City Council Considers Proposed Utility Rate Increases
St. Petersburg City Council will continue to consider proposed increases to water, wastewater, reclaimed water, stormwater, and sanitation utility rates during a public hearing August 23rd at 6 pm. The meeting will be held in City Hall Council Chamber, 175 5th St. N. Citizens may view the proposed rate adjustments at www.stpete.org/utility. If approved, utility rate increases would take effect on October 1st.
MLK Resurfacing Project
As part of the Complete Streets program, the City of St. Petersburg is planning to mill and resurface Dr. M.L. King Jr. Street from approximately 5th Ave. N. to 34th Ave. N. sometime this year. Following community meetings held November 2017-June, the City proposed a concept involving turning one of five traffic lanes into a bicycle lane in each direction and adding several crosswalks. After concern from some business owners along MLK, the City put the project on hold to gather more information. The City website says they will make a final decision this month. For more info and the current status of this project, visit stpete.org/completestreets.
Pinellas County Schools Will Now Text In Case of Emergency
Beginning this year, Pinellas County schools will use text messages as an additional way to communicate with employees and families. The text messages will only be sent to communicate information related to emergencies. Employees and parents/guardians of students in Pinellas County Schools can text “Y” or “Yes” to 67587 to begin receiving text messages from the school district. Send the message “Stop” to 67587 at any time. The mobile number used to opt in must already be on file with the school district.
Friends of Woodlawn Elementary Forms for 2018/19 School Year
Crescent Heights, Crescent Lake, Euclid St. Paul, Woodlawn, and North Kenwood Neighborhood Associations are joining forces to support Woodlawn Elementary. Volunteers are needed for Mentor training. To get involved join their Facebook Group: Friends of Woodlawn Elementary or email [email protected].
Natural Playground Now Open at Boyd Hill
In a first for St. Pete, Boyd Hill opens a Natural Playground. The playground itself is made almost entirely out of African Wood, and uses less plastic and metal than what you would see in a typical modern playground. If the playground proves to be a success, be on the lookout for a similar design at the new Pier.
