Nicole Machado

South San Francisco Sewer Lateral Program is back…
September 14, 2011 · · 1 Comment

Calling all South San Francisco Home Owners!! The City of SSF has brought back their sewer lateral program back…

Let the City of South San Francisco help you replace that leaky old sewer lateral and help you pay for it! The City of South San Francisco’s Sewer Lateral Grant Program will cover 50% of the cost, up to $2,500, by following program requirements. The City is offering a program to help residents improve their sewer systems and in the process help reduce inflow and infiltration (I&I) into the sewer lines, which can improve the quality of the waters of the San Francisco Bay.

WHAT IS A SEWER LATERAL?

Within the City of South San Francisco, the building lateral is defined as the portion of the sewer system, beginning at the junction with the house plumbing system, usually located two (2) feet from the foundation wall of the building, and extending to and including the connection to the public sewer main. The building lateral is the private property of the property owner who is, therefore, responsible for all costs relating to the installation, connection, maintenance, repair, reconstruction, alteration, abandonment or removal of the building lateral.

These building laterals are often a significant source of infiltration and inflow of additional water, or “I & I”. The Sewer Lateral Replacement Grant Program, or “SLRGP”, is designed to help defray a portion of the costs when the property owner or their agent is required to replace the entire lateral including the connection to the main.

This information was found at http://www.ssf.net/

Nicole Machado
Your SSF Neighborhood Real Estate Specialist

Nicole Machado

12th Annual SSF Citywide Garage Sale
September 7, 2011 · · 1 Comment

Calling all South San Francisco residents who may want to participate in this event.
For the 12th Consecutive Year, the City of South San Francisco and the South San Francisco Scavenger Company are sponsoring the “Citywide Garage Sale”. The Garage Sale will take place on Saturday, September 10, 2011. Residents wishing to participate may open their garages and participate in the sale on that day. Participation is FREE and registration is not required. Help the City in its continuing effort to encourage recycling and reuse by:
- Announcing the sale at your church or in a club newsletter
- E-mail family and friends
- Download the attached flyer and post it on a community or employee bulletin board
- Help ensure a large turnout on your block by encouraging your neighbors to participate

If you have any questions about the Citywide Garage Sale, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (650) 877-8518.

ssf garage sale flyer

This information was was found on the city of South San Francisco’s website www.ssf.net

Nicole Machado
South San Francisco Neighborhood Real Estate Specialist

Nicole Machado

SSF Day in the Park
September 9, 2010 · · 2 Comments

For all of you So City folks, I thought I would pass this information along to you that I found on the City of SSF’s website…

Day in the Park 2010

 Day in the Park 2010 will be held at Orange Memorial Park, 10 am – 4 pm, Saturday, September 18, 2010! This will be South San Francisco’s 14th Annual Day in the Park. The event is made possible through the generous donations of local businesses. To be held at Orange Memorial Park, free parking with frequent shuttle service will be offered at South San Francisco High School. Food, friends, and fun for the entire family will fill the day! Come early and stay for lunch; local service clubs will be offering delicious sandwiches, snacks, and beverages.
Beginning at 10:00 am, Day in the Park features loads of booths, occupied by non-profit clubs, service groups, staff from city and county agencies and departments, church groups, local businesses, and crafters, all representing a wide cross section of the community. Fun activities will be offered for children, including Cosmo-jumps, face painting, and a petting zoo. An outdoor stage will host colorful performances by talented young people that reflect the diversity of the community.
Public safety demonstrations will be given by the Fire Department, including the Survive Alive House. Police demonstrations will include the K-9 dogs, and tips on safety and crime prevention.

Car enthusiasts will enjoy the special interest car show on the west side of the park.

The City of South San Francisco sponsors Day in the Park, with donations from a number of local businesses helping to fund the event.

For more information, please call the Parks and Recreation Department,
650-829-3800.

Day in the park flyer

NICOLE MACHADO
www.mve2day.com

Nicole Machado

SSF Annual Citywide Garage Sale
September 3, 2010 · · 4 Comments

11th Annual Citywide Garage Sale – September 11, 2010, 9 am to 4 pm

 
In a continuing effort to encourage recycling and reuse, the City of South San Francisco and the South San Francisco Scavenger Company are sponsoring the 11th Annual South San Francisco Citywide Garage Sale on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participation is free and residents keep all profits they make from their sales. No registration is required.      ssf garage sale flyer

Nicole Machado
www.mve2day.com

Nicole Machado

The City of South San Francisco made a Boo-Boo
February 10, 2010 · · 2 Comments

Incase any readers happened to get caught running a red light in South San Francisco prior to January 27th, you may want to read the following news story…

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Vic Lee
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA (KGO) — Red light runners who were caught on camera in South San Francisco will get a legal break over a big, big mistake, and it is going to cost the city a lot of trouble and money.

“It’s a big mess,” South San Francisco Police Chief Mike Massoni said, referring to the red light cameras on two of the city’s busiest intersections — El Camino and Westborough, and El Camino and Hickey.

Since they were put in Aug. 15, the cameras have nabbed thousands of red light runners. The cameras were installed by the American Traffic Solutions (ATS) and they are working without a hitch, except for one thing.

“We didn’t go to a public meeting and have council formally ratify the contract between us and our vendor,” Massoni said.    

So just what does that mean?   Read more

Nicole Machado

SSF Proposed Sewer Rate Increase
June 14, 2009 · · 3 Comments

Here is some information that South San Francisco Home Owners may want to know.  I found this posting on the City of South San Francisco’s Website @ www.ssf.net & thought it would be useful to pass along..

Proposed Sewer Rate Increase

The City of South San Francisco provides your sanitary sewer service. For a number of years a fee has been collected for sanitary sewer service on your property tax bill. This fee shows on your tax bill as a line item titled SSF SEWER CHARGE.   

Notice of Proposed Sewer Rate Increase and of Public Hearing -

This notices provides detailed information on the proposed rate increases and your rights as a property owner to voice your concerns or protests to the City. Please review the legal notice carefully.

The City has scheduled a public informational meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Magnolia Recreation Center, Multi-Use Room, 601 Grand Avenue, So. San Francisco. City staff and project engineers will be available to answer your questions about the proposed sewer rate increases. As this is an information meeting, the City Council will not be presiding over this meeting, and the City will not take any action on the rate increase at this meeting.

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed rate increase on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., at the City Council Chambers, Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, to take public testimony. Your written protests must be delivered to the City Clerk by the close of this public hearing in order to be considered.

Proposed Sewer Rate Increase Q&A -

This handout provides answers to some frequently asked questions about the rate increase, the City’s sewer program and the City’s rate collection methods.

SSF Sewer Rate Protest Procedures –

These procedures set forth the process for the completion, filing and tabulation of written protests for the proposed Sanitary Sewer Rate Increase for the City of South San Francisco (City).

 

Nicole Machado

SSF New Resident Contact Sheet
April 11, 2009 · · 4 Comments

ssf-contact-infoAre you a new resident to SSF? If so, the City of South San Francisco has developed a contact sheet to get you started off on the right track. This information was found on www.ssf.net and I thought it was useful information for people who have recently moved to the City. Click on the thumb nail picture for a full size image.

Nicole Machado

SSF Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 8, 2009 · · 5 Comments

easter-eggs2The City of South San Francisco holds an Easter Egg Hunt annually at Orange Park in SSF, I found the below information at www.ssf.net and thought I would pass it along…

62nd Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th – 10:00 A.M.
Orange Memorial Park Picnic 

Preschool and elementary school children (8 years of old and younger) are invited to participate in our 62nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt.  Children can search for eggs and hidden prizes as well as visiting with the Easter Bunny.   The hunt takes place rain or shine at the Orange Park Shelter.  There will be two hunts occurring at the same time for children ages 3 – 5 and 6 – 8.  Participation is free!!!  Parents don’t forget your camera. Thank you to our sponsors; South San Francisco Women’s Club and South San Francisco Friends of Parks and Recreation. For more information, call (650) 829-3800.