Public Works & Utilities – City of Winter Springs – Consent Orders

Public Works & Utilities – City of Winter Springs – Consent Orders

This consent order from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to the City of Winter Springs is from December 2021, this will show unauthorized discharges, failure to reporting, equipment not operating as designed, excessive orders and fecal coliform from the SR 434 Winter Springs West Wastewater Treatment Facility.

The City of Winter Springs has asked for an extension due to supply chain issues to address the consent order by December 31, 2022.

  • Multiple unauthorized discharges
  • Facility failed to report several abnormal events and/or malfunctions (unauthorized discharges, effluent exceedances, and treatment bypasses)
  • The 2019 and 2020 Annual Reuse Reports were not submitted in a timely manner
  • The bi-annual pathogen monitoring report was not submitted in a timely manner
  • The fecal coliform grab not collected as often as required for R-001
  • The following plant processes and/or equipment were not operating as designed
  • Excessive odors were noted beyond the boundaries of the Facility
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Why is Victoria Colangelo Running for City Commission?

Why is Victoria Colangelo Running for City Commission?

My father served as a Greater Boca Raton Beach Tax District Commissioner- Seat 2 in the late 80’s-early 90’s. I watched him while I was growing up, serving and growing the city. In 2012 (10 years ago) I lost my father. I dedicate this campaign to him. He taught me that you only get out what you put in. And I intend to serve the City of Winter Springs. 

In 2009, I graduated from the Political Leadership Institute, which is where I met Former City Mayor of Winter Springs, Charles Lacey. Although I was just, 26 years old- I knew then; that one day I was going to be of service…

It was an absolute honor when the Mayor called me in 2018 to see if I would be interested in running for City Commissioner. Unfortunately, I had just sold my house- and I was moving into another district, and the timing was not good. Then in 2021, he called me again, and “checked my temperature” to run for City Commissioner. Again, honored and pleased to serve! Then many of the former City Commissioners for Winter Springs met with me and are now advocating for me. Just running this campaign is a dream come true. I hope you take a chance on me, and I will meet or beat your expectations. 

I have a proven record of transforming organizations, small business, non for profit, etc.… I am organized, efficient, honest and open minded. There is nothing that I won’t do for the best intentions of the City of Winter Springs. 

Please help me accept this challenge. Running against an opponent that has served 8 years will not be easy, which is why I need YOUR VOTE!! 

Please let me know what issues or concerns you have in the City of Winter Springs,

friends@victoriaforwintersprings.com

Winter Springs Tuskawilla Wastewater Treatment Plant Violations

Winter Springs Tuskawilla Wastewater Treatment Plant Violations

On March 8, 2022, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (“Department”) was notified by email that your facility, Winter Springs East, had an unpermitted sanitary sewer overflow (“SSO”) of approximately 750 gallons in potential violation of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes. As of June 7, 2022, a warning letter was sent to The City.

Reports, again, are tardy or missing from Reporting Records.

The facility was not well-maintained, had unauthorized discharges.

The facility exceeded fecal coliform limitations

In January 2021 Fecal Coliform results reported at EFA-1 was 67/100mL which exceeded the permit limitation of 25/100mL for a single sample.

The air distribution system had multiple malfunctions

On June 7, 2021, an airline rupture in the main air header was reported to the Department.

On September 12, 2021, a leak on the air distribution box at Plant #2 developed a leak.

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VIEW WARNING LETTER
Victoria Colangelo announces run for Winter Springs City Commission

Victoria Colangelo announces run for Winter Springs City Commission

June 5, 2022—A longtime Winter Springs resident who has worked in the environment for more than 15 years announced her candidacy this week for Winter Springs City Commissioner District 2.

Victoria Colangelo, the CEO of The Mitigation Banking Group, a company she founded in 2017, announced her plans to run in Winter Springs, Florida.  

“I have lived in Winter Springs for 15 years, and prior to that lived in Oviedo for 10 years. I am a passionate advocate to preserve our water and wetlands and I started a small business which has facilitated taking over $50 million from developers’ deep pockets and making them invest it back into preserving our environment.”

Victoria is running against Kevin Cannon who she says has broken his campaign promises over and over by voting for dozens of special exemptions to allow development projects to move forward.  “I have been working to enhance and restore our ecosystem, tirelessly striving to offset the damage done by politicians’ empty promises. I have a vision for what our hometown can be, and the experience to preserve what makes Winter Springs a great place to live.”

Victoria stated that she will self fund her campaign but that she is also seeking support from the residents and business leaders in the community ready for change.

She said she has thought about running for office for a few years, and with Winter Springs at a critical point in our history, she thought now would be a good time to serve the residents of Winter Springs, Florida.

The announcement comes as current District 2 Commissioner Kevin Cannon recently announced his intentions for re-election after already serving for 8 years. “Kevin Cannon is a smart man, and he has served our community for 8 years, but his communication skills and temperament are not ideal for our local community.  It’s time for a change,” Colangelo was quoted as saying.

Colangelo, 39, said during her career she has worked alongside county and city employees, as well as outside agencies including the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and South Florida Water Management District.

“I’ve got the knowledge and the experience,” she said.

Her goal as commissioner would be to improve the quality of our waste and drinking water while also looking to make Winter Springs a more friendly government for all citizens and businesses who live and operate in the area.  “I have watched and listened for the past 4 years as residents and our city commission have battled to find common ground.  It became clear to me that my time to serve my local government was now.”

Victoria said when she is elected, she will remain CEO of her firm but will be able to dedicate herself full time to the job of City Commissioner.  Colangelo is engaged to marry Bryan Bruce later this year and they have three daughters, Bella, Lily and Briella.

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