JULY 2021
Greetings from City Hall!
Summer is here, and so is the rain! Our camp has started, and all of the things that come along with summer are now in place. We are moving ahead, full force with most of our programs, and slowly working into the remaining ones, once we figure out the necessary tweaks for the safety of all. It feels like we are back to our normal selves, and as you all know, it’s HOT!!!!
First and foremost, don’t forget to root for the Tampa Bay Lightning, as they continue to defend last year’s championship, with the ultimate goal of repeating! The City has a tremendous relationship with the organization, and we are blessed to be part of the continuing commitment of serving the community, especially for the kids! Every time we have a special event, you’ll see members of the Lightning Community Hockey organization present, giving away sticks, balls and hockey equipment to anyone who wants it. They help us with Leagues, put on Clinics, link us to some of the players from the past, and really make us feel like a part of the Lightning organization! I’ve said it many times before, in my book, they are the best organization in professional sports, and they prove it, over and over again. Go Bolts!!!!!!!
On another note, we are hosting a Hurricane Expo, coming up on July 13th, from 5 to 8 pm. The purpose is to provide up to date information on what you will need, in order to be prepared should a storm come our way, along with a lot of helpful information about your property and storms in general. Please save the date and try to attend if you can, it will be worth your while. Not to be ignored, there are two storms in the Southern Atlantic currently, and are heading in this general direction. If they will affect us, it likely will be prior to our Expo, but in either case, make sure you have a plan for your family and your property. We continue to be vigilant in our training to make sure that everyone is safe, should a storm hit us directly.
Also, don’t forget that the “new” FEMA maps go into effect on August 24th, 2021, which is coming up soon. They will affect flood zones, and have a significant influence over flood insurance rates, and likely construction costs. Make sure you know exactly how these new maps can affect you, its very important.
Lastly, I wanted you to know that we are close to completing the first bound copy of next year’s annual budget, which is due to be delivered to the City Council in July, with a budget workshop to be scheduled between that time, and the two public hearings in September, when it will be officially adopted. Our fiscal year is October 1st through September 30th, so be on the lookout for our upcoming budget document, which will be available soon.
Ok, one more thing…..sorry, couldn’t help myself…did you receive our magazine???? Experience Oldsmar, latest edition should have gotten to your home, and once again, our staff has outdone itself! Great source of helpful information, beautiful and professionally done, articles about citizens and businesses, and best of all…..it’s FREE! If you didn’t receive one, contact us and we will try to make sure that you do.
Stay cool, if possible and don’t forget the helpful information about our community found below.
Go BOLTS!!!!!!!!!!
Al b