Due to Friday morning’s rain event and several other unforeseen conditions, the City of Naples and Kyle Construction will continue work on the project to improve drainage in the area near 10th Avenue North through Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, 10th Avenue North will be closed to through traffic between 10th Street North and 11th Street North. All roads are scheduled to re-open Tuesday January 31st, 2012 and detour signs have been installed to guide motorist around the work area. Access to properties in the work area will be maintained throughout construction.

City Seeks Candidates for Various Boards and Committees

PHASE I WATER RESTRICTIONS
The South Florida Water Management District has ordered Phase I Water Restriction schedule to begin on November 18, 2011. This schedule should be followed until further notice. For more information regarding water restrictions, please call the City of Naples Utilities Department at (239) 213-4745, Water Conservation Hotline: 1-800-662-8876 or visit www.naplesgov.com

The Citizen’s Police Academy offers an exciting behind the scenes look at the Naples Police Department and an opportunity to meet the men and women who serve you.  Citizen Involvement is vital to managing our police department and in our fight for safer streets. 
The Citizen’s Police Academy provides functions and greater insight to police practices and   services through hands-on exercises.   We welcome you to join us.  The Citizen’s Police Academy is FREE of charge and will be offered annually.
The 12-week class will begin on Tuesday, January 31st and applications will be accepted until January 26, 2012.  Please contact Marie Reese at mreese@naplesgov.com, or call 239-213-4872 for further information.

On November 16, 2011, the Letter of Final Determination (LFD) was issued from FEMA notifying the City of Naples that they have approved the Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The FIRMs will become effective for flood insurance purposes on May 16, 2012.  The City is proposing to have the FIRMs in effect for construction purposes by March 7, 2012.  For additional questions, please contact the Floodplain Coordinator at 239-213-5039.