Cozumel News January 19th, 2015: Cozumel Removing 50 Bus Stops, City Government working for optimum Image of Cozumel, “GET IN MY SHOES” Cozumel Program for The Culture Of Inclusion, The Rescue of Parks in Cozumel, Gina Ruiz De Marrufo Close to the Cozumel Senior Citizen, Cozumel Supports Fishermen and Providers Of Tourist Services, and Cozumel Carnival 2015. The Cozumel Sun has the Cozumel Carnival Program in English at https://www.thecozumelsun.com/cozumel-events-calendar-2015/cozumel-carnival-2015/
Cozumel Removing 50 Bus Stops
Cozumel Urban Development is removing 50 bus stops that were placed around town in late 2013.
The company that installed the bus stops at various points in the city, even in places where there is no mass transit routes, had a concession allowing them to place up to 100 structures with two marquees (billboards) each. At the end of the 2009-2011 Administration, headed by Juan Carlos González Hernández, the concession was granted to the company Customized Services SA de CV, of businessman Victor Manuel Negrete Villalobos. It was during the last three months of the management of Municipal President Aurelio Joaquin Gonzalez (2011-2013) when these iron frames began to be seen in the city. The business, the same one that installed parking meters on the boardwalk, no longer exists.
In September 2013, seals of suspension were placed on the structures, with the arrival of Mayor Fredy Efren Martin Marrufo, for anomalies in the system, such as blocking the crosswalk installed at distances of about 50 meters from each other. A new model was presented to the authorities of the municipality and approved, that adheres to the needs expressed by the community, revealed Humberto Suarez Castillo, Director of Urban Development.
City Government working for optimum Image of Cozumel
In order to maintain an optimal urban image of the island, the Municipal Government, through the Department of Public Services, is performing maintenance work in the urban and tourist north-side of the island.
“GET IN MY SHOES”
Cozumel Program for The Culture Of Inclusion
The System for Integral Family Development (DIF) of Cozumel, chaired by Mrs. Gina Ruiz de Marrufo, through the Coordination for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, performed an exercise “Ponte en mis Zapatos “with sixth grade students from Colegio Cumbres Cozumel.
This program takes place once a week with students from public and private schools of the city. It aims to bring life experiences to students through recreational activities, involving difficulty getting around, either for lack of limb, auditory, visual or mobility problems throughout the body.
“The intent is to create awareness for people with disabilities and also promote the culture of inclusion among the students, so that from early on this topic is sensitized,” explained Coordinator for Inclusion Persons with Disabilities, Abner García Castañeda.
The Rescue of Parks in Cozumel
On the instructions of the Mayor, Fredy Martin Marrufo, the Directorate of Public Services performed park rehabilitation in the colony “San Miguel I” pursuant to its commitment to recover public spaces that benefit the population. In this sense, José Luis Infanzón Rascon, head of the municipal agency, reported they are duplicating efforts for maintenance of the parks of the city, in order to give citizens more dignified spaces for healthy family recreation.
“We are committed to fulfilling the word of the Mayor with Cozumel families, this time performing maintenance in ‘San Miguel I’ parks and increasingly recovering public spaces,” he said. He also reported that currently they are working in parks “Solidarity”, located on 5th Street South between 20 and 18 South; “Amigo Mech” on 1st Street between 16th and 18th Street South; “La Paz” in Calle 1 Sur between 12 and 14; “Carlos Canseco” in South 7th Street between 4 and 6 Sur, and “La Amistad”, on 7th Street South between 12 and 14 South.
The official said that in each of the places, among actions performed are basic repair of the playground equipment that require it, general cleaning and pruning of trees. In this area, José Luis Infanzón urged Cozumeleños to care for public spaces and playgrounds, “because this work reflects the effort of both the Municipal Government, and the islanders themselves who will have more dignified spaces for healthy recreation.” This type of action will continue on instructions from the Mayor to give full coverage of all public parks that require maintenance and inspections to give continuity to the program.
Gina Ruiz De Marrufo Close to the Cozumel Senior Citizen
The First Social Worker of the Municipality, Mrs. Gina Ruiz de Marrufo, visited Colonia San Miguel I, where she personally delivered various supplies to seniors. The President of DIF received tokens of affection and gratitude from the grandparents gathered in park “La Amistad” to receive food and blankets.
Mrs. Gina Ruiz de Marrufo told the grandparents that providing support and staying close to seniors in Cozumel was a very important commitment for her husband Mayor, Fredy Marrufo Martin and her. She reiterated that seniors were an example of life for all and that the experience that each of them had was cause for admiration of friends and strangers; the enthusiasm that many seniors showed to join recreational, sporting and cultural activities that DIF offered was admirable.
Cozumel Supports Fishermen and Providers Of Tourist Services
To strengthen the legal framework in which the activities of fishing and tourism are developed, the Municipal Government handed over 83 certificates of “Basic Course in Maritime Security” on January 15th.
During the event, the CEO of Economic Development, Cota Manuel Becerra, said that one of the main goals of this administration headed by Mayor Fredy Martin Marrufo is to provide advice and ongoing training for the tourism sector, by ensuring that the fishing sector has the tools and knowledge necessary to safeguard the physical safety of themselves, and provide better service to their customers.
He said that for the second time, the administration of the City of Cozumel, with support from the Trust Training, Merchant Marine and the Port Authority, the delivery of certificates of the basic course was made, which is a must to complete the process and get the “Book of the Sea” Certification. He said that those who took the course acquired a number of skills that will help them strengthen their knowledge as well as lower the risk of error and help the most in need, if any adversity should occur.”With these actions, the Municipal Government seeks to create better working conditions in their daily activities. This also supports them financially by not having to travel to another city for the implementation of this course,” said Manuel Cota Becerra.
The Captain of the Port, Alfonso Rodríguez Loaiza, welcomed the 83 anglers and tourist sailors who received the certificates. He also explained the importance of these procedures in obtaining the “Book of the Sea” Certification necessary to work on Mexican vessels.
The ceremony was also attended by Alderman Roberto Olán Carrera, President of the Committee on Industry, Trade and Agricultural Affairs; Councilman Ramon Escalante Cervera, Chairman of the Committee on Labor and Social Welfare, and Councilor Geny Canto Canto, Chairman of the Committee for Education, Culture and Sports, as well as the Director of the Municipal Port Authority (APIM), Roberto Marín Flores.
