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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 - April 22, 2022 |
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ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TOURS PUBLIC WORKS |
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Assistant City Manager, Maggie Paluch, joined the team at Public Works for an in-depth tour of Streets and Stormwater, Facilities, Fleet, and Solid Waste. From watching the new sign printing machine in action to traveling to Josephine Road to see the recently completed drainage project, Public Works team members highlighted their superior services that inspire community pride. A big thank you to those who shared successes, challenges, and opportunities in your day-to-day work.
If you're interested in learning more about services offered in Public Works, including how to recycle or compost, view collection schedules, and more, visit LargoRecycles.com.
Have you seen superior service in our community? Show your appreciation for a team member at Largo.com/WOW.
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SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE ACTION PLAN: COMMUNITY CONNECTORS
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As part of the creation of Largo's Sustainability and Resilience Action Plan (SRAP), several Community Connectors joined Largo team members to discuss the project's next steps. Connectors are empowered community members that actively drive the project and help staff better understand what drives individual, neighborhood, and community resilience and sustainability. They will work side by side with Team Largo as they create the plan and make a more sustainable Largo for generations. Sign up to receive updates and learn how to get involved in the process.
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APPLY FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT |
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Woodrow Park neighborhood community members have successfully completed a Neighborhood Grant project. Today, with the help of the Largo Parks team, they installed a Free Little Library in Woodrow Park. Do you have an idea for your own neighborhood project?
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HPO: LEADERS AT ALL LEVELS |
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This week, Team Largo attended HPO training. HPO stands for High-Performance Organizations and is a proven organizational development practice for local governments to become more effective, efficient, and productive. The principles of HPO are:
- Leadership can be exercised by every individual at every level of the organization.
- The “right” systems, processes, and structures can contribute to performance, rather than impede it.
- Engagement of all can lead to higher performance of the individual, the work team, and the organization.
- All organizations must make time to do the work of leadership.
Congratulations to all team members that attended and contribute to making Largo the Community of Choice!
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COMMUNITY STANDARDS MANAGER SCHOFIELD EARNS CERTIFICATION |
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Community Standards Manager Schofield recently earned the Code Enforcement Professional (CEP) Certificate, the Florida Association of Code Enforcement’s highest level of certification. To become a CEP, an individual must earn and maintain certifications in Fundamentals, Administrative Aspects, and Legal Issues, have three years of experience in code enforcement and submit a research paper on a code enforcement-related legal issue.
Congratulations, Tracey on this accomplishment. Community Development prepares to give Tracey a warm sendoff in mid-June when he resigns to become the first, full-time administrator of the non-profit organization that he founded, Cops and Kids. Team Largo appreciates your leadership, hard work, and dedication over the past four years, you will be missed!
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ALTA BELLEAIR APARTMENTS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS |
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Alta Belleair Apartments, located at 1632 Clearwater-Largo Road N, is now accepting rental applications.
This development has a mix of market-rate units and units reserved for households earning 81-120% Area Median Income (AMI). Three of the five buildings are ready for leasing. This development used the City’s Affordable Housing Density Bonus program for setting aside 15% of the units to serve households earning between 81-120% AMI. The new complex is located close to the Medical Arts District and medical
employment hub in Clearwater. It is also a pet-friendly apartment complex.
To apply, call 813-560-2945, or email live@altabelleair.com. Rent rates for the units reserved for 81-120% AMI are provided through contacting the facility. Market-rate rents are provided on the website.
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ROSERY ROAD TEMPORARY CLOSURE |
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Rosery Road will be closed at the railroad tracks Thursday, May 5 through the end of the day Monday, May 9 for CSX to install a tub crossing. Motorists traveling between Clearwater-Largo Road and Missouri Avenue are advised to use Wyatt Street or West Bay Drive as alternate routes. |
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BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVENESS GRADE |
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On February 24, Community Development Building Division staff met with Mr. Bryan Burgett of the Insurance Services Office (ISO) and submitted the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS®) questionnaire. The results are in, and the City of Largo Building Division retains a grading classification of 3 for both residential and commercial/industrial properties. The grading classifications are 1-10, 1 being top-grade. Through the BCEGS® program, ISO assesses the building codes in effect in individual communities and how those communities enforce their building codes. The assessments place special emphasis on the mitigation of losses from natural hazards. The prospect of lessening catastrophe-related damage and ultimately lowering insurance costs provides an incentive for communities to enforce their building codes rigorously. |
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LARGO LIVE ON YOUR BLOCK! |
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Largo Live On Your Block is coming to a neighborhood park near you! Join us for live music, games from our Play Express, and food trucks on select dates this spring in your local neighborhood park. Games begin at 6pm, music starts at 6:30pm. On-site parking is limited so we encourage neighbors to walk over from their homes. Don’t forget to bring your chairs or blankets. Please call 727-587-6740 Ext. 5014 for more information. |
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April 22
Mitch Patti at
Northwest Park
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April 29
Row Jomah at
McGough Nature Park
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May 6
The Guilty Pleasure at Datsko Park
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THUNDERSTRUCK
America's AC/DC Tribute
Friday, April 22, 8pm
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TONE LOC & TAG TEAM
featuring Chris Craze
Wednesday, April 27, 7:30pm
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Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC gives fans so much more than the sound of AC/DC, they truly capture the high voltage energy and experience! For fans, it's about a sense of familiarity, and it's about a feeling that snatches up listeners and takes over. |
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Who remembers Tone Loc's "Wild Thing" or Tag Team's "Whoomp! (There It Is)"!? Now's your chance to see them live in Largo under one roof! Dust off that Pelle Pelle gear and grab your Funky Cold Medina for a great night! Arrive early and check out the graffiti show in the lobby. |
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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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