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1:45:18at Saddlebrook. So With that we are gonna break and we will be back after

1:45:24Not not for nothing.

1:45:25Yeah.

1:45:26I love Tony Dungey. But if y'all could somehow recruit Chuck Norris. That could be a legendary a legendary night. I'm just saying.

1:45:37We had

1:45:38Titus.

1:45:38Titus O'Neal.

1:45:41Chuck Chuck Norris. I think Chuck Norris.

1:45:44What does he live around here?

1:45:46I don't know where he lives, but he might be worth it.

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1:45:49mean he's

1:45:49chucking Norris. Norris

1:45:51just makes tourism revenue. It just happens.

1:45:57that's not the world I run around in, the one that Mr. Norris you know, is is he a wrestler? What is he? What does he do? Actor. He's an actor, but d wasn't he in a sport of some sort?

1:46:09Exercise, black belt, you name it. I mean Walker Texas Ranger.

1:46:14I mean,

1:46:17Seth. You get him here. Worth a Google. All right, WordJer.

1:47:16Storm drains are meant for clean rainwater.

1:47:21If you suspect an illicit discharge, please contact Pasco County Department of Public Works at 727 834 3611.

1:47:29Here in Florida, we're no stranger to rain, and Pasco County Public Works wants to show you how we're working to improve drainage along your roads. Our crews work hard to keep your roads in great shape, and you'll notice after a heavy rain, we often see ponding or standing water on the road that doesn't easily drain away. Ponding can be a problem for a couple reasons. Most importantly, it can be a safety issue, because when you drive through standing water, you can start to hydroplane

1:48:00and lose control.

1:48:03So why does ponding happen? In most cases, it's because the shoulder doesn't slope away from the road, so the water doesn't have anywhere else to go. Pasco crews are always on the lookout for these problem areas and have a relatively easy way to fix them. Most Pasco roads that have water ponding problems have a sod curb where the grass grows right up next to the road. Our crews use this machine, called a grater, to shave off about three feet of sod running along the road. This creates a slope, allowing

1:48:34water to run away from the road. Our crews also use a loader to scoop debris. and a sweeper to clean the work site. Then finishing touches are added, like new sod or stone to prevent the fresh soil from washing away. And just like that. Ponding is gone and your roads are protected. This easy, cost-effective fix doesn't alter the rights of way or affect your property in any way. Thanks for watching and please visit mypasco.net

1:49:05to learn more about how Pasco is working for you.

1:49:19Hi, I'm Hans with Pasco County Public Works. You'd be surprised at what ends up in our stormwater inlets. Besides the occasional gator, we find mattresses, bicycles, even shoes. How does it all get here? More on that later. First, it's time to clean up and clear out.

1:49:38Over time, stormwater inlets get clogged with sand, leaves, and grass clippings, natural things, but also cans, plastic bottles, and other trash. Our team clears all that debris so stormwater can drain properly. To better see what we're dealing with, our stormwater asset management team has a special camera on wheels.

1:50:01The camera goes where we can, checking stormwater pipes for anything that might block the water flow. The camera also helps us check the condition of the stormwater pipes to see if repairs are needed. And that's important because Pasco has more than 347 miles of stormwater pipes and more than 17,000 stormwater inlets. Once we analyze the video, the operation team shows up to blast water into the stormwater pipes and vacuum up any debris. Then we truck it all away. With clean stormwater pipes, cleaner

1:50:31water is now flowing into our ponds, rivers, and lakes, and some of that water eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Clean stormwater inlets also prevent flooding, which means safer properties and less damage for everyone. Mm. So now you can see why dumping anything into a stormwater inlet or altering a stormwater structure is not only illegal but harmful. Don't dump grass clippings, fertilizer, chemicals, paint, basically anything that affects water quality in the environment. Pasco has a waste drop-off

1:51:01site in Spring Hill that's open every day except Sundays. So bring your household hazardous waste here instead. You'll avoid Avoid a hefty fine for dumping in the stormwater drains. We want to protect your family and your property from flooding, and we want to keep our natural resources as pollution free as possible. And you can do your part too. We hope you learned a little about how we're serving our community. And if you see a clogged storm dream, please let us know at mypasco.net or by calling 727-847-252.

1:51:32411.

1:52:32Sharon uses Pasco County public transportation just about every day she can. It saves my life actually because I'm not a person to stay home. She rides the bus system to go to the doctor, shopping, and even into Pinellas County.

1:52:50PCPT continues to grow, expanding service with new buses and new roads. Routes.

1:52:57West Pasco is a big town, Middle Pasco's rural, and East Pasco is small urban, which presents totally different transportation difficulties and challenges. But our drivers and the team overcome those challenges on a daily basis to make sure our customers get where they need to go on time and safely.

1:53:17From professionals to retirees, PCPT.

1:53:23Sit there, use our free Wi-Fi, look at your phone, get some work done, call somebody, or just sit there and read a book and leave the driving to us because we'll get you where you need to go.

1:53:33How you feeling? Okay. Good. I

1:53:35like your purse.

1:53:36PCPT also provides special services for those who need a little extra help with the paratransit bus. The service is is good because it's be reliable. Alana Newman gets door-to-door service to Pasco's Senior Service Elderly Nutrition Program.

1:53:51They just seem like they have a good time and and they they do enjoy the service.

1:53:56No matter where you are headed, frequent riders say it doesn't take long to get the hang of things.

1:54:06And if you don't know a bus driver, ask a bus driver. The bus drivers are always um helping me.

1:54:28Welcome to Pasco County, the fastest growing county in the Tampa Bay area. The PASCO Board of County Commissioners is a high-performing organization with 2,700 employees representing 57 lines of business, serving nearly 600,000 people over 740 square miles, and we're always looking for talented people to join our team. This is your opportunity to help make your community a better place to live, work, and play. If you're ready to be part Of a great success

1:54:58story, consider a career with Pasco County government, recently recognized as a top workplace for 2021. Opportunities include careers in utilities, public works, traffic operations, solid waste, animal services, public transportation, information technology, libraries, parks, human services, recreation and natural resources, administration, senior services, Fire rescue. Nine

1:55:29one one. Fleet. Building construction services, code enforcement, planning, environmental science, and so much more. Plus, our benefits package is tough to beat. We offer employee wellness centers. Health, vision, and dental benefits? Paid holidays and tuition reimbursement, just to name a few. We are local government reimagined. We're progressive. Innovative and in many areas

1:55:59Pasco County is leading the way. Want to learn more about what we do and how you can be part of it? Visit mypasco.net and click on Job and Volunteer Opportunities. Our team is more than 2,700 strong. Your neighbors, friends, and even family members.

1:56:25Come join Pasco County and make a difference every day.