available
for purchase.
Thanksgiving
holiday.
Gym & Athletics:
 Adult Basketball - Registration is underway until February 7th or
until full. Games begin February 17th.
 Adult Volleyball - Registration is underway until February 5th or
until full. Games being February 12th.
 Start Smart Baseball - This program is for 3-5 year olds. Registration began January 23rd, with classes beginning March 7th.
 Youth Flag Football - Registration begins February 6th, with games beginning
April 8th.
 Session 1 Archery - Registration begins February 13th, with classes beginning
February 25th.
My Tot and Me Class - Tuesday, February 7th at Riverside Park. Children 4 years
and under will explore colors, textures, and sounds. They will also learn how to
listen, share, and take turns. $5 Residents, $6 Non-Resident Members, $7 NonResidents.
American Red Cross Babysitter’s Course - Monday, February 20th at Riverside
Park. Youth ages 11 to 15 will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to safely give
care to children and infants. $50/Residents, $60/Non-Resident Members, $70/NonResidents.
Family Bingo - Friday, February 17th at Riverside Park. Games start at
7pm. Cards are $3 each with a 5 card maximum. Space is limited and all
players are admitted on a first come, first served basis. Concession stand
will be open for snacks and such.
SNAP Club - Wednesday, February 1st at Riverside Park. This program is
designed specifically for those with special needs, teenage and up. Participants must
be accompanied by a companion. Activities include games, craft time, potlucks, bingo, and more! $25/City Residents, $30/Non-Resident Members, $35/Non-Residents.
Homeschool Activity Program - Thursday, February 2nd at Riverside Park. This
program is a structured exercise program with a monthly theme for children ages 6 to
10 who are home schooled. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. $6/visit City
Residents, $7/visit Non-Resident Members, $8/visit Non– Residents.
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