Sunday, June 28, 2015

Broward County Public Schools 2015/16 School Year Calendar First Day of School is August 24, 2015

Mark your calendars! Students of Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) will start the 2015/16 school year on Monday, August 24, 2015. The Broward County School Board approved the 2015/16 school year calendar at its December 9, 2014, School Board meeting.

The 2015/16 school year calendar, which has 180 instructional days, includes a two-week winter break beginning December 21, 2015 – January 1, 2016, and a one-week spring break taking place March 21 – 25, 2016. Teacher planning days (no students in school) are scheduled for August 17 – 21, 2015; October 23, 2015; January 8, 2016; March 18, 2016; May 27, 2016; and June 10, 2016. The last day of school for students will be June 9, 2016.

The school year calendar also includes dates that interim reports and report cards are issued, early release days, dates administrative offices are closed, and contingencies for up to five hurricane make-up days, if needed. To view the 2015/16 school year calendar, visit www.browardschools.com.

Monday, June 22, 2015

Head Up on 2015-16 Lauderhill Concert Series

Plans are already underway for the 2015-16 Lauderhill Jazz Picnic in the Park and Tribute Concert Series.

Like prior years, the 8th Season of Jazz Picnic in the Park will be held on the 2nd Sunday of each month from December through April.

In our 4th Season of Tribute Concerts, we are expanding to three concerts to be held on last Saturday of each month, February 27, March 26 and April 30.  Tributes that are on the top of the list are the Beatles and Motown, with a third type of band under discussion.

To keep up with the performances you can either keep reading eLauderhillNews.com, or friend/like one of our two Facebook pages, Lauderhill Jazz Picnic in the Park and Tribute Concerts, or Mayor's Aide.  You can also find out more information on our website, www.lauderhilljazz.com.


Friday, June 19, 2015

Swim Lessons at the Aquatic Center

On Saturdays, the City of Lauderhill will be giving $5 swim lessons at the Aquatic Center in John Mullins Park, 2000 NW  55th Ave.

The lessons are for all age groups:

3 to 6 yrs. old - Beginners at 10:00 am
7 to 11 yrs. old - Beginners at 10:30 am
3 to 6 yrs. old - Intermediate at 11:00 am
7 to 11 yrs. old - Intermediate at 11:30 am
Ages 12+ - Adults at 12:00 pm

For more information call 954.486.8450

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Notes of the Commission Meeting of June 8

On June 8, the City Commission held its Regular Commission Meeting.  The following are notes of interest (all items passed unanimously unless otherwise indicated):

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING:

ORDINANCE NO. 15O-06-120:  AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 6,  ENUMERATION OF PERMIT FEES, REGULATION AND INSPECTION FEES TO ADD REFERENCE TO RENTAL HOUSING REGULATION AND INSPECTIONS FOR THOSE CATEGORIES/CLASSIFICATIONS THAT ARE NOT LICENSED OR REGULATED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING FEES NECESSARY TO COVER THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH REGULATION AND INSPECTIONS.

ORDINANCE NO. 15O-06-121:   AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES  CHAPTER 12, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, ARTICLE II, CERTIFICATE OF USE AND LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT, SECTION 12-53, LOCAL BUSINESS TAXES TO RATES BY FIVE PERCENT (5%) AS IS REASONABLE AND NECESSARY AND AS IS AUTHORIZED BY FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 205.0535(4).


ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING:

ORDINANCE NO. 15O-05-117:  PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $25,000,000 CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2015 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCOMPLISHING THE CURRENT REFUNDING OF THE CITY’S OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005 PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PURSUANT TO A BOND REFERENDUM HELD IN THE CITY AND PAYING COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS; PLEDGING THE CITY’S FULL FAITH, CREDIT AND TAXING POWER TO THE PAYMENT OF SUCH BONDS.

ORDINANCE NO. 15O-05-118:   AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND PERTAINING TO EDUCATION; CREATING A NEW SECTION 5.48., EDUCATION, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY, CHARTER AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS  (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).  There was intense lobbying on trying to stop the city from passing this on 2nd reading as it relates to existing schools by a hired lobbyist.  However it was agreed to pass it and then request staff to review and bring back any modifications they believe are needed to address their concerns.


RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-06-112:  APPROVING THE OWNER DIRECT PURCHASE OF ITEMS AND FIXTURES TO BE USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION 110 PURSUANT TO RFP 2013-026; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASES FROM GLASGOW EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC., FIRE FACILITIES, INC. AND HUFUR FL GROUP IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $236,006.00; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-351-6207.  Saving over $14000.

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-06-113:  ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A POLICE CANINE VEST FROM THE INVERRARY ASSOCIATION, INC.

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-06-115:  APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,800.00 FROM THE STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) TO SPONSOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL 2015 SUMMER CAMP, ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAMMING RELATED TO CRIME PREVENTION AND/OR DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION.

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-06-133:  APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF HOME PROGRAM FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,449.00 FOR THE PURCHASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-06-134:   AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE, DAMAGED, INOPERABLE AND  SURPLUS VEHICLES IN THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE AND FAVORABLE MANNER.


QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-06-129:   GRANTING TO LIVING WORD COMMUNITY CHURCH, INC. D/B/A GREATER HORIZONS ACADEMY A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER WITH CONDITIONS TO ALLOW WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT A DAYTIME CHILD CARE USE AT 5750 WEST OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL.

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-06-130:   GRANTING TO SUNSHINE GASOLINE DISTRIBUTORS, INC., A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER WITH CONDITIONS TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT RECEIPT OF THE CONVEYANCE OF AN EXISTING 24-HOUR SERVICE STATION WITH CONVENIENCE STORE AND PROPANE GAS SALES AT 2599 NORTH STATE ROAD 7.

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-06-131:   GRANTING TO P.T. MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. D/B/A PALACE ARCADE AND BINGO A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER WITH CONDITIONS TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT A GAME ROOM AT 4475 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE, LAUDERHILL.

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-06-132:  GRANTING TO LIVING WORD COMMUNITY CHURCH, INC. A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER WITH CONDITIONS TO ALLOW WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT A HOUSE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP AT 5880 WEST OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL


Friday, June 12, 2015

CASA Soccer Semi-finals Saturday, June 13th

SECOND SEMIFINALS!

Come see some of the best soccer players in South Florida, the Caribbean, Central and South America as they vie for the prestigious CASA Super League Cup & Master’s League Trophy at the Lauderhill, Sports Complex, located @ 7500 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Lauderhill, Florida.  

CASA Super and Masters League move into the semifinal round: 
1 - The Super League semi finals teams are: Plantation FC vs Lauderhill Lions (last year's champion)
2 - The Masters League semi finals teams are: Chapel Trail vs Lauderhill Lions Masters (defending champion)

Masters and Super League Finals – Saturday, June 13th
                      Masters League
6:15 pm
Chapel Trail 
Lauderhill Lions Masters
                         Super League
8:15 pm
Plantation FC
Lauderhill Lions
ALSO, THERE WILL BE NETBALL AND DOMINO TEAMS COMPETING FOR SPECIAL TROPHIES 
* FREE ADMISSION * ENTERTAINMENT FOR KIDS AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY * FOOD REFRESHMENTS  * DOMINOES * MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Sponsored by: Jamaica National Building Society, City of Lauderhill, Western Union, Jamaica National Money Transfer, Grace, Golden Krust and Douglas Chiropractic.

Tuesday, June 09, 2015

Lauderhill Summer Camp 2015

June 15 through August 7 - 8 week camp

Children 5-12 years old and must have completed Kindergarten by June 4, 2015

At Veterans Park (max. 100 children)

Children must bring their own bag lunch and drinks each day, plus snacks.  
Refrigerators and microwave ovens will be available.

Fees:  $560 Residents/$690 Non-Residents/child

Bring proof of residency and birth certificate
Payment due at registration - Checks or Credit Cards Only (No Cash)

Registration at Veteran's Park or Sadkin Community Center weekdays and Saturday
Call 954-572-1459 or 954-321-2450

Saturday, June 06, 2015

CARIBBEAN AMERICAS SOCCER ASSOCIATION (CASA) PRESENTS: SUPER & MASTERS LEAGUE SOCCER FIRST SEMI-FINAL

SATURDAY JUNE 6TH, 2015 –SEMIFINALS!
Come see some of the best soccer players in South Florida, the Caribbean, Central and South America as they vie for the prestigious CASA Super League Cup & Master’s League Trophy at the Lauderhill, Sports Complex, located @ 7500 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Lauderhill, Florida.  CASA Super and Masters League move into the semifinal round: 
1 - The two Super League semi finals teams are:Oakland Stars FC vs Ft. Lauderdale Blazers FC
2 - The two Masters League semi finals teams are: Rockers FC vs Lake Veterans FC 
Masters and Super League Finals – Saturday, June 6th
                      Masters League
6:15 pm
Rockers FC
 Lake Veterans FC
                         Super League
8:30 pm
Oakland Stars FC
Ft. Lauderdale Blazers FC
ALSO, THERE WILL BE NETBALL AND DOMONIO TEAMS COMPETING FOR SPECIAL TROPHIES 
* FREE ADMISSION * ENTERTAINMENT FOR KIDS AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY * FOOD REFRESHMENTS / BAR ON SALE * DOMINOES * MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Monday, June 01, 2015

City of Lauderhill Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

It has just been announced that the City has won this award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the current budget year.  The award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement for the Finance Department.