Update on Lauderhill

The following is a report of activity of the departments within the city:

BUILDING DEPARTMENT:

1) All structural permits for level III alternation for the Villas have been applied for and received for buildings #1-6. Exterior strengthening, Stucco and Roof has been completed for them as well. Buildings 2-5 are fully completed on the exterior. Building 1 is 60% completed and scheduled to be completed soon. Building 6 has had a portion of the exterior demolished and then strengthened. A fire sprinkler system throughout all buildings will be installed. Electric, mechanical and plumbing will be brought up to the new codes.

2) A preliminary development investigation for the Driftwood Terrace Apartment Complex is being prepared. It is in the beginning stages of planning moderate renovation of their property. The renovations include finish and fixture upgrades within the residential units and exterior finish improvements (painting, installation of storm shutters, etc.).

3) Ongoing meetings are in progress regarding the verification of asbestos removal at Stonebridge Gardens Condominium section 1 and 3.


CODE ENFORCEMENT:

1) A total of 284 notice of violations and 68 tickets were written for the month of May.

2) Based upon residents complaints from West Ken Lark, a total of 109 violations and 28 tickets have been written in 2 days.

3) Code Enforcement will be working in the Broward Estates Community addressing code violations.


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY:

1) A new site plan for 52 Avenue Townhomes (Rainbow Village plat) has been submitted. It is ready to move forward for zoning changes and review. It is proposed for the purchase and demolishment of a triplex on the south side of the property to allow for a gated entrance.


FIRE DEPARTMENT:

1) In one week, the department responded to 263 calls. Three were for fire (average response time was 5:54 minutes). 198 were for EMS (average response time was 5:27 minutes). 24 calls were good intent, and 26 were for false calls.

2) In another week, the department responded to 223 calls. Four for fire ( avg. 5:31 min.), 182 for EMS (avg. 5:17 min.), 8 for good intent, 14 for false calls.


PALS:

1) A Juried Art show sponsored by the ACT Board was well received. The show displayed some impressive work from the Parkway Middle School students.

2) Football registration ongoing.

3) U17 and U13 travel soccer programs are competing in the prestigious United Soccer League in the Super Y League.

4) Preparing for the track team home meet at Piper High School.

5) Total number of passenger trips transported using the Demand Response Program is 607. The number of people transported using the Lauderhill Shuttle is 5,574 in the same week.