New Broward County Bus Fares Effective October 1, 2009

Broward County Transit (BCT) will increase the cost of bus fares and passes October 1, 2009.

A regular one-way fare will increase from $1.25 to $1.50, an all-day pass goes from $3.00 to $3.50, a 7-day pass from $12.00 to $13.00 and a 31-day adult pass from $46.00 to $52.00. Reduced rates are available for youth, seniors, disabled and Medicare. The 31-day College Student pass increases from $23.00 to $26.00.

New passes will be available for sale on October 1, 2009, at the Broward Central Terminal (downtown Fort Lauderdale), and most Broward County libraries. Current passes will continue to work through their expiration dates. For more information, please call BCT customer service center at 954-357-8400 (TTY 954-357-8302) or visit www.broward.org/bct and click on FARES AND PASSES.

DOOR HANGERS WILL HELP SAVE LIVES - Inverrary Association Distributes 10,000 HELP/OK Hangers to Residents

Lauderhill, Florida – “We want to be ready this time when a storm hits our area”, said Joel Leshinsky, president of the Inverrary Association. Leshinsky is referring to the last storm that “skirted” the South Florida area. “There were thousands of Inverrary residents in over thirty-one condominium and homeowner associations (18,000 people) that couldn’t communicate and ask for help. We weren’t sure if they were home, needed medical aid or even water. So we teamed up with Chief Ed Curran of the Lauderhill Fire Department and developed these laminated waterproof eleven inch door hangers that anyone can spot from the ground.

One side is a bright red with the word HELP with basic instructions including the 911 number. The reverse side is a royal green with the letters OK, with instructions that residents should follow before a storm. “I applaud the Inverrary Association for being pro-active when it comes to helping save lives.” said Chief Ed Curran.”

The Inverrary Association along with the Lauderhill Fire Department urges all residents to get to know their neighbors and put together an emergency plan. “The number one thing residents can do is talk to their next door neighbor and figure out who gets a hold of whom after the all clear is sounded.” said Curran.

By placing this “Emergency Hanger” on the door knob, in the window, on a catwalk railing or back patio doors, emergency crews and most importantly neighbors will be able to spot it and get the help that their neighbors need.

Call Joel Leshinsky, President of the Inverrary Association, at 954-295-4464, for more information.

Boys to Men Program Series at Lauderhill Mall Branch Library

The Lauderhill Mall Library, 4257 N.W. 12 St., Lauderhill, will present a program series called Boys to Men every Monday night beginning September 14 at 6 p.m. The program is for young men ages 13 -25 and will provide them the opportunity to meet adults in the community who have achieved major goals.

Some of the topics they will discuss include self-image, character, communication, school success, jobs, gangs, drugs and the music industry. This free program is sponsored by the MOSAIC grant from the School Board of Broward County through the Broward Public Library Foundation. For additional information call 954-791-1000.

Some County Commissioners Do Not Support Lauderhill Appointment

Over the last two years the City of Lauderhill has been working to increase the size of the Broward County Tourism Board. The purpose was part of the plan through the Board to help develop international and national sporting events in the new Central Regional Park. The reason the multi-purpose stadium was built in the first place. However, being a County Park, the County has been unsuccessful in promoting activities on their own, and the stadium remains mostly empty. It is felt that the appointment from Lauderhill could help promote more at the Park and in Central Broward County as a whole.

Due to Lauderhill's effort, this last legislative season the Legislature approved the increase in the board by two, one slot specifically for a representative from an area that has a county regional park capable of hosting national and international sporting events. This is the description that Lauderhill put forward with the intent and understanding that a representative from Lauderhill would be appointed by the County Commission. The analysis done by researchers for the State Legislature said the language was an apparent reference to Lauderhill.

Instead of following the clear intent of the legislation, the Legislature, and the efforts of the City of Lauderhill, some County Commissioners have gone out of their way to prevent Lauderhill from not getting the appointment. Strangely, it is acknowledged the City of Lauderhill is the reason they have the ability to make the appointments in the first place. Besides the name put forth by the Lauderhill Commission, Commissioner Hayward Benson, County Commissioners have also put forth Mayor Peter Bober of Hollywood and Pembroke Pines City Commissioner Angelo Castillo.

The decision by the County Commission will shortly be made, and attention should be directed to any County Commissioners who do not support the efforts of their cities. Their actions demonstrate their respect or lack thereof to Lauderhill.

NOTES OF USCM LOBBY DAY AND MEETING WITH HUD ON SEPT. 15-16, 2009

On Sept. 15, Mayor Richard J Kaplan flew to DC to meet with other Mayors on the Energy Bill coming up in the Senate, and to try to resolve an ongoing issue Lauderhill is having with the Miami HUD office.

Mayor Frank Ortis of Pembroke Pines joined Mayor Kaplan, and met with Senator Nelson and his staff, along with USCM staff on these issues. Subsequently, Mayor Ortis and Kaplan joined several other Mayors from around the country to meet with Senator Lugar, Kerry, Stabenow, and Begich on the Energy Bill. In all cases, specific reference was on extending the Federal Energy Block Grant to cities and provide further funding in the following years.

On Sept. 16, Mayor Kaplan and Lauderhill's Federal Lobbyist met with HUD officials running the Office of Public Housing and Voucher Program. Information was presented to them about the situation Lauderhill is facing. From this meeting several planned follow ups are expected, including contacting the Miami HUD office to explain why Lauderhill's Housing Authority is not controlling its vouchers yet. This requirement is mandated by federal law and regulation, absent a state law to the contrary. HUD officials assured they would follow up and investigate the matter.

Later in the day the Mayor and city lobbyist met with the staff of Congressman Hastings office and Congresswoman Wasserman-Schultz, to ask they also be kept in the loop and request updates on the matter discussed with HUD.

Finally, a meeting took place with Senator LeMieux and staff, which also included USCM staff over both the Energy bill and the HUD situation.

Notes of the Commission Meeting, CRA and other Board Meetings of September 14

On September 14, the City Commission held numerous meetings besides its regular CRA and Commission Meeting. That is because of the annual budget process. The following are notes from those meetings. All items voted upon were unanimously approved, unless otherwise stated:

CRA MEETING:

1. RESOLUTION APPROVING FY 2010 CRA BUDGET

RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-01: APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,179.858.00.

2. SIGN ORDINANCE PROPOSED REVISIONS. First presentation given showing the direction of the proposals. Staff requested input as to going forward. ON LED Display Street signs, several Commissioners supported, the Mayor did not. On window signs, landscaping around sign, and other matters, the Commission had consensus. Requests for draft legislation was requested for the next Commission Workshop on the 21st.

3. SET MEETING FOR OCTOBER 26, 2009

4. CANCEL NOVEMBER 9, 2009 MEETING

5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT

a) ACT BOARD AND INCUBATOR

b) NEW BUSINESS


WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING:

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- FIRST READING:

1. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-139: ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 FOR THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AREA WHICH SHALL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.

2. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-197: ADOPTING THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PLAN.

3. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-198: ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 FOR THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AREA WHICH SHALL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.

NEW BUSINESS

DESIGNATION OF W. EARL HALL, ESQ. AS REGISTERED AGENT FOR SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.


SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FIRE RESCUE FEES PUBLIC HEARING:

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- FIRST READING:

1. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-136: DECLARING A FIRE RESCUE ASSESSED COST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010; DECLARING THE FIRE RESCUE ASSESSED RATE STRUCTURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010; AUTHORIZING THE RE-IMPOSITION OF THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY, INCLUDING ALL ANNEXED AREAS, FOR THE COST OF PROVIDING FIRE RESCUE SERVICES; STATING A NEED FOR AN INCREASE IN THE LEVY TO COVER THE COSTS OF SUCH SERVICES; INCREASING THE RATE STRUCTURE; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS ORDINANCE.

2. RESOLUTION 09R-09-164: DECLARING A FIRE RESCUE ASSESSED COST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010; DECLARING THE FIRE RESCUE ASSESSED RATE STRUCTURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010; AUTHORIZING THE RE-IMPOSITION OF THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY, INCLUDING ALL ANNEXED AREAS, FOR THE COST OF PROVIDING FIRE RESCUE SERVICES; INCREASING THE RATE STRUCTURE TO COVER THE COST OF PROVIDING SUCH SERVICES; CERTIFYING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING THE METHOD OF BILLING AND COLLECTION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF HEARING; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS RESOLUTION.


GARBAGE, REFUSE & RECYCLING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING:

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- FIRST READING:

1. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-135: ADOPTING, APPROVING, CERTIFYING AND RE-IMPOSING THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR THE COSTS AND FEES OF PROVIDING GARBAGE, REFUSE AND RECYCLING SERVICES ONLY TO THOSE ANNEXED AREAS WHO ARE SERVICED BY ALL SERVICE REFUSE, INC. FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS ST. GEORGE, WEST KEN LARK, BROWARD ESTATES, AND THE SWAP SHOP; DECLARING A GARBAGE ASSESSED COST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010; PROVIDING FOR REIMPOSITION OF ANNUAL BILLING ON THE TAX BILL FOR ALL RELATED COSTS AND FEES FOR THOSE AREAS SERVICED BY ALL SERVICE REFUSE, INC.; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY TO COVER THE ACTUAL COSTS AND FEES FOR SERVICES; ALLOWING FOR INCREASES EQUIVALENT TO THE ACTUAL COSTS CHARGED BY THE SERVICE PROVIDER; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS ORDINANCE.

2. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-163: ADOPTING, APPROVING, CERTIFYING AND RE-IMPOSING THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR THE COSTS AND FEES OF PROVIDING GARBAGE, REFUSE AND RECYCLING SERVICES ONLY TO THOSE ANNEXED AREAS WHO ARE SERVICED BY ALL SERVICE REFUSE, INC. FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS ST. GEORGE, WEST KEN LARK, BROWARD ESTATES, AND THE SWAP SHOP; CERTIFYING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR REIMPOSITION OF ANNUAL BILLING ON THE TAX BILL FOR ALL RELATED COSTS AND FEES FOR THOSE AREAS SERVICED BY ALL SERVICE REFUSE, INC.; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY TO COVER THE ACTUAL COSTS AND FEES FOR SERVICES; ALLOWING FOR INCREASES EQUIVALENT TO THE ACTUAL COSTS CHARGED BY THE SERVICE PROVIDER; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS RESOLUTION.


STORM WATER ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING:

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- FIRST READING:

1. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-137: ADOPTING, APPROVING, CERTIFYING AND IMPOSING THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR THE COSTS AND FEES OF PROVIDING STORM WATER SERVICES ONLY TO THOSE ANNEXED AREAS WHO ARE SERVICED BY ALL SERVICE REFUSE, INC. FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS ST. GEORGE, WEST KEN LARK, BROWARD ESTATES, AND THE SWAP SHOP; DECLARING A STORM WATER ASSESSED COST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010; PROVIDING FOR IMPOSITION OF ANNUAL BILLING ON THE TAX BILL FOR ALL RELATED COSTS AND FEES FOR THOSE AREAS SERVICED BY ALL SERVICE REFUSE, INC.; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY TO COVER THE ACTUAL COSTS AND FEES FOR SERVICES; ALLOWING FOR INCREASES EQUIVALENT TO THE ACTUAL COSTS CHARGED BY THE SERVICE PROVIDER; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS ORDINANCE.

2. RESOLUTION 09R-09-165: ADOPTING, APPROVING, CERTIFYING AND IMPOSING THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR THE COSTS AND FEES OF PROVIDING STORM WATER SERVICES ONLY TO THOSE ANNEXED AREAS WHO ARE SERVICED BY ALL SERVICE REFUSE, INC. FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS ST. GEORGE, WEST KEN LARK, BROWARD ESTATES, AND THE SWAP SHOP; CERTIFYING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR IMPOSITION OF ANNUAL BILLING ON THE TAX BILL FOR ALL RELATED COSTS AND FEES FOR THOSE AREAS SERVICED BY ALL SERVICE REFUSE, INC.; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY TO COVER THE ACTUAL COSTS AND FEES FOR SERVICES; ALLOWING FOR INCREASES EQUIVALENT TO THE ACTUAL COSTS CHARGED BY THE SERVICE PROVIDER; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS RESOLUTION.


SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING:

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- FIRST READING: (AS ADVERTISED IN THE SUN-SENTINEL

1. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09- 138: ADOPTING, APPROVING, CERTIFYING AND IMPOSING THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATED AREA ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR COSTS AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; DECLARING A SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010; PROVIDING FOR IMPOSITION OF ANNUAL BILLING ON THE TAX BILL FOR THE ACTUAL COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATED AREA; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY TO COVER THE ACTUAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ALLOWING FOR INCREASES EQUIVALENT TO THE ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PARCEL OF LAND PER YEAR; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS ORDINANCE.

2. RESOLUTION 09R-09-166: ADOPTING, APPROVING, CERTIFYING AND IMPOSING THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATED AREA ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR COSTS AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; CERTIFYING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR IMPOSITION OF ANNUAL BILLING ON THE TAX BILL FOR THE ACTUAL COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATED AREA; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY TO COVER THE ACTUAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ALLOWING FOR INCREASES EQUIVALENT TO THE ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PARCEL OF LAND PER YEAR; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS RESOLUTION.


REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:

PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:

1. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-199: ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, BASED ON THE BUDGET ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES THAT EQUAL $105,005,902.00; APPROVING THE TENTATIVE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

2. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-200: ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AT THE PROPOSED OPERATING MILLAGE RATE OF $5.9574 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR ($1,000) ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010; ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE VOTED DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE AT A RATE OF $.9782 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR ($1,000) ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-140: MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, BASED ON THE BUDGET ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES THAT EQUAL $105,005.902.00; ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

4. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-141: SETTING AND ADOPTING THE 2009-2010 PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AT THE OPERATING MILLAGE RATE OF $5.9574 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000); SETTING AND ADOPTING THE 2009-2010 VOTED DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE AT A RATE OF $.9782 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

5. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-201: APPROVING THE TENTATIVE BUDGET AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


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

6. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-142: APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO BALANCE THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET; PROVIDING VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

7. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-143: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 21, WATER AND SEWER SERVICE, ARTICLE IV, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES RULES, REGULATIONS, AND RATES; AMENDING SECTION 21-47, SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES, TO DECREASE THE STORMWATER MINIMUM CHARGES/AVAILABILITY RATES BY TWO PERCENT (2%) BASED ON ECONOMIES OF SCALE; PROVIDING FOR THE NEW DECREASED RATE STRUCTURE TO COMMENCE OCTOBER 1, 2009; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE .

8. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-144: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 21, WATER AND SEWER SERVICE, ARTICLE IV, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES RULES, REGULATIONS, AND RATES; AMENDING SECTION 21-47, SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES, TO INCREASE WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES BASED UPON A FEE STUDY PERFORMED BY BLACK & VEATCH, A THIRD PARTY CONSULTING FIRM, WITH SAID INCREASE NECESSARY TO COVER THE COSTS OF PROVIDING SAID SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINANCIAL FORECASTS AND THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX; PROVIDING FOR THE NEW RATE STRUCTURE TO COMMENCE OCTOBER 1, 2009; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.

9. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-145: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 6-10, ENUMERATION OF PERMIT FEES, REVISING PERMIT FEES, INSPECTION CHARGES AND RELATED SERVICES.

10. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-147: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ARTICLE IV., DEVELOPMENT REVIEW REQUIREMENTS, PART 1.0., GENERAL APPLICATION FILING, REVIEW AND FINAL DETERMINATION; ADDING SECTION 1.10., DEVELOPMENTS OF REGIONAL IMPACT; ADDING SECTION 1.11., MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION.

11. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-148: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE II, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, RETIREMENT, PART 4, SENIOR MANAGEMENT PENSION PLAN AND TRUST FUND, SECTION 2-88.3 ADMINISTRATION OF THE RETIREMENT PLAN TO EXTEND THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO BE FOUR (4) YEARS.

12. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-149: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE II, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, RETIREMENT, PART 4, SENIOR MANAGEMENT PENSION PLAN AND TRUST FUND; SECTION 2-88.15, DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN; PERMITTING CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CHARTER OFFICIALS PARTICIPATING IN DROP TO WORK BEYOND THE FIVE YEAR DROP PERIOD.


ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- THIRD READING:

13. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-07-129: AMENDING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE II, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, RETIREMENT, PART 3, POLICE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST FUND, TO CREATE A SECOND TIER FOR NEWLY HIRED POLICE OFFICERS; AMENDING SECTION 2-75, DEFINITIONS, TO DEFINE THE NEWLY CREATED TIERS AND TO DEFINE EARNABLE COMPENSATION FOR TIER TWO MEMBERS; AMENDING SECTION 2-79, SERVICE RETIREMENT BENEFIT, TO REQUIRE TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE FOR NORMAL RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY OR THE ATTAINMENT OF AGE 55 AND 10 YEARS OF SERVICE UNDER TIER TWO; AMENDING SECTION 2-79 TO PROVIDE FOR 3% MULTIPLIER FOR A MAXIMUM BENEFIT OF 75% UNDER TIER TWO, AND ALLOWING TIER TWO MEMBERS TO PURCHASE AN INCREASE IN THEIR MULTIPLIER; AMENDING SECTION 2-80, BUY-BACK FOR MILITARY OR PRIOR POLICE SERVICE, TO ALLOW MEMBERS UP TO 10 YEARS TO PAY FOR THE PURCHASE OF CREDITED SERVICE WITH AN 8% INTEREST RATE; AMENDING SECTION 2-82, VESTING AND TERMINATION, TO PROVIDE FOR A SEVEN YEAR VESTING PERIOD UNDER TIER TWO; AMENDING SECTION 2-87.2, COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COLA ONLY APPLIES TO TIER ONE.


RESOLUTIONS

ADMINISTRATION

14. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-202: RANKING D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, KAUFMANN LYNN, AND MOSS & ASSOCIATES, IN THAT ORDER, AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS/CULTURAL CENTER AND THE LAUDERHILL MALL LIBRARY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SELECTED FIRM TO SERVE AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK; PROVIDING THAT FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS/CULTURAL CENTER WILL COME FROM THE JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND BROWARD COUNTY AND GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDS.


COMMISSION

15. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-203: APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES TULLIS TO SERVE AS SECOND ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AS SELECTED BY THE BOARD FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM.

16. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-204: APPOINTING Gertrude Wolder by Commissioner Berger, and ARNOLD SELDIN and DOROTHY RICH by the Commission as a whole. Selection of an Alternate is seeking Applicants.

17. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-205: RE-APPOINTING LINDA C. FAICHNEY TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM; APPOINTING (SEEKING APPLICANTS) BY COMMISSIONER DALE V.C. HOLNESS TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM.


DEES

18. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-206: ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE BILL OF SALE AND SEVERAL UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENT DEDICATIONS FROM NICO DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6600 W. COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS CHILDREN’S SERVICES, LOTS 27 AND 28 OF COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD SHOPPES NO. 2.

19. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-207: ACCEPTING NUMEROUS LIMITED ACCESS AGREEMENTS FROM OWNERS GRANTING PERPETUAL NON-EXCLUSIVE INGRESS AND EGRESS TO ENABLE THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A CONCRETE WALL ALONG PINE ISLAND ROAD BETWEEN N.W. 44TH STREET AND N.W. 52nd STREET.


FINANCE

20. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-209: APPROVING THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.

21. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-210: RELATING TO THE STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM RELATIVE TO THE DISINFECTION OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT (DW06070); AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION; AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT; ESTABLISHING PLEDGED REVENUES; DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES; PROVIDING ASSURANCES.


PALS

22. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-215: EXERCISING ITS FIRST OPTION TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LIMOUSINES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE; PROVIDING THAT THIS AGREEMENT SHALL RUN FOR THE TERM ENDING AUGUST 10, 2010 WITH ONE OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR TERM REMAINING.


POLICE

23. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-216: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $6,937.15 FOR THE PURCHASE OF WIRELESS AGPS TRACKING SYSTEMS FROM GPSIT, INC. BASED UPON THE NASA SEWP CONTRACT #NNG07DA22B; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.


QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:

QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:

REMOVE RESOLUTION NO. 09R-05-117 FROM THE TABLE

24. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-05-117: APPROVING THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF DERBA ENTERPRISES, INC., SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT A CONVENIENCE STORE ON AN APPROXIMATE ±2.13 ACRE SITE DESCRIBED AS TRACT “B”, SUNSHINE VILLAS 2nd ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 74, PAGE 2 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE KWIK PIC LOCATED WITHIN THE FORMER MISSION LAKE PLAZA (RENAISSANCE PLAZA) AND SITUATED AT 5440 N.W. 19th STREET, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.

25. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-217: APPROVING THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF CROSSTOWN MOTORS, INC., SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT A NEW AND USED CAR DEALERSHIP WITH OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND STORAGE OF NON-COMMERCIAL VEHICLES WITH ACCESSORY MINOR VEHICULAR REPAIR SERVICES AND SALES OFFICE USES ON AN APPROXIMATE ±0.92 NET ACRE UNPLATTED SITE DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LAND IN SECTION 31, RANGE 41 EAST, TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH AND LOCATED IN BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, FORMERLY COMMONLY KNOWN AS MR. B’S AUTO SALES AND REPAIRS AND SITUATED AT 1391 N.W. 31ST AVENUE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.

26. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-218: APPROVING THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF BOMBAY GRILL/CLAY OVEN ENTERPRISES, INC., SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT A ± 700 SQUARE FOOT BAR AND INDOOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH A ± 5,200 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT ON A ± 3.224 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF UNIVERSITY DRIVE (N.W. 76TH AVENUE), NORTH OF N.W. 44TH STREET, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS BOMBAY GRILL AND SITUATED AT 4465 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE (N.W. 76TH AVENUE), LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.

27. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-146: GRANTING TO LM TIC I, LLC, LM TIC II, LLC, LM TIC III, LLC, LM TIC IV, LLC AND LM IDEAL, LLC, A DEVELOPMENT ORDER FOR THE LAUDERHILL CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT AS REQUESTED IN THE APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL ON A 46 ACRE SITE GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF US. 441/SR-7/NW 40TH AVENUE BETWEEN NW 12TH AND NW 16TH STREET; APPROVING LAND USES AND SQUARE FOOTAGES, INCLUDING 650,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL, 507,210 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE AND 2,500 DWELLING UNITS; APPROVING THE TIMING OF DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING A MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS.

Northwest Lauderhill Neighborhood Association Meeting

From your NWLNA President,

There is always news about the neighborhood and the City. This Association tries to report this, and keep you informed. The City Commissioners and Mayor that attend our meetings have your input of your concerns first hand and we have earned their respect. The City is listening to the residents and we are consulted about any new plans.

We have partnered with the Police,Fire Department, and Code Enforcement.

All of us are concerned residents who take pride in their homes and neighborhood. We are concerned about property taxes, fallen property values,and foreclosures. We want to keep this Association the strong Voice for our Community.

We need your ideas and suggestions. Please consider a position on this Board where you can make a difference!

Please support and attend our meetings.


Lora Thomson, President


Next meeting Tuesday, Sept.15th, 7:15 PM at Veterans Park

Public Workshop on Oakland Park Boulevard Study in Lauderdale Lakes

A workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 12, to explore design strategies for transit- and housing-oriented redevelopment in Lauderdale Lakes, at the Vincent Torres Park classrooms adjacent to the Lauderdale Lakes Municipal Complex, 4331 N.W. 36th St. All interested stakeholders, including residents, civic and homeowner associations, property and business owners in the area are invited to attend. The program will begin with an introduction to the project at 9 a.m., followed by a walking tour from 10 to 11 a.m., and a design statement workshop from 11 a.m. to noon. Refreshments will be served.

This project is the second phase of the Oakland Park Boulevard Corridor Study. The initial phase studied the corridor between Dixie Highway and N.W. 31st Avenue. The corridor study area is primarily within the City of Lauderdale Lakes. Boundaries are approximately one-half mile from north to south of Oakland Park Boulevard, between N.W. 31st Avenue and the Florida Turnpike. Efforts will build on existing strategies contained within the City of Lauderdale Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency Master Plan Update.

Oakland Park Boulevard is a primary east-west corridor in Broward County with high levels of traffic and transit ridership. Due to over-capacity demands on the existing bus route, the Broward County Transportation Department is preparing to add articulated buses to increase capacity. The workshop will explore design strategies to increase transit ridership and support the redevelopment effort, including affordable and workforce housing options, bus and pedestrian infrastructure improvements (such as shelters, sidewalks and streetscape), transit stations, and potential park-and-ride facilities.

The workshop is sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in conjunction with the Broward Community Design Collaborative at Florida Atlantic University, Broward MPO and the City of Lauderdale Lakes. For more information, call 954-357-6760.

Updated Picture of New City Hall

The city will be moving into the New Lauderhill City Hall soon, and be open for business at the beginning of November. The grand opening celebration is planned for December 3, with more information to come

The colors of the interior are primarily Golden Fleece and Plummy (purple), with a mix of different beiges and Basil.

Notes of the Commission Meeting of August 31

On August 31, the City Commission held a Regular Commission Meeting, and the following are notes of interest:


VI. PROCLAMATIONS:

A. A PROCLAMATION HONORING ANITA PLUMMER FOR VOLUNTEERING AT LAUDERHILL MIDDLE SCHOOL.

B. A PROCLAMATION HONORING BOBBY HENRY FOR VOLUNTEERING AT LAUDERHILL MIDDLE SCHOOL.


VII. PRESENTATIONS:

A. PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING THE CITY’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPONSORS.


ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:

1. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 09O-07-129: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE A SECOND TIER FOR NEWLY HIRED POLICE OFFICERS; TO DEFINE THE NEWLY CREATED TIERS AND TO DEFINE EARNABLE COMPENSATION FOR TIER TWO MEMBERS; TO REQUIRE TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE FOR NORMAL RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY OR THE ATTAINMENT OF AGE 55 AND 10 YEARS OF SERVICE UNDER TIER TWO; TO PROVIDE FOR 3% MULTIPLIER FOR A MAXIMUM BENEFIT OF 75% UNDER TIER TWO, AND ALLOWING TIER TWO MEMBERS TO PURCHASE AN INCREASE IN THEIR MULTIPLIER; ALLOW BUY-BACK FOR MILITARY OR PRIOR POLICE SERVICE; TO PROVIDE FOR A SEVEN YEAR VESTING PERIOD UNDER TIER TWO; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COLA ONLY APPLIES TO TIER ONE.

2. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 09O-07-130: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR), ARTICLE IV., Development Review Requirements pertaining to public notice signs and their re-organization; requiring posted signs be professionally prepared by a reputable sign, printing or similar company.

3. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 09O-07-131: TO ALLOW A CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, LIBRARY, MUSEUM AND SIMILAR USES AS A PERMITTED USE; AND AMENDING PARAGRAPH D., SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES AND STRUCTURES, TO REPEAL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER AND LIBRARY AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE.

4. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 09O-07-132: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS pertaining to studio uses by adding definitions for ancillary support use, studio office use, studio operations, studio production/post-production use, studio property, studio use, and support use.

5. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 09O-07-133: ADDING CORRECTIONAL AND JUDICIAL FACILITIES AS A LAND USE CATEGORY AND BY ADDING AN ASTERISK IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITY ZONING DISTRICTS; AMORTIZATION AND ALLOWING EXISTING CORRECTIONAL AND JUDICIAL FACILITY USES IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING AND COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICTS TO CONTINUE AS A LEGAL NONCONFORMING USE UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2015, ADDING LANGUAGE ALLOWING THE CITY TO CANCEL SUCH AUTHORITY EARLIER IF A VIOLATION OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS EXIST. The vote was 4 to 1 on first reading only.

6. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 09O-08-134: AN PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ITS $6,500,000.00 CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA HALF-CENT SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2009 AS ADDITIONAL BONDS UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 96-110 ENACTED ON APRIL 29, 1996 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING, INCLUDING THROUGH REIMBURSEMENT, THE COST OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF ADDITIONS, EXTENSIONS, RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE CITY'S FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND PAYING COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF THE SERIES 2009 BONDS.


RESOLUTIONS

ADMINISTRATION

7. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-167: APPOINTING Darryl King, Esq. TO SERVE AS THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL PURSUANT TO SECTION 7½-24 OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CODE OF ORDINANCES.


COMMISSION

8. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-171: PETITIONING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO REQUIRE FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT, CO. TO PROVIDE A RATE REDUCTION ON STREET LIGHTS WHEN LIGHT EMITTING DIODES (LED) LIGHTS AND INDUCTION LIGHTING ARE USED (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).

9. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-196: Requesting the Florida Department of Revenue to immediately repair the traffic light mast arms located in Lauderhill, as well as numerous other cities, which are peeling, extremely unsightly, and in a severe state of disrepair thus creating the appearnace of slum and blight.


DEES

REMOVE RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-162 FROM TABLE

10. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-162: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $510,752.20 TO M. VILA & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BUFFER WALL ALONG PINE ISLAND ROAD TO INCLUDE SURVEY LOCATIONS, REMOVAL OF EXISTING FENCES, CLEARING AND GRUBBING, FOUNDATIONS, INSTALLATION OF A CONCRETE WALL, SITE RESTORATION AND OTHER INCIDENTALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS PREPARED BY C3TS DATED 6/26/09 AND BASED UPON BROWARD COUNTY’S AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT OF THE PINE ISLAND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; PROVIDING THAT BROWARD COUNTY WILL OFFSET THE COST TO THE CITY BY PROVIDING CREDITS IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR JOINT FUNDING.

11. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-172: ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM MCMAHON ASSOCIATES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $43,698.06 FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES AND TO OBTAIN A GENERAL USE PERMIT FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE MID-BLOCK PEDESTRIAN SIGNALIZED CROSSING AS WELL AS THE RE-LOCATION OF THE BUS STOP CURRENTLY LOCATED BETWEEN INVERRARY BOULEVARD AND N.W. 55TH AVENUE ON THE WESTBOUND SIDE OF SR-816/OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD; PROVIDING THAT THIS SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, PROJECT COORDINATION WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) AND BROWARD COUNTY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND MASS TRANSPORTATION, DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS, UTILITY LOCATES, PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND APPROVALS, AND BID ASSISTANCE.


FINANCE

12. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-173: AUTHORIZING DECLARATIONS OF OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER U.S. TREASURY REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT TO REIMBURSEMENTS FROM NOTE AND BOND PROCEEDS OT TEMPORARY ADVANCES MADE FOR PAYMENTS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE AND RELATED MATTERS; AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 08R-03-79 AND RESOLUTION NO. 07R-05-137 TO MODIFY THE TOTAL LOAN AMOUNT TO $3,081,705.00; REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT OF THE INCREASE IN THE LOAN AMOUNT WHICH IS IN THE AMOUNT OF $710,705.00.

13. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-174: AMENDING THE CITY’S 401(a) RETIREMENT PLAN TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE PLAN PARTICIPANTS THE ABILITY TO BORROW FUNDS FROM THEIR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION ACCOUNT (VESTED BALANCES ONLY); PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

14. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-175: APPROVING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.

15. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-176: APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2010 LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (LHAP) FOR THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PROGRAM (SHIP) TO ADD A STRATEGY TO ADDRESS THE FLORIDA HOMEBUYER OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (FHOP).

16. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-177: APPROVING THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PLAN AS TO ITS CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PRIOR TO THE CONSIDERATION BY AND ADOPTION OF THE PLAN BY THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD.


HUMAN RESOURCES

17. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-178: APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE CIGNA INSURANCE PPO (INDEMNITY) AND THE HMO DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN AT NO RATE INCREASE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.

18. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-179: APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH FORT DEARBORN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY TO PROVIDE GROUP LIFE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT (ADD) INSURANCE FOR A TWO YEAR TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AT A DECREASE IN RATES.

19. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-180: APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE UNUM'S SHORT-TERM DISABILITY, LONG-TERM DISABILITY, TERM LIFE AND WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.

20. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-181: APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN WITH HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY TO INCLUDE A POS AND A HMO FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.

21. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-182: APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH AFLAC TO PROVIDE PLAN ADMINISTRATION OF THE SECTION 125 VOLUNTARY BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR A ONE YEAR TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.

22. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-183: APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH AMERIFLEX TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S MEDICAL FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT AND DEPENDENT CARE SPENDING ACCOUNT UNDER THE SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYEES AT “NO CHARGE” FOR A ONE YEAR TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.

23. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-186: APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND METRO BROWARD PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 3080 TO MODIFY ARTICLE 20 OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT REGARDING “VACATION” TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY TO SELL BACK ACCRUED VACATION LEAVE; PROVIDING THIS ONE TIME OFFER WITHIN LIMITED NOTIFICATION TIMEFRAME.


PALS

24. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-187: APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND TMW SWIM ENTERPRISES, INC. TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A U.S. SWIMMING PROGRAM FOR ALL AGES AND ALL SKILL LEVELS FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL.


PLANNING & ZONING

25. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-188: ADVISING ALL PERSONS APPLYING FOR DEVELOPMENT ORDERS AND PERMITS OF THE NOTICE OF ZONING IN PROGRESS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009 PERTAINING TO ALL SIGN REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL INCLUDING, BUT NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE I, SIGN REQUIREMENTS.


POLICE

26. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-189: APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,400.00 FROM THE STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) TO THE WEST KEN-LARK HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION TO SUPPORT DRUG TREATMENT, DRUG EDUCATION OR DRUG PREVENTION, CRIME PREVENTION, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD, OR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GUIDELINES.

27. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-190: APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,400.00 FROM THE STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) TO THE BROWARD ESTATES HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION TO SUPPORT DRUG TREATMENT, DRUG EDUCATION OR DRUG PREVENTION, CRIME PREVENTION, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD, OR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GUIDELINES.

28. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-191: APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND SIENNA RIDGE HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR LOCAL TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE AREA KNOWN AS SIENNA RIDGE.

29. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-192: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,475.80 TO RESOURCE 4 FLOORS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT CARPETING FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BASED UPON THE FLORIDA STATE CONTRACT (360-240-06-1.

30. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-193: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,807.71 TO WORKSCAPES SOUTH, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) KNOLL CREDENZAS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BASED UPON THE FLORIDA STATE CONTRACT (425-001-06-1.

31. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-08-194: ACCEPTING 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 WILL 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.


QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:

QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:

REMOVE RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-129 FROM THE TABLE:

32. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 09R-06-129: GRANTING TO THE OWNER, 2555 GROUP CORP., A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW AN OUTDOOR VEHICULAR-RELATED USE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT ON AN APPROXIMATE ± .46 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON A PORTION OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1189 NORTH STATE ROAD 7, LAUDERHILL FLORIDA.


NEW BUSINESS

33. Approved cancelling the Oct. 12, 2009 Commission Meeting, which conflicts with the Columbus Day Holiday.