Notes of Commission Special Workshop and Regular Commission Meeting of June 29

On June 29, the City Commission held a Special Workshop and Regular Commission Meeting. The following are notes of interest for items covered:

SPECIAL WORKSHOP:

1. UPDATE OF PUBLIC ART BOARD MASTER PLAN. A presentation was made on the work of the Lauderhill Public Art Committee. Location of several pieces of art were presented.

2. DISCUSSION OF OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD TURNPIKE INTERCHANGE INVESTIGATION. A presentation was given on a potential interchange for the Turnpike just north of Oakland Park Blvd., attaching to Rock Island Road. The Commission requested two resolution be presented for a vote. First, to remove the pedestrian light, with changes to Oakland Park Blvd. allowing for a new crossing. Second, to request that the Turnpike Interchange proposal be added to the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan.

3. DISCUSSION ON (NSP) NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM FUNDS. The program is proceeding, and a lottery was conducted last month so property can be purchased from the city. One Hundred Eighteen residents applied and 27 employees. RFQ's for Contractors and Realtors has been received to assist in the program. Twenty-three contractors applied and 13 were qualified, with 4 to be ultimately approved by the Commission. Five Realtors applied, and will be ranked and approved by the Commission for approval. Four applicants has been received on the other program that requires applicants to go out and find properties to purchased. Should be ready to be presented at the next Commission meeting. Properties purchased will be rehabbed and monies will be paid back after closing. There are 1200 homes in Lauderhill in foreclosure. The breakdown between houses and condominium is unknown.

4. DISCUSSION ON HELPING TO STABILIZE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL. See 3 above. Commission Holness gave a report of his meeting with FannieMae and FreddieMac on the problems of getting financing in a Condominium Association.

5. DISCUSSION ON DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. See 3 and 4 above.

6. DISCUSSION ON BROWARD COUNTY IMPROVEMENTS IN WEST KEN LARK. Commissioner Holness spoke to the City Manager, and will follow it up with him.

7. DISCUSSION OF GARBAGE AND RECYCLING SERVICES. Contract renewal is coming up, and by 2010 the entire city will have come up. Therefore, a discussion on the process was entertained. Issues and recommendations were presented. The result will be by January 1, 2011, we will have one company for the entire city. The administration proposed putting it out to bid for the entire city this year, and then phase the contract in for all areas of the city other than annexed areas by Jan. 1, 2010, and the rest of the city by Jan. 1, 2011. The Commission instead requested that the present contract with Waste Management be extended for a year, and that the entire contract be put out to bid in 2010, beginning Jan. 1, 2011. Discussion of having another roll out for a universal roll out recycling bin is being considered.

8. DESIGN GUIDELINES. Design Guidelines were presented. The Commission directed them to be shown to the Master Plan Committee.


REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:

1. ORDINANCE NO. 090-06-123: Approved a SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET TO FUND ADDITIONAL FISCAL YEAR 2009 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR POLICE OPERATIONS – CAD SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,473.70.

2. ORDINANCE NO. 090-06-124: Approved a SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $219,266.00 TO REALLOCATE FUNDS AS APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. 09R-05-109.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 090-06-125: Approved AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 2-88.7, VESTING AND TERMINATION, PURCHASE OF PRIOR COVERED SERVICE, TO CLARIFY THE AMOUNT OF TIME A MEMBER HAS TO COMPLETE A PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL CREDITED SERVICE.

4. ORDINANCE NO. 090-06-126: Approved AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF TO AUTHORIZE UNSWORN OFFICERS TO PERFORM SPECIAL DUTY; AMENDING SECTION 17-25, RATES, TO UPDATE THE CURRENT RATES FOR SUCH SERVICES.

RESOLUTIONS:

ADMINISTRATION

5. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-133: Approved THE CITY MANAGER APPOINTING Don Giancolli TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION BOARD FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 2011.


COMMISSION

6. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-134: Approved DESIGNATING Vice Mayor Hayward Benson AS VOTING DELEGATE AND Commission Margaret Bates AS ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES’ 83rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE BEING HELD AUGUST 13-15, 2009 IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA.

7. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-135: Approved THE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND WESTLAKE REED LESKOSKY & BARRANCO-GONZALEZ, INC. TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING ENGINEERING, CIVIL ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND IRRIGATION DESIGN SERVICES REQUIRED TO PLAN AND DESIGN THE PERFORMING ARTS/CULTURAL CENTER AND LIBRARY; PROVIDING THAT FUNDS TO PLAN AND DESIGN THE PERFORMING ARTS/CULTURAL CENTER AND LIBRARY WILL COME FROM THE JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND BROWARD COUNTY AND GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.


DEES

8. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-136: Approved AWARDING THE BID TO RICK DEVELOPER, INC. THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER, AS THE CONTRACTOR TO SERVE AS THE SOLE SUPPLIER AND INSTALLER OF FENCES WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2009 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2010.


PALS

9. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-138: Approved THE AWARD OF BID #P2009-003 TO VILLAGE YOUTH SERVICES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 FOR A TEN-MONTH TERM FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 YEARS OLD FOR THE COUNTY SCHOOL ACADEMIC CALENDAR YEAR 2009-2010.

10. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-139: Approved THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND BROWARD COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THROUGH UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.


POLICE

11. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-141: Approved ACCEPTING THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,211.00; ACKNOWLEDGING THAT NO MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF THOSE FUNDS TO INDIVIDUAL REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS AS REQUESTED.

12. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-142: Approved AND ACCEPTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) GRANT FOR IMPROVING TRAFFIC RECORDS AND DATA COLLECTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00; PROVIDING THAT THERE ARE NO CITY MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED FOR THIS GRANT;.

13. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-143: Approved AND ACCEPTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) GRANT FOR REDUCING TRAFFIC CRASHES THROUGH AGGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,500.00; PROVIDING THAT THERE ARE NO CITY MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED FOR THIS GRANT.


QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:

QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:

14. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-144: Approved GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO INVERRARY ICE CREAM AND CONVENIENCE STORE, A SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW A CONVENIENCE STORE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 5568A WEST OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.

15. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-145: Approved GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO F&K PETROLEUM, INC., A SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF A SERVICE STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 1601 NORTH STATE ROAD 7, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.


NEW BUSINESS:

A. SCHEDULED SECOND READING OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 BUDGET FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2009 AT 6:30 P.M.

Do you love to SING, ACT & DANCE?

ENCORE Auditions - JULY 11th 10am - 3Pm
Veterans Park Community Center
7600 NW 50th Street – Lauderhill

Auditions consist of 3 Phases -- Drama - Vocal - Dance
Children should wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.
Be prepared to act, sing & dance!

For more info call… 954-309-5665 , 954-253-5115 or 754-234-3481
encorepac@gmail.com http://www.encorepac.com/

(Children must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian to register.)

ENCORE is a non-profit organization committed to providing a safe environment and creative outlet for South Florida’s youth.
Encore Performing Arts Center Inc. is recognized by the IRS as a 501 c(3) non-profit corporation. Contributions are tax deductible.

About ENCORE

ENCORE Performing Arts Center Inc.
was founded in 2006 to provide a safe environment and creative outlet
for children ages 6-19 yrs. ENCORE offers a weekly performing arts workshop including lessons in musical theater, drama, dance, voice, improvisation, spoken word and public speaking. Children also perform original productions, several times a year, throughout South Florida.

Unlike other performing arts programs whose services are too expensive for most families, ENCORE is FREE for children ages 6-19yrs, regardless of household income, welcoming all children from Broward, Dade and Palm Beach counties.

Every Saturday (10am-3pm) Children participate in an all-inclusive performing arts workshop at Veterans Park Community Center. (7600 NW 50th Street - Lauderhill)

In addition to drama, dance and vocal instruction children perform, compete and attend LIVE performances, several times a year, throughout S. Florida.

COPS Hiring Recovery Program Grant Announcement - Lauderhill Receives $1,283,085

Vice President Joseph Biden announced $1 billion in grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 under the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP). Grants were made to 1,046 law enforcement agencies in all 50 states to create and preserve jobs. Of this amount, it was announced that Lauderhill has received $1,283,085, which covers the cost of 5 police officers.

CHRP provides funding to address the full-time sworn officer needs of state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies nationwide. CHRP grants go directly to law enforcement agencies to hire and/or rehire career law enforcement officers in an effort and to increase their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts.

CHRP grants will provide 100 percent funding for approved entry-level salaries and benefits for three years for newly-hired, full-time sworn officer positions (including filling existing unfunded vacancies) or for rehired officers who have been laid off, or are scheduled to be laid off on a future date, as a result of local budget cuts.

Notes From the US Conference of Mayors Meeting

From June 12 through 16, the Mayor attended the Annual US Conference of Mayors Meeting. This meeting of Mayors covers a variety of subjects and sharing of information which can be quite useful.

In particular interest at this meeting were discussions relating to Mortgage Foreclosures, Federal Stimulus Funds Programs, Climate Control/Green Programs, and Transportation. Several new pieces of proposed federal laws were reviewed and commented upon. Additionally, new products and services were presented, some of which are offered for a reduced price or even free. Information about possible grants and technical assistance was made available. Numerous contacts are made which can be very useful.

Notes of Special Meeting of Commission of June 22

On June 22nd, the City Commission held a Special Commission Meeting to cover a single item:

RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-132: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT STRATEGY PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO APPLY FOR THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT FOR ALLOCATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $595,200.00; PROVIDING THAT NO MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS GRANT

This item was required since by June 25 the city must submit to the Federal Government its plan on distribution of the funds. The Resolution passed 5-0. After submitted, it is expected the to take 60 days for the Department of Energy to review and approve, and then our first installment of funds will be distributed to us.

These funds will be used to:

1) $10,000 to purchase 10,000 CFL bulbs to be distributed free to city residents. These bulbs are 13 watt bulbs and are equivalent to the traditional 60 watt bulb normally used. Obviously, a bulb using only approximately 20% of the energy to use will save residents a significant amount in energy costs. It is planned to distribute 2000 bulbs each month in each sector of the city (north, northwest, central, south and southwest), over a 5 month period. First come, first serve.

2) $70,200 to create an Interest Free Revolving Loan for city residents the Lauderhill Housing Authority and Lauderhill CRA, to help them purchase appliances that holds an Energy Star rating or qualifies for the Federal Energy Tax Credit. While details are not complete yet, the amount of the loan will depend upon the item being purchased, probably from $300 to $1200/item. The more expensive the item is, the more that can be applied for. Repayment schedules will be from 1 to 2 years, and are likely to be added to your water bill for monthly repayment. Items to be included are expected to be: refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, air conditioners, solar water heaters and solar panels. These funds can be leveraged with other manufacture/store/installer rebates, tax credits or loans.

3) $440,000 to create a Lauderhill Climate Neutral Public Facility Project. This facility will include installation of a solar PV system to generate electricity, solar thermal heating, energy efficient HVAC system, energy efficient track lighting and all Energy Star products. We hope to leverage these funds for another $5 million grant to build a Fire Station on 31st Avenue that is in our 2009 Capital Improvement Projects Program, though it is not required to go to the Fire Station. The building is expected to be carbon neutral and essentially create its own energy to fully support itself.

Lauderhill Police SWAT Report for the Weekend of June 19

On Friday, June 19, three separate SWAT units consisting of four operators were dispatched to all areas of the City to conduct fugitive sweeps. During the sweeps, the Eastside team approached 3720 NW 17th Street to apprehend a known felon. Upon approach a male fitting the description fled from the operators. While fleeing, the suspect discarded a back pack contain suspect cannabis.

The suspect then fled into the house. Fresh pursuit was in play and units apprehended the suspect inside. While conducting a protective sweep of the interior, more suspect cannabis was observed. VIN Detectives responded and acquired a search warrant from the residence where they recovered more contraband and a start up grow consisting of six maturing plants.

Soon after, the buy bust operation began. The inclement weather hampered officer efforts initially, however the operation pressed on. All areas of the City were targeted and arrests were made in Central and on the East District. The buy bust arrest also yielded informants which led to the successful purchase of illegal narcotics out of a location in the NW. The following are the results of the Operation:

3 arrests for delivery of crack cocaine
1 arrest for possession of cannabis with intent to deliver
1 arrest for an outstanding warrant (Fraud/Grand Theft)
1 arrest for possession of cannabis
1 arrest for felony traffic
26 citations written
1 seized vehicle
1 search warrant service
1 controlled undercover drug purchase from a house in Inverrary home area (Still under investigation)
$1,152.00 seized
3.5 pounds of cannabis seized
6 Maturing Marijuana plants (Grow)
2.5 Grams of crack cocaine seized

From the DUI Checkpoint:

Here are the totals for June 21st DUI checkpoint, as indicated by those officers who turned in a statistics sheet. Below is a breakdown of the TOTALS:

DUI arrests - 4
Felony Arrest - 3
Misdemeanor Arrests - 12
Criminal Citation - 48
Moving Citation - 31
Non-Moving Citation - 108
Seatbelt Citation - 18
Child Restraint - 9

Total number of Officers who responded to the event - 52
Total Arrests - 19
Total Criminal - 48
Total Citations - 214
Total Vehicles Towed - 19
Total number of vehicles processed thru the checkpoint pit area 1,202 in 5 hours.

New Picture of Lauderhill City Hall Under Construction

Lauderhill Lions Football & Cheerleading Registration

From June to August registration for Lauderhill Lions Football and Cheerleading is taking place. Students from 5 to 15 yrs for Football, and 6 to 15 yrs for Cheerleaders, can register at Lauderhill Middle School (Saturdays 11AM - 1 PM) or Wolk Park (June only Monday to Friday 5 PM to 8 PM). Payment of the registration fee ($100/student. If more than 2 than $90 each) is payable by check or money order only. No refunds after July 31.

To register bring parent or guardian, copy of birth certificate, a recent close up picture, proof of insurance and a physical (dated after May 1st). The first day of practice is June 18, from 6 to 8 PM.

For more information call 954-484-4111.

Lauderhill Special Events: June and July

On Saturday, June 20, starting at 4 PM, the city will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary, at the site of Lauderhill’s New City Hall ‐ 5581 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Lauderhill, FL 33319. A tent is being set up and will include a live band and opening of the time capsule. Refreshments will be served.

Our next Jazz Under the Stars Concert is on Saturday, June 27, at the Lieberman Botanical Gardens. Featuring the Mary Washington Brooks Band, the performance will run from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Bring chairs, blankets and food (no cooking allows).

Finally, due to budget cuts, the city has cancelled its July 4 celebration and fireworks. However, not to be without any celebration, we have arranged a special Jazz Under the Stars concert to be performed that weekend. On Friday, July 3 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at the Lieberman Botanical Gardens, a special performance by Cache' Live will take place. This will kick off the weekend with our own celebration of our country's independence.

All events are FREE. For more information on any of these events contact 954-730-3000.

SOAR2SUCCESS

Soar2Success offers affordable individual and small group tutorial sessions in-home and various locations in the community. Pre-and post diagnostic assessments are conducted to identify each student's academic abilities, needs and progress. The student is then tutored using the curriculum and/or homework from their class to ensure improvement.

Tutoring is offered in all core subject areas for grades K-12 as well as exam preparation for standardized testing (i.e. FCAT, SAT, ACT and GED). Supplemental Education Services (SES) Free tutoring and remedial help is available to students attending Title I schools that have not made progressive for three consecutive years. Eligible students can receive after school academic sessions targeting the following subjects: reading, language arts and math.

Need Tutoring? Contact Soar2Success today!
Call 954-584-0777 or use the following link: http://www.ulbroward.org/Youth%20and%20Education%20Empowerment/index_html
Louna Pierre Philippe, Director, 954-625.2603

Citizens Committees Come Together From the Tri-County Area To Learn About Regional Transportation Projects

CONTACT: Lahoma Scarlette, Public Education Coordinator
PHONE: 954-357-7810

Fort Lauderdale, FL --- The citizen advisory committees of the Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) are holding their annual meeting to learn about transportation projects that will have a regional impact. The MPOs are the agencies responsible for their respective transportation planning process.

Various transportation agencies in the region will be presenting major projects that cross all three county boundaries giving the committees and the audience a chance to make comments and ask questions about them. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and participate.

Who: Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organizations’ (MPO) Citizen Advisory Committees

What: The MPOs’ Citizen Advisory Committees are inviting residents in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties to a meeting to discuss the current and future transportation plans that transcend the tri-county area.

When: Wednesday, June 17, at 4 p.m.

Where: South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) Administrative Offices – Board Room, 800 N.W. 33rd St., Suite 100, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Why: To encourage interested parties to become familiar and get involved with the transportation planning process.

If you would like more information regarding the meeting, call the Broward MPO at 954-357-7810.

Notes of the CRA and Regular Commission Meetings of June 8

On June 8th, the City Commission met for a CRA Meeting and Regular Commission Meeting. The following are notes of interest on items covered:

CRA MEETING:

1) MASTER PLAN TASK FORCE UPDATE. An interim report was given by the Task Force. They will be looking to include 2010 Census data into the Comprehensive Plan. Also, additional resident input is being sought to the Strategic Plan Process. A specific plan of 6 components, with broken out objectives were laid out, including potential benchmark measurements for specific areas. Several suggestions were provide for future development. It is possible that the outline may be posted on the city's web page.

2) REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL FUNDS - $135000 is expected to be reimbursed to the city from the county. The county will be reviewing all community redevelopment funds to the city at a workshop.

3) SISTER CITIES DELEGATIONS - a report on organizing visits by dignitaries of our sister cities in coordination with our 50th Anniversary celebrations.

4) DIRECTOR’S REPORT
A) MICRO LOAN AND FACADE PROGRAMS - expected to be funded through CDBG funds. Facade up to $5000 matching grant, but city dollars must be used for landscaping. Micro Loan is up to $2500 from city funds. We are looking to leverage the Micro Loans through other sources to increase the amount of the loans.
B) NEW BUSINESS - none


REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:

PRESENTATION:

A PRESENTATION BY MARK SCHRIEBER ON LAUDERHILL SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES GREEN PROGRAM. (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).


ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:

1. ORDINANCE NO. 090-06-123: Approved A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET TO FUND ADDITIONAL FISCAL YEAR 2009 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR POLICE OPERATIONS – CAD SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,473.70.

2. ORDINANCE NO. 090-06-124: Approved A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $219,266.00 TO REALLOCATE FUNDS AS APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. 09R-05-109.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 090-06-126: Approved AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, CHAPTER 17, POLICE, ARTICLE III, SPECIAL DUTY, SECTION 17-24, PERSONNEL TO OPERATE ON ACTIVE DUTY BASIS, TO AUTHORIZE UNSWORN OFFICERS TO PERFORM SPECIAL DUTY; AMENDING SECTION 17-25, RATES, TO UPDATE THE CURRENT RATES FOR SUCH SERVICES.

4. ORDINANCE NO. 090-06-127: Approved AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, CHAPTER 12, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, ARTICLE II, CERTIFICATE OF USE AND LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT TO ADJUST CERTAIN FEES, TO CREATE CATEGORIES THAT DO NOT CURRENTLY EXIST, AND TO MODIFY PROVISIONS TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT LANGUAGE RELATIVE TO ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS.


RESOLUTIONS:

DEES:

5. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-121: Approved AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FROM SR 838 (SUNRISE BOULEVARD) TO JUST SOUTH OF N.W. 27th STREET TO MAINTAIN NEWLY INSTALLED LANDSCAPING.


5a. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-130: Approved Westlake Reed, followed by Cubellis, and then Michael Graves, ranked in that order, as Architects, to negotiate with for the architectural services for the design of the Performing Arts/Cultural Center and Library.

6. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-123: Approved APPROVING EMERGENCY REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE AND DAILY OPERATION PERFORMED BY U.S. WATER SERVICES CORPORATION FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL WATER TREATMENT PLANT; AUTHORIZING CONTINUED SERVICES TO TEST COST SAVINGS STRATEGY FOR 90 DAYS WITH OPTION TO EXTEND ANOTHER 30 DAYS IF REQUIRED; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $252,214.00 FROM VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS.


POLICE:

7. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-127: Approved APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $10,910.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) REFURBISHED PATROL CAR FROM AMERICAN INTERCEPTORS BASED UPON A PIGGY BACK OF THE LOW QUOTE; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,160.00 FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,750.00 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-311-6512.

8. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-128: Approved APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,409.80 FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY VEHICLE LIGHTING AND EQUIPMENT FROM LOCAL SUPPLIER EMERGENCY VEHICLE SUPPLY (EVS) BASED UPON THE MARTIN COUNTY CONTRACT (#AR-2007-2066).


QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:

QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:

None

Florida Medical Center Merges with North Shore Medical Center

Effective June 1, 2009, two Tenet Hospitals, Florida Medical Center (FMC) and North Shore Medical Center have merged. Both campus will remain open and continue functioning as normal, with no expected reduction in services. Florida Medical Center will be renamed North Shore Medical Center - FMC Campus.

Merging the two hospitals enables them to capitalize on synergies to provide better, more efficient care to the communities they serve. It would allow a better recruit of specialized physicians, share service line expertise and consolidate back-off operations.

FMC is known for the cardiovascular services through its Heart Institute of Florida and Bariatric surgery, while North Shore Medical Center provides significant Women and Maternity services. North Shore Medical Center is located on 95th Street in Miami. Both are owned by Tenet Hospitals.

The City of Lauderhill Celebrates its 50th Anniversary!

A year of Anniversary Activities and Programs come to an end with the “Official 50th Anniversary Celebration” to take place on June 20, 2009, 4 PM, at the site of Lauderhill’s New City Hall - 5581 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Lauderhill, FL 33319.

Lauderhill became a City on June 20th, 1959. With one-half a century under our belts, we wish all to join us as we celebrate our many accomplishments over the last 50 years and look to the future for what the next 50 can bring!

Two years ago, the City Commission appointed several members of the public to the “50th Anniversary Volunteer Committee” to work on various programs and events to help celebrate this most auspicious occasion.

Last month, the Anniversary Committee held a Celebrity Throw Back Golf Tournament at the Inverrary Country Club, where Mrs. Gleason, wife of Jackie Gleason, and several NBA and NFL players enjoyed a fabulous day of golf with several Lauderhill residents. For Lauderhill’s middle school students, the Committee wrote and will be distributing historical Lesson Plans for teachers to implement, while elementary students will receive Lauderhill coloring books and crayons. With that, a Lauderhill history/pictorial magazine is currently being produced for those history buffs who want to take Lauderhill’s history home for their coffee tables.

To close out this year of reflection, the Anniversary’s Committee, along with the Mayor and City Commission, will hold an official “50th Anniversary Celebration,” on Saturday, June 20th, 2009, at 4 pm, at the site of Lauderhill’s Future City Hall. Under a big tent, next to the building being constructed, the Anniversary Committee’s Chairperson, Former City Commissioner, Tyson T. Jones, will lead the Celebration that will honor the residents living in Lauderhill the longest, highlight some of our accomplishments, and open the long-time buried Time Capsule! After the ceremony, a live band will play the hits of the last five decades and refreshments will be served. Happy Anniversary Lauderhill!

If you would like to attend the “Official 50th Anniversary Celebration” please let us know by calling 954-730-3000, or by emailing jwhite@lauderhill‐fl.gov.

Also, if you have any historical items or photos you would like us to copy or donate, the Anniversary Committee would love talk to you about it. Please call Sandra Brown at 954-730-2968.

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

Record Dry Season Tightens Grip on Region

Residents and businesses are urged to follow landscape irrigation restrictions to protect the public water supply

In an effort to keep the public informed about the dry conditions gripping much of the state, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is issuing the following latest conditions report.

The period from November 2008 through April 2009 ranks as the driest six-month period in South Florida history based on records dating back to 1932. In April, an average of only 0.64 inches of rain was recorded across the 16-county District, increasing the 2008-2009 dry season deficit to 10.64 inches, which is only 30 percent of the historic average. Key areas such as the upper and lower Kissimmee basins, which feed Lake Okeechobee and South Florida, received no rainfall during the seven days ending on May 4.

Water levels continue to drop in the primary regional storage systems — the Water Conservation Areas and Lake Okeechobee — along with regional canals. Residents can expect to see lower canal levels in their residential areas as well.

The high regional evaporation rate (2.15 inches last week) continues to quickly draw down water levels in the conservation areas without any significant rain to counter the loss. Water levels in wells monitored by the District also declined. Dry conditions have left many areas with a high risk for wildfires and have impacted waterway navigation. A majority of the District remains under two-day-a-week landscape watering restrictions. Emergency orders have been issued to create more stringent water use restrictions in specific areas of the District that warrant additional resource protection. For more information on the new rules, see www.sfwmd.gov/watershortage.

A burn ban is currently in place on District-managed public lands to protect lives, property and the environment amid the drought. The ban applies only to District-managed lands and means no fires in grills, fireplaces or fire rings provided by the District or other authorized management agencies until further notice. The use of portable camp stoves and grills, brought in by users for cooking purposes only, is allowed.

The SFWMD is closely monitoring water levels and is urging residents and businesses to conserve water and follow landscape irrigation restrictions to stretch available supplies. More information about irrigation limits by area is available on the District’s water restrictions Web site. For water saving tips, visit http://www.savewaterfl.com/.

Note: In addition to the SFWMD water restrictions, the City of Lauderhill also requires that watering must be between the hours of 6 AM and 10 AM, or 4PM and 8 PM.

New Photo of City Hall Under Construction

School Boundary Lines Set for Elementary School 'A'

Though the name has not yet been chosen, the new elementary school being built on the corner of Pine Island Road and Commercial Blvd., has a district that its students will come from. The school, presently known as Elementary School 'A', is expect to open the Fall of 2009. It appears that over 1/2 of the students will be coming from Lauderhill, though the school has been built in Sunrise, at the border with Lauderhill and Tamarac.

Students attending will come from the cities of Sunrise, Lauderhill, and Tamarac. Those Lauderhill students that will be attending this new school will come out of overcrowded Banyan Elementary (which will still have some Lauderhill students from south of 50th Ave and west of University, attending this Sunrise school), Village Elementary (in Sunrise), and Challenger Elementary (in Tamarac, which will no longer be serving Lauderhill).

The Lauderhill boundaries for Elementary School 'A' are those parts of Lauderhill north of 50th Street west of University, and those parts of Lauderhill north of 44th Street east of University. The Middle and High School Boundary lines have not changed.

The Sunrise portion of the students will come from due west of the school to 100th Avenue, and the Tamarac portion will be primarily between University and 64th Avenue, and between Commercial Blvd. and McNab Road.

Summer Camp at Inverrary Tennis Club

AFFORDABLE SUMMER CAMP: AGES 8-18

MATCH PLAY SUMMER CAMP ALL - INCLUSIVE
LOCATED AT INVERRARY TENNIS CLUB: 3501 INVERRARY BLVD.
(OAKLAND PARK BLVD. AND INVERRARY BLVD.)
* 5 DAYS OF TENNIS AND FITNESS TRAINING
( 4 HOURS PER DAY )
· INSTRUCTION AND DRILLS FOR ALL LEVELS; BEGINNER,
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED.
1.5 HOURS OF FITNESS TRAINING PER DAY
DAILY STRETCHING & CROSS TRAINING ( SOCCER& BASKETBALL)
AGILITY, SPEED AND STRENGTH TRAING
DAILY SWIMMING
MATCH PLAY AND GAMES WITH PRIZES
CAMPERS NEED TO BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH, COOLER, SWIM SUIT, TOWEL AND TENNIS RACKET. THEY WILL NEED SNEAKERS, SHORTS AND T- SHIRT.

Match Play Academy has 12 clay courts and 3 hard courts. We have developed a
Fun and challenging tennis program that will fit the needs and levels of recreational and new tournament tennis players. Match play summer camp will probably be the best sports experience your child will have ever had…

SUMMER CAMP TUITION RATES ( PER WEEK ):
SPECIAL ADD 10% OFF: ENROLL BY JUNE 2, 2009

CAMP TIMES RATES
HALF DAY ( M-F ) 9AM – 1 PM $ 50.00
FULL DAY ( M-F ) 9 AM - 5 PM $ 90.00
EXTRA CHILD 9AM - 5PM $ 60.00

MATCH PLAY SUMMER CAMP DATES:
SUMMER CAMP WEEK 1: JUNE 8- 12
SUMMER CAMP WEEK 2: JUNE 15 – 19
SUMMER CAMP WEEK 3: JUNE 22-26
SUMMER CAMP WEEK 4: JUNE 29 – JULY 3
SUMMER CAMP WEEK 5: JULY 6 – 10
SUMMER CAMP WEEK 6: JULY 13 – 17
SUMMER CAMP WEEK7: JULY 20 – 24
SUMMER CAMP WEEK 8: JULY 27 – 31
SUMMER CAMP WEEK 9: AUGUST 3 – 7
SUMMER CAMP WEEK 10: AUGUST 10 - 14

FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: http://www.matchplayacademy.com/
CALL: 954-605-2737 OR EMAIL: camper@matchplayacademy.com

NYC Police: Terror Suspects Wanted to Commit Jihad

By Tom McElroy of the Associated Press

Due to AP copywrite laws, the link to this article so you can read it is:

http://www.homeland1.com/domestic-international-terrorism/articles/498190-NYC-police-Terror-suspects-wanted-to-commit-jihad

Lauderhill and Florida Medical Center Launches New Jazz Under the Stars Concert

Saturday, May 30, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, the first in a new Jazz Under the Stars Concert will be performing. Like the Jazz Picnic in the Park Series, the concert will be performed at the Lieberman Botanical Gardens, 3801 Inverrary Blvd., next to the Inverrary Vacation Resort Hotel.

This free event is presented by Florida Medical Center, with additional sponsors of the Inverrary Association and Inverrary Vacation Resort Hotel. Performing with be Latin Jazz Band, Cache Live, and can be viewed at: http://www.gigmasters.com/jazz/CacheLive/

Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets. No cooking is allowed.

For more information: http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/docs/jazz.pdf.

The final performance in this pilot mini-night series will be on Saturday June 27, with Mary Washington Brooks Band performing: http://www.marywashingtonbrooks.com/

Fourth Annual Hurricane Expo and Open House

Broward County residents will have the opportunity to witness a simulated activation exercise and see first-hand how County Government responds in an emergency at the County's Fourth Annual Hurricane Expo and Open House on Friday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Emergency Operations Center, 201 N.W. 84th Ave. in Plantation.

The simulation is part of a state hurricane exercise to ensure that government throughout Florida is prepared to respond to issues that would arise from a Category 5 hurricane approaching South Florida. The exercise will test alert and notification procedures, public information, evacuation plans, sheltering operations and resource management.

In addition to the simulated activation, residents will be able to tour the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the County's mobile command vehicle. This free event will also offer an exhibit area where residents can receive valuable information on how to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Experts from County and community agencies will be on hand to show residents how to be Ready. Set. Safe. in 2009.

The exhibit area will be located on the third floor of the EOC and will be set up in five different “zones” covering Preparedness, Recovery, Animal Care, Human Services and Transportation.

Available at the Expo will be free copies of Broward County's Official Hurricane Preparedness Guide and the popular Shopping Guide in English, Spanish and Creole. The County's hurricane preparedness Web site, www.broward.org/hurricane, is also now available in English, Spanish and Creole, and includes specific information on preparations for the disabled.

Table Game Night

Every Thursday night, at the St. George Community Park, the City will have Table Game Night. Checkers, Ping Pong, Chess, dominoes, Connect Four, Monopoly, Sorry, and other games will be played.

Ages 7-10 will be from 6:15 PM to 7 PM. Ages 11-15 will be from 7:15 PM to 8 PM. It is limited to 20 participants per session. For more information call 954-791-1039.

Another US President Enjoying Cricket

Notes of the Commission Meeting of April 27

On April 27, the City Commission met and the following items of interest were discussed:

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:

1. Approved Ordinance No. 090-03-122: APPROVING THE SIX-MONTH REVIEW BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE AMENDMENTS, AND ROLL-FORWARDS FOR FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,304,768.00; REFLECTING ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS


RESOLUTIONS

COMMISSION

2. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-04-96: APPROVING THE 2009 AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE BROWARD COUNTY FIFTH CENT ADDITIONAL LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ON MOTOR FUEL FOR TRANSIT.

3. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-04-97: APPROVING THE 2009 AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX IMPOSED BY THE BROWARD COUNTY LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ORDINANCE.

4. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-04-98: APPROVING THE 2009 AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE BROWARD COUNTY ADDITIONAL LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ON MOTOR FUEL ORDINANCE.

5. Approving RESOLUTION NO. 09R-04-99: APPOINTING STUART GREENBLATT AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF SOL SIEGLER ENDING JUNE 2010; TABLED APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE WHO IS A CITIZEN REPRESENTING EMPLOYERS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE TO FILL A VACANT POSITION FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 2010 UNTIL RESUME ARE RECEIVED THAT SATISFY THIS CLASSIFICATION.

6. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-04-100: APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WATER SYSTEM FACILITY PLAN AND THE CAPITAL FINANCING PLAN REQUIRED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR A TOTAL COST IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,760,000.00 OF WHICH $3,196,000.00 WILL BE A GRANT AND THE REMAINING $564,000.00 WILL BE THE LOAN AMOUNT. These are funds that came from the Federal Stimulus Bill through the State of Florida.


HUMAN RESOURCES

7. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-04-101: APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) LOCAL UNION 2942, COUNCIL 79, AFL-CIO TO MODIFY ARTICLE 13 OF THE CURRENT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) TO ENSURE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF ACCRUED LEAVE TIME AND OTHER RELATED BENEFITS THAT WILL BE AFFECTED DUE TO THE CHANGE IN CITY EMPLOYEE WORK SCHEDULES.

Crime Rate in Windemere Goes Down Greatly

Over the last few years, the City of Lauderhill has put a lot of resources into reducing the crime in the Central Area of Lauderhill. Particularly in the Windemere Condominium area, where crime was quite high.

Additional patrols, more code enforcement, purchase and repairing of residential units by the Lauderhill Housing Authoriting, the creation of the Lauderhill CRA, creation of the Windermere Community Center, and a Police Youth Program, are just some of the activities put into place. Other future actions include the creation of a Safe Neighborhood District, which will result in a gated community with a manned 24 hour guard gate.

Though early, the crime reduction results are promising. From 2007 to 2008, crime statistics in the Windemere Project area show calls for service were reduced from 1,303 to 628. A 48% reduction. Disturbance calls were reduced by 48%, Burglaries down 90%, and robberies down 91%. These reductions are significant, and shows that the steps Lauderhill are taking work.

Lauderhill Gets Federal Energy Block Grant Funds

Under the Federal Stimulus Bill (ARRA), the City of Lauderhill has been award $595,200 for an Energy Block Grant. These funds are to be used for:

* Development of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy and Technical Consultant Services to assist in the development of such a strategy.
* Residential and Commercial Building Energy Audits.
* Financial Incentive Programs and Mechanisms for energy efficiency improvements such as energy savings performance contracting, on-bill financing, and revolving loan funds.
* Grants to nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for the purpose of performing Energy Efficiency Retrofits.
* Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs for Buildings and Facilities.
Development and Implementation of Transportation Programs to conserve energy.
* Building Codes and Inspections to promote building energy efficiency.
* Energy Distribution Technologies that significantly increase energy efficiency, including distributed resources, combined heat and power, and district heating and cooling systems.
* Material Conservation Programs including source reduction, recycling, and recycled content procurement programs that lead to increases in energy efficiency.
* Reduction and Capture of Methane and Greenhouse Gases generated by landfills or similar waste-related sources.
* Energy efficient Traffic Signals and Street Lighting.
* Renewable Energy Technologies on Government Buildings.
* Any Other Appropriate Activity that meets the purposes of the program and is approved by DOE.

The city activities should be prioritized in planning for use of funds as follows:

Energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy programs and projects are building blocks for increased economic vitality, energy security, and environmental quality. EECBG program funds will have maximum impact if invested in ways that create and/or retain jobs and stimulate the economy in the short term while laying the foundation for a long-term and sustainable clean energy economy. DOE encourages grantees to prioritize programs and projects that:

* Leverage other public and private resources.
* Enhance workforce development.
* Persist beyond the funding period.
* Promote energy market transformation such as revolving loans, low-cost loans, energy savings performance contracting, advanced building codes, building and home retrofit incentives and policies, and transportation programs and policies.

Several of these concepts Lauderhill already has implemented. Of the remaining objectives and based upon this information, Lauderhill is considering the following additional strategies that would:

1) Distribute energy efficient CFL bulbs to residents;
2) Provide a Revolving Loan Fund that would provide interest free loans to residents to purchase energy efficient appliances;
3) Provide incentive funding to purchase more fuel efficient or alternate fueled vehicles for the city;
4) Solar Paneling for city buildings;
5) Update City Codes, conduct energy audits and create an Energy Strategy;
6) Install LED lighting on Street Poles;
7) Install more energy efficient air conditioning units in city buildings; and
8) Install energy efficient lighting in city buildings.

It is required that the city must submit a plan no later than June 25, 2009, and the funds must be committed within 18 months. Expenditure of the funds must be within 36 months.

Additionally, there is a competitive energy grant available that Lauderhill is considering applying for in conjunction with other governmental agencies. One of the possible items to apply for special grants could be for Solar Powered LED Street Lighting. At this point, information on applying for that grant has not been released, but discussions are underway.

BROWARD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION CONFIRMS SWINE INFLUENZA

Broward County Health Department officials announced today a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-confirmed case of the Swine Flu. The individual has been given the appropriate medication and is well at home.

What is emerging in Florida and around the United States is that infections with this virus seem widespread, but also generally mild. “At this time, after reviewing the current situation, and according to the CDC recommendations, Broward County Health Department is moving to community control measures,” said Dr. Paula Thaqi, Director of the Broward County Health Department.

The appropriate measures for the current situation include:

· Advising individuals with symptoms to remain at home;
· Advising household contacts to be vigilant for symptoms;
· Consider closure of a specific school, if a confirmed case is identified in that school.

“We do not recommend any other community or workplace measures at this time,” said Dr. Thaqi. The symptoms of Swine Flu in people are similar to the symptoms of Seasonal Flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with Swine Flu. Like seasonal influenza, the Swine Flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

Broward County Health Department officials offer these recommendations for residents and visitors:

· As always, people with respiratory illness should stay home from work or school to avoid
spreading infections, including influenza, to others in the community;
· Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill;
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
· Wash hands frequently to lessen the spread of respiratory illness;
· People experiencing cough, fever and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting,
should contact their physician/health care provider;
· Cough or sneeze into a tissue or into your upper sleeve, not your hands and put your
used tissue in the waste basket;
· If you think you have influenza, please call your health care provider and discuss whether
you need to be seen.

The Swine Flu virus is not transmitted by food and a person cannot get Swine Flu from eating pork products. The infections appear to spread from person to person. Broward County Health Department is receiving frequent updates from the Department of Health and the CDC, and is actively monitoring the situation. More information is provided at:

Broward County Health Department
www.browardchd.org,
24 hour Information Line: (954) 467-4700

Florida Department of Health
www.doh.state.fl.us
1-800-342-3557
Hotline open 8AM to 8PM

Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/swineflu

Broward County Transit Launches Online Bus Pass Purchase

Broward County Transit (BCT) passengers and authorized vendors can now purchase bus passes online. Visit www.broward.org/bct and click on "Purchase Bus Pass."

The new, three-easy-step purchase is available on a confidential and secure Broward County online site that accepts all approved major credit cards. The 10-Ride, 7-Day and 31-Day Adult passes are available. Online bus pass orders are processed at no extra cost using standard shipping via the United States Postal Service (USPS). Online purchasers will receive an email confirming their order and should allow 7-to-10 business days to receive their pass.

For more information about the online bus pass purchase, contact the Broward County Transit Communications Section at 954-357-6786. The BCT Web site was recently enhanced to include Spanish and Creole translations.

SWINE FLU UPDATE - Department of Homeland Security

Updated 4/27/09 at 17:50 p.m.

On Sunday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a public health emergency related to the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico and the cases reported in the United States.

This is a precautionary tool that the federal government uses often to make sure that we have the resources we need for a developing situation.

This declaration will allow for resources to be provided for federal, state and local agencies to prevent and mitigate this disease as well as the expanded use of medication and diagnostic tests.

We also announced that we have 50 million treatment courses of antiviral drugs (Tamiflu and Relenza) in the Strategic National Stockpile, and that we are releasing 25 percent of those courses, making them available to all states, but prioritizing the affected states.

Seven million treatment courses of Tamiflu have been procured and strategically positioned by the U.S. Department of Defense.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is heavily involved in monitoring and testing to make sure there is no issue with our food supply. So far, no incidents have been reported. Swine flu cannot be contracted by eating pork.

DHS continues its two-fold focus: ensuring the integrity of the border and other ports of entry, and protecting our workforce.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is pre-positioning resources for every duty station and each employee, including Personal Protective Equipment, Meals Ready to Eat, water, on-hand medications and fuel.

CBP has also implemented passive surveillance protocols to screen for ill individuals that may arrive at our borders. All persons entering the United States from a location with reported human infection of swine flu will be processed through all appropriate CBP protocols.

Travelers presenting symptoms, if and when encountered, will be isolated per our established protocols. CBP will provide Personal Protective Equipment for suspected infected travelers.

If and when a situational need develops, all CBP sites can implement procedures for the arrival and deployment of additional personnel to support operations.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has instituted similar protocols at airports, passively looking for those exhibiting flu-like symptoms and taking the appropriate measures.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has pre-positioned millions of masks for its law enforcement and mission-critical personnel throughout the United States. In addition, 15 mobile trailers with emergency supplies have been pre-staged at various ICE field offices.

Currently, ICE has no confirmed cases within the detainee population. All ICE detention facilities have a plan addressing the management of infectious and communicable diseases, which includes coordination with public health authorities.

Individuals should take responsibility for their own health by following these steps to prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

If you become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you may want to contact your health care provider, particularly if you are worried about your symptoms. Your health care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed.

If you get sick with influenza, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

Additional Updates:

The Department of State, at the advice of health officials at the CDC, announced a travel advisory recommending citizens avoid all non-essential travel to Mexico. The travel advisory will remain in effect until public health officials determine the risk from the outbreak has subsided.

The U.S. Government has been actively and aggressively responding to the swine flu outbreak over the past several days. The World Health Organization’s (W.H.O.) recent decision to raise the pandemic alert level is a response to the ongoing outbreak for which we have already been taking action to mitigate.

For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/swineflu/

Dupont Science In the School Day Presents Program at Banyan Elementary

Through a partnership known as CITIES UNITED FOR SCIENCE PROGRESS, between the US Conference of Mayors and Dupont, the City of Lauderhill and Mayor Richard Kaplan have arranged for a free Science in the School Day presentation to be held at Banyan Elementary on May 5.

Local Dupont Engineers will be teaching students about science, and will work side-by-side with students as they construct “puff mobiles” out of everyday materials like drinking straws and lifesavers. Children will then race their “puff mobiles” at the conclusion of the event. The “puff mobile” is a hands-on project that introduces and encourages students to consider careers in science and engineering.

This program is an effort to promote the importance of science education in today’s schoolchildren.

Lauderhill Finalist for US Conference of Mayors City Livability Award

It has just been announced that Lauderhill is again a Finalist for the US Conference of Mayors, City Livability Awards, for its "Jazz Picnic in the Park" and "Jazz Under the Stars" concert series, presented by Florida Medical Center, and sponsored by the Inverrary Vacation Resort Hotel and Inverrary Association.

Fifteen programs from cities throughout the US have been selected as Finalist in the category of "Cities under 100,000 in population." Hundreds of cities apply each year for this prestigious award. Each of the finalist must now complete a second part of the application for further review to select the winners.

On June 13, at the US Conference of Mayors Annual Conference, 10 cities will be selected Winners. The First Place Winner, 4 Outstanding Achievement Awards, and 5 Honorable Mentions. This is Lauderhill's 4th time applying. Previously from its 3 prior applications, it was named as a Finalist, and once in 2006 achieved an Honorable Mention for the "Lauderhill Hurricane Preparation Program."

For more information about our "Jazz Picnic in the Park" and new night time "Jazz Under the Stars" concert series, see: http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/docs/jazz.pdf

Lauderhill Summer Programs

Registration is open for both Lauderhill Summer Camp Programs. The first program is the Summer Literacy Camp at St. George Park. The program runs from June 15 to July 31. Children must be going into no earlier than 1st grade or later than 5th grade, or be between the ages of 6 and 10 years old. A birth certificate, parents drivers license, and the child's last report card are required.

Camp is from 7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, except for July 3. The cost is $190, payable by money order or cashier's check payable to the Oscar Thomas Foundation, and space is limited to 60 campers. No refunds will be given after the first week of camp. Lunch and snacks are not provided. Bag lunches and drinks must be brought by the child.

The camp will consist of academic and recreational staff. Children will receive literacy activities in the multi-disciplinary arts (reading, writing, visual arts, performing arts), life skills, organizational skills, social and personal skills, field trips, intergenerational activities, and special events.

Registration is at St. George Park Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 9:30 PM, and on Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM, until capacity has been reached. For more information call 954-791-1039.

The other Summer Camp Program is at Veterans Park. The program also runs from June 15 to July 31. Children must be going into no earlier than Kindergarten or later than 6th grade, or be between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. A birth certificate, and parents drivers license or utility bill.

Registration is at Veterans Park Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 9:30 PM and Weekends from 9 AM to 5 PM. Registration of up to 100 children will continue until capacity has been reached. Residents costs is $490 per child, and non-residents are $690 per child. Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard or a check payable to the City of Lauderhill. No refunds will be given after the first week of camp.

Registration fees include weekly child care, field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, one camp T-shirt and trip transportation. Campers must bring their own bag lunch and drinks each day. The Camp hours are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

For more information about the Veterans Park Summer Camp call 954-572-1459.

Dolphins Mock 2009 NFL Draft 2.0

In a continuing review of the possible draft picks for the Dolphins, I have updated the list of who I think the Dolphins should select. Also, options are given because as the draft proceeds, selections can become quite fluid. I have also suggested draft pick trade possibilities to consider, and a critical positions list of players. Enjoy:

Each round has the player in order of selection. Unless the name is repeated in a subsequent round, it is not expected the player to go beyond a certain round. As a position is picked, subsequent players of the same position in the next rounds would be eliminated, unless otherwise denoted with a * (not applicable beyond Round 5). My preferred pick - #, second preferred pick @

Round 1 - Aaron Maybin-DE/OLB, Brian Cushing-OLB@, or Clay Matthews-OLB#

Round 2 a - Kenny Britt, Brian Robiskie-WR@ or Ron Brace-DT#, Clint Sintim-OLB

Round 2 b – Brian Robiskie-WR#, Ron Brace, Chris Baker-DT, Juaquin Iglesias-WR@, Clint Sintim-ILB, Victor Harris-FS/CB or Mike Mickens-CB

Round 3 - Victor Harris-FS/CB, Mike Mickens-CB#, Pat White-QB/WR, or William Moore-SS

Round 4 - Sammie Lee Hill-DT(# if Brace is not picked), Captain Munnerly-CB(#if Brace is picked), Nic Harris-SS, Morgan Trent-CB, or Daniel Holtzclaw-ILB@

Round 5 - Morgan Trent*-CB#, Daniel Holtzclaw*, Japer Brinkley-ILB@, Vance Walker* or Terrance Taylor-DT

Round 6 and 7 (a, b and c) and Free Agents– Possibilities in particular positions that can move up if prior selections are already taken:

QB-David Johnson, Drew Willy, Curtis Painter (only if a QB is not selected in an early Round, and Beck is traded)

TE-John Phillips, Jared Bronson, Marquez Branson, Darius Hill, John Nalbone

OL-Ryan Stanchek, Andrew Hartline, Robert Brewster, George Bussey, Jon Cooper

WR-Marko Mitchell, Austin Collie, Jarett Dillard, Brennan Marion, Jamarko Simmons, Jeremy Childs, Johnny Knox, Dudley Guice

ILB-Worrell Williams, Franz Joseph, Joey Hudson, Derek Nicholson, Ronnie Palmer, Pat Maynor
OLB-Lee Robinson, Anthony Heygood, Russell Allen, Steve Davis, Jason Williams

CB-Londen Fryar, Donald Washington, Ryan Mouton, Wopamo Osaisai, Brice McCain, Darren Banks, Don Carey, Greg Toler

DE-Willie VanDeSteeg, Brandon Swain, Victor Butler, Derek Walker, Nick Reed, Darius Davis,

DT-Vaughn Martin

Trades: I could see us trading down in the first round to as low as the 4th pick in the 2nd round from Cleveland. This would happen if none of the projected 1st round players the Dolphins wants are still there. In return, depending upon how far down, they would pick up a mid 3rd to very low 4th round pick. Possible trade partners are Detroit, St. Louis, Eagles, Giants, Colts, Titans, Browns, Arizona and Pittsburgh.

LIST OF PLAYERS FOR CRITICAL POSITIONS TO BE DRAFTED IN THE FIRST FIVE ROUNDS. * is more likely to be selected, $ is reasonably to be selected

NT- Ron Brace*$, Sammie Lee Hill*$, Chris Baker*, Alex Magee, Terrance Taylor*, Terrance Knighton*, Vance Walker* (1 to be selected)

OLB- Aaron Maybin, Brian Cushing*$, Clay Matthews*$, Clint Sintim*$ (1 to be selected)

ILB-Clint Sintim*$, Daniel Holtzclaw*$, Japer Brinkley (1 could be selected)

WR- Kenny Britt, Brian Robiskie*$, Juaquin Iglesias*$ (1 to be selected)

DE-Connor Barwin, Larry English* (1 could be selected)

CB-Darius Butler, Victor Harris*$, Captain Munnerlyn*$, Mike Mickens*$, Morgan Trent* (2 to be selected)

S-William Moore, Patrick Chung, Nic Harris*, Chip Vaughn, Michael Hamlin, Chris Clemons (1 could be selected)

Transit Community Forums to be Held in Lauderhill, Pembroke Pines and Deerfield Beach

- Meetings to Focus on Public Transportation Challenges Facing Broward County-

Broward County Transit (BCT) is partnering with cities throughout the county to host transit community forums that will allow attendees to voice their concerns, ideas and recommendations for a future public transportation plan.

Transit community forums scheduled in April are:

* Thursday, April 23, 2009 - St. George Community Park 3501 N.W. Eighth St. Lauderhill 6 to 8 p.m. Bus route 81, 18 (short walk)
* Monday, April 27, 2009 - Southwest Focal Point Senior Center 301 N.W. 103rd Ave. Pembroke Pines 2 to 4 p.m. Community Bus Gold Route, Community Bus Green Route and Route 7 (connect to eastbound Gold Route at Pembroke Lakes Mall)
* Thursday, April 30, 2009 - Northeast Focal Point Senior Center 27 N.W. Second St. Deerfield Beach 1 to 3 p.m. Route 48, Community Bus Deerfield Beach 1 and 2

The forums will address the top challenges facing public transportation in our region, and include a presentation, followed by roundtable discussions. Information evolving from the forums will form the basis of a regional public transportation plan for consideration by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

Two key questions that will be presented to the attendees for their input are:

• What are the three major public transportation issues in our region?
• What should be done now and in the future to improve public transportation?

For more information about the transit community forums, visit www.broward.org/bct, or call the Broward County Transportation Department at 954-357-7713. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals should call 954-357-8302 (TTY). Persons unable to attend the forums can submit their comments at www.broward.org/bct, and click on "Voice Your Solutions to Public Transportation."

Notes to the CRA Meeting and Regular Commission Meeting

On April 13, the City Commission met and the following items of interest were covered:

CRA MEETING:

1) BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM - Involved micro-loans up to $2500, with a match from the business, for working capital, equipment/machinery, furniture and fixtures. Interest free, and could be forgivable. Loan range from 12 months to 36 months. Funding from CRA or CDBG funds. Also, Commercial Facade Rehabilitation Grant up to $5000 for landscaping, facade imrpovements, signage, paint and parking. Requires a match from the business, and the city's contributino to be used for landsacping improvements in public right of way. Funding coming from Lauderhill Tree Preservation Fund.

2) FALMOUTH SISTER CITIES TRIP - 15 people are privately paying to participate in this program. Art will be shipped down as part of this event. There are several other scheduled activities during the trip, including meeting with the Chamber of Commerce.

3) NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM - Program is proceeding. Can only be used for residential properties.

4) GOSPEL COMPLEX - Update given on the facility by Al Tucker. Upcoming Conference May 2-6. They are moving forward in purchasing the property and obtaining further funding to buy and build.

5) DIRECTOR’S REPORT

A) RCP FUNDS - We are working to draw down the rest of the money of just over $5 Million.

B) CIVIC IQ AND RECON EXPO - CRA Board previously approved. The CIVIC IQ program is proceeding, and responses will become available by the end of April. Expo's are in May and August, and the responses from CIVIC IQ will be used for those Expo's.

C) NEW BUSINESS - Examining cultural facilities and provide suggestions for how these areas could go forward. Creating focus groups in areas around Lauderhill is formed. Information will be forwarded to Commissioners. Continuing discussions on private developements on 441 occured. Detailed information on the Cultural Arts/Library were requested, so that we do not violate the city's GO Bond requirements on this project.


REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:

PRESENTATION:

Presentation introducing the winners of the 2nd Annual Lauderhill College Essay Scholarship. See prior article on the winners.

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- SECOND READING:

1. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 09O-03-118: PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ITS $6,000,000 CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA STORMWATER UTILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2009 AS ADDITIONAL BONDS UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 04O-04-124 ENACTED ON MAY 10, 2004 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF ADDITIONS, EXTENSIONS, RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY’S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY AND PAYING COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF THE SERIES 2009.

2. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 09O-03-119: CREATING ARTICLE VIII, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, DIVISION I, GENERALLY; PROVIDING INTENT, PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS GENERALLY WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PROVIDING ELIGIBILITY TO REQUEST GRANTS, TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAXES ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF UP TO 2 MILLS ANNUALLY, AND AUTHORITY TO COLLECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO SUPPORT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING COMMUNITY POLICING INNOVATIONS PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 197.3635 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PARCEL OF LAND PER YEAR. (At this time this only applies to an area in the central section of the city who requested it by a vote of the owners. See 3 below).

3. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 09O-03-120: CREATING ARTICLE VIII, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, DIVISION 2, WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIFIC NAMED DISTRICT, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING ELIGIBILITY TO REQUEST GRANTS, TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAXES ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF UP TO 2 MILLS ANNUALLY, AND AUTHORITY TO COLLECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO SUPPORT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING COMMUNITY POLICING INNOVATIONS PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 197.3635 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PARCEL OF LAND PER YEAR; DESIGNATING BOARD OF DIRECTORS; ESTABLISHING ADVISORY COUNCIL.

4. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-04-84: APPOINTING WIN HOFFMAN BY THE COMMISSION AS A WHOLE TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF SOL SIEGLER EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2010.


D.E.E.S.

5. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-04-86: AWARDING THE BID TO TRAN CONSTRUCTION, INC., THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER, AS THE CONTRACTOR TO SERVE AS THE SOLE SUPPLIER AND INSTALLER OF CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, PADS AND CURBS WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING APRIL 1, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2010; GUARANTEEING PRICES FOR THE ONE-YEAR PERIOD.

6. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-04-87: APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID TO PAVEX CORPORATION D/B/A RANGER CONSTRUCTION SOUTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,774,649.60 FOR PLANNED RESURFACING/REBUILDING OF STREETS WITHIN CENTRAL AND EAST LAUDERHILL.


POLICE DEPARTMENT

7. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-04-90: APPROVING THE DONATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,100.00 FROM THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR DISTRIBUTION BY COMMISSIONER DALE V.C. HOLNESS LAST YEAR TO THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: $1,500.00 TO KIWANIS CLUB OF LAUDERHILL EAGLE, $300.00 TO LAUDERHILL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND $300.00 TO THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936(REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DALE V.C. HOLNESS).

8. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-04-91: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $22,530.20 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CHEVROLET SILVERADO EXTENDED CAB PICK-UP TRUCK FROM THE LOW QUOTE, PHIL SMITH CHEVROLET.

9. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-04-92: APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, RECOVERY ACT EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $264,217.00 AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS; PROVIDING THAT THERE ARE NO MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED TO ACCEPT THESE GRANTS FUNDS.

10. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-04-93: AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS), HIRING RECOVERY ACT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,283,085.00; PROVIDING THAT FUNDS ARE REQUIRED TO BE UTILIZED TO HIRE FIVE (5) SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO IMPLEMENT THE EAST LAUDERHILL CRIME REDUCTION INITIATIVE; PROVIDING THAT THERE ARE NO MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED FOR THESE GRANTS FUNDS.

11. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-04-94: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,395.00 TO BURKHARD’S TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT, THE LOW QUOTE, TO PURCHASE AN ENCLOSED TRAILER TO HOUSE AND TRANSPORT POLICE ATV VEHICLES.

Lauderhill College Essay Scholarship Winners Announced

At the April 13th Commission Meeting, the winners of the 2nd Annual Lauderhill College Essay Scholarship was announced. The winners will each receive $500 to go towards their college education. The Lauderhill Educational Advisory Committee selected the winners solely based upon 2 submitted 500 word essays.

The winners, high schools they attended, and colleges they are going to attend are:

Shantaya Dawes, Pompano Beach High, University of South Florida
Shayla Davis, Dillard High, University of Florida
Tiara Robinson, Pompano Beach High, Florida Atlantic University
Dana Warman, Plantation High, Florida Atlantic University

Funding for this program obtained from the Federal Crime Confiscation Fund, which was allocated to Mayor Richard J Kaplan, to use at his discretion on approved programs.

Notes of the Commission Meeting of March 30

On March 30, the City Commission met, and the following are some notes of interest.


PROCLAMATION:

A. A Proclamation declaring March 23, 2009, as a "Day of Remembrance" for Sol Siegler, who passed away.

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:

1. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 09O-03-118: PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ITS $6,000,000 CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA STORMWATER UTILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2009 AS ADDITIONAL BONDS UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 04O-04-124 ENACTED ON MAY 10, 2004 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF ADDITIONS, EXTENSIONS, RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY’S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY AND PAYING COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF THE SERIES 2009 .

2. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 09O-03-119: CREATING ARTICLE VIII, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, DIVISION I, GENERALLY; PROVIDING INTENT, PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS GENERALLY WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PROVIDING ELIGIBILITY TO REQUEST GRANTS, TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAXES ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF UP TO 2 MILLS ANNUALLY, AND AUTHORITY TO COLLECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO SUPPORT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING COMMUNITY POLICING INNOVATIONS PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 197.3635 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PARCEL OF LAND PER YEAR. (At this time this only applies to an area in the central section of the city who requested it by a vote of the owners. See 3 below).

3. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 09O-03-120: CREATING ARTICLE VIII, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, DIVISION 2, WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIFIC NAMED DISTRICT, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING ELIGIBILITY TO REQUEST GRANTS, TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAXES ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF UP TO 2 MILLS ANNUALLY, AND AUTHORITY TO COLLECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO SUPPORT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING COMMUNITY POLICING INNOVATIONS PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 197.3635 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PARCEL OF LAND PER YEAR; DESIGNATING BOARD OF DIRECTORS; ESTABLISHING ADVISORY COUNCIL.


ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:

4. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 09O-03-114: CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN) TO RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY AT FIVE DWELLING UNITS PER GROSS ACRE (RS-5) ZONING DISTRICT AND ALLOCATING 0.802+ NET ACRES/2.09+ GROSS ACRES OF COMMERCIAL TO RESIDENTIAL FLEXIBILITY ACREAGE FOR PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 15, 16, 17 AND 18, BLOCK 1, SUNSHINE VILLAS SECOND ADDITION.

5. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 09O-03-115: ADDING THE TERM AND DEFINITION FOR BANQUET HALL; AMENDING SCHEDULE B, PERMITTED AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, TO ALLOW WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) AND COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE (CW) ZONING DISTRICTS A BANQUET HALL AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE.

6. Approved on a 3 to 2 Vote, ORDINANCE NO. 09O-03-116: AMENDING PARAGRAPH C OF SUBSECTION 15.2 TO MODIFY THE FREQUENCY THAT THE DISPLAY ON A DYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGN MAY CHANGE OR MOVE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR HAYWARD J. BENSON, JR.). Mayor Kaplan and Commissioner Berger voted against the item.

7. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 09O-03-117: BY ADDING “SEPARATION STANDARD OR REQUIREMENT OR DISTANCE REQUIREMENT”; AMENDING ARTICLE III., ZONING DISTRICTS, PART 5.0., SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, SECTION 5.3., ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SUBSECTION 5.3.2., SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS, PARAGRAPH A., AND REPEALING HOW THE DISTANCE BETWEEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE USES IS MEASURED AND MAKING OTHER CHANGES; AMENDING PARAGRAPH B., AND REPEALING HOW THE DISTANCE BETWEEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE USES AND SCHOOLS IS MEASURED AND MAKING OTHER CHANGES.


RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION

8. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-03-65: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE AGREEMENT THROUGH APRIL 29, 2009.

9. Tabled RESOLUTION NO. 09R-03-66: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHICH WILL SEEK TO ACHIEVE A THIRTY PERCENT OR MORE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE BY 2030.

10. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-03-67: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL OPPOSING HOUSE BILL (HB) 227 AND SENATE BILL (SB) 580 WHICH REQUIRE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO PROVE ELEMENTS OF IMPACT FEES BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE AND WHICH PROHIBIT COURTS FROM USING DEFERENTIAL STANDARDS IN COURT ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES).

11. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-03-68: A RESOLUTION REMOVING ANDY H. ANSOLA FROM THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL 50th ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR CAUSE FOR FAILURE TO ATTEND THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION).


COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT

12. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-03-69: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARY CHANGE OF THE BROWARD COUNTY/FORT LAUDERDALE ENTERPRISE ZONE TO BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL OF THE AREAS OF THE STATE ROAD 7 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY PART OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE (THE AREA WEST OF STATE ROAD 7.

12A. Approved Resolution No. 09R-03-81. Supporting the filing of a Grant for enhancing the Central Lauderhill Community for additional Public Transit Shelters, from Federal Funds made available through the MPO. It may purchase up to 10 additional facilities


D.E.E.S.

13. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-03-70: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LOCALLY FUNDED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE ENTERPRISE IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,650.00 REPRESENTING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S COST FOR THE REMOVAL OF AN ABANDONED 30” CITY MAIN WHICH IS A UTILITY CONFLICT WITHIN THE FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE ENTERPRISE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG THE TURNPIKE CROSSING.

13A. Approved Resolution 09R-03-77: Approving the expenditure of $126020 to Cubellis for services in designing the Community Center and Swimming Pool at John Mullins Park.

13B. Approved Resolution 09R-03-78: Approving the expenditure of $72979 to Saltz-Michelson Architects to prepare construction documents for the construction of the new track and field sports complex at West Ken Lark Park.

13C. Approved Resolution 09R-03-79: Approving the expenditure of $44750 to HSQ to design a green park and modifications to parking lot for a new swimming pool at John Mullins Park.

14. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-03-71: ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE UTILITY EASEMENT DEDICATION FROM COMMUNITY EDUCATION PARTNERS, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, INSTALLATION AND REBUILDING OF FIRE HYDRANTS AND RELATED WATER FACILITIES ON THE PROPERTY MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4800 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.

14A. Approved Resolution No. 09R-03-73: Approving and implementing the City of Lauderhill's neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Funding Guidelines, using a $4,293,288 Federal Grant.


FIRE DEPARTMENT

15. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-03-72: A RESOLUTION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; AWARDING THE PURCHASE OF THE LUCAS CHEST COMPRESSION DEVICE (MECHANICAL CPR) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $81,500.00 FROM PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC., A SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,970.00 FROM EMS MATCHING STATE GRANT FUNDS AND PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,530.00 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-321-614.


HUMAN RESOURCES

16. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-03-73: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE REVISED INVOICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $320,000.00.


POLICE DEPARTMENT

17. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-03-74: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,644.00 TO ADT TO COMPLETE DOOR UPGRADES IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE AREA OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; .

18. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-03-75: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 TO DONATE TO THE WINNERS OF THE LAUDERHILL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST TO BE USED TOWARDS TUITION, ROOM, BOARD AND/OR BOOKS FOR THE 2009-10 SCHOOL YEAR.

19. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-03-76: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,100.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIELD TRAINING MANAGEMENT, EARLY WARNING PERFORMANCE SOFTWARE FROM THE SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER, ON TARGET PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS, LLP.

Cricket Comes to Colleges and Lauderhill is Recognized by the NY Times

Recently, the first collegiate cricket match was held in Lauderhill at the new Central Regional Park. In the process the NY Times covered the event, and Lauderhill was recognized by it. The following is a link to that article, along with the article itself.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/25/sports/othersports/25cricket.html?_r=1&ref=sports

On Spring Break, Cricket Gets Serious

By JOSHUA ROBINSON
Published: March 24, 2009

LAUDERHILL, Fla. — Sandwiched between a soccer game and a barbecue, the Montgomery College cricket team edged closer and closer to victory. And when at last it came, after four days of wickets, overs and sixes, the players were exultant. Just as cricketers do from Australia to Antigua, they snatched the wooden cricket stumps out of the grass and waved them around their heads in mad celebration.

Sachin Gorsahani of the University of Miami tags for a run against Boston University at the American College Spring Break Cricket Championship in Florida.

The players felt they had claimed more than the three-foot trophy for the first American College Cricket spring break championship. In their minds they had brought their sport one step closer to the American mainstream.

Though cricket counts its fans by the billion worldwide, the sport does not register a pulse in the United States. Of the five teams in attendance at this experimental event last weekend — Montgomery, Boston University, Carnegie Mellon, the University of South Florida and the University of Miami — most exist only as social clubs. None of them has club team status, and the sport is not officially recognized by the N.C.A.A.

“This is an opportunity for us to really show athletic directors at a Division I level that cricket matters, cricket is a big sport and cricket has a marketing capability in this country,” said Sumantro Das, an all-rounder and junior at Boston University, who learned to play as a child in India.

With only a few weeks’ notice, the five teams did what many college students do this time of year: they packed their sunscreen and headed to Florida. Nearly 60 players drove or flew at their own expense to the lush cricket pitches of Central Broward Regional Park. They played Twenty20, a version of cricket in which many stuffy traditions are left behind and matches are completed in about three hours instead of up to five days.The only custom-built cricket stadium in the United States stands in this park, but securing the 5,000-seat facility was far too rich a luxury for the tournament’s shoestring budget. Competing on the park’s manicured fields was already an upgrade over the converted soccer fields and tennis courts the players were used to.

“I wanted them to see the stadium to know what they are playing for,” said Lloyd Jodah, the founder and president of American College Cricket. “That is where we want to be next year.”

The idea for the college tournament came to him last year as he campaigned to have cricket included in the Olympics. Standing on Wall Street with a cricket bat in one hand and petitions in the other, Jodah, 50, an immigrant from Guyana who works selling health club memberships, met Kalpesh Patel, a Jamaican business student from the University of Miami.

Once Jodah heard how difficult it was for college cricketers to find regular games, he began toying with the idea of a nationwide organization for collegiate clubs and founded American College Cricket. He made a group on Facebook as a way to reach out to players.

“We always had the desire to play, but there was no real framework for us to get involved,” Patel said. “So this idea gave us the push to get involved with the most competitive form of the game.”

Jodah and Nino DiLoreto, 62, a former soccer player from Abruzzi, Italy, spent many evenings tracking down college cricket players, and the group swelled to over 500 members

“We could have waited till next year to have the tournament and maybe taken more time to organize it,” Jodah said. “But it was important to actually do something this year, to have something to show for ourselves.”

Invitations went out and T-shirts were printed.

At the Boston University Cricket Club, expenses for the trip became the subject of six- and seven-hour meetings. After much deliberation, and financial help from the university, the roughly dozen members agreed that the opportunity to play for a long weekend was worth $400 each.

“Putting up that kind of money, especially when most of us have none, was a big decision for us,” Das said. “But it was significant because who else is doing anything for cricket in this country?”

Unlike a couple of the teams, which had snazzy uniforms, the University of South Florida contingent did not even have a team until a few weeks ago; they were just a few guys who played a regular pickup game. They settled on sweatpants and green T-shirts from the college bookstore. Not having names on their shirts caused a few awkward moments when a player would run to the borrowed picnic/scorer’s table with no idea of which of his new teammates was batting next.

But the players all knew the finer points of cricket etiquette, lilting cries of “Ball” or “Shot” into the wind after each pretty play — high cricket praise that requires no adjectives. Other cheers followed in at least a half-dozen different languages and dialects, but instructions on the field were usually in English. Miami players adopted an English-only rule after a few plays were botched in translation.

Nearly all of the players were born abroad. And even though the sport had a rich history in the United States until World War II, it is still widely seen here as an obscure game played exclusively by foreigners. Most who play it here are from countries that belonged to the British Commonwealth. The aim of this tournament, Jodah and DiLoreto explained, was to make cricket more accessible by growing its college identity, something that rubbed off on the Miami players as they belted Hurricanes chants

“We’re not playing on Saturdays for the fun of it anymore,” Patel said. “We’re playing for our school.”

After the championship match, in which South Florida couldn’t handle Montgomery’s firepower, the local fans — three Jamaican retirees sitting in the shade — nodded in approval, clapping politely.

Many of the players said the four-day adventure had spurred them to continue growing the sport when they get back to campus. And nine years after moving to Maryland from his native Pakistan, Montgomery’s captain, Adil Bhatti, said he hoped to take it one step further. He wants to try out for the United States national team, which plays in International Cricket Council tournaments.

“We live here and we play cricket here,” Bhatti said. “I would absolutely want to represent the U.S.”

Appointment Available to the Lauderhill Planning and Zoning Board

Due to the death of Sol Siegler, there is now an appointment open by the City Commission to the Lauderhill Planning and Zoning Board. The board not only reviews over all site plans, but also legislation that is recommended to the City Commission.

If you are interested in serving, submit your resume to the City Clerks Department. It is planned the Commission will discuss and may make the appointment at the next Commission Meeting of April 13.

For more information contact the City Clerk at 954-730-3010.

Join the White Tigers Boxing Club

The Lauderhill Police Athletic League runs the White Tigers Boxing Club for boys and girls 8-17. The cost is $45 and a copy of insurance, or a completion of a city insurance form is required. A birth certificate is also required, and equipment needs to be purchased by the parent. The program runs weekdays from 4:30 PM to 7 PM. An application must be completed which can be found at City Parks.

For more information contact Officer Quinones, 954-553-2600.