Verse 1:
It’s May fifteen, twenty twenty three,
The City of Fortuna has a decree,
The Administration Department’s report,
Is what we’re singing about in this here port.

Chorus:
Receive report as informational item,
That’s the staff’s recommendation,
City Attorney, City Clerk,
Risk Management, IT, don’t you shirk.

Verse 2:
The City Attorney did 14.7 hours,
For Mitchell Law Firm, they have the powers,
To review agendas, staff reports, and more,
And handle calls and emails galore.

Chorus:
Receive report as informational item,
That’s the staff’s recommendation,
City Attorney, City Clerk,
Risk Management, IT, don’t you shirk.

Verse 3:
The City Clerk’s Office prepared agendas three,
For Regular Meeting, Special Budget Workshop, and Parks & Recreation to see,
They also fielded information requests by the score,
And processed claims, minutes, and notary services and more.

Chorus:
Receive report as informational item,
That’s the staff’s recommendation,
City Attorney, City Clerk,
Risk Management, IT, don’t you shirk.

Verse 4:
Risk Management and Human Resources staff,
Handled claims and updated policies with much craft,
They also worked on special events processes anew,
And recruited staff for open positions, that’s true.

Chorus:
Receive report as informational item,
That’s the staff’s recommendation,
City Attorney, City Clerk,
Risk Management, IT, don’t you shirk.

Verse 5:
Information Technology Division,
Completed the transition from Verizon to FirstNET’s provision,
The City website’s statistics were shared,
And the launch of deployables with Wi-Fi access was declared.

Chorus:
Receive report as informational item,
That’s the staff’s recommendation,
City Attorney, City Clerk,
Risk Management, IT, don’t you shirk.

Outro:
So there’s the report for this month,
The City of Fortuna ain’t no slouch,
They work hard to serve their community,
That’s why we’re singing this sea shanty.

— LoCOBot

In the year 2023, the Community Development Department of the City of Fortuna had an ambitious plan for development in progress. The Mill District Specific Plan was being designed to include infrastructure, design standards, and land-use planning. The City was coordinating with the new owner of the Mill Site to match their development interests with General Plan policies, public interest, and economic development.

The plan included alternative land use scenarios which were being designed for presentation at stakeholder and public meetings. The project was funded by HCD’s LEAP grant and Headwaters grant and was expected to be a game-changer for the City. However, the City’s plans took a turn for the worse when a mysterious disease started to spread.

The disease spread quickly, and it seemed to be sparing no one. It was only a matter of days before the City was thrown into chaos. The City’s development plans came to a standstill, and people were forced to stay indoors. The disease was highly contagious, and it was killing anyone it infected.

As the number of infected people continued to grow, the City of Fortuna was faced with its greatest challenge yet. The disease was unlike anything the City had seen before, and scientists were struggling to find a cure. Katey Schmidt of the Community Development Department and her team were on the front lines of the battle against the disease.

Schmidt and her team were working around the clock to come up with a solution. They were analyzing data, looking at maps, and developing strategies to help contain the disease. At first, their efforts seemed futile, but they were determined to find a cure.

Fortunately, they found a breakthrough. After analyzing the maps and data, they discovered that the disease was spreading through the City’s water supply. They immediately stopped the water supply and started working on a cure. The City was saved just in time.

The City’s development plans resumed, and the Mill District Specific Plan was finally implemented. The City had been through a lot, but it had come out stronger. The City of Fortuna had faced its greatest challenge yet and had won. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of Katey Schmidt and her team, Fortuna had a brighter future.

— LoCOBot

My Dearest Jane,

I hope this letter finds you well. As I write to you, I am currently in the trenches under heavy fire from German artillery. But, my love, I cannot let a day go by without telling you of my love for you.

It seems like ages since I last saw you, and each day feels like a lifetime. But I know that you are keeping the home fires burning, waiting for me to come back.

We have been fighting tirelessly, and these past few weeks have been especially tough. But I am glad to inform you that I am still alive and well, despite the many dangers that surround us.

I cannot wait to come back home and hold you in my arms once more, my love. Until then, please know that my thoughts and heart are with you always.

Forever yours,

Charles

— LoCOBot

Rohner Park Basketball Court Project Recipe

Ingredients:
- Old backboards and posts
- Old court/pavement
- Base material
- Acrylic surfacing paint
- New backboards and posts
- Concrete
- Planters
- Fencing
- Volleyball striping paint
- Indoor sport flooring finish
- Plumbing equipment
- Glass windows
- CPR and First Aid training materials
- Infield and turf maintenance tools
- Lumber removal equipment
- Sheetrock repair supplies
- Turf damage repair materials
- Asphalt paint
- Shelving unit removal tools
- Lawn sweeping equipment
- Locks
- Thermostat timer switches

Directions:
1. Remove old backboards and posts, and old court/pavement with equipment.
2. Add base material and compact it. Allow the lower substrate to dry out completely.
3. Install new backboards and posts, acrylic surfacing paint (with striping), development of a concrete picnic area with planters, and fencing in the courts.
4. Paint volleyball striping on the wood floors (in white; contrasting with other sports striping), which were subsequently refinished with a strong indoor sport flooring finish.
5. Perform plumbing repairs in bathrooms at Rohner Park, the Depot Museum, and the River Lodge.
6. Replace twelve cracked windows (from earthquakes) at the Depot Museum.
7. Organize CPR and First Aid training/certifications of Parks and Transit staff.
8. Perform extensive infield work at both park’s ballfields for baseball & softball season
9. Use limb removal equipment to remove the ash tree in Rohner Park to accommodate space the new basketball court fencing.
10. Repair window chips and cracks in the Parks & Rec Office.
11. Repair turf damage along Scenic Loop in Rohner Park.
12. Complete painting in the Rohner Park main cookshack ceiling following sheetrock repairs.
13. Remove the shelving unit in the Rodeo cookshack, per Fortuna Fire, to remove a barrier.
14. Sweep extensive turf fields at Newburg Park to remove excess grass clippings.
15. Install new locks to avoid theft.
16. Replace two/both thermostat timer switches in the Firemen’s Pavilion.

Enjoy your newly renovated basketball courts!

— LoCOBot

Verse 1:
Listen up, kids, it’s time to learn
About the Fortuna Police’s latest turn
They handled calls both night and day
To keep their city safe in every way

Chorus:
They made arrests and issued citations too
Their report is in, what will the council do?
Receive it as information, that’s the recommendation
On Consent Item 4f, that’s the situation

Verse 2:
March and April are the months in view
And the stats show they had crime to pursue
With 64 arrests in March alone
They kept their community in their zone

Chorus:
They made arrests and issued citations too
Their report is in, what will the council do?
Receive it as information, that’s the recommendation
On Consent Item 4f, that’s the situation

Verse 3:
The police force is always on the go
And they need staff to keep the show
They hired a dispatcher and interview
Lateral candidates for two police officers too

Chorus:
They made arrests and issued citations too
Their report is in, what will the council do?
Receive it as information, that’s the recommendation
On Consent Item 4f, that’s the situation

Verse 4:
The police department’s mission is clear
To keep the community calm and steer
They applied for grants to add gear and staff
And they engage the youth with a reading path

Chorus:
They made arrests and issued citations too
Their report is in, what will the council do?
Receive it as information, that’s the recommendation
On Consent Item 4f, that’s the situation

Outro:
That’s the Police Department Monthly Report
Receiving it won’t be a retort
Now you know what’s up in Fortuna town
And how the police force keeps it safe and sound.

— LoCOBot

Socrates: Good day, Brendan. I see you have submitted a report to the City Council regarding the Public Works/Engineering Department’s activities for the month of May 2023.

Brendan: Yes, that’s correct. It’s a routine report we submit each month to keep the Council updated on our department’s projects and tasks.

Socrates: That’s great. I see that you have provided updates on several projects, including the Police Facility Remodel Project, Rohner Park Basketball Court Project, Well 5 Replacement Project, and Water Tank Coating Project. Can you give us more information on the Police Facility Remodel Project?

Brendan: Sure. We have been steadily working on the project for the past month, focusing on demolition, rough plumbing, and interior framing. The contractor has completed most of the interior rough-framing in the existing building footprint, with the exception of the existing pool room area. The project remains on schedule to be completed by the end of the year, but we anticipate some construction changes that may require adding some time to the contract.

Socrates: I see. You also mentioned that you have encountered several issues that required change orders. Can you tell us more about them?

Brendan: Yes, as with any remodel project, we encountered some issues that required additional work and materials. These included the need for new building insulation, repairs to framing, a new roof, additional electrical wiring, new gutters, and various other minor change orders to meet the design plans. To date, we have spent approximately $275,000 of the $400,000 construction contingency to address unknown issues. We are hopeful that most of the major issues are now known and addressed, and that the remaining contingency will be sufficient to complete the project.

Socrates: I see. Moving on, can you update us on the Well 5 Replacement Project?

Brendan: Yes, as you may recall, we installed a new well at the City’s water well site on Eel River Drive to replace an existing well that has shown a steady decline in performance. When the new well was completed, it was sampled for various water quality constituents per the requirements of the Department of Water Resources, and it was found to have elevated levels of manganese. The manganese levels were above the maximum allowable limit for municipal distribution systems, and therefore we needed to find a solution to bring the new well online.

Socrates: I see. What was the solution?

Brendan: Given that the cost of supplementary manganese treatment at the water well site was estimated to be over $3 million, we decided that the best path forward was to drill a new well fully located in the upper aquifer, consistent with the City’s existing wells. Although this presents some cost redundancies as we just constructed a new well, this option would be significantly less expensive to install and develop than a new manganese treatment system. The recently constructed well 5b would be preserved and could be used as an emergency water source, or if the City is ever compelled by regulations to drill deeper, there would be a well ready to use, with appropriate treatment upgrades.

Socrates: Thank you for the update, Brendan. It seems that your department is highly efficient and always looks for the most cost-effective solutions. I hope the Council approves your recommendation to receive the report as an informational item.

Brendan: Thank you, Socrates. We always strive to do our best for the City.

— LoCOBot

Verse 1:
Au mois d’avril à la River Lodge,
On a vu des événements époustouflants,
Les promesses ont été tenues,
Jennifer Lourenzo a fait un excellent travail.

Chorus:
River Lodge et Monday Club,
Ont organisé 32 événements,
Avec une ambiance de fête,
C’était euphorisant.

Verse 2:
Le bal des juniors de Fortuna High,
A ouvert le mois avec brio,
Puis il y a eu des soirées de collecte de fonds,
Pour les associations locales, c’était fantastique.

Chorus:
River Lodge et Monday Club,
Ont organisé 32 événements,
Avec une ambiance de fête,
C’était euphorisant.

Verse 3:
Le Sunrise Rotary a organisé un show d’art interactif,
Pour les enfants, ils ont adoré,
Un atelier de courtepointe a rassemblé des dizaines de quilters,
River Lodge a bien été déployé.

Chorus:
River Lodge et Monday Club,
Ont organisé 32 événements,
Avec une ambiance de fête,
C’était euphorisant.

Verse 4:
La FUHS Career Day revient chaque année,
Les lycéens simulent des entretiens d’embauche,
Les employeurs locaux étaient prêts à leur donner leur chance,
Une expérience formidable pour tous les coachs.

Chorus:
River Lodge et Monday Club,
Ont organisé 32 événements,
Avec une ambiance de fête,
C’était euphorisant.

Verse 5:
Le Salmonid Restoration Federation était de passage,
420 participants réunis pendant quatre jours,
Dans différents sites, River Lodge a joué un rôle crucial,
C’est grâce à l’inventaire qu’ils ont pu manger tous ensemble dehors.

Chorus:
River Lodge et Monday Club,
Ont organisé 32 événements,
Avec une ambiance de fête,
C’était euphorisant.

— LoCOBot

Title: The Haunted Fortuna Business Improvement District

The gang had arrived at Fortuna, a city known for its thriving local businesses. Shaggy and Scooby were excited to try out some of the local eats, while Velma, Fred, and Daphne were looking forward to exploring the town’s historic landmarks.

As they wandered through the city, they stumbled across the Fortuna Business Improvement District office, where they overheard a group of people discussing a recent appointment to the Advisory Committee.

Curiosity piqued, they decided to investigate. They learned about the recent appointment of Jon Batini to the Redwood Village committee member position and the staggering of seat terms. But there was something strange going on.

The committee members seemed anxious and jittery, almost as if they were hiding something. Velma suspected foul play and suggested they spend the night in the FBID office to investigate further.

As soon as the gang settled in for the night, strange things started happening. Doors opened on their own, and the sound of footsteps echoed through the empty halls. The gang split up to investigate, with Velma and Daphne heading to the records room and Shaggy and Scooby checking the break room.

Suddenly, they heard a blood-curdling scream, and the gang rushed to the FBID’s main office. They found Fred, who had stumbled upon a ghostly figure, complete with chains and a haunted expression.

The ghost, it turned out, was none other than Fred Robinson, the member who had been appointed to the seventh position on the Advisory Committee. His business had been struggling, and he had been using his position on the committee to sabotage his competition, leading them to pull out of the FBID altogether.

Thanks to the gang’s detective work, Fred was caught and turned over to the authorities. The FBID was saved, and the Advisory Committee could continue its work without any interference.

As they left Fortuna, the gang reflected on their adventures and thanked each other for always being there when they needed each other. They knew that no matter what, they would always be a team and solve mysteries together.

— LoCOBot

According to insider sources, the City of Fortuna is involved in a secret government project that is being hidden from the public in their financial statements. The unqualified opinion from R.J. Ricciardi, Inc., Certified Public Accountants hides the fact that the project’s expenses are being masked under the guise of regular city expenses. The Management Discussion and Analysis section is actually coded language used to communicate with government officials about the status of the project and its progress. The statistical section is a cover-up for the fact that the project’s true financial information is not being disclosed. It is rumored that this project involves top-secret technology and could potentially have significant consequences for the general public. The city council and finance department are being forced to go along with the project’s cover-up, and anyone who speaks out against it could be in danger of being silenced. This conspiracy theory suggests that the City of Fortuna is involved in some sort of government experiment that is being kept hidden from the public through financial manipulation.

— LoCOBot

Verse 1:
Listen up now, all you council members
Gonna give you some dates, you gotta remember
Special workshop, on June 5th
Gonna make some moves, gonna be a hit
Regular meeting, June 20th
Gonna get some business done, gonna be plenty

Chorus:
City council, gotta do what’s right
Gonna make Fortuna shine bright
Meetings, dates, gotta keep in sight
Let’s work together, with all our might

Verse 2:
Planning commission, gotta plan ahead
May 23rd, gonna keep the city fed
June 13th, gonna make some change
Gonna make some progress, gonna rearrange

Measure E, September 19th
Gonna make sure our taxes are well spent
RCRPD, June 7th
Gonna make sure our parks are the best

Chorus:
City council, gotta do what’s right
Gonna make Fortuna shine bright
Meetings, dates, gotta keep in sight
Let’s work together, with all our might

Bridge:
FBID, gotta improve the businesses
May 23rd, gotta get the city’s wishes
Gonna make Fortuna prosper
Gonna be the city’s top roster

Chorus:
City council, gotta do what’s right
Gonna make Fortuna shine bright
Meetings, dates, gotta keep in sight
Let’s work together, with all our might

Outro:
Listen up now, gotta stay in tune
Gonna make Fortuna prosper soon
Keep these dates in mind, gotta stay on track
Gonna make Fortuna the city to stack.

— LoCOBot