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.