Body Mechanics' 4th Annual Heart Health Event

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Everyone is Welcome!

Free Blood Screenings by FMC Hospital 8 am - 2 pm

Blood Pressure Readings & CPR Demos by Florida Heart Research Institute

8 am - 11 am & 5 pm - 7 pm

"Stress Reduction" techniques by Janet Drue-Manson, LCPC 5 pm - 7 pm

Silver Sneaker classes & activities

5109 N, University Drive, Lauderhill, FL

954.749.8558

http://www.bodymechanicsonline.com/

Notes of the Regular Commission Meeting of January 30

On January 30, the City Commission met at a Regular Commission meeting, and the following are some notes of interest (all items passed unanimously unless otherwise indicated:

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- FIRST READING:

1. ORDINANCE NO. 12O-01-105: APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH NORTH AMERICA REALTY ACQUISITION CORPORATION TO SELL THE TWO-ACRE CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD AND INVERRARY FALLS ROAD IN THE LAUDERHILL TOWNE CENTER DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL WOULD RECEIVE $1,100,000.00 LESS CLOSING COSTS FOR THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY BY NORTH AMERICA REALTYTO A BANK CLIENT WHICH WOULD BE A COMPLIMENTARY USE TO THE DEVELOPMENT.

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:

2. ORDINANCE NO. 12O-01-100: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 10, GARBAGE AND TRASH/UNSANITARY AND UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 10-15(i), UNSANITARY AND/OR UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, ADDING PROVISIONS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION AND LEVY OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR THE COSTS OF REMEDYING VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 10 RELATIVE TO UNSANITARY AND/OR UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY INCLUDING RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND/OR RECORDING FEES, IF APPLICABLE; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO IMPOSE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).

RESOLUTIONS

ADMINISTRATION

3. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-12: APPROVING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUND (SRF) AGREEMENTS WHICH ADJUST THE PROJECT COSTS AND REDUCE THE SEMIANNUAL LOAN PAYMENTS TO REFLECT ACTUAL COSTS OF THE COMPLETED PROJECT FOR THE DISINFECTION OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.

4. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-13: APPROVING THE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL REGARDING THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND STEWARDSHIP GRANT PROGRAM AWARDING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL A $75,000.00 GRANT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ILENE LIEBERMAN BOTANICAL GARDENS PARK; ACCEPTING THE 2011-2012 PARKS FOR PEOPLE GRANT AWARD; PROVIDING FOR MATCHING CITY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,000.00.

COMMISSION

5. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-14: AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 11R-10-208; PROVIDING FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL.

6. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-15: APPOINTING VARIOUS MEMBERS TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL.

FINANCE

7. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-16: AWARDING THE BID TO AMBULANCE BILLING AND ELECTRONIC PATIENT CARE REPORTING SERVICES (EPCR) TO PROVIDE AN AUTOMATED BILLING SYSTEM FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL.

8. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-17: IMPLEMENTING AN ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 FOR LOBBYISTS.

9. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-18: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ENTERPRISE LEASING BASED UPON THE AWARD OF CONTRACT BY THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS FOR THE RENTAL OF UNDERCOVER VEHICLES FOR USE BY MEMBERS OF THE VICE, INTELLIGENCE, AND NARCOTICS UNITS, AND BY OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO PERFORM UNDERCOVER AND SURVEILLANCE WORK; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 001-511-04430.

MIS

10. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-21: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION (MCCI) TO PIGGYBACK THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES TECHNOLOGIES WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) TO ENABLE THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO PURCHASE LEGISTAR AGENDA SOFTWARE, LICENSING, TRAINING, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE TOTAL PURCHASE AMOUNT OF $37,157.00 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-321-6114; APPROVING THE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PAYMENT OF $16,140.00 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 001-114-4620.

POLICE

11. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-22: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,475.00 TO GARBER CHEVROLET BUICK GMC TRUCK, INC. TO PAINT FIVE (5) CHEVROLET CAPRICE 9C-1 POLICE PATROL VEHICLES RECENTLY PURCHASED; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.

Learn how to Write and Grant

The City of Lauderhill will be presenting a Grant Writing Seminar on Tuesday, March 14 starting at 12 noon at the Lauderhill City Hall.

Lauderhill's Grant Writer, Jane Sullivan, will speak at this seminar and be available for questions.

Subjects will be on effectively writing grants for your organization, finding grant funding and identifying what is in a successful grant proposal.

RSVP to Brittany Hubbard, bhubbard@lauderhill-fl.gov or call 954-777-2040.

A light lunch will be served and the event is free.

GUEST SPEAKER AT LAUDERHILL ARTS CENTER

Katharine DeShaw, Executive Director USA Projects Microphilanthropy for Artists, visits Broward County

Broward Cultural Division and Lauderhill Arts Center invites artists, gallery owners and creative entrepreneurs to hear Katharine DeShaw, executive director of United States Artists. United States Artists (USA) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to investing in America's finest artists and to illuminating the value of artists to society. USA Projects is the first microphilanthropy site dedicated exclusively to artists living and working in the United States, where anyone can discover original projects from some of today’s most innovative artists and make tax-deductible donations to support their work. With a funding success rate of 75 percent, USA Projects has raised more than $1.84 million in funded projects thanks to the pledges of more than 12,800 unique donors, who have helped hundreds of artists realize original projects with funding goals ranging from $2,500 to $50,000. Through the USA Fellows program, which annually awards 50 unrestricted grants of $50,000 to outstanding performing, visual, media, and literary artists across the country, USA has put $15 million in the hands of artists in the six years since its founding. Through the USA Fellows program and USA Projects, USA continues the work of advocating for living artists and providing a community where the public can connect with, learn about, and support America’s greatest artists and their next creative breakthroughs. Learn more at www.unitedstatesartists.org. Katharine DeShaw is the executive director for United States Artists and serves on its Board of Directors. She has enjoyed a long career in the nonprofit sector working as a consultant, philanthropic advisor, senior development officer, and teacher. DeShaw created and launched the Nimoy Foundation and designed their national program Visual Artist Residences. She spent 12 years in art museum management, leading development efforts at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN. Early in her career, she led record-breaking fundraising campaigns for the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Twyla Tharp Dance based in New York City. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6 - 7 pm Lauderhill Arts Center, 5450 NW19th Street in Lauderhill, FL 33313 (Central Broward) Lecture/talk with question and answer

Composting 101!

On Tuesday, February 21, 2012, from 6 to 7:30 PM, at the Lauderhill City Hall, a special program on "COMPOSTING 101!" will be presented.

Come and learn how you can Compost With Confidence. Featuring expert gardener, Michael Madfis.

RSVP Brittany Hubbard, bhubbard@lauderhill-fl.gov or call 954-777-2040.

Inverrary Community Health Fair

On February 19, from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Environ Cultural Center (on Environ Blvd.), the Inverrary Association and Environ shall be presenting a free Community Health Fair.

All are invited to attend.

HEALTHY LIVING WORKSHOP

Presented by St. George Civic Associations, Inc

Put life back in your life!

Join a free two hour Healthy Living Workshop, held every Monday

from 11:30-1:30pm for six weeks. Learn from trained volunteer

leaders with health conditions themselves. Set your own goals and

make a step-by-step plan to improve your health – and your life.

You will be taught to control your symptoms through:

 Relaxation techniques.

 Changing your diet.

 Managing sleep and fatigue.

 Using medications correctly.

 Exercise.

 Communicate with your healthcare providers

A healthy snack and beverage will be provide; and upon completion of

this workshop you will receive a $15.00 Wal-Mart gift card.

Call Mae Smith at (954) 325-6660 to sign up by February 10, 2012

Classes start Monday, February 13, 2012

Jazz Picnic in the Park - February 12

At the Lieberman Botanical Gardens on Inverrary Blvd., on February 12 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, the City of Lauderhill's JAZZ PICNIC IN THE PARK will be presented.

The swing jazz band performing is OOP BOP SH'BAM, and plenty of dancing is expected.

This concert is sponsored by the Inverrary Association and is free.

For more information please go to www.lauderhilljazz.com.

The BIG Read

On February 18, 2 PM, at the Lauderhill Towne Centre Library, 6399W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, the BIG Read celebration will be held.

It's a Harlem Renaissance Family affair.

Enjoy Live Jazz music by The Nicole Yarling 4-tet, dancing by The Jubilee Dance Theatre, dramatic readings and poetry. The first 50 families will receive a free book.

The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Lauderhill Towne Centre Library, City County Credit Union (Lauderhill Branch); and the Florida Center for the Book. Funding also comes from Broward County Libraries and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Additional activities will continue until will run from February 7 to March 30, 2012, with special programs on February 23 (Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am), March 10 (Film - The Eyes Were Watching God at 2 PM) and March 13 (Documentary - Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun, 1 PM).

Black Historical Journey Lauderhill Arts Center Next opening

Senior Expo 2012

On Monday, February 13, 2012, from 10 am to 4 pm, 3rd Annual Senior Expo will be held at the Inverrary Country Club, 3840 Inverrary Blvd., Lauderhill.

Exhibitors, health screenings, refreshments, entertainment, prizes and other activities will be available. The event is open to the public and is free.

For more information call 754-246-2874 or go to www.retirement-times.com.

Notes of the Commission Meeting on January 9

The City Commission met on January 9, and the following are notes of interest (all items passed unimously, unless otherwise indicated). Commissioner Bates was absent due to illness:


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

1. ORDINANCE NO. 12O-01-100: ADDING PROVISIONS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION AND LEVY OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR THE COSTS OF REMEDYING VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 10 RELATIVE TO UNSANITARY AND/OR UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY INCLUDING RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND/OR RECORDING FEES, IF APPLICABLE; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS; (SPONSORED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).

2. ORDINANCE NO. 12O-01-101: CONCERNING THE FAILURE TO PAY BUSINESS TAX AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE FEES; AMENDING PROVISIONS REGARDING RECORDING OF LIENS AND COLLECTION COMPANY FEES. Removed from Agenda.


ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:

3. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-12-177: APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES TO BALANCE THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET.

4. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-12-179: AMENDING SECTION 6-42, POWERS AND DUTIES TO AUTHORIZE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE UNIFORM CODE CITATIONS FOR FLORIDA BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS AND SETTING FORTH SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTIONS 6-46, 6-51 AND 6-56 ALL TO REFERENCE RENUMBERED SECTION 115 OF FLORIDA BUILDING CODE.

5. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-12-180: TO AUTHORIZE BUILDING OFFICIALS TO ISSUE UNIFORM CODE CITATIONS FOR BUILDING VIOLATIONS.

6. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-12-181: CREATING SECTION 12-12, EXPEDITED PROCESS, PROVIDING TERMS APPLICABLE TO QUALIFIED NEW, EXPANDING OR RELOCATING BUSINESSES APPLYING FOR BUILDING PERMITS, CERTIFICATE OF USE AND LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT.

7. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-12-182: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 4, ANIMALS AND FOWL, ARTICLE, II, DOGS AND CATS, SECTION 4-20, RUNNING AT LARGE PROHIBITED; IMPOUNDMENT; REDEMPTION TO PROVIDE FOR RECOVERY OF ANIMAL PICKUP FEE.


RESOLUTIONS
ADMINISTRATION

8. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-01: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION (MCCI) TO PIGGYBACK THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES TECHNOLOGIES WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) TO ENABLE THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO PURCHASE LASERFICHE DOCUMENT IMAGING AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND SERVICES THROUGH THESE CONTRACT ARRANGEMENTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $20,253.00.


COMMISSION

9. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-02: SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL (HB) 779 RELATING TO ELECTRIC ENERGY PRODUCTION TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF “PUBLIC UTILITY” TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN ENTITIES THAT PRODUCE RENEWABLE SOLAR ENERGY; ENABLING PRODUCTION FACILITIES OTHER THAN FULLY REGULATED UTILITIES TO SELL RENEWABLE SOLAR ENERGY DIRECTLY TO CUSTOMERS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).

10. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-03: SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF STUDENTS WORKING AGAINST TOBACCO (SWAT), THE TOBACCO-FREE PARTNERSHIP OF BROWARD COUNTY, AND THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TO RESTRICT THE SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES).

11. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-04: APPOINTING KENNY DAVIS BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN AS A MEMBER OF THE LAUDERHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 421; PROVIDING FOR A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM.


FINANCE

12. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-05: APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TAX AGREEMENT FOR ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL STATE TAX INFORMATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION BY THE CITY MANAGER.

13. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-06: APPROVING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL'S FIFTH PROGRAM YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER).


FIRE

14. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-07: APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) AND DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) FY 2011 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS OPERATION AND SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT (EMW-2011-FO-05505) IN THE AMOUNT OF $280,000.00; PROVIDING FOR CITY MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000.00.

15. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-08: ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF TWO (2) DEFIBRILLATORS TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FROM THE NORTH SHORE FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUS MEDICAL STAFF; PROVIDING FOR A RETROACTIVE ACCEPTANCE DATE OF DECEMBER 21, 2011 (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J KAPLAN).


POLICE

16. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-09: APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 FROM THE STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) TO THE POLICE HONOR GUARD SOCIETY OF BROWARD COUNTY AND THE BROWARD POLICE MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION MULTI-AGENCY ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT THE BUILDING OF A MEMORIAL TO HONOR FALLEN OFFICERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 120-683-9935.

Unitown Slots Available for High School Students

The City of Lauderhill still has a few open unclaimed Unitown spots.

UNITOWN is a weekend retreat for high school students where they receive training and enlightment on issues involving diversity, community values and leadership. It brings together a group of diverse high school students from many racial, religious and cultural backgrounds in a controlled setting to interact with each other with a carefully selected, skilled and equally diverse adult/student volunteer staff. Students who attend will be sharing experiences of their own culture, gaining a better understanding of other groups and preparing themselves for leadership roles in their schools and in our community. It runs from Saturday February 18 through Monday February 20th.

UNITOWN will train youth for effective leadership in a pluralistic democracy without bigotry or discrimination and without compromise of distinctive faiths or identities.

The objectives are:

To learn about prejudice and discrimination and the effect they have on others within our society;

To achieve greater understanding and respect for one's self through interaction with persons of different ethnic origins;

To develop skills needed to help solve individual and group problems in human relations;

To help students understand and respect cultures different from their own; and To give direction to young people's convictions and ideas regarding society

There is a nominal $30 non-refundable deposit; all trip costs (including food and lodging) are sponsored by the City of Lauderhill.

This is one of those priceless (sometimes life changing) opportunities for teens--and adult volunteers--if you are interested, just let me know. It also looks great on a college application.

Call Daphne, Joy or Ruth at City of Lauderhill (954) 321-2450 if you have any questions and to turn in your applications.

Lauderhill’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Aquatic Complex at John Mullin Park

The City of Lauderhill Mayor and Elected Officials are proud to open the doors to the newly constructed Aquatic Complex at John Mullin Park (2000 NW 55 Avenue) on Thursday, January 19th at 10 am.

The new Aquatic Complex was built on the former City Hall site which was damaged beyond repair after Hurricane Wilma in 2005. The Old Florida Tropical style 4,000 square foot facility is surrounded by lush landscaping and is beautifully adorned with two public art projects using artistic flooring surfaces. One of which is made from recyclable materials. You must see this!

The Complex paid for in part by $75,000 grant dollars includes multi-purpose meeting/class rooms, bath/locker rooms, and a concession area. All the lighting and cooling fixtures are energy efficient while the plumbing fittings are low flow for water conservation. The facility meets the LEED Silver standards and is cheerfully painted and decorated with a wavy water theme!

The new 25 meter swimming pool includes eight lanes for competition and is both heated and cooled. The pool deck is large and can host swim meets. The “Funbrella” splash feature completes the pool deck to appeal and attract residents of all ages, and the entire area overlooks a fantastic lake.

“The Lauderhill Central Residents’ Association will finally have a neighborhood facility to host monthly meetings and social gatherings. Having a recreation center and swimming pool in our community is essential for happy and healthy families,” states Beryl Collins, Lauderhill Central Residents’ Association President.

The Aquatic Complex is located at John Mullin Park which includes tennis courts, a multi-purpose field, basketball and racquetball courts, pavilions, a walking path and parking. The Boys and Girls Club is also located in this Park.

Join us in opening the doors to this new fantastic facility. We will have a brief program on Thursday, January 19th at 10 am….pool side followed by refreshments.

For more information or to RSVP contact Katia at klolagne@lauderhill-fl.gov or 954-730-3000.

YMCA 2012 College Tour

Dates: March 12 -16, 2012


Goals:

• Introduce students to campus/college life while deepening their knowledge of college admissions procedures


• Strengthen students’ understanding of Black Colleges/Universities’ rich history


• Assist students with planning and decision making related to their educational future


• Motivate student achievement

Who Should Attend?

• Youth grades 8-11 who have a desire to attend and complete college


• Youth seeking to broaden their knowledge of college acceptance standards and how it relates to their current and future academic expectations

What to Expect?

• Opportunities to explore nine collegiate campuses


• Admissions presentations provided by collegiate staff and professional tour guides


• A great time with volunteers and staff passionate about youth and their positive development


• Exploration of various cities, cultural visits to local attractions, and shopping at the historic Atlanta Underground Mall


• Opportunities to connect with collegiate staff


• New, positive peer friendships

Cost:


Total $225


Deposit:

• Early bird: non-refundable $50 deposit due by Dec 18th.


• Late: non-refundable $100 deposit due by Jan 15th.


• Final balance due: February 15th.


• Cost includes: transportation, room/board, t-shirt, journal and one activity.

Y Tour Schedule

• University of Central Florida


• University of North Florida


• FAMU


• Spellman College


• Morehouse College


• Clark Atlanta University


• Morris Brown


• University of Florida


• Florida State University

For more information contact: 754.322.3608

New Live Well Lauderhill Web Site by YMCA

Please take a look at the site http://livewelllauderhill.wordpress.com/ and see all that is happening with the Live Well Lauderhill initiative.

Mark your calendars for January 19^th to attend the opening of the youth leader’s art exhibit at the Lauderhill Art Center.

Andi Crawford

Director of Community Initiatives

YMCA of Broward County

College Scholarships Available

The links are the applications and criteria for both the 2012 ASPA South Florida Chapter and Natacha Seijas 'Women in Public Service' scholarships. The deadline for these two awards is March 1, 2012.

The scholarship applications are also available via the links above or on the website, www.aspaonline.org/southfla/.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Agatha Caraballo at acara009@fiu.edu or 786-222-1512, or alternatively Roslyn Alic-Batson, Communications Secretary, at 305-375-5658 or aspasouthfla@yahoo.com.

How to Request a Mayoral Proclamation

It has often been requested by many to obtain a Mayoral Proclamation. To assist the public and city staff, a procedure and form was created to use.

Anyone interested in a Proclamation should go to this link.

Mayor Kaplan Announces his Withdrawal from Running for County Commissioner

Due to unforeseen circumstances, which occurred a few weeks ago regarding a personal business matter, I regretfully am announcing my withdrawal from the race for the Broward County Commission District 1. However, this issue will not prevent me from running for re-election as Mayor of Lauderhill in 2014, which I intend to do.

I can state that the reason is not due to: 1) any type of investigation, lawsuit or illegal activity; 2) concern over my opponents or being able to raise funds for the campaign; 3) anything my opponents or their supporters have done; or 4) for health reasons. The exact reason, when I announced, could not have been anticipated. All upcoming planned fund raisers in this effort are being cancelled.

I want to thank everyone who encouraged and supported me in my efforts to serve as their County Commissioner. I believe you would have seen some significant changes in the county if I were able to serve. On the bright side, to those Lauderhill residents and businesses that were concerned about my stepping down as Mayor, I am not going anywhere and I will continue to serve you to the best of my ability.

Richard J Kaplan

David I. Muir to launch 2012 “Pieces of Jamaica” fine arts exhibition at the City of Sunrise Art Gallery

The true beauty and rich culture of Jamaica will be on display at the City of Sunrise, Civic Center Art Gallery through visual and performing arts at the “Pieces of Jamaica” Fine Arts Exhibition slated to run during the months of January and February, 2012.

The event will showcase Jamaica as seen through the lens of photographer David I. Muir. The exhibition will feature events with the Grand Opening set for Friday, January 6, 2012 at 6:30 pm and the “Dub Vibe” performing arts event to be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 6:00 pm. The exhibition will once again move beyond the visual and showcase various cultural aspects of the island through music, poetry, culinary and other artistic expressions, as it explores the complexity of Jamaica’s culture and people.

David I. Muir is a Jamaican fine art photographer living in South Florida, USA. Besides his family, photography is Muir’s greatest passion and he has a special love for candid portraiture and lifestyle photography – signature components of his exhibits.

David I. Muir’s photography business, DAVIDIPHOTO, Inc. operates in Lauderhill, FL as a participant of the Lauderhill International Trade Incubator. According to Muir, “I’m excited to highlight Jamaica’s beauty and culture with my photography. It will be a great opportunity for lovers of art to come out and see different aspects of Jamaica and experience the culture that will be on display throughout the exhibition.”

For more information please contact David I Muir at 954-200-5110 or e-mail info@davidiphoto.com.