A Message from Jim Gray Orlando City Commissioner

Volume 43/August 5, 2020

A Message from Jim Gray

Orlando City Commissioner

District 1

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The City of Orlando is seeking an artist or artist team to create a three-dimensional artwork for a prominent site in downtown Orlando along the new Ultimate I-4. The site is located near the Colonial Drive Pedestrian Bridge in the area generally located south of Colonial Drive, north of Concord Street, east of Garland Avenue and I-4 and west of CSX railway corridor.

The proposed artwork should capture the distinct character and culture of the community and visually enhance the public space. This Call for Artists is open to professional artists working in three-dimensional media.

Submissions must be received by midnight mountain time on August 27, 2020 via the CAFÉ Online Service. There is no charge for artists to register with CAFÉ or submit an application.

CAFÉ Online Service

2020 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts this Friday, August 7th and runs through Sunday, August 9th.

During this time qualifying items will be exempt from tax, including certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item; clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item; and the first $1,000 of the sales price of personal computers and certain computer-related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use.

Visit FloridaRevenue.com

Download List of Qualifying Items

Community Connections

Workshop

Let's Go Digital!

TAKING YOUR #NEIGHBORHOOD DIGITAL DURING COVID 19

Does your neighborhood organization need an alternative way to conduct meetings and communicate with one another? Digital media is a great to accomplish that goal. And if used strategically, it can also brand your organization, which can lead to engagement, donations, sponsorships and recognition. Learn to develop and implement a strategic digital media plan for your organization.

August.

When:

Saturday, August 8, 2020

9 am - 10 am

Where:

Online

Registration Rquired

A Message from

City of Orlando's

Solid Waste Department

City of Orlando's Solid Waste crews have been working tirelessly to provide the consistent service our residents expect. Just like the community we serve, our employees can be exposed to COVID-19 while at work or in their day-to-day lives.

Most recently, a number of our drivers and supervisors have been under quarantine for safety precautions. We apologize if you have experienced a delay in service and humbly ask that you report any missed collection to us. Our online services are available at orlando.gov/solidwaste 24/7.

Thank you for your time and we hope you and your family stay well.

If you have a large item that needs to be collected, please schedule a pick up by clicking

the link below or call us at 407.246.2314.

If we have missed your loose pile of yard waste, please report that by clicking the link below or you can call our office at 407.246.2314.

Large Items

Loose Yard Waste

With COVID-19 continuing to change the way our community conducts business, Permitting Services and City Planning have launched a Virtual Customer Care Center, allowing customers to make virtual, face-to-face appointments with a permitting technician or city planner.

By scheduling an appointment, customers are able to specify their reason for meeting ahead of time and feel at ease knowing they have a dedicated time to speak to staff.

City of Orlando's Permitting Services and City Planning staff look forward to serving customers through this new service, and will continue to seek new ways to provide the best possible customer service.

Schedule an Appointment

Adult School-Crossing

Guards Needed

Adult School-Crossing Guards are employed by the Orlando Police Department to protect and assist children walking and biking to over 40 schools within the City of Orlando.

School Crossing Guards start at $14.26 an hour and work a split shift of an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon. Cash allowances paid for perfect attendance monthly. Training and protective safety equipment provided at no expense to the guard.

Candidates for employment must meet the following minimum requirements:

Be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English
Must be observant and safety oriented
Must be able to pass a physical agility test, drug screen and complete the state-mandated training for School Crossing Guards

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
Must be 18 years of age
Must be able to work in adverse conditions such as inclement weather and close to traffic
Convicted felons or anyone convicted of misdemeanors involving moral turpitude need not apply

Any questions contact Danielle Campbell, Traffic Safety Supervisor at 407.246.2814

Apply Here

Curry Ford West

Looking for Volunteers

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are seeking a way to get more involved in your community and are excited about the things that Curry Ford West is doing, than join one of our amazing monthly volunteer meetings. Follow us on Facebook for volunteer meeting dates.

We have a Promotion that works on events and promoting businesses, Design that focuses on beautification efforts, Economic Vitality which looks into helping businesses thrive, and Organization which focuses on development and fundraising.

Visit CurryFordWest.com

Connect on their Facebook page

RESOURCES

The City of Orlando is actively responding to the threat of COVID-19 and is working closely with the Florida Department of Health, who in turn is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Find additional resources and updates on city services on the City of Orlando's COVID-19 webpage. You are encouraged to first seek assistance via phone, online or through email.