On September 8, the City Commission conducted several meetings, including a CRA Meeting and the Regular Commission Meeting. The following are some notes of interest on the items discussed.:
CRA MEETING
1) CENTRAL LAUDERHILL HOUSING AND PARK PROJECTS
Discussion concerning Lakeside (the location of the old City Hall). The proposed new pool center needs to be placed on the east side of 55th Ave. to qualify for grant funds. Then the Villas were discussed as to what the property owner was doing with the property. As a property in the CRA District, we would look at what we can do on redeveloping it. An issue came up with the possibility of purchasing the property, which Board Member expressed different views on. The staff will develop different proposals/options to see what we can do, and bring it back the Board.
2) ARTS INCUBATOR AND RENAISSANCE PLAZA
3) ULI MIAMI BOOTH AND MOBILE WORKSHOP
Lauderhill will conduct a Mobile Workshop of the 441 area. The Mayor and staff will be giving the presentation at the Central Regional Park.
4) DIRECTOR’S REPORT
A. MASTER PLAN AND SISTER CITIES UPDATE - Master Plan Committee will be meeting Thursday.
B. ICSC FLORIDA UPDATE - Lauderhill is working to create cultural exchange programs with our Sister Cities.
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING AT 5 AND 5:30 PM:
1) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-09-192: RE-IMPOSING THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE COSTS AND FEES OF PROVIDING GARBAGE, REFUSE AND RECYCLING SERVICES ONLY TO ST. GEORGE, WEST KEN LARK, BROWARD ESTATES, AND THE SWAP SHOP.
2) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 08R-09-154: COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE COSTS AND FEES OF PROVIDING GARBAGE, REFUSE AND RECYCLING SERVICES ONLY TO ST. GEORGE, WEST KEN LARK, BROWARD ESTATES, AND THE SWAP SHOP.
3) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-09-193: DECLARING THE FIRE RESCUE ASSESSED RATE STRUCTURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009, FOR THE COST OF PROVIDING FIRE RESCUE SERVICES; INCREASING THE RATE STRUCTURE TO COVER THE COST OF PROVIDING SUCH SERVICES. In the past the city absorb 25% of the cost for this from normal property taxes. With the advent of the voter mandated reduction in property taxes, it become necessary for the city to no longer absorb the 25% cost, but to levy 100% of the cost through this method. This increase is mainly to pay for the 25% additional amount of the service for fire. It does not cover EMS or Fire Inspections, which is separate paid through normal property taxes.
4) Approved ORDINANCE NO. 08O-09-153: DECLARING THE FIRE RESCUE ASSESSED RATE STRUCTURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009, FOR THE COST OF PROVIDING FIRE RESCUE SERVICES; STATING A NEED FOR AN INCREASE IN THE LEVY TO COVER THE COSTS OF SUCH SERVICES; INCREASING THE RATE STRUCTURE.
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
1. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-09-194: ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AT THE PROPOSED OPERATING MILLAGE RATE OF $5.0646 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR ($1,000) ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009; ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE VOTED DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE AT A RATE OF $.87 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR ($1,000) ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
2. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-09-195: ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009, BASED ON THE BUDGET ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES THAT EQUAL $93,575,355.00; APPROVING THE TENTATIVE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
3. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 08O-09-147: SETTING AND ADOPTING THE 2008-2009 PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AT THE OPERATING MILLAGE RATE OF $5.0646 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000); SETTING AND ADOPTING THE 2008-2009 VOTED DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE AT A RATE OF $.87 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000).
4. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 08O-09-148: MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009, BASED ON THE BUDGET ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES THAT EQUAL $93,575,355.00; ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
PRESENTATION:
A. A PRESENTATION BY PALS DIRECTOR, IRVIN KIFFIN HONORING THE YOUTH, PARENTS, AND COACHES OF THE LAUDERHILL CHEETAHS TRACK CLUB FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS .
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
5. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 08O-09-149: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE SCHEDULE OF RATES, FEES AND CHARGES PURSUANT TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC FOR GARBAGE.
6. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 08O-09-150: AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES BASED UPON A FEE STUDY PERFORMED BY BLACK & VEATCH, A THIRD PARTY CONSULTING FIRM, WITH SAID INCREASE NECESSARY TO COVER THE COSTS OF PROVIDING SAID SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINANCIAL FORECASTS AND THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX.
7. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 08O-09-151: AN ORDINANCE TO CODIFY THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT TO STORMWATER CHARGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH 100% OF THE U.S. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AS DETERMINED IN JUNE OF THE CALENDAR YEAR OF THE ADJUSTMENT .
8. Tabled to a Workshop ORDINANCE NO. 08O-09-152: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ABANDONED REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
9. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 08O-08-135: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SEPARATION BETWEEN SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES, FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES, AND LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES, AND DESCRIBING HOW THE SEPARATION DISTANCE IS TO BE CALCULATED.
10. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 08O-08-138: AN ORDINANCE amending SCHEDULE J. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION, IRRIGATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS, BY ADDING REFERENCE TO THE “FLORIDA GREEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT DESIGNATION LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE” MANUAL, PROVIDING IRRIGATION TIMES, TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, TO PROVIDE FOR GROUPING OF PLANTS BY IRRIGATION DEMANDS, PROVIDING MULCH STANDARDS, CREATING PARAGRAPH I REGARDING WINDBREAKS TO REDUCE WATER LOSS, CREATING PARAGRAPH J REGARDING USING ARTIFICIAL TURF; REGARDING PERMITTED VARIETIES OF GRASS; USE OF NATURAL LANDSCAPING. This provision will adopt Green Standards for Water Conservation as it relates to Landscaping, Irrigation and Maintenance. (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
11. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 08O-08-142: AN ORDINANCE SIGN REQUIREMENTS ALLOWING DYNAMIC DISPLAYS, WHICH ALLOW INVERRARY COUNTRY CLUB TO PUT UP A LIGHTED SIGN ON ROCK ISLAND ROAD. (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER HAYWARD BENSON).
12. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 08O-08-143: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR A PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD CREATION AND COMPOSITION, COSTS, APPEALS, RIGHTS PRESERVED.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
13. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-09-196: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD TO ALLOCATE EDUCATIONAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 TO THE LEARNING FOR SUCCESS, INC. “KIDS AND THE POWER OF WORK” (“KAPOW”) PROGRAM.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
14. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-09-199 : A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,716.00 TO COMPLETE THE WIND RETROFIT PROJECT AT FIRE STATION #30.
HUMAN RESOURCES
15. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-09-200: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN WITH HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY TO INCLUDE A POS AND A HMO FOR A ONE YEAR TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
16. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-09-201: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE CIGNA INSURANCE PPO (INDEMNITY) AND THE HMO DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN AT NO RATE INCREASE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
17. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-09-202: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE UNUM'S SHORT-TERM DISABILITY, LONG-TERM DISABILITY, TERM LIFE AND WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
18. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-09-203: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH AFLAC TO PROVIDE PLAN ADMINISTRATION OF THE SECTION 125 VOLUNTARY BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR A ONE YEAR TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
19. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-09-204: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH HUMANA COMPBENEFITS TO SERVE AS THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S VISION CARE PROVIDER FOR A TWO YEAR TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.
20. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-09-205: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH AMERIFLEX TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S MEDICAL FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT AND DEPENDENT CARE SPENDING ACCOUNT UNDER THE SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYEES AT “NO CHARGE” FOR A ONE YEAR TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
21. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-09-206: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH FORT DEARBORN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY TO PROVIDE GROUP LIFE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE FOR A ONE YEAR TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
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