Wednesday, February 26, 2014

2014 Springs Flag Football League

Start Date:  April 12
End Date:  June 7

Game Time:

Ages 4-6  - Range from 8:25 am to 10 am
Ages 7-9  - Range from 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Ages 10-12 - Rnage from 8:30 am to 11:30 am

Where:

West Wind Park, 4550 NW 82nd Ave., Lauderhill

Program Fee:

If you pay by 3/6:  $129.99;  afterwards $144.99

A multi child discount of $10 is automatically applied for additional children after initial registration in the same season.

Final Registration Date 3/6/2014.  After this date, any remaining spots will be filled on a first come/first serve basis.

You can also register online at www.i9sports.com.


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Sunday, February 23, 2014

Notes of Commission Meeting of February 10, 2014

The following are notes of interest from the Regular Commission Meeting of February 10, 2014.  All items passed unanimously unless otherwise indicated:

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING:

ORDINANCE NO. 14O-02-105:   AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE III., ZONING DISTRICTS, PART 3.0., BASE OR UNDERLYING ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 12R-0753 3.1., RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; CREATING SUBSECTION 3.1.15., RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE-FAMILY AT 40 DWELLING UNITS PER GROSS ACRE (RM-40) ZONING DISTRICT; CREATING PARAGRAPH 3.1.15.A., PURPOSE AND INTENT; CREATING PARAGRAPH 3.1.15.B., PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES; CREATING PARAGRAPH 3.1.15.C., ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES; CREATING PARAGRAPH 3.1.15.D., SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES AND STRUCTURES; CREATING PARAGRAPH 3.1.15.E., REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS; CREATING PARAGRAPH 3.1.15.F., DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; CREATING PARAGRAPH 3.1.15.G., SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS; CREATING PARAGRAPH 3.1.15.H., SPECIAL REGULATIONS; AMENDING SCHEDULE B., ALLOWABLE USES, SECTION 1., USES ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, BY ADDING THE PERMITTED, ACCESSORY, AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES AND STRUCTURES ALLOWED HEREIN IN ORDER TO ENSURE INTERNAL CONSISTENCY; AMENDING SCHEDULE P., DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES, SECTION 2., GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS, TO ADD ANY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE RM-40 ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS.   Passed 3 to 2.  Mayor Kaplan, Commissioners Benson and Berger voting yes; Vice Mayor Bates and Commissioner Thurston voting no.  This would allow the construction of new market based apartment housing in two places on State Road 7.

ORDINANCE NO. 14O-02-108:  CREATING SECTION 12-185, SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF NICOTINE VAPORIZERS OR LIQUID NICOTINE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION TO MINORS AND TO PROHIBIT THE SALE IN VENDING MACHINES; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS, ENFORCEMENT, AND PENALTIES  (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR M. MARGARET BATES)

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING:

ORDINANCE NO. 14O-01-102:  AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 10, GARBAGE AND TRASH, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 10-15, UNSANITARY AND/OR UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; SUBSECTION (g) ADDING PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO DILAPIDATED PARKING LOTS AND POTHOLES.

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 14R-02-28:   ESTABLISHING A POLICY OF INSTALLING “PEDSTED” PRINCIPALS ON MAJOR THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND IMPLEMENTING OTHER PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY  (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).

RESOLUTION NO. 14R-02-29:   APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,750.00 FROM THE STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) TO SPONSOR THE 2014 BROWARD COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS AWARD WHICH SUPPORTS CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GUIDELINES.

RESOLUTION NO. 14R-02-30:   APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF CISCO TELECOM SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FROM RONCO COMMUNICATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $137,705.44 FROM THE LIST OF PREFERRED VENDORS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CITYWIDE TELEPHONE SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-321-6114.

RESOLUTION NO. 14R-02-32:   APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR DESIGNATION OF SUBRECIPIENT AND DISBURSEMENT “HOME” 12R-0752 PROGRAM PURCHASE ASSISTANCE AND MINOR HOME REPAIR/WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/12 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR ONE (1) YEAR.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

First Annual Senior Domino Games – A Huge Success

Lauderhill, FL. Excitement, camaraderie, competition was in the air Saturday, February 1, at the First Senior Domino Games held in Lauderdale Lakes.  The event was spearheaded by State Representative Hazelle Rogers (D-Lauderhill) in an effort to have Dominoes become a sanctioned sport in the Florida Senior Games.

“I was thrilled at the turn out for this inaugural event.  I would like to thank the cities of Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, North Lauderdale, and Miramar for partnering together to promote the event and ensure that it was successful. We exceeded our projected goal of registered players and judging by the number of spectators, we expect the Senior Domino Games to double in size next year,” said Representative Rogers.

Ruddy Schaaffe, Tournament Administrator said, “The First Seniors Domino Tournament was a tremendous success.  The hospitality provided by the hard-working committee, under the leadership of State Representative Hazelle Rogers, created an atmosphere of high spirited fun and very competitive play.”

With 80 competitors from as far away as Port St. Lucie, The Senior Domino Games proved to be a great day of fun and competitive play.  Much of the day’s success was due to the use of the Multiple Partners style of play, also known as Random Partners, which promotes mental acuity, fair play and allows the competitors to get to know each other.  All players enjoyed this style of play and look forward to participating again next year.

In an effort to acknowledge a player who works tirelessly to promote the sport and the Senior Games, each host city will be allowed to name the trophy after a deserving senior in their city.  The 2014 host committee has named the inaugural Senior Games trophy after Ms. Eulalee Bax, an avid player, who plays four nights a week.

The Senior Domino Games were open to all players ages 50 and over. Participants competed for a first place prize of $600.  Prize money was awarded to those finishing in 1st -12th place.  The top four female players also received a cash prize of $25 each.  

The winners of the 1st Annual Senior Domino Tournament are:

  1st Place                     Stanley Tater
  2nd Place                    Michael Moore
  3rd Place                     Stennett Morgan
  4th Place                     Anton Collins
  5th Place                     Hal Lewinson
  6th Place                     Dave MacLeod
  7th Place                     Junior Dennis
  8th Place                     Douglas Chin-Loy
  9th Place                     Charles Stewart
10th Place                     Joyce "RJ" Bromfield
11th Place                     Michael Rainford
12th Place                     Newton Dawson

Consolation Prizes: Top 4 Female Players
1st                                Sheila Weir
2nd                                Sandra Skeene
3rd                               Eulalee Bax

4th                                Ita May Hill

Monday, February 17, 2014

The Beatles Are Coming - A Tribute

On this Saturday, February 22, beginning at 7 pm, the City of Lauderhill will present a Tribute to the Beatles by the Beatlemanixs.

This free event will be held at the Lauderhill Sports Park, 7500 W. Oakland Park Blvd. (just east of University Drive).  Parking is both in the front and rear of the park.

There will also be an art show and Food Trucks.

Bring your chairs, blankets, and food.  No cooking allowed and there are no seats available.

For more information go to www.lauderhilljazz.com.


Friday, February 14, 2014

Sixth Annual Sports Advancing Kids thru Education (S.A.K.E.) Award Ceremony

Sixth Annual Sports Advancing Kids thru Education (S.A.K.E.) Award Ceremony being held on Thursday, February 20th at Parkway Middle School at 6:30 pm.


We will highlight the achievements of all our student athletes and community volunteers in our youth sports programs in a similar ceremony as the Grammy's and ESPY Award Ceremonies.  The seven award categories are Scholar Athlete, Sportsmanship, Leadership, Community Service, Team of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Notes of the Regular Commission Meeting of January 27, 2014

On January 27, the Lauderhill City Commission held its regular commission meeting, and the following are notes of interest (all items passed unanimously unless otherwise indicated):

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: 

A.   PRESENTATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE MLK CIVIL RIGHTS SPELLING BEE SPONSORED BY THE LAW OFFICES OF HALL AND ROSENBERG, PL AND WINNERS OF THE FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTER MLK BRAIN BOWL, CITY OF LAUDERHILL.


ORDINANCES PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING

ORDINANCE NO. 14O-01-102:  AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 10, GARBAGE AND TRASH, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 10-15, UNSANITARY AND/OR UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; SUBSECTION (g) ADDING PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO DILAPIDATED PARKING LOTS AND POTHOLES.
ORDINANCES PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO: 14O-01-101:   AMENDING THE ORDER OF BUSINESS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).


RESOLUTIONS: 

RESOLUTION NO. 14R-01-15:  APPROVING THE DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00 TO THE YMCA "TEEN CITY" AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 001-101-8113.


RESOLUTION NO. 14R-01-19:  APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND THE BROWARD COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC. TO PROVIDE LIEUTENANTS A CONTRACT FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2013 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016.

RESOLUTION NO. 14R-01-20:  APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR DESIGNATION OF SUBRECIPIENT AND DISBURSEMENT “HOME” PROGRAM PURCHASE ASSISTANCE AND MINOR HOME REPAIR/WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM FOR

FISCAL YEAR 2013/14; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $168,186.00 FOR THE “HOME” PROGRAM.


RESOLUTION NO. 14R-01-22:  APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500.00, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD TO THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC. D/B/A MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA TO SUPPORT THE BUILDING RESILIENT CHILDREN PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 001-101-8126.


RESOLUTION NO. 14R-01-27:  APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS PRIOR TO PLAT APPROVAL AND RECORDATION FOR ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND BROWARD COUNTY TO ALLOW THE CITY TO ISSUE BUILDING PERMITS AND PROCEED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION 110 CONCURRENTLY WITH THE PLAT REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS.


QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING

RESOLUTION NO. 14R-01-24:  RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PLAT APPLICATION FOR A 25,000 SQUARE FOOT FIRE STATION ON A 1.40+ ACRE PARCEL OF LAND IN THE COMMUNITY FACILITY (CF) ZONING DISTICT KNOWN AS TEMPORARY
FIRE STATION NO. 110, 3120 N.W. 12th PLACE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA
 

Saturday, February 08, 2014

Jazz Picnic in the Park With Sound of Vision - February 9

At the Lieberman Botanical Gardens, 3800 Inverrary Blvd., next to the Inverrary Vacation Resort Hotel.  From 10:30 am to 2:30 am.

For more information go to www.lauderhilljazz.com.

Sunday, February 02, 2014

Lee Daniels to Speak at the Lauderhill MLK Gala during Black History Month – February 15, 2014

The City of Lauderhill and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force are happy to announce the MLK Gala previously scheduled for January 18th featuring Screenwriter, Producer, Director Lee Daniels has been rescheduled during Black History Month for Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 4 pm.

Vice Mayor Bates, the event organizer, explains, “Mr. Daniels is welcome here anytime. We realize that having an ‘A-List’ guest as accomplished as Mr. Daniels will bring us a relevant speech that is guaranteed to be spectacular. For those of us planning to attend….this should be a night to remember!”

The location and format of the event has not changed. The Gala will be at Screen Post Production, located at 3500 NW 15 Street in Lauderhill, 33311 on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 4 pm. Tickets are $60 per person and are currently on sale. Tickets ppreviously purchased for the January event will be honored.

You can purchase tickets at Lauderhill City Hall (5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd.) or go on http://lauderhillmlk2014.eventbrite.com. Tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis. This event ALWAYS sells out so don’t miss out!

 For more information, please call 954-730-3000.