tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197485612024-03-19T05:08:15.385-04:00eLauderhill NewsA private Newsletter concerning the City of Lauderhill. Written by the Richard J Kaplan, its intent is to create a dialog about the city, and to inform. Articles are about matters effecting Lauderhill, community events, politics, and announcements. It is not an official publication of the city, nor approved or controlled by the city.eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.comBlogger1415125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-75305693705235953872015-11-16T00:00:00.000-05:002015-11-16T00:00:04.284-05:00Save Your Florida Home - Free Mortgage Help<img align="center" alt="" class="mcnImage" dfsrc="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/a0f71b528b48ecea308dbd7b7/images/837fd2f0-9b6b-4d2b-913c-b924091328c1.png" height="400" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/a0f71b528b48ecea308dbd7b7/images/837fd2f0-9b6b-4d2b-913c-b924091328c1.png" style="border: 0px; display: inline !important; height: auto; max-width: 707px; outline: none; padding-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;" width="309" />eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-8574615582408398202015-11-13T00:00:00.000-05:002015-11-13T00:00:07.026-05:00Soccer Registration<div style="text-align: center;">
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Soccer Registration Open Until January 16, 2016</div>
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Please bring copy of birth certificate, proof of insurance and proof of residency</div>
eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-89598942970544325832015-11-10T00:00:00.000-05:002015-11-10T00:00:03.124-05:00Lauderhill 6-12 Student Wins National 2015 LOFT Fellowship<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">The next steps towards his goal of owning his own video game company continued as a student in Mr. Deich’s Game Design classes; it was there he learned about the value of competing. Andrew entered the Video Game Innovation Fellowship Challenge sponsored by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF); their goal is to challenge minority youths to develop video games addressing social issues impacting their communities. Andrew entered the national competition with an original video game, “The Trash Eliminator” which brings awareness to pollution and the value of recycling.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">Andrew was identified as one of twenty Fellows to receive a grant to network and continue development of his game project. Andrew was flown to Washington, D.C on October 21<sup>st</sup> to present his idea to Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of Hispanic Heritage Foundation. He spent the morning providing interviews to the Miami Herald, NBC Universal, and local DC news outlets. At the Capital, he met and networked with Rep. Tony Cardenas (CA), Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ), Rep Stony Hoyer (MD), Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (NM), and Michael Echols, Director of Cybersecurity of US Department of Homeland Security; they discussed his game and the empowerment of minority youth related to STEM. His day concluded with a White House briefing led by Erik Martin from the Office of Science and Technology Policy.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">Andrew was selected for his vision, creativity and positive impact on the community. As a 2015 LOFT Fellowship recipient Andrews plans on utilizing his $1000 on a new laptop purchase that meets his gaming requirements. He has also started recruiting members to join his team. The Trash Eliminator has a bright future.</span></div>
eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-90036515443253853052015-11-07T00:00:00.000-05:002015-11-07T00:00:01.176-05:00Notes of the Commission Meeting of October 26On October 26, the City Commission held its regular Commission Meeting and the following are notes of interest (all items pass unanimously unless otherwise indicated):<br />
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RESOLUTION NO. 15R-10-243: ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF $2,500.00 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM TD BANK AS AN EVENT SPONSOR FOR THE JAZZ PICNIC IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES AND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 AS AN EVENT SPONSOR FOR THE LAUDERHILL LIONS FOOTBALL SEASON.</div>
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RESOLUTION NO. 15R-10-245: APPROVING THE FLORIDA PACE NON-EXCLUSIVE INTERLOCAL SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE A LONG-TERM FINANCING MECHANISM FOR STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS THAT ENCOURAGE RENEWABLE GENERATION, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WIND-RESISTANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN INITIAL THREE (3) YEAR TERM.</div>
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eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-11984570622155574992015-11-04T00:00:00.000-05:002015-11-04T00:00:01.798-05:00Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast<h3 class="detail-title" style="color: #337ffe; font-family: Calibri, Arial; margin: 0px;">
The Impact of US-Cuba Relations on South Florda Businesses</h3>
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<li><span class="detail-list-label" style="display: inline-block; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top; width: 120px;">Location:</span> <span class="detail-list-value" style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;">Inverrary Hotel<br /><a href="https://webmail.lauderhill-fl.gov/owa/redir.aspx?C=X5Lfy_Lwp0KaAjO0ItYgzczgYFtq59IIyFUjTyoz-jO8ETH7Y1C03CHaXbGTpV8ys4TBMhq0MaM.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.google.com%2fmaps%3ff%3dl%26hl%3den%26q%3d3501%2bInverrary%2bBoulevard%252c%2bLauderhill%252c%2bFlorida%2b33319" style="color: #337ffe;" target="_blank" title="3501 Inverrary Boulevard
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Join the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce and their panel of esteemed guests to discuss the impact of US and Cuba Trade Relations on South Florida's Business Community. The panel will include such noted guests as:<br />
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For more information contact the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce at (954) 318-6118 or visit them online at www.lauderhillchamber.com.</div>
eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-79326849253772145022015-11-01T00:00:00.000-04:002015-11-01T00:00:00.350-04:00Lauderhill Honors Veterans at Annual Ceremony in the Park<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;">
Please join Commissioner M. Margaret Bates, the Lauderhill City Commission, the Fire/Police Department Honor Guard and the residents of the City of Lauderhill as we <b>Honor America’s Heroes</b> at <b>Lauderhill’s Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration</b> on <b>Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 4 pm at Veterans Park.</b></div>
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<i>“Honoring Lauderhill Veterans at the Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration is truly one of the greatest privileges I have serving as a City Commissioner. The sacrifices these heroes have made for us cannot be celebrated or acknowledged enough. This ceremony is only a small token of my appreciation to those who have given so much to all who live in this country, this city…..” </i>exclaims Lauderhill Commissioner Bates, event organizer<i>. </i></div>
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This year’s list of impressive honorees include Samuel Battle of the United States Navy, Douglas Crumpler of the United States Army, Vincent Ferriero of the United States Navy, Robert Franklin of the United States Air Force, Gloria Johnson of the United States Air Force, David Smith of the United States Army, and Raymond Smith of the United States Army.</div>
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Please join us in honoring these esteemed Lauderhill residents. The celebration is free and open to the public. After the Celebration we will have light refreshments for all to enjoy. </div>
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<i>(</i><b><i>Lauderhill’s Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration </i></b><i>was previously scheduled for Wednesday, November 4<sup>th</sup>, at 4 pm but was moved to Tuesday, November 3<sup>rd</sup> at 4 pm due to scheduling conflicts)</i></div>
eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-70873519118953108772015-10-29T00:00:00.000-04:002015-10-29T00:00:02.184-04:00City Commission Workshop Notes of October 20On October 20, the City Commission held its regular monthly workshop and the following are notes of interest:<br />
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2) Ordinance No. 150-06-123: Campaign contributions by Charter Officers and Attorney Discussion - Consensus of the Commission was not to pursue this law as it was felt to possibly not be needed over the objections of Mayor Kaplan. However they did agree to hold off any further action until the Florida Bar issues an Ethics Opinion concerning the Supervisor of Elections Attorney on whether it is legal for a person in that capacity can be involved in a campaign, or is it a conflict to their client's interest.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">The addition of Fire Station #110 in 2006 followed the City of Lauderhill’s annexation of the St. George, West Ken Lark and Broward Estates Communities. The City’s Fire Department has been operating out of a temporary trailer facility located at 3120 NW 12 Place since that time. </span></div>
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On Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 10 am, the City’s Officials along with the Fire Department Staff and the residents of the City of Lauderhill will celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting for a new state of the art Fire Station to be located at the same address as the long standing temporary facility.</div>
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Fire Station #110 includes three fire truck bays, living quarters for fire rescue staff, a kitchen, a dayroom, an exercise room, separate restroom/shower facilities for both male and females, offices, storage rooms, a stand-by emergency generator, a police sub-station, and a medical triage room on the first floor.</div>
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<i>“The opening of Fire Station #110 is a great accomplishment for the City and a real source of pride for our residents in the southeast corridor of Lauderhill. The building is the flagship for our very honorable fire department but it is also a beautiful addition for our community,” </i>explains Mayor Richard J. Kaplan<i>. </i></div>
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Although the City’s Official Ribbon Cutting will commence at 10 am, there will be an Official Cornerstone Laying Ceremony by the Masonic Grand Lodge of Florida at 9:00 am. The Honorable Stephen P. Boring, Grand Master of Masons of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge will preside over the proceedings. Both the 9 am Masonic Cornerstone Laying Ceremony and the 10 am Official City Ribbon Cutting Ceremony are free and open to the public.</div>
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6 to 9 pm</div>
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Lauderhill City Hall</div>
eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-2448912277161624372015-10-20T11:53:00.002-04:002015-10-20T11:53:31.897-04:00Lights on AfterschoolOn October 22 from 4 to 6 pm at Castle Hill Elementary a Lights on Afterschool program will be held to celebrate andhighlight programs that support communities by providing afterschool care to families that need. it.eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-4222000589757272062015-10-13T09:17:00.000-04:002015-10-13T09:17:04.690-04:00All Broward Voters: Be On the Lookout for Vote-By-Mail Information Brochure<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: left;">
<b style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">Broward County, FL (October 9, 2015) </span></b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">— The
Broward County Supervisor of Elections,
Dr. Brenda C. Snipes, would like to
inform all Broward voters that they will be receiving a <b>Vote-By-Mail Information Brochure</b> in the mail beginning Tuesday, October
13. Mailings will continue throughout
the month of October until all 1.1 million plus Broward registered voters have
received the brochure. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This
information brochure will contain information relative to how to request a
Vote-by-Mail Ballot for any, or all, the 2016 elections by returning the form
attached to the mailing, or visiting the website at <a href="http://www.browardsoe.org/">www.browardsoe.org</a>, or by calling the
vote-by-mail line at 954-357-7055. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"> “We are pleased to advise all
voters that effective with the March 2016 Presidential Preference Primary
election, the postage to return a voted ballot will be pre-paid by the
Elections Office. Voters may continue to
drop off a voted ballot at the two Elections Offices as well.” said Dr.
Snipes. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">For any questions
or concerns, please call the main office at 954-357-7050</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> or visit <a href="http://www.browardsoe.org/">www.browardsoe.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-55282837266697794032015-10-07T00:00:00.000-04:002015-10-07T00:00:04.797-04:00I am too old to learn chess ... Really?<div style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13.3333px;">
Many adults don't know how to play ... and ... are a just wee bit intimidated by the game of kings and queens. Of course, many can understand being apprehensive watching second and third graders play -- many have been humbled by elementary school players!</div>
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So, here is a short video you can use to learn enough to sit down with a student (or a friend) and at least be able to move around the board. You can use this to be ready for the Mayors' Chess Challenges. </div>
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<a href="https://webmail.lauderhill-fl.gov/owa/redir.aspx?C=zTdW9QTM5UCx6cSPI5mgtsGtZ-Mly9IIgqX2Y2jGJ4YkbfM6JoiaewfO6vGHhon2Kcf7pOLbbms.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.chesskid.com%2fvideo%2fplayer%2fthe-magic-of-chess%3furl%3dlearn-video.html" target="_blank">http://www.chesskid.com/video/player/the-magic-of-chess?url=learn-video.html</a></div>
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To find out more about the upcoming schedule for the Mayors' Chess Challenge,</div>
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<a href="http://elauderhill.blogspot.com/2015/09/mayors-chess-challenge-schedule-of-games.html"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">http://el</span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13.3333px;">auderhill.blogspot.com/2015/09/mayors-chess-challenge-schedule-of-games.html</span></a></div>
eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-11892137469122012192015-10-04T00:00:00.000-04:002015-10-04T00:00:03.325-04:00BCPS Head Start/Early Intervention Department Launches Early Learning Messaging Initiative<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Head Start/Early Intervention Department is launching a new initiative for families. The department is sending messages with early learning tips and activities directly to parents and guardians across the community. The messages are targeted to support “learning on the go” for infants, toddlers and pre-kindergarten children through everyday routines and events. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">It’s easy for families to receive these messages. On social media, follow the Head Start/Early Intervention Department on Twitter <a href="http://bcpshdstrtvpk/" target="_blank">@BCPSHdStrtVPK</a> or like them on Facebook at </span><a href="http://facebook.com/HeadStartEarlyIntervention"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">facebook.com/HeadStartEarlyI</span></span><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">ntervention</span></u></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">.</span><img align="right" alt="9242015_13448_1.png" height="305" hspace="3" src="https://webmail.lauderhill-fl.gov/owa/attachment.ashx?id=RgAAAAAcob46aIXBQqlOZQL6H9VLBwBvz7VDjuheTYyjv8N1UfzLAAAAA1Z4AAAR6%2f3EddUBRaBYQFU6A6ymAAAAKPOIAAAJ&attcnt=1&attid0=BAABAAAA&attcid0=image002.png%4001D0F6F0.166EABC0" vspace="3" width="178" /><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Parents and guardians can also choose the messages they want to receive via the District’s free mobile app. Just visit an app store from a mobile device to download the BCPS app. From the BCPS app, choose the “configure app” option, click on "Follow Schools," then scroll down to “follow” one or more of the following:</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">BCPS4Toddlers</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">From the “configure app” option, you can also choose your language preference.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“The first years of a child’s life are crucial for their development,” said Dr. Nicole Mancini, director of BCPS Head Start/Early Intervention. “Research indicates that children who are nurtured and engaged from birth through the preschool years are better prepared for kindergarten and are more likely to be successful throughout their lives. These messages showcase how simple actions can make a big impact on a child’s development.”</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The BCPS4 Infants/Toddlers/Pre-K messages are delivered twice a week beginning Monday, September 28, 2015. </span></div>
eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-17115958084749848662015-10-01T00:00:00.000-04:002015-10-01T00:00:06.576-04:00Notes of the Commission Meeting of September 21On September 21, the City Commission met and the following is notes of interest (all items passed unanimously unless otherwise noted):<br />
<br />
<b>ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING:</b><br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-09-133: PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ITS
$4,135,000 STORMWATER UTILITY REFUNDING REVENUE BOND,
SERIES 2015B AS REFUNDING BONDS UNDER ORDINANCE NO.
04O-04-124 ENACTED ON MAY 10, 2004; AUTHORIZING THE
PROCEEDS OF THE SERIES 2015B BOND TO BE APPLIED,
TOGETHER WITH OTHER LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDS OF THE
CITY, TO REFUND, ON A CURRENT BASIS, THE CITY’S
OUTSTANDING STORMWATER UTILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
2009 AWARDING THE SALE OF THE SERIES 2015B BOND TO BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY PURSUANT TO A NEGOTIATED
SALE.<br />
<br />
<b>RESOLUTIONS:</b><br />
<br />
RESOLUTION NO. 15R-09-222: APPROVING THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL
AND WINDERMERE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR
DISBURSEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FY 2013-2014 FUNDING IN THE FORM OF A LOAN IN THE
AMOUNT OF $380,000.00 FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
IMPROVEMENTS.<br />
<br />
RESOLUTION NO. 15R-09-225: APPROVING THE
SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF SPECTRA BOX OFFICE TICKETING
SYSTEM FROM PROFESSIONAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ("PFM")
IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,845.00.<br />
<br />
RESOLUTION NO. 15R-09-228: APPROVING THE
CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING DATES CALENDAR
PRESENTED BY CITY STAFF FOR THE 2016 FISCAL YEAR;
ENABLING STAFF TO PROVIDE ADVANCED NOTICE AND
PUBLICATION TO THE PUBLIC OF SUCH DATES.<br />
<br />
<b>QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:</b><br />
<br />
RESOLUTION NO. 15R-09-227: GRANTING TO HM
KOREAN D/B/A IZZIBAN SUSHI & BBQ A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE
DEVELOPMENT ORDER WITH CONDITIONS TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT
WITH FULL SERVICE BAR WITH A 4COP LIQUOR LICENSE; FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7225 WEST OAKLAND PARK
BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-14034269993845998182015-09-28T00:00:00.000-04:002015-09-28T00:00:04.983-04:00Some Broward County Transit Fares Are Increasing in October <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;">
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">BROWARD COUNTY, FL -
</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In
support of Broward County Transit (BCT) services, some bus fares will increase
on BCT starting October 1, 2015. The bus fare increases were approved at a
public hearing in September 2014, to be implemented over 2014 and
2015.<br /><br />"BCT is continually growing and evolving and we are investing in
new services, better infrastructure, fleet enhancements and state of the art
technology, including real time services being tested right now," said Tim
Garling, Deputy Director of Broward County Transportation Department. "The new
fares will help support BCT's current and additional programs going
forward."<br /><br />Effective October 1, 2015, the cost of bus fares and passes
will increase as follows: </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Adult, one-way cash fare will increase
from $1.75 to $2</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Senior/Disabled one-way cash fare will
increase from $0.85 to $1</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Adult All-Day pass will increase from
$4 to $5</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Senior/Disabled All-Day pass will
increase from $3 to $4 </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">7-Day unlimited ride pass and 10-Ride
passes will increase from $18 to $20</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">31-Day Adult pass will increase from
$65 to $70 </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">31-Day Senior/Disabled pass will
increase from $35 to $40 </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />The 31-Day Reduced
College Fare Student pass and the Premium Express one-way cash fares and Premium
31-Day bus passes will not increase in October 2015. Others not listed will
remain the same.<br /><br />All current bus passes will continue to work through
their expiration date. BCT's transfer fees to and from Miami-Dade Transit, Palm
Tran and Tri-Rail transit systems will remain the same.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />For additional
information, customers can contact Customer Service Center at 954-357-8400 (TTY:
954-357-8302) or can see all fare changes online at Broward.org/BCT.</span></div>
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eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-31720316679702202702015-09-25T00:00:00.000-04:002015-09-25T00:00:09.410-04:00Arrests<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
<span style="color: #1f497d;">The Lauderhill Police Department, and other Federal agencies made numerous arrests September 17 in Central Lauderhill. Below are some basic details. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d;">All of this is the result of many months of hard, great police work by the members of LHPD, and the other fine law enforcement officers from the other agencies.</span></div>
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<b>$5612.66 in cash</b></div>
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<b>4 Firearms (1) stolen out of South Carolina</b></div>
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<b>2 Airsoft rifles</b></div>
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<b>Miscellaneous .223 ammunition</b></div>
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<b>estimated 30 grams Flakka</b></div>
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<b>estimated 225 grams of cannabis</b></div>
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<b>2 grams of cocaine</b></div>
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<b>miscellaneous narcotic pills</b></div>
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<b> 8 arrested for RICO</b></div>
eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-8823608879059596772015-09-22T00:00:00.000-04:002015-09-22T00:00:00.825-04:00Notes of Regular Commission Meeting of September 11On Friday, September 11, the City Commission met and held its regular commission meeting. This rare Friday meeting was scheduled in conjunction with the later in the day Budget Commission Meetings to comply with all state laws required to hold budget meetings and not conflict with religious holidays or county/school board hearings occurring in this month. All items passed unanimously unless otherwise indicated.<br />
<br />
<b>ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING:</b><br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-09-133: PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ITS $4,135,000 STORMWATER UTILITY REFUNDING REVENUE BOND,
SERIES 2015B AS REFUNDING BONDS UNDER ORDINANCE NO.
04O-04-124.<br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-09-144: APPROVING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL REVENUES
AND EXPENDITURES TO BALANCE THE FISCAL YEAR 2015
BUDGET.<br />
<br />
<b>ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING:</b><br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-08-126: APPROVING
ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO THE VACANT LAND CONTRACT WITH WE
FLORIDA FINANCIAL FOR THE SALE/PURCHASE OF THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6279 WEST OAKLAND PARK
BOULEVARD TO REDUCE THE PURCHASE PRICE TO $812,500.00.<br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-08-128: TO AMEND THE RATE SCHEDULE OF FEES CHARGED
BY REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
D/B/A ALL SERVICE REFUSE FOR DISPOSAL SERVICE CHARGES
TO BE DEEMED EFFECTIVE COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015;
AMENDING EXHIBIT “B” TO REMOVE REINSTATEMENT FEES.<br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-08-129: AMENDING THE
STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO HOUSES OF
RELIGIOUS WORSHIP AND OTHER PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES IN
ALL AFFECTED ZONING DISTRICTS, TO CONFORM TO THE
FEDERAL RELIGIOUS LAND USE AND INSTITUTIONALIZED
PERSONS ACT OF 2000 (RLUIPA).<br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-08-131: AMENDING SECTION 21-47, SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES
TABLE 4, WATER SYSTEM MINIMUM CHARGE, TABLE 5, WATER
SYSTEM VOLUMETRIC RATES AND TABLE 6, SEWER RATES TO
INCREASE THE RATES BASED UPON THE JUNE 2015 CONSUMER
PRICE INDEX FOR INFLATION; PROVIDING THAT THE NEW RATE
STRUCTURE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE COMMENCING OCTOBER 1,
2015.<br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-08-132: AMENDING SECTION 21-47, SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES,
TABLE 7, STORMWATER MINIMUM CHARGES/AVAILABILITY
RATES TO INCREASE THE RATES BASED UPON THE JUNE 2015
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR INFLATION; PROVIDING THAT THE
NEW RATE STRUCTURE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE COMMENCING
OCTOBER 1, 2015.<br />
<br />
<b>RESOLUTIONS:</b><br />
<br />
RESOLUTION NO. 15R-09-218: APPROVING THE
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION
OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR
$10,545.00 IN FUNDING TO BE APPLIED TOWARDS
PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT FEES IN ORDER TO
PRODUCE AT LEAST ONE (1) PERFORMANCE AT THE
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER; APPROVING IN-KIND MATCHING FUNDS ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,545.00.<br />
<br />
RESOLUTION NO. 15R-09-219: APPROVING A
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO BALANCE GENERAL FUND
EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $504,650.00.<br />
<br />
RESOLUTION NO. 15R-09-220: SUPPORTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
CLEAN POWER PLAN AND PROMOTION OF CLEAN ENERGY (REQUESTED BY
COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES).<br />
<br />
<br />eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-69121747683262055042015-09-19T00:00:00.000-04:002015-09-19T00:00:08.198-04:002015 Small Business Forum<h3 class="detail-title" style="color: #337ffe; font-family: Calibri, Arial; margin: 0px;">
<span class="detail-list-label" style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top; width: 120px;">Date:</span> <span class="detail-list-value" style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;">09/23/2015 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM</span></h3>
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<li><span class="detail-list-label" style="display: inline-block; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top; width: 120px;">Location:</span> <span class="detail-list-value" style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;">Tamarac Community Center<br /><a href="https://webmail.lauderhill-fl.gov/owa/redir.aspx?C=n9wqFLDI0U2OT18ziu56ury6SHE_xdIItOsUyuZ_SdPwcuWYF_LD9COkyeEPyr5sf3JVuNtCsuw.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.google.com%2fmaps%3ff%3dl%26hl%3den%26q%3d8601%2bW.%2bCommercial%2bBlvd%252c%2bTamarac%252c%2bFlorida" style="color: #337ffe;" target="_blank" title="8601 W. Commercial Blvd
Tamarac, Florida">8601 W. Commercial Blvd<br />Tamarac, Florida</a></span></li>
</ul>
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Join us on Wednesday September 23, 2015 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm for the 2015 Small Business Forum. The Forum will be held at the Tamarac Community Center which is located at 8601 West Commercial Boulevard Tamarac, FL. The event is hosted by State Representative Hazelle Rogers and the Greater Caribbean Chamber of Commerce and in association with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Marie Gill & Associates. During the Forum you will learn about programs that benefit your business such as:<br />
<ul>
<li>Funding and tax credit incentives</li>
<li>Industry specific resources</li>
<li>Business resources for workforce programs</li>
<li>Community development opportunities</li>
<li>Incentive programs for employers</li>
</ul>
For more information please call (954) 497-3367. The event is free and open to the public. However seating is limited so RVSP today!</div>
eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-33028420375444780572015-09-16T00:00:00.000-04:002015-09-16T00:00:02.845-04:00Lauderhill Green Series Starts September 17<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 22pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lauderhill
Commissioner Ken Thurston is Back at it Again! Season 5 of the Green Series is
Set to Commence this Week for the Residents of the City of Lauderhill.</span>
</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span>Commissioner Ken Thurston in his 5<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> year as City
Commissioner started the <b>Green Series</b> the very first year he was elected
by the residents of Lauderhill. Since then he has worked with <b>Waste Pro,
</b>the City’s recycling provider, to help underwrite the costs associated with
the series. </div>
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This year’s <b>Green Series</b> will include a total of <b>7
free classes</b> at <b>City Hall</b>. The<b> Green Series</b> includes classes
that help residents with planting gardens, maintaining lawns, growing lawns,
plants and trees, selecting edible gardens for your home/condo, and general
irrigations techniques. </div>
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All classes are located in the <b>Multi-Purpose Rooms</b> at
City Hall 5581 West Oakland Park Blvd. – 5581 West Oakland Park Boulevard,
33313.</div>
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The first class this season is this week and is <i>“BIG
HARVEST……SMALL SPACE – How to maximize the yield while growing your condo or
backyard,”</i> Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 6 pm. </div>
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Commissioner Thurston explained, <i>“Years ago, many of us
lost our trees to a citrus canker epidemic. In an effort to replenish, we will
continue to give away citrus trees at each and every class. I love to see people
growing their own fruits again. Tangerines, grapefruits and lemons are just
some of what we give away at the Green Series classes.”</i></div>
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For additional information or to RSVP, please call Lexie at
954-777-2040 or email her at <a href="https://webmail.lauderhill-fl.gov/owa/redir.aspx?C=1trSbzsWo0y5gLkMAW563EdmH65Zw9IINO7f1G8W3HYkwRvAJ82MUSFRuVzyRqmFQIAcHLaL0x4.&URL=mailto%3aalhall%40lauderhill-fl.gov" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">alhall@lauderhill-fl.gov</span></a> <i>. </i>Seats are provided on a
first come first serve basis.</div>
eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-69089524443520932892015-09-13T15:59:00.000-04:002015-09-13T15:59:15.319-04:002015 Interactive Business Expo<h3 class="detail-title" style="color: #337ffe; font-family: Calibri, Arial; margin: 0px;">
Showcase your business and find opportunities!</h3>
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<li><span class="detail-list-label" style="display: inline-block; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top; width: 120px;">Date:</span> <span class="detail-list-value" style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;">09/19/2015 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span class="detail-list-label" style="display: inline-block; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top; width: 120px;">Location:</span> <span class="detail-list-value" style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;">Lauderhill Mall<br /><a href="https://webmail.lauderhill-fl.gov/owa/redir.aspx?C=-81sLnByM0aHp4-8pWN1l-LVB471wdIIfSlpwJfFxH6G-YVFmrYNyZqRX6RaBrV9qX3cLSFqlcI.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.google.com%2fmaps%3ff%3dl%26hl%3den%26q%3d1267%2bNW%2b40th%2bAvenue%252c%2bLAUDERHILL%252c%2bFlorida%2b33313" style="color: #337ffe;" target="_blank" title="1267 NW 40th Avenue
LAUDERHILL, Florida 33313">1267 NW 40th Avenue<br />LAUDERHILL, Florida 33313</a></span></li>
</ul>
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The Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Lauderhill Mall invite you to participate in the 2015 Interactive Business Expo. The Expo will be held on Saturday September 19, 2015 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Lauderhill Mall located 1267 NW 40th Avenue Lauderhill, FL 33313.<br />
<ul>
<li>Showcase your business</li>
<li>Find great business opportunities</li>
<li>Connect with consumers shopping in the Lauderhill Mall</li>
</ul>
Exhibit space is still available for vendors, but hurry space is filling fast.<br />
Chamber members - $75<br />
Future members - $100<br />
For more information contact the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce at (954) 318-6118.</div>
eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-64723956628187660682015-09-10T00:00:00.000-04:002015-09-10T00:00:02.592-04:00Mayors' Chess Challenge Schedule of Games<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-47279372300163259302015-09-07T00:00:00.000-04:002015-09-07T00:00:03.207-04:00Notes of the Commission Meeting of August 31On August 31, the City Commission held its regular commission meeting and the following are notes of interest (all items passed unanimously unless otherwise noted):<br />
<br />
<b>ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING</b><br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-08-126: APPROVING
ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO THE VACANT LAND CONTRACT WITH WE
FLORIDA FINANCIAL FOR THE SALE/PURCHASE OF THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6279 WEST OAKLAND PARK
BOULEVARD TO REDUCE THE PURCHASE PRICE TO $812,500.00
TO REFLECT AN OFFSET TO THE BUYERS COSTS DUE TO
UNFORESEEN SUB-SURFACE CONDITIONS DISCOVERED ON THE
PROPERTY.<br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-08-127: AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE RELATIVE TO TRAVEL EXPENSE STIPENDS TO
CLARIFY THE LANGUAGE TO PROVIDE THAT ALL BOARD
MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ARE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A
TRAVEL EXPENSE STIPEND FOR EACH SCHEDULED MEETING
THAT THEY ACTUALLY ATTEND FOR THE BOARDS FOR WHICH
THEY ARE A MEMBER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-3.5;
DISTINGUISHING THE TRAVEL EXPENSE STIPEND FROM
"COMPENSATION"; (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES).
<br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-08-128: TO AMEND THE RATE SCHEDULE OF FEES CHARGED
BY REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
D/B/A ALL SERVICE REFUSE FOR DISPOSAL SERVICE CHARGES
TO BE DEEMED EFFECTIVE COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015;
AMENDING EXHIBIT “B” TO REMOVE REINSTATEMENT FEES.<br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-08-129: AMENDING THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR) BY AMENDING THE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO HOUSES OF
RELIGIOUS WORSHIP AND OTHER PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES IN
ALL AFFECTED ZONING DISTRICTS, TO CONFORM TO THE
FEDERAL RELIGIOUS LAND USE AND INSTITUTIONALIZED
PERSONS ACT OF 2000 (RLUIPA); AMENDING THE LDR BY
CREATING A ZONING RELIEF PROCEDURE.<br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-08-131: AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 21, WATER AND SEWER
SERVICE, AMENDING SECTION 21-47, SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES
TABLE 4, WATER SYSTEM MINIMUM CHARGE, TABLE 5, WATER
SYSTEM VOLUMETRIC RATES AND TABLE 6, SEWER RATES TO
INCREASE THE RATES BASED UPON THE JUNE 2015 CONSUMER
PRICE INDEX FOR INFLATION; PROVIDING THAT THE NEW RATE STRUCTURE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE COMMENCING OCTOBER 1,
2015.<br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-08-132: AMENDING SECTION 21-47, SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES,
TABLE 7, STORMWATER MINIMUM CHARGES/AVAILABILITY
RATES TO INCREASE THE RATES BASED UPON THE JUNE 2015
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR INFLATION; PROVIDING THAT THE
NEW RATE STRUCTURE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE COMMENCING
OCTOBER 1, 2015.<br />
<br />
<b>ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING</b><br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-06-122: AMENDING THE CITY
CHARTER, ARTICLE VI, CITY MANAGER, SECTION 6.02,
APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATIONS; COMPENSATION, TO REQUIRE
THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS; AMENDING THE CITY
CHARTER, ARTICLE VIII, CITY CLERK; CITY ATTORNEY; BONDING,
SECTION 8.01 APPOINTMENTS AND TERMINATION, TO PROVIDE
FOR THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).<br />
<br />
<b>RESOLUTIONS</b><br />
<br />
RESOLUTION NO. 15R-06-140: REGARDING THE
ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE CHARTER OFFICERS OF THE CITY;
PROVIDING THAT THE ANNUAL EVALUATIONS WILL TAKE PLACE
IN SEPTEMBER; PROVIDING THAT THE EVALUATION FORMS FOR
EACH CHARTER OFFICER IS HEREBY ADOPTED (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J.
KAPLAN).<br />
<br />
RESOLUTION NO. 15R-08-179: APPROVING THE
THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
CREATION OF THE BROWARD METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION WHICH EXPANDS THE NUMBER OF VOTING
MEMBERS TO 25 MEMBERS; PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN
SPECIFIED CITIES' ALTERNATE MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATIVES
SHALL BECOME VOTING MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR ONE (1)
ADDITIONAL BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSIONER AS A VOTING
MEMBER OF THE BOARD; (REQUESTED BY MAYOR
RICHARD J. KAPLAN).<br />
<br />
RESOLUTION NO. 15R-08-188: ENDORSING THE
BROWARD COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION
COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INJUNCTION PROCESS; ENCOURAGING
STATEKHOLDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN IMPLEMENTING THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CHIEFS OF
POLICE COMMITTEE (REQUESTED BY
COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES).<br />
<br />
RESOLUTION NO. 15R-08-189: APPROVING THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL
AND THE LAUDERHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY (LHA); PROVIDING
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) PROGRAM
GUIDELINES AND STIPULATIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF
HOME PROGRAM FUNDS FOR FY 2012-2013 FOR THE USE OF
FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $171,416.00 FOR SINGLE FAMILY
HOME RECONSTRUCTION.<br />
<br />
RESOLUTION NO. 15R-08-196: OPPOSING THE OIL
DRILLING PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY KANTER REAL
ESTATE LLC, A FLORIDA FOR PROFIT LIMITED LIABILITY
CORPORATION, TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SEEKING OIL DRILLING RIGHTS
ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE FLORIDA EVERGLADES,
APPROXIMATELY SIX MILES WEST OF MIRAMAR'S CITY LIMITS;
SUPPORTING EFFORTS OPPOSING EXTREME WELL
STIMULATION, HYDRAULIC FRACTURING, ACID FRACTURING AND
ANY FORM OF EXTREME WELL STIMULATION FOR PURPOSES OF
RESOURCE EXTRACTION (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR HAYWARD J. BENSON, JR.).<br />
<br />
<b>QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING</b><br />
<br />
ORDINANCE NO. 15O-08-130: GRANTING TO KONOVER ACQUISITIONS CORPORATION A DEVELOPMENT ORDER AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP; CHANGING FROM COMMERCIAL ENTERTAINMENT (CE) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) THE ZONING DISTRICT OF A 5.33+ ACRE PARCEL MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS THE CORNER OF SUNRISE BLVD. AND STATE ROAD 7. Tabled 5-0 at the request of the applicant and moved to the October 26th Agenda.<br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">RESOLUTION NO. 15R-08-195: GRANTING TO POLLO OPERATIONS, INC. A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER WITH CONDITIONS TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL
COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT AN APPROXIMATELY 3,515 SQUARE FEET FAST FOOD
RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THROUGH ON AN APPROXIMATELY 0.89 ACRE SITE MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS OUTPARCEL #
2, THE FORMER BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO OF INVERRARY FALLS, 5757 W. OAKLAND PARK
BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL FLORIDA.</span>eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-12547917882702577632015-09-04T00:00:00.000-04:002015-09-04T00:00:04.159-04:00***All Roads Lead to Lauderhill for Jamaica High School Alumni Soccer and Netball Tournament ***<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: justify;">
<b id="yiv6015649586yui_3_16_0_1_1441158877965_12567"><i id="yiv6015649586yui_3_16_0_1_1441158877965_12569"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">Lauderhill,
Florida</span></i></b><i id="yiv6015649586yui_3_16_0_1_1441158877965_12573"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">:</span></i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";"> South Florida gears
up for The <b id="yiv6015649586yui_3_16_0_1_1441158877965_12579">Jamaica High
School Alumni Soccer and Netball Tournament</b> <b id="yiv6015649586yui_3_16_0_1_1441158877965_12581">(JHSASN) </b>this weekend at
the <b id="yiv6015649586yui_3_16_0_1_1441158877965_12583">Lauderhill Sports
Complex, at 7500 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill Florida, 33311.</b> The
two-day event runs <b id="yiv6015649586yui_3_16_0_1_1441158877965_12587">Sunday,
September 6<sup id="yiv6015649586yui_3_16_0_1_1441158877965_12589">th</sup> from
10am to 7pm and Monday, September 7<sup id="yiv6015649586yui_3_16_0_1_1441158877965_12591">th</sup>- Labor Day – at
10am.</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">This seventh staging
of soccer and netball friendlies will feature alumnae of Jamaica’s High Schools
competing for the prestigious National Weekly Cup and cash prizes. “Last year,
we worked hard to earn the title as champions and were very proud to walk away
with the Cup, but more importantly, we were able to support our alma mater by
using our cash prize to supply uniforms, supplies and equipment to Mannings High
School in Westmoreland. We also created a scholarship fund for a current
student Andre Smith; helping him to continue his education.” said Dirk Brown,
Team Manager. Items donated to the school and the scholarship fund totaled over
$2,000USD. “We played with intensity, knowing that while we are here to have fun
and respectfully represent our ‘Own Dear Mannings School’- winning means more
assistance and resources for our school.” </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">This Labor Day
Weekend soccer and netball aficionados can expect a wide array of family
activities; afforded by the generosity of event sponsors and partners: <b id="yiv6015649586yui_3_16_0_1_1441158877965_12615">Goldson Spine; Jamaica National
Building Society; National Weekly; JIFFD; Axum Management Capabilities, Inc.;
Miami Broward One Junior Carnival; D_Empirement Management; Event R US; Florida
Netball Association; Irie FM; Broward 100; City of Lauderhill. </b>Alumnae
teams will represent Kingston College, Dinthill, Cornwall College, Ruseas,
Excelsior, Herbert Morrison, St. Elizabeth Technical High School, Vere Tech, St
Mary’s College, Calabar, Wolmers Boys, Meadowbrook, Old Harbor, Tivoli, Marcus
Garvey, Mount Alvernia and defending champions Mannings. Attendees are
encouraged to wear their school colors and network with other alum at the Alumni
Village. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div>
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<b id="yiv6015649586yui_3_16_0_1_1441158877965_12631"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">“</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">Irie FM will be
on-site, providing live coverage to their worldwide listenership. The Reggae
Girlz will host soccer clinics with young players and meet and mingle with
guests. Gate prizes includes weekend accommodations for two at Relax Resort in
Montego Bay Jamaica, LASCO, and VP Records gift basket There are many new
vendors and exhibitors within the Caribbean-American Marketplace. “We are very
excited about this demonstration of our growth and cannot say enough how much we
appreciate our Caribbean-American friends here in South Florida,” said Lavern
Deer, JHSASN President.<b id="yiv6015649586yui_3_16_0_1_1441158877965_12639">
</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div>
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<b id="yiv6015649586yui_3_16_0_1_1441158877965_12649"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">Admission to the
tournament is free </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">and the event is for
the whole family. With no work the next day, Sunday’s games will be followed by
the official after party Soul 2 Soul at Karu in Fort Lauderdale. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">Tournament can be
found at: <a href="https://webmail.lauderhill-fl.gov/owa/redir.aspx?C=9pyVJViTK02DA8Tf-cgPp3cLmTgbudIIHieC-wnetCH2lWhoFkZbISWbj2zv3bga-N6uFGZ5i4U.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.jhsasn.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">www.jhsasn.com</span></a>. Inquiries can be made by phone to:
786.417.1225. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div>
eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-46275281757226390042015-09-02T00:00:00.001-04:002015-09-02T00:00:03.772-04:00Broward Reads to Succeed Early Literacy ConferenceBroward County Libraries Division will host a free "Broward Reads to Succeed: Early Literacy Conference" on Thursday, September 17th, from 8:30AM to 1PM, at Lauderdale Lakes Library/Educational Center, 3580 W Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes. The conference will feature children’s book authors and advocates for early literacy. Teachers, caregivers and anyone who works with children are encouraged to attend this free event. Participants must register by September 14th, by phone at 954-357-7317 or online at <a href="http://broward.org/Library/Youth">Broward.org/Library/Youth</a>.eLauderhill Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13747981737769628897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19748561.post-83739111466401870252015-08-30T00:00:00.000-04:002015-08-30T00:00:01.557-04:00Sad Announcement of the Passing of Anne Elfers<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Anne Elfers, wife of Former Commissioner Wally Elfers passed away on Monday, August 25, 2015. Anne and Wally were in an auto accident in June, and while Wally survived, Anne died of complications from the accident.</span><br />
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