At the December 8, 2009 Commission meeting, the Surfside Town Commission initiated a policy to reimburse Surfside residents for the cost of new Miami Dade Public Library cards. In consideration of the expense incurred by residents at the Miami Dade Public Library, the Town Commission has approved the reimbursement of one Miami-Dade Library Card per household, effective Oct 1, 2009. Surfside residents wishing to obtain a Miami Dade Library card can select from the nearest library branches:
Sunny Isles Beach Branch Library North Shore Branch Library
18070 Collins Avenue 7501 Collins Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL Miami Beach, FL 33141
Phone: (305) 682-0726 Phone: (305) 864-5392
Visit the Miami Dade Public Library System website at: www.mdpls.org
Residents can then visit the Town Hall of Surfside front desk to request reimbursement for their card. Payments will be made within 30 days of the request. For more information or to obtain the Library Card Reimbursement Request Form, please call (305) 861-4863 or visit the Town Hall of Surfside at 9293 Harding Avenue.
* Please note: photo identification, library card, proof of Surfside residency and receipt from Miami Dade Public Library System must be submitted along with the Reimbursement Request Form.
Parks and Recreation - Spring Youth Programs
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Parks and Recreation - Spring Adult Programs
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3rd Thursday Events – Save the Dates!
Holiday Displays on Public Property
Administrative Policy
From time to time in the past the Town of Surfside has been approached to place holiday symbols (i.e. decorated trees, Menorah, snowman, snow flake) on public property. Anyone who wishes to display an appropriate symbol of the season, may come forward and they will be given an opportunity to the extent possible (limited by physical space) to participate in a display on designated Town property. If there are costs associated with the display such as the need for police services or electricity etc., they will be charged “at cost only” to the person or entity sponsoring the exhibit. For further information please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 305-993-1052.
Attention: The Multipurpose Courts/Basketball Courts at 96th street park are now open.
US Census Bureau Now Recruiting Census Workers Surfside Parks and Recreation Modular as Host site
Miami Shores Aquatic Center
Lifeguard Tower and Beach Club Operating Hours
FY 2009/2010 Adopted Budget-in-Brief
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS WANTED
IF YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN SERVING ON A TOWN COMMITTEE PLEASE CONTACT DEBRA EASTMAN, TOWN CLERK AT deastman@townofsurfsidefl.gov or call 305-861-4863 Ext. 226
FY 2010 Town Commission Goals and Priorities Budget Workshop
2009-05-19 Special Commission Meeting Packet
2009-05-19 Special Commission Meeting Agenda
Police Dept. implements on line crime information system
Detective Joe Matthews at 305-861-4862 or jmatthews@townofsurfsidefl.gov
Surfside Police Department Launches On-line Crime Alerting and Mapping Service with CrimeReports.com
Citizens empowered with near real-time neighborhood crime information available 24/7/365.
February 26, 2009 - The Surfside Police Department and CrimeReports.com have announced a new On-line Crime Alerting and Mapping Service that provides easy to read incident crime maps and automated alerts to the citizens of the Town of Surfside. The service, located at http://www.crimereports.com or directly from the Surfside Police Department’s Web site http://www.townofsurfsidefl.gov/police.asp , provides neighborhood crime data in near real-time and is available now.
The Surfside Police CrimeReports service is free to the public and allows citizens to receive automatic daily, weekly or monthly email alerts if/when crimes occur near their home. Citizens can also view reported crime activity on an easy to use map for any location within Surfside Police Department’s boundaries. Crime incident data is updated nightly and includes:
- Incident type/ Date/ Location/ Distance from citizen’s address/ Event identification/ Case number/ Brief crime incident description
“Surfside Police CrimeReports will prove particularly valuable to those in the community who want to stay informed and current about what is occurring in their neighborhoods and will allow residents to work with the police department to address neighborhood crime issues.” said Chief David Allen
“By participating in CrimeReports.com, the Surfside Police Department is demonstrating its commitment to service and safety by making crime information available to the citizens of Surfside,” said Greg Whisenant, co-founder and CEO of CrimeReports.com. “Chief David Allen and the Surfside Police Department staff are forward-looking, providing timely, location specific information to the public when they need it” he said.
Crime alerting and mapping is just the first step in empowering citizens with critical neighborhood crime information. Later in 2009, the CrimeReports program will introduce additional services to support community policing and neighborhood watch® programs. Upcoming new features include:
- Community alerts, allowing the SPD to send information alerts to specific neighborhoods
- Neighborhood Watch tools, where residents of specific neighborhoods can contribute information
- Video integration, allowing law enforcement to attach digital video to specific crimes when it is available
Are you a South Florida Licensed Architect willing to serve the Town of Surfside?
The Town Commission is currently seeking a licensed South Florida ARCHITECT,
willing to serve on the Design Review Board.
For further information, please contact:
Town Clerk
phone: (305) 861-4863
email: deastman@townofsurfsidefl.gov
ATTENTION RESIDENTS & BUSINESS OWNERS!!!
Free Metered Parking Program Update:
New permit is in effect.
Valid from Oct. 1, 2009 – Sept. 30, 2010
Residents Must RE-REGISTER Their Vehicles at Town Hall
Fire/Rescue Service Delivery Report
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Police Dept. Introduces CodeRED Emergency Alert Phone System: Residents & Merchants Need To Register!
SURFSIDE POLICE INTRODUCE “CodeRED”
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
The Surfside Police Department is pleased to announce the acquisition of the high speed, CodeRED emergency alert system. With the introduction of the CodeRED system, officials are now capable of delivering either Town-wide or targeted pre-recorded emergency telephone notification/or information messages, such as evacuation notices, missing child alerts, boil water notices, and fire or flood disasters.
CodeRED provides the community with greater protection during critical situations. Thousands of people can be alerted quickly and the controlled warning system ensures that every call provides consistent and accurate information. Other benefits include documented confirmation of the individuals selected, and the system has the ability to contact cell phones and pagers. CodeRED reduces the demand on emergency personnel so that they may better focus and manage their response efforts.
Police Chief, David Allen explains “the CodeRED system is only as good as the database supporting it. If your phone number is not on the database it will not be called.” He further emphasizes that, “in an emergency situation, early notification can help save lives.” Chief Allen encourages all residents and business owners to register their phone numbers and assures everyone that the information will remain completely confidential and will only be used for emergency notification purposes.
To register your phone number into the database, please click on the CodeRED link below. This emergency network is a geographical based information system, which means street addresses are needed in order to select which phone numbers will receive the notification calls. Therefore, required information includes first and last name, street address (physical address, no P.O. boxes), city, state, zip code, and primary phone number.
If you do not have Internet access, please contact Lieutenant Rolando Baldomero at (305) 861-4862, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., to register by phone. Any questions you may have about the CodeRED system may also be directed to Lieutenant Baldomero, Monday to Friday, during regular business hours.
To register your phone number into the database, please click here
Hurricane Preparedness Info
Plan now, be safe!
The hurricane season officially began on June 1st and will last until November 30th. The Town of Surfside encourages everyone to create a safety plan so that you will be ready in the event of a storm. The barrier island of Surfside lies within Evacuation Zone A, which means that if forecasters predict that a major hurricane is headed for our coastline, this area would be evacuated first. Having a plan of action is critical to your safety. Now is the time to decide where you will go to ride out the storm, given the possibility of an evacuation order. Keep in mind that there will not be any emergency services available during the height of a major storm, as rescue personnel will also have evacuated to the mainland, until landfall.
To assist residents in their preparations, the following links will provide information on:
• Supply Checklists
• Emergency Evacuation Bus Pick-up Sites
• Evacuation Routes
• Hurricane Evacuation Centers
• Pet Friendly Hurricane Evacuation Centers (Accepting Pre-registered Pets Only) :
Miami-Dade County Sunshine Pavilion
10901 S.W. 24 Street, Miami
Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High
1410 NE 215 Street, North Miami
• Pet Friendly Hurricane Evacuation Center Application Package
Submitting this application does not guarantee acceptance into the shelter. A tentative acceptance letter will be sent upon receipt and verification of eligibility.
• Fuel Stations with Generators and a Map
• Fuel Stations-Transfer Switch Facilities
• Publix Supermarkets with Generators and a Map
• Sedano’s with Generators and a Map
• Traffic Signals with Generators
• Miami-Dade County intersections with Generators
Special Needs:
Remember the special needs of your family members. Infants, the elderly and persons with disabilities need the same planning as everyone else, and sometimes a little more, to be prepared for an emergency.
Special Needs - Dialysis Patients
Special Needs - Elderly Residents
Miami-Dade residents who on a daily basis require skilled nursing care, assistance with daily living, or have life-saving medical equipment dependent on electricity should register with the Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP). If you would like to apply for the Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program, please review the applicant instructions.
Surfside’s Emergency Information Hotline Number
FPL Presentation: Surfside’s Choices - Converting From Overhead to Underground Power Lines
Miami Shores Aquatics New Hours of Operation
Surfside Organizational Chart
THE SURFSIDE BOOK CLUB WELCOMES ALL RESIDENTS!!!
Enjoy pot luck dinners based on the theme of the book
Meet your neighbors
Join the fun and have a few laughs
The discussion is entertaining and always lively
If you are interested in joining, please contact Kim at: kimjo614@the-beach.net
The Education Committee Wants To Hear From You!
The Education Committee (Peter Hickey, Sherry Ulsh, Pamela Mishkin) is pleased to announce that it has been assigned a Town email address: educationcommittee@townofsurfsidefl.gov
Please email the committee with any questions, ideas, or concerns that you may have about education and education-related issues in our community. To keep up to date on events or other information, the committee invites you to join their mailing list. Send your email address to the committee, along with any other information you may wish to include about your areas of interest (preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, adult education etc.)
The Education Committee is proud and excited by the Surfside Book Club’s success. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in participating, please contact Kim at: kimjo614@the-beach.net
If there are any residents that would like to start a book club in Spanish, or who would like to join one that meets during the daytime, please contact the Education Committee via email: educationcommittee@townofsurfsidefl.gov The committee members will help you get your group together.
South Florida Water Management District
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