GAZETTE AUGUST 2019
TOWN OF SURFSIDE BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT AS THE TOWN CONTINUES TO PREPARE FOR THE BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT THAT IS SLATED FOR LATE SUMMER 2019, PLEASE STAY INFORMED ON THE PROJECT UPDATES BY VISITING THE TOWN WEBSITE BANNER TITLED BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT.
Message from the Town Manager As a forward-thinking coastal community, the Town of Surfside is taking various measures in order to prepare now for the impacts of climate change and sea level rise. There are several ways you can reduce your carbon footprint, too. To learn more, we encourage you to read “Sea levels are rising” on page 6. Also in the August Gazette is an article about the recently passed single-use plastic bags ban. With growing concerns about the environment, ocean and marine life, Town Commissioners unanimously approved to amend Section 34-11 of the Town Code of Ordinances which prohibits plastic straws, to also include single-use plastic bags. The new ban will take effect later this year and enforced the beginning of March 2020 to allow time for a public education campaign. Read more about the ban on page 2. The much-anticipated Beach Renourishment Project is scheduled to start in late summer 2019. As a reminder, visit the Town website for the latest project developments. Additionally, the Town will share regular updates with residents who are signed up for Town Notifications, on Surfside’s Nextdoor public agency page, and the recently transformed Channel 663. - Guillermo Olmedillo, Town Manager
PROCLAMATION FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
The Parks and Recreation Department received a proclamation at the July Commission meeting observing National Park & Recreation Month in July. The proclamation highlights how the Department improves the quality of life for Surfsiders of all ages.
(L-R) Commissioner Michael Karukin, Vice Mayor Daniel Gielchinsky, Mayor Daniel Dietch, Director of Parks & Recreation Tim Milian, Superintendent Stacie Weiss, Virginia Agramonte, Commissioner Tina Paul, Town Attorney Lillian Arango, Town Manager Guillermo Olmedillo and Commissioner Barry Cohen.