MAY 18, 2018

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This Week in Largo
Memorial Day Trash and Recycling Collection
Due to the upcoming holiday, residential garbage and recycling will not be collected on Monday, May 28th. If your regular garbage or recycling day is Monday, May 28th, your items will be collected on Tuesday, May 29th. If your regular garbage or recycling day is Tuesday, May 29th, your items will be collected on Wednesday, May 30th. There will be no change to commercial collections. Offices will be closed on Monday, May 28th. For questions, please call our Solid Waste Division at (727)587-6760 or visit LargoRecycles.com.

- Laura Thomas
Sustainability Coordinator I 586-7424 I lthomas@largo.com

American Fire Sprinkler Association Award
Largo Fire Rescue would like to congratulate our Fire Marshal and Division Chief of Life Safety, Chief Josh Stefancic, on receiving the Fire Sprinklers Save Lives Award, given by the American Fire Sprinkler Association. Chief Stefancic has helped thousands of firefighters understand the effectiveness of fire sprinkler technology, through his involvement on the executive board of the International Fire Service Training Association. There he has helped author and review several training manuals written to educate firefighters on the basics of fire sprinklers. Chief Stefancic is also a committee member of NFPA 1700-Guide to Structural Firefighting, and has worked to educate his firefighting peers about the benefits of protecting buildings with fire sprinklers. As a recipient of this award, Chief Stefancic joins a distinguished list of fire marshals, building officials, and television personalities, who have embraced this technology and have become advocates for fire safety.

- Summer Mahr
Public Education Specialist I 587-6740 I smahr@largo.com

Neighborhood Project Matching Grant Program
On May 15th, the Mayor and City Commission approved a new Neighborhood Project Matching Grant Program. The program is designed to encourage the completion of projects to beautify Largo neighborhoods and support the strategic planning focus area of Community Pride. Registered neighborhood associations, civic groups and crime watch groups will be able to apply for up to $3,000 in reimbursement for physical improvements to common areas or neighborhood entryways. Examples of eligible projects include entryway signage, fencing, walkways, fountains, landscaping and/or energy-saving lighting. Organizations must contribute the equal amount of their request in cash or in-kind. 

Projects will be reviewed by a three-person staff grant committee including representatives from the Administration and Community Development departments. To learn more about the Neighborhood Project Matching Grant Program and to apply visit: Largo.com/NeighborhoodGrant.

- Brenda Clark
Community Outreach Coordinator I 587-6740 I bclark@largo.com
MEETING UPDATES
Neighborhood Information Meeting- Tommy Car Wash Systems, 5315 East Bay Dr-
A Neighborhood Information Meeting was held on May 10th, for a 5,200 sq. ft. car wash facility to be located at 5315 East Bay Drive. All property owners and residents within 500 feet of the subject property were invited to attend the meeting. Jacob Mossholder of Creighton Commercial Development & Construction, Kyle Shasteen, and Erik Juliano from Bowman Consulting were present to discuss the project. Planner II Leong Sharp and Planner Puentes Shaw were also present to answer any questions from the public.

No residents were present at the meeting.

- Carol Stricklin
Community Development Department Director I 586-7490 I cstrickl@largo.com
UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Memorial Day Ceremony
Join the City of Largo in honoring those who have lost their lives while fighting for our country. The 2018 Memorial Day ceremony will be held May 28th, at 7:00 pm in Largo Central Park's Military Court of Honor. This evening will include a color guard presentation, music and a wreath presentation in remembrance of our fallen soldiers.

This event is free and open to the public. Largo Central Park is located at 101 Central Park Drive. For more information, visit LargoEvents.com.

Interested in being a part of the ceremony? Contact Special Events at 727-587-6740 Ext. 5014 or SpecialEvents@largo.com.

- Joan Byrne
Recreation, Parks and Arts Department Director I 586-6740 I jbyrnel@largo.com