Notes of Commission Meeting of April 30

On April 30, the Commission met, and the following matters of interest were discussed and acted upon:

PRESENTATIONS:

1) Presentation on honoring youth, parents, and coaches of the Lauderhill Lions U16 Travel Soccer Team for winning the South Florida United Soccer League Championship and the U10 Boys Team for winning the west on invitational tournament.
2) Presentation on recognizing retiring employees and employees having served many years.


FIRST READING:

1) Approved on first reading changing the penalty on delinquent bills from 2% to 1% to coincide with a change in the water bill from bi-monthly to monthly billings.
2) Approved the six months budget review adjustments in the amount of $2,360,379. Note was made that public safety overtime was an increase of $452,900 (some from extra patrols, but most is from special events).
3) Approved granting FPL an exclusive electric franchise for another 30 years. However, the agreement was amended to add a "Me Too" clause. This clause allows that if another government in Broward County receives a contract with better terms, Lauderhill's contract will receive the same improved terms.


SECOND READING:

1) Passed amendment of Franchise Agreement with Waste Management and All Service Refuse, increasing garbage rates as required under their contract which is common to all such contracts.
2) Tabled a change in the code changing the name of "Local Occupational License" to "Local Business Tax," to be consistent with Florida Statutes.


RESOLUTIONS:

1) Approved the official intent of the city to issue Tax Exempt Certificates of Participation to finance, through a lease agreement, the cost of a new city hall up to $13 million.
2) Approved and adopted the amendment to the 2007-2010 Local Housing Assistance Plan for the SHIP Program.
3) Tabled the Community Development Block Grants Funds to address a concern.
4) Approved a proposal from McMahon Associates in the amount of $48,865 for professional design services to prepare the necessary construction and coordination of the installation of a traffic signal with Broward County at NW 31st Avenue and 14th Street.
5) Approved the recommendation and ranking of #1 RBC Capital Markets, #2 AG Edwards, and #3 Raymond James, for negotiating financing in regards to the issuance of $13.9 million in 2007 to acquire land and construction for a new city hall.


QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:

1) Tabled a Resolution for a Special Exception to allow a game room, to address an issue in the code that may require modification to permit such use by Special Exception.
2) Approved a Resolution for Special Exception to allow a dual drive through facility on University Drive, to be used for a new drive up coffee shop, Caffino Coffee Shop.


NEW BUSINESS:

1) Budget Workshops shall be held July 10 and 11 (if needed), beginning at 2 PM
2) Special Commission Meetings have been set for Sept. 12 and 26, at 7 PM, for the purpose of passing the Annual Budget, setting the Annual Garbage Non-Ad Valorem Assessment in the newly annexed areas, and setting the Fire Rescue Fee Non-Ad Valorem Assessment.