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Welcome to LARGO TODAY, News from the City Manager. You can find a copy of this edition and previous eNews at Largo.com/LargoToday. Stay up-to-date on the superior services the City of Largo offers to our residents, businesses, and visitors to build the "Community of Choice in Tampa Bay."
-Henry Schubert, City Manager
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THIS WEEK IN LARGO - June 24, 2022 |
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CITY FACILITIES CLOSURE NOTICE |
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The Fourth of July is right around the corner! As a reminder, City facilities will be closed on Monday, July 4. Highland Family Aquatic Center and the Largo Golf Course will be open on July 4. We wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday!
🗑️♻️ There will be NO residential collection on Monday, July 4. Monday residential collection moves to Tuesday, and Tuesday residential collection moves to Wednesday. For commercial collections, there is no change to the schedule. To view the holiday collection schedule, visit Largo.com/MyTrashDay
🎆 Be sure to enjoy the Fourth of July Fireworks at Largo Central Park on Monday, July 4 at 6pm. View the Facebook event for more information. |
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CDBG PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
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The City of Largo is building community through housing, neighborhoods, and supportive services and empowering people to thrive in vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods. As part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the City receives an annual grant to provide for housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities here in Largo. Over the last two years, the CDBG Program's accomplishments included investing over $959,000 in various areas throughout Largo; providing six housing units with rehabilitation; and supporting two homeowners with down payment assistance. In addition, over 530 residents were supported through partnerships with nonprofit agencies.
Currently, Largo has a rolling application process for the City's Affordable Housing Development, Home Improvement Program (HIP), and Downpayment Assistance. The Housing team continues to build partnerships with non-profit agencies to offer homebuyer education services, housing counseling, homeless services, fair housing assistance, mental health services, and senior services. Continued support through city-wide neighborhood improvement projects at Woodrow Park and surrounding neighborhoods is also a current focus of the program.
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SAFETY NET GRANT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION |
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The City is excited to announce that a Safety Net Grant will be open this fall using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for Largo Nonprofits and Nonprofits that serve Largo residents. Nonprofit partners including faith-based organizations (501c3 and 501c19) are invited to a Community Conversation on July 15th from 8:30-10:30am at the Largo Public Library to learn more details about the grant application, program and process. We will be looking for feedback on how the process can be improved so it is as user-friendly as possible before the grant is finalized. |
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LARGO TEAM MEMBERS TOUR PINELLAS SOLID WASTE FACILITY |
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Did you know that over 1 million tons of waste is generated in Pinellas County every year? Recently, team members visited Pinellas County Solid Waste to tour their facility and learn how they deal with all that waste. From giant trash claws to mulch recycling, the County utilizes the latest technology to operate a Waste-to-Energy facility that burns all of our trash and creates enough energy to power around 45,000 homes a year. To learn more or schedule your own tour, visit Pinellascounty.org/solidwaste. Visit LargoRecycles.com to learn how you can reduce your waste, recycle right, and more!
Pictured: Maggie Paluch, Assistant City Manager, Heather Ruder, Assistant Public Works Director, Andrew Powell, Solid Waste Driver III, Raul Rivera, Solid Waste Driver II, and Laura Thomas, Sustainability Administrator
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SAVE THE DATE: 2022 HURRICANE PREP EXPO |
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On Saturday, July 16 from 9am-11am, Largo Fire Rescue will host a free hurricane preparedness expo in the Jenkins Wing of the Largo Public Library. Learn how to be prepared before, during, and after the storm with information including disaster kits and where to find shelter. Chief Meteorologist Denis Philips of ABC Action News Tampa Bay will join the event for a meet and greet with attendees and various agencies and businesses on site to share preparedness tips. The first 200 attendees will receive a free hurricane prep starter kit and can also enter to win hurricane preparedness raffle prizes. Visit Largo.com for more details and Largo.com/StormReady for storm preparedness tips. |
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MISSION: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
VISION: To Be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
VALUES: INTEGRITY | COLLABORATION | PASSION | CREATIVITY
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