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Recently, a control unit broke down at Highland Family Aquatic Center causing the pool to close. Craig Mcbaine and Robert "Bobby" Harman responded and were able to quickly troubleshoot and repair the unit, saving the day for many children and pool patrons. Thanks, we appreciate you!

– Robert Hordern | RPA 

*iWOW (Internal Watching Outstanding Work) is a fun way for Team Largo to recognize fellow team members, provide visibility for successes, identify rising stars, encourage positive personal interaction and communication, and make appreciation of each other a habit!

You are what makes the City of Largo a great place to work! To keep us going in the right direction, we need to hear from you. The City has once again partnered with Energage, an independent research company, to conduct the annual team survey. Starting November 4, team members should look in their Outlook inbox for an email from Energage asking for your input and feedback. The survey is confidential and should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Use the link below to sign up for an information session to learn more about the survey.

Please take five minutes to help ensure your voice is heard to help better Team Largo! If you have any questions, please email hrdirector@largo.com.

On September 14, 2024, the Largo Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team was awarded the Community Policing Program of the Year from the Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Foundation at their 9th Annual Gala. 

Sgt. Dulski, Ofc. Malandro, Ofc. Stamper, and Homeless Outreach Specialist Todd Nutbrown were recognized for their incredible efforts to help people experiencing homelessness by connecting them to services whenever possible.

Through dedication and collaboration, the Homeless Outreach Team tirelessly works to connect individuals with vital services. Their work has supported dozens of individuals with placement in shelters, treatment centers, and community programs focused on a transition to housing. They have also helped create city ordinances geared toward public safety, right-of-ways, and public property. 

The City of Largo is proud of the hard work and commitment shown by this team to making a difference in the community!

Team Largo, here’s a quick plumbing reminder: only three things should go down the toilet— #1, #2, and #3 (toilet paper)! Our Public Works Facilities team has been finding blockages caused by improperly flushed items, including wipes, which can lead to unpleasant and costly sewer backups.

Even wipes labeled "flushable" don’t break down properly and will clog pipes at City Hall and at home.



Thank you for keeping our facilities flowing smoothly! Check out "A Toilet is Not a Trash Can" for more info.

The Central Park Performing Arts Center (CPPAC) proudly presents its 2024-25 season, offering a dynamic blend of live music, comedy, theatrical productions, and family-friendly shows. This year’s lineup promises something for everyone, from classic rock tributes to holiday favorites and immersive theatrical experiences. For full show listings and to purchase tickets, visit LargoArts.com or call the box office at 727-587-6793. You can also view the interactive season brochure.

We invite all team members to join us September 15 – October 15 in honoring Hispanic and Latino heritage, recognizing their achievements and rich history. On Fridays during this time, all non-uniformed team members are encouraged to wear celebratory shirts. You can find a variety of options at retailers such as Target, Amazon, and Walmart.

By participating we not only pay homage to the invaluable contributions of the Hispanic-Latino culture, but we foster an inclusive community that acknowledges and respects diversity. This celebration within Team Largo reflects our ongoing commitment to building a more inclusive workplace that values the unique experiences and perspectives of every individual. 

Additionally, in honor of National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month, we encourage team members to print and display posters in their workspaces. You can find the posters linked below. A special thanks to OPB team member Sheridan for launching this initiative and designing posters for each event!

For more information about our efforts toward equity and inclusion, visit TeamLargo.com.

With the Workday 2024R2 release effective Saturday September 21, 2024, Workday has now replaced the Save For Later button for Performance Evaluations/Reviews and Disciplinary Actions with a Save button, and is now also autosaving changes in the desktop version every 90 seconds.

The Save button will be black when you can click to save, and grey after you or the system has saved your latest changes.

Voting Will Be Online October 8 and 9, 2024. You will receive an email with a link to the Microsoft Forms Election Survey on the first day of voting (October 8) where you will be able to select your candidate from a multiple-choice option question. Microsoft Forms is tied to your email which will not allow you to vote twice.

The Personnel Advisory Board was established by the City Charter and considers appeals filed by any City employee from a disciplinary action and makes findings and recommendations to the City Manager. The Board is comprised of two employee members elected by a vote of the full-time employees to two-year terms and three members appointed by the City Commission. In 2024 the terms of one regular member and two alternate members (2-year and 1-year) will expire. The candidate with the highest number of votes will be elected as the regular member, the candidate with the second highest number of votes will be the two-year alternate, and the third highest number of votes will be the one-year alternate. All full-time City employees, excluding department directors, are eligible for election and all full-time employees may vote.

All candidates must sign an affidavit of eligibility to serve, available from the City Clerk's Office on Monday September 23, and be nominated by a petition signed by five full-time employees. The affidavit and petition must be returned to the City Clerk's Office by 5pm on Friday, October 4. Election results will be released on Thursday, October 10.

Please contact Diane Bruner for further information about this election.

dbruner@largo.com or ext. 7003,

This year's Citizens' Academy kicked off on Monday, September 9 at Largo City Hall with Mayor Brown, City Manager Curp and Administration team members. Presentations focused on an overview of City services, upcoming Largo Elections, the City's Sustainability and Resilience Action Plan, as well as Citywide Communications.

This week's session was hosted by the Environmental Services team at the Wastewater Reclamation Facility. The evening included equipment demonstrations, an up close and personal look at a grease trap, and a walk along the plant grounds to see the tanks. The class had a great time getting to meet the team and learned why you should never flush a wipe! The next session will be on Saturday, September 21 hosted by the Largo Police Department.

To learn more about this program and sign up for next year's class, visit Largo.com/Volunteer. 

Oct 19 & 26 | 9am-3pm 

Highland Recreation Complex

Hosted in collaboration with Largo Recreation, Police, and Fire, Babysitting Essentials will teach teens ages 13 and up first aid, behavior management, diaper changing, and so much more. Students must commit to both dates (Oct 19 and 26) to complete the course.

In partnership with the Largo Youth Leadership Council, the City of Largo presents a Youth Mental Health Festival on Saturday, October 12, from 12-4pm at Largo Central Park. This free event features activities like yard games, arts and crafts, and yoga to promote well-being and raise awareness of youth mental health. Local organizations will provide resources, and food trucks will be on-site. While focused on middle and high school students, it is open to the whole community.

For more info, email LargoYouthLeadershipCouncil@gmail.com or call 727-587-6740 Ext. 5014.

Evening Market Ulmer Park

Sep 28 @5pm

Largo Live Ulmer Park

Oct 4 @7pm

Open House

Highland

Oct 12 @10am

Sep 6: New FY25 positions may be advertised for recruitment

Sep 30: Last FY24 New Hire Start/Onboarding before the freeze period

Oct 4: Benefit deductions will appear in paychecks

Oct 4 at 5pm: Freeze period begins (No transactions may be initiated)

Oct 13: Effective date for FY25 changes

Oct 27: Freeze period ends (Transactions may be initiated on or after this date forward, no retroactive transactions)

Oct 28: New hire start date

Nov 1: FY25 Compensation increase will be reflected in pay slips

PAY PERIOD DATES

Sep 29 – Oct 12

• Workday transactions for compensation, job changes, personnel movement, etc., that go into effect for this pay period (but not fiscal year changes) should be initiated and approved at all levels by Oct 4 at 5pm

Oct 13 – 26

• HR will initiate FY25 compensation increases for all team members, effective Oct 13
• Team members will see this increase on their Nov 1 pay slip
• Review your pay slip and notify HR with any questions

Oct 27– Nov 9

• Managers may initiate changes in Workday on or after Oct 27 at 8am. Transactions include:

– Compensation or one-time payments

– Internal promotions or transfers

– Manager/team, location, and work shifts

– Any other job changes

For questions about these dates, contact your HR Business Partner.

Please note the end of year dates as they apply to FY24 purchases. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mecca Serfustini or Kezia Southern in OPB.



SEPTEMBER DATES

• Sep 3: Final City Commission meeting for FY24 contract awards & spending authorizations
• Sep 6: Final day to submit a single source review for a FY24 purchase that does not require City Commission approval
• Sep 6: Final day to submit service contracts valued $49,999 or less (this includes PSA task orders and piggyback review)
• Sep 20: Final day to submit FY24 Requisition Request in Workday. Must be submitted by 4pm.
• Sep 21-30: Requisition freeze period. No requisitions can be submitted during this time. Do not create drafts during this time. Workday will not process them correctly after the freeze. Wait for Oct 1 to start your requisition.

OCTOBER 1

• First day to submit FY25 Requisitions in Workday

Excel 200

September 26 | 10am-12pm | Largo Library

October 2 | 10am-12pm | City Hall

In this intermediate Excel training we will explore Pivot tables, XLOOKUP and more. Please bring your laptop. Learners should have intermediate Excel skills or have completed the Excel 101 course.

Project Management for Non-Project Managers

October 9 | 8:30am-12pm | Ciyt Hall

October 2 | 12:30m-4pm | Library

In this course you will learn essential skills for leading or participating on a project team or as a project lead. Specifically, how to estimate and adhere to timelines, manage stakeholders, and create work breakdowns. This is a half day in person session. If you are a supervisor or manager enrolled in either the Drive Results or Strategic Focus learning path this course is one of the steps to complete that learning path. 

Staying informed, getting resources, and speaking with experts on a variety of health topics for a Better You is a just a few clicks away!

Breast Cancer

Tue, Oct 8 | 1 – 1:45pm

Did you know 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime? This presentation will provide an overview of the important facts related to breast health. We will discuss risk factors, early detection, signs, and symptoms, treatment options and the lifestyle choices and behaviors associated with reducing your risk of developing breast cancer.

Shopping on a Budget

Tue, Oct 8 | 1 – 1:45pm

In this month's Ask the Dietitian live webinar, Lauren Dimitrov, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Florida Blue, will review ways to save at the grocery store, and provide some inexpensive meal ideas. After a short presentation, Lauren will answer your questions during live Q&A.

Use this link to view past webinars - Past Webinar Recordings

For a full list of general Benefit information check out Largo Lifeline

Check out these upcoming Webinars from Resources for Living

What Parents Need to Know About Teen Suicide – Sep 26, 12- 1pm

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 to 24 years. Join us to learn the warning signs, common misconceptions and find ways you can have meaningful conversations with your teens to help them when they are struggling with suicidal ideation.

FI, PD, PW, & ENG

Valerie Knight

Ext: 7711

ES, HR, FD & LI

Jo-Ann Gulliver

Ext: 7709

AD, CD, IT & RPA

Dominique Vankirk

Ext: 6795

• Know your estimated monthly income

• See and understand your net worth

• Manage progress toward your goals

• Easily and securely link other accounts

• Access an expanded financial toolbox

Contact your Empower Rep today: Christina Constantine

christina.constantine@empower-retirement.com | 727-282-7048

Use the button below to schedule an appointment to meet with Christina individually on July 30, August 27 or September 24

All MMB submissions should be sent to Largo.com/SubmitMMB by 2pm on Wednesdays to be included in the next week's edition; submissions made after this deadline will be added to the following week's issue.

SAY HELLO TO NEW TEAM MEMBERS!

John Benton (PW)

Solid Waste Manager

Michael McCarter (ES)

Wastewater Collection Technician

Andres Osorio (FD)

Firefighter/EMT

Marcus Johnson (FD)

Firefighter/Paramedic

Cole Cicco (FD)

Firefighter/EMT

Mark Wiley (RPA)

Recreation Leader II

Mallory Luster (RPA)

Recreation Leader I

Ryan McMillan (ES)

Environmental Scientist

Police Officer - Certified EOT candidates or Certified Cadets (PD)

Recreation Leader II – Aquatics (RPA)

Life Safety Inspector (FD)

Police Sergeant (PD)

Grounds Maintenance Worker (RPA)

Tree Trimmer (PW)

Fleet Mechanic/Technician I and II - Light and heavy duty (PW)

Office Specialist – Permitting (CD)

IT Technical Specialist (IT)

Business Analyst (IT)

Enterprise Application Administrator (IT)

Trades Technician II or Senior – HVAC (PW)

Emergency Communications Dispatcher (PD)

Paramedic (FD)

Did you know that Largo Team Members can apply to internal and external job postings?

To find all available openings through your Workday home screen

• Click the Menu button in the top right of your home screen
• Choose the "Jobs Hub"
• Don't see the opening you are interested in? Create a Job alert to be notified of new openings!

Refer external candidates to apply at Largo.com/Jobs

*All internal Largo team members need to apply through Workday

September 24

Bobby Woods (IT)

September 25

Ryan Wells (PD)

September 26

Russell Williams (PW)

Steven Calderone (PD)

Rhonda Handwerk (FD)

September 27 

Andrew Farrell (PW)

Brian Anderson Jr (RPA)

September 28

Cindy Coleman (RPA)

Lisa Mack (PD)

Angela Scroggins (PD)

September 29

John Robinson (RPA)

Zachary Ondich (FD)

Teresa Harrison (LI)

September 23 

Christina Silverstein (PD) 16 years

Keith Wedin (PD) 16 years

Keri Pettingill (FD) 28 years

September 24

James Fetterman (PW) 6 years

Jose Morales (PD) 6 years

Kenneth Peters (ES) 6

September 25

Angelica Garcia (PD) 7 years

Adam Compton (PD) 17 years

Steel Nardozzi (PD) 17 years

Matthew Williams (PD) 17 years

Michael Weaver (PW) 19 years

September 26

Mitchell Boling (FD) 13 years

Mary McBroom (PD) 13 years

Steven Rollo (FD) 13 years

September 27

Jeffrey Corso (RPA) 3 years

Mark Dicken (PD) 3 years

Austin Dodd (PD) 3 years

Paula Kennedy (PD) 3 years

Emily Mackedon (PD) 3 years

Kae Okon (CD) 3 years

Michael Priolo (FD) 3 years

Ryan Wells (PD) 3 years

Dusty Caldwell (RPA) 19 years

September 28

Matthew Smith (IT) 4 years