Colonialtown Neighborhood Association - Orlando, FL

holiday garbage pick-up

Commissioner Sheehan wanted to make sure everyone was aware that, despite City Hall being closed, the Solid Waste Division will be picking up regularly scheduled garbage, yard waste and recycling on Labor Day, Monday, September 6th.

Commissioner Sheehan, Officer Young and I wish your family and you a safe and enjoyable weekend and holiday.

Chase
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Chase Smith
Aide to Commissioner Patty Sheehan
Orlando City Council, District 4
400 S Orange Avenue, 2nd Floor
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-2106 - Phone
(407) 246-3010 - Fax

board meeting date change

The CNA board meeting had to be rescheduled to Wednesday, September 1st at 7p at the neighborhood center. If any resident wishes to have an issue on the general meeting (September 9th) agenda, please notify us at the rescheduled board meeting. Thank you, Ann Berendzen, president.

August general meeting

We took July off, and now it's time to start our monthly general meetings again. This Thursday, August 12th at 7p at the Colonialtown Neighborhood Center there will be a presentation from a neighbor seeking a conditional use to have an assited living facility at his home. Staff from City of Orlando will be on hand to answer questions about the conditional use process. Also attending will be representatives from the City of Orlando and the State of Florida to give us their updates. The meeting is open to all Colonialtown residents.

South Bumby road improvements

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Last Monday, July 26th, the Orlando City Council approved a contract with Hubbard Construction Company to begin plans for Bumby Avenue improvements. The City had solicited bids for the removal, reclaiming and replacement of asphalt pavement on Bumby Avenue from Hillcrest Street to South Street. Along with the complete resurfacing of Bumby, we will also be replacing or installing sidewalks, wheelchair ramps and pedestrian crossing facilities throughout the same area. The winning bid by Hubbard to complete this project was $987,970.70.

These improvements along Bumby have always been a priority of mine but, we have been unable to achieve this goal due to budget constraints. The current economy and subsequent budget cuts have further compounded this problem. The construction costs will be reimbursed through a Local Agency Program Agreement (LAP) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) using funds provided by the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The only local tax dollars that will be used in this project that are not ARRA reimbursable for City project management, construction engineering and inspection services, consultant contract administration for compliance with Federal and ARRA requirements and consultant post-design services will be $175,000 from gas-tax funds.

I am happy that South Bumby Avenue, one of the most heavily traveled arterials in Orlando, will finally be improved and provide District 4 residents and City travelers with a smooth driving surface. Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions or would like any additional information about this much-needed and long-awaited project.

Sincerely,
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Patty Sheehan
Commissioner, District 4
City of Orlando
400 S Orange Avenue, 2nd Floor
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-2004 - Phone
(407) 246-3010 - Fax

neighborhood center facelift

The Colonialtown Neighborhood Center had a much-needed facelift thanks to donations from the designers of the Carroll Adams Group and IKEA!

The official re-dedication of the neighborhood center was on Thursday, July 15th. Commissioner Patty Sheehan, designer Ted Carroll and kids from the neighborhood center cut the ribbon for the big day. Stop by and check out the facility -- the kids love the colors and the fabulous donated art!