The 10-week City of Sanford Citizens Academy provides an opportunity for citizens to learn about City government through first-hand experience and gain exposure to the wide range of government functions, services and activities. (This is a free public information program).
The Citizens Academy is held weekly on Wednesday evenings, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Participants are expected to attend at least 8 of the 10 sessions in order to receive a Certificate of Completion at a graduation ceremony at the City Commission Meeting, 300 N. Park Ave. Sanford, FL. The Graduation Ceremony will be held Monday, November 11th, 2024.
Class 21 full.
Program at a Glance
- Objective –
To inform citizens and stakeholders of the operations of city government and what is involved in delivering and maintaining services to the citizens of Sanford.
- Benefits –
Learn first-hand about Sanford’s city government and to create an environment of informed citizens who can become volunteers for appointed boards, task forces and commissions.
- Class Size –
Classes are limited to 35 participants. The Citizens Academy is open to anyone interested, must be 18 years old to participate.
- Curriculum – A 2 hour weekly session, Wednesday nights for 10 weeks, ending with a graduation ceremony at the City Commission Meeting. Each session will begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. Please note the various locations (locations subject to change):
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Curriculum
Location: City Commission Chambers, 300 N. Park Avenue
- Introductions
- Meet the Mayor/City Manager
- Overview of Government Organization
- Communications/Public Art
- Clerk’s office/Agendas and Public Records
- City Attorney’s Office
- Tour City Hall
Public Safety Complex, (Emergency Operations Center 2nd Floor) 815 Historic Goldsboro Blvd., Sanford
- Fire Operations and EMS Services
- Fire Prevention
- Emergency Preparedness
Location: Public Works Complex, 800 Fulton Street
- Street Maintenance
- Fleet Maintenance
- Building Maintenance
- Stormwater Division
- Solid Waste/Recycling
Meet @ City Hall 300 N. Park Avenue
- Bus Tour/Economic Development Overview
Location: City Hall, Utility Training Room, 1st Floor, 300 N. Park Avenue
- Overview of the Utility Department
- Regulations/Rules Governing the Utility Operation
- Customer Service/Obtaining Service
- Water Production, Treatment and Transmission
- Wastewater Collection, Treatment and Reuse
Location: Sanford Civic Center, 401 E Seminole Boulevard/Bus Tour
- Events/Recreation Programs: Youth, Adults, Seniors
- Recreation Facilities
- Parks and Grounds
- Community Relations/CDBG Program/Neighborhood Engagement
- Human Resources/Risk Management
Accordion Content
Location: Public Safety Complex, 815 Historic Goldsboro Boulevard, Sanford (Community Room 1st Floor)
- Police Programs and Operations
Location: City Hall, Utility Training Room, 1st Floor, 300 N. Park Avenue
- Land Use Planning/Zoning Regulations
- Building Division
- Code Enforcement
Location: City Hall, Utility Training Room, 1st Floor, 300 N. Park Avenue
- Overview of the City’s Operating Budget/Budget Process
- Financial Services
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (ACFR)
- Grant Management
- Accounts Payable/Receivables
- Purchasing
- Information Technology (IT)
City Commission Chambers, 300 N. Park Avennue
- Ceremony to be held during regular City Commission meeting at 7pm
Graduation Ceremony – City Commission Meeting 7pm, City Hall, 300 N. Park Ave., Sanford
