Police Department Grant To Address Speeding
The Plant City Police Department was awarded a $30,000 sub-grant by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on area roadways. The sub-grant will reimburse the Department for overtime for officers ($20,000) for enforcement operations as well as the purchase of equipment with the purpose of educating the community about speeding and aggressive driving ($10,000 plus an additional $8,000 from the Department’s budget).
“Speeding and aggressive driving put the lives of drivers at risk but also affect pedestrians and we want to deter this dangerous and potentially costly behavior,” said Captain Al Van Duyne at the Jan. 8 City Commission meeting.
Hillsborough to Offer Free Spay/Neuter Services for Bully Breed Dogs
For a limited time, Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is helping owners of pit bulls and other bully breeds by offering spay/neuter and other veterinary services at no cost. Operation Pit Stop begins Feb. 12 and ends Feb. 23. The Pet Resource Center, located at 440 N. Falkenburg Rd., will provide free spay and neuter services, microchips, vaccines, registration and heartworm testing for 200 dogs. Owners must be Hillsborough County residents and the services are only for bully breed dogs 90 pounds or less. Appointments, expected to fill up quickly, are mandatory for Operation Pit Stop and can be made by emailing the Pet Resource Center at PRCOperationPitStop@HCFLGov.net or calling (813) 301-7387.
Application Window For City Commissioner, Group 5 Candidates to Opens in February
Have a desire to serve in local government? The candidate qualifying period to run for City Commissioner, Group 5, will begin Mon., Feb. 12 at noon until Fri., Feb. 16 at noon. Candidate qualifying packets are available for pickup at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 302 W. Reynolds St. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays. No appointment is necessary, however an appointment is required to submit completed paperwork.
City To Conduct Smoke Testing On Sewer Lines Next Week
The City will be conducting smoke testing on sewer lines, an EPA-endorsed, efficient and cost effective-way to identify leaks and the source of stormwater infiltration problems, on select streets from Tues., Jan. 23 through Thu., Jan. 25. The following streets will be impacted: W. Grant, S. Gibbs, W. Bates, S. Broad, S. Empire, W. Alsobrook and S. Hunter Streets, W. Russell Woodside and W. Pinedale Drives, Mendosa Road and Pinedale Meadows Court. Visit plantcitygov.com for more information.
Register For Youth Soccer League By January 31
Area youth ages four through 18 can participate in the eight-game league hosted by Plant City Parks & Recreation. The fee is $40 per player and includes a jersey. Registration is open until Jan. 31. Learn more at plantcitygov.com.