Update on Lauderhill

BUILDING DEPARTMENT:

1) Brookfield Square Condominiums is currently being processed for the Unsafe Structure Board. This was as a result of an inspection of their guardrail system, which suffered substantial damage due to Hurricane Wilma. Flying debris from the hurricane has severely compromised the structural integrity of the guardrail and is actually a hazard and not a safeguard. It is suggested that the entire system be replaced.

2) The situation at Stonebridge remains unchanged. There appears to still be insurance issues. A special review by staff was made at the end of September. They found that the only work being done was observed in section 4 where new railing was being installed. No activity was taking place in section 1 & 3. The construction company for sections 1 & 3 have advised they have finalized the revised pricing schedule with their estimating team and numerous subcontractors. Matters will be submitted to the association when complete. Subcontractors were on site during the week to provide proposals for additional items, including drywall, windows, plumbing, countertops, painting, flooring, specialities, insulation and cabinets. Insurance and code issues are being worked on between the contractor and Board of Directors. Work will then follow once these issues are agreed upon. As to Section 2, the contractor is waiting for the association to get back with them concerning subcontractors, Electrical and Plumbing. The association has been provided with 3 bids and construction cannot move forward until the association chooses its subcontractors.

3) A unsafe structure in the St. George Area is being scheduled for demolition. The structure is a health/safety matter to the community, and is at the request of the Homeowners Association President to take action to remedy the situation.


CODE ENFORCEMENT:

1) A suspected illegal ALF was reported, and ordered to close.

2) From 8/26 to 9/22, 275 Notice of Violations were issued, 40 parking tickets and 3 water violations.


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA):

1) Multiple cities are discussing a joint Cultural Planning Grant, with support of other organizations.

2) The Arts Incubator at Mission Lake Plaza is completed and opened. Further expansion is being planned.

3) Notice has been received by several Lauderhill banks to develop a Lauderhill small business loan program.

4) At a County Commission meeting a $995,000 RCP grant for the Lauderhill Town Suites project was approved on consent agenda.


DEES:

1) Work is proceeding on the NW 31st Avenue signalization installation.

2) Work is proceeding on the completion date for the Windermere Community Center.


FIRE DEPARTMENT:

From 8/26 to 9/22, the department responded to 19 Fire Calls, 643 Emergency Calls, 11 Hazardous Condition Call, 53 Service Calls, and 72 False Calls. Average Response Time for Fire was from around 4 minutes and 14 seconds to a high of 6 minutes 28 seconds, and from 5 minutes and 16 seconds to 5 minutes and 46 seconds on average for EMS. The standard is under 6 minutes for 90% of the time, which was complied with.


PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES (PALS):

1) Family Golf Day was held on October 6.

2) Lauderhill Shuttle Bus transported 27,501 people in August.

3) Lauderhill Demand Response Shuttle transported 2003 in August.

4) The Lauderhill Shuttle Bus stop at Stiles was found to be unsafe. After reviewing the situation, it was concluded that a better location would be the stop at NW 64th Ave. and West Oakland Park, at the corner 3 stores aways from Stiles.

5) 80 children participated in swim lessons.

6) 50th Anniversary Committee is preparing to present the Commission a proposal for the city's anniversary.

7) Meetings are being conducted for new playground canopies.