Construction of Public Safety Building is Progressing
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The
construction of the Public Safety Building
, located at 2151 Salzedo Street, is rapidly progressing. The last concrete pour at the slab on the grade level, which covers the main electrical room, transformer room, police bay and delivery area was completed. Construction continued in the first floor to frame interior walls and place door frames. The installation of fire sprinkler piping, plumbing piping, mechanical ductwork and electrical conduit is also on-going. Work for the second and third floors consists of installing windows, roughing in electrical and fire alarm conduit. The installation of the cable tray for low voltage systems, exterior insulation and exterior wall framing is also underway. The layout and framing of interior walls on the fourth and fifth floor, and the installation of windows, electrical and fire alarm began this month as well. This project is expected to be completed in Fall of 2020.
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Make a #SuperCoralPlay to Protect our Coral Reefs
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The City of “Super” Coral Gables is the first city in the United States to challenge other municipalities to take action and make a
#SuperCoralPlay
by limiting their carbon footprint to protect and preserve our dying coral reefs. The City’s “play” is to cease the use of fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorous by City crews or contractors in City owned and operated properties during the rainiest summer months. We encourage all our residents and businesses to join the movement and make their own #SuperCoralPlay to positively impact the environment.
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Construction is Ongoing for Fire Station 2 & New Trolley Depot
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Another important City project underway is the
renovation and new addition to Fire Station 2,
which is located at 525 South Dixie Highway. So far, the existing station’s interior renovations, which includes the complete overhauling of all interior spaces including the upgrading of the electrical, mechanical and life safety systems, are approximately 85% completed. A new two-story addition and a four-story training tower are part of the additions to this facility. The projected substantial completion date for the renovation and new addition to Fire Station 2 is by end of April 2020. An adjacent two-story
new Trolley Maintenance Facility
to service the city’s entire trolley fleet is also under construction on this site. To date, the structural shell is about 95% completed and underground utilities are currently being installed. This project is expected to be finished by May of this year.
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FEMA to Award Coral Gables More than $1.5 Million
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The City of Coral Gables has received notice that
FEMA has approved $1,513,661
for the State of Florida to help the City defray the cost of responding to Hurricane Irma. These funds will reimburse Coral Gables for its emergency protective measures that were enacted between September 4 and October 3, 2017 to protect the health and safety of the public.
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Coral Gables is a Smart 50 Award Recipient
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The City of Coral Gables has been selected as a
2020 Smart 50 Award recipient
by Smart Cities Connect, US Ignite, and the Smart Cities Connect Foundation. Coral Gables is among a selected list of global cities with municipal-scale Smart City projects that “exemplify innovation and concrete influence” in our community.
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Get Your Free UM Baseball Game Tickets
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Thanks to a 20-year Development Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami, Coral Gables residents can get up to
four free tickets per household for each game
for upcoming UM Baseball games.
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Create Memories with Your Daughter
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Before your little princess grows up, take the time to create memories and participate in the City of Coral Gables
Daddy and Daughter Dinner Dance
, scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Newman Alumni Center, 6200 San Amaro Drive. With a “Night at the Circus” theme, this great evening offers dinner, dancing, a photo booth and much more. Space is limited so register soon.
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Follow the clues to discover lots of family-friendly fun at the
Great Coral Gables Scavenger Hunt
on Saturday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Participants check-in at 9 a.m. at the Actors’ Playhouse at Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, to start the morning solving puzzles and riddles along Miracle Mile from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. A larger and even more brain-teasing adult-friendly scavenger hunt will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration begins at 1 p.m. at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave. The free event is co-created by The Business Improvement District (BID) of Coral Gables and
Coral Gables Magazine
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Planting a Better Tree in a Better Place
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The City of Coral Gables Landscape Beautification Advisory Board is presenting a workshop at the Coral Gables Farmers Market on Saturday, February 22, 9 a.m. at City Hall’s Courtyard. Residents will learn how to plant a
“Better Tree in a Better Place”
through the expertise of City of Coral Gables Landscape Architect Deena Bell-Llewellyn, who will offer her ideas on what is the correct type of tree that will thrive in their gardens. The workshop is free and open to the public. Joining as speakers for this workshop are Jorge Rivera, ISA Certified Arborist and Brook Dannemiller, Assistant Public Works Director, both from the City’s Landscape Services Division. The presentation will be centered on planting the right species and size of trees near FPL powerlines and other city utilities, and measures residents should take for proper maintenance and care of trees near power lines.
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Why the 2020 Census is So Important
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In this
Coffee Talk
episode produced by Coral Gables Television, US Census Bureau Sr. Partnership Specialist Rafael De La Portilla provides us with detailed information regarding
how your participation in the 2020 US Census can help
you and the City Beautiful.
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Community Meeting for Design of Ponce Circle Park
Starts at 7 p.m. at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive.
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Tour of Kitchens
Starts at 9 a.m. at Infinity of Coral Gables, 2701 South LeJeune Road.
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Farmers Market
Starts at 8 a.m. at the corner of LeJeune Road and Miracle Mile.
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City Commission Meeting
Starts at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way
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Public Input Session for The Underline
Starts at 3 p.m. at the University of Miami Abess Center, 1365 Memorial Drive, Ungar Building.
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A
portion of Alcazar Avenue will be temporarily closed due to construction of Public Safety Building. Crews will be working on the water main extension, storm drainage and gas line installation. Duration of work for about six weeks.
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FDOT District Six is developing the design for a
landscape improvement project along US 1 Dixie Highway from Ponce de Leon Blvd. to SW 37 Avenue/Douglas Road.
Construction is expected to begin this January and last for 14 months. Temporary lane closures during non-peak hours will have minimal effects on traffic. For more information, contact 305-470-5477.
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City of Coral Gables Commission
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Contact Us
Coral Gables City Hall
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel: 305-446-6800
enews@coralgables.com
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