Robert P. Knox Jr. (Director of Public Works) assigned this issue to Christopher Webb (Director of Public Health)

The fountain is awaiting parts to complete the repair.

Chris Webb
Dir. Permits, Inspections & Planning Service

The fountain that was working has also stopped

Both fountains will be shut down in advance of water treatment of the pond.

Chris Webb
Dir. Permits, Inspections & Planning

It has been a week, When can we expect the parts to be available? The pond is suffering from lack of aeration.

The pond is being treated today for excessive algae growth which keeps fowling the fountains under water pumps. The treatment will take half of the day to complete and the fountains will be repaired as soon there after as possible.

Chris Webb'
Dir. Permits, Inspections & Planning

Just Confirmed ! The pumps will be pulled for repair on Wednesday 7/15/15 by contractors specializing in this equipment.

Chris Webb
Dir. Permits, Inspections & Planning

Great to see the progress - a number of frequent users of the park have added these observations and concerns - hoping these items can be added into a longer-term plan for the Park

1) Heavy growth in pond - dense, thick (objects now float atop this)
2) Accumulation of years of decaying algae
3) Heavy above ground growth surrounding pond
4) Invasive poison Ivy (dogs pass it on to their walkers!)
5) Foreign material in pond (bottles, balls, bags)
6) Invasive growth blocking favorite fishing areas
7) Grassy / weedy materials line edges of pond
8) Drainage / feed appeared showed blockage and oily substance

Photos attached taken on 7/16/15

We are coming up on 2 weeks that the pumps would be pulled for repair, can you provide an update? The pond is really suffering.

The Friends of Fellsmere Heights is having a Fellsmere Park clean up and Potluck this Saturday 8/1 at Fellsmere Pond. Dead fish in the water? I don't think that goes good with potluck.....this algae problem highlights the need for more maintenance/attention to the pond.

The fountains have been reinstalled and will be assessed periodically for functionality, water level and plant growth.

Christopher Webb
Dir. Permits, Inspections & Planning Services

Thanks! I noticed the fountains working last night on my way home from work! Thanks for fixing, and for putting them on a maintenance schedule!