On November 2, the new City Hall on Oakland Park Blvd. will be open for business. The City Commission, Mayor, City Clerk, Administration, Finance, Business Center, and several other departments will be located there. Future Commission Meetings and Board Meetings will also be held in the new City Hall.
A Grand Opening is being planned for December 3 for the general public.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Lauderhill Arts Incubator Welcomes Artists from Brazil
Recently, several artists from our sister city in Brazil, Suzanno, came to Lauderhill with their art for a gallery viewing. The artists, Marcos Leandro, Pedro Neves, Policarpo Ribeiro, Andreia Sato, gathered at the opening with officials and members of the public.
The Arts Incubator is in Renaissance Plaza, at the corner of 19th Street and 55th Avenue, 954-554-4810. All art is available for purchase.
For more information you can see the Arts Office Web Site: http://www.theartsoffice.net/.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Lauderhill PD Gets Bulletproof Vest Grant
The Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded the Lauderhill Police Department the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of $15,180.00. These funds are to purchase new bulletproof vests to replace those that are close to their expiration date
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Notes of Special Commission Meeting on October 7
On on October 7, the City Commission met at a Special Commission Meeting. The Mayor had previously planned to be out of town before this meeting was scheduled, and therefore was not in attendance. The following items were discussed, and all items passed unanimously, unless noted:
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING
1. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-10-151: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 09O-09-141 TO CORRECT A SCRIVENER’S ERROR; CORRECTING THE VOTED DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE RATE FROM $.9782 TO $.9700 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE RATE AS PUBLISHED ON THE TRIM NOTICE AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET SUMMARY; PROVIDING ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN ORDINANCE 09O-09-141 TO REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
RESOLUTIONS
ADMINISTRATION
2. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-225: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-200 TO CORRECT A SCRIVENER’S ERROR; CORRECTING THE VOTED DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE RATE FROM $.9782 TO $.9700 PER ONE THOUSAND ($1,000) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE RATE AS PUBLISHED ON THE TRIM NOTICE AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET SUMMARY; PROVIDING THAT ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN RESOLUTION 09R-09-200 WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT; PROVIDING FOR RETROACTIVE EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA).
3. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-228: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ACCEPTING THE PETITION FROM 650 GULFSTREAM CHARTER, LLC FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF THE DESIGNATED PARCEL OF LAND AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND SKETCH ATTACHED HERETO AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT “B” LOCATED AT 3100 W. BROWARD BOULEVARD AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE VACANT PARCEL ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SUNRISE BOULEVARD AND N.W. 31st AVENUE INTO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL
FIRE
4. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-227: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH MOTOROLA, INC. FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO EQUIPMENT ON THE BASIS THAT THEY ARE A SOLE SOURCE SUPPLIER FOR THE SERVICES FOR THIS SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT; PROVIDING FOR A TERM COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,129.00 TO BE SPLIT AMONG ALL DEPARTMENTS FROM BUDGET CODE FUND 4620.
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:
5. Tabled RESOLUTION NO. 09R-05-117: A RESOLUTION 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.
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, SECOND READING:
6. 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.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING
1. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-10-151: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 09O-09-141 TO CORRECT A SCRIVENER’S ERROR; CORRECTING THE VOTED DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE RATE FROM $.9782 TO $.9700 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE RATE AS PUBLISHED ON THE TRIM NOTICE AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET SUMMARY; PROVIDING ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN ORDINANCE 09O-09-141 TO REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
RESOLUTIONS
ADMINISTRATION
2. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-225: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-200 TO CORRECT A SCRIVENER’S ERROR; CORRECTING THE VOTED DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE RATE FROM $.9782 TO $.9700 PER ONE THOUSAND ($1,000) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE RATE AS PUBLISHED ON THE TRIM NOTICE AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET SUMMARY; PROVIDING THAT ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN RESOLUTION 09R-09-200 WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT; PROVIDING FOR RETROACTIVE EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA).
3. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-228: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ACCEPTING THE PETITION FROM 650 GULFSTREAM CHARTER, LLC FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF THE DESIGNATED PARCEL OF LAND AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND SKETCH ATTACHED HERETO AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT “B” LOCATED AT 3100 W. BROWARD BOULEVARD AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE VACANT PARCEL ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SUNRISE BOULEVARD AND N.W. 31st AVENUE INTO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL
FIRE
4. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-227: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH MOTOROLA, INC. FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO EQUIPMENT ON THE BASIS THAT THEY ARE A SOLE SOURCE SUPPLIER FOR THE SERVICES FOR THIS SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT; PROVIDING FOR A TERM COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,129.00 TO BE SPLIT AMONG ALL DEPARTMENTS FROM BUDGET CODE FUND 4620.
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:
5. Tabled RESOLUTION NO. 09R-05-117: A RESOLUTION 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.
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, SECOND READING:
6. 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.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Broward County Park Hours Change with New Fiscal Year and Budget
Effective October 1, 2009, Broward County regional parks, nature centers, and natural areas are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays due to Fiscal Year 2010 budget reductions. The following four County parks, however, will continue to be open daily:
Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill; 954-321-1170
Markham Park, 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise; 954-389-2000
Topeekeegee Yugnee (T. Y.) Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood; 954-357-8811
Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek; 954-968-3880
Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill; 954-321-1170
Markham Park, 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise; 954-389-2000
Topeekeegee Yugnee (T. Y.) Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood; 954-357-8811
Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek; 954-968-3880
Monday, October 12, 2009
Police Blotter - Drug Search Warrant
A court ordered drug search warrant was served yesterday afternoon by the SWAT team at 3491 NW 5 Place, where XXXXX XXXXXXX was arrested and charged with Trafficking in Cocaine and Possession of Cocaine within 1000 feet of a public school. Seized was 44.3 grams of Cocaine, scales and $1030.00 in cash.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Update on H1N1 Vaccine Orders
States began placing orders for vaccine with CDC on Wednesday, September 30. Vaccine ordered on Wednesday is expected to arrive at vaccination sites by Tuesday, October 6. Approximately 3 million doses of LAIV are currently available to order. A total of 6-7 million doses are expected to be available to order by the end of next week, and additional vaccine will be produced and available to order on a regular basis thereafter. During the first two weeks in October 2009, states will be able to place orders for 15 microgram pre-filled syringes licensed for use in children age 4 and older, multidose vials, as well as additional LAIV.
For the latest information on H1N1, please visit www.flu.gov.
For the latest information on H1N1, please visit www.flu.gov.
Friday, October 09, 2009
Mayor Goals for the 2009 - 2010
Some of the Goals set for the upcoming fiscal year:
** Continuation of the Jazz Picnic in the Park Series
** Implementation of an energy program using the Federal Energy Block Grant Funds, including establishing the Interest Free Revolving Energy Loans to Residents
** Continue energy conservation and solar power applications throughout city, plus create jobs using this technology. This includes submitting a RFP to build a solar panel utility farm
** Encourage further federal funds to continue the Energy Block Grant to cities
** Move into New City Hall in November
** Continue to find ways to reduce costs
** Work on legislation to protect public from vacant property, and recover city funds expended in maintaining abandoned property.
** Create a "Home Decor" Program on University Drive and Commercial Blvd.
** Meet with HUD Officials to resolve LHA Section 8 voucher issues
** Work on expanding Mass Transit facilities in South Florida
** Continuation of the Jazz Picnic in the Park Series
** Implementation of an energy program using the Federal Energy Block Grant Funds, including establishing the Interest Free Revolving Energy Loans to Residents
** Continue energy conservation and solar power applications throughout city, plus create jobs using this technology. This includes submitting a RFP to build a solar panel utility farm
** Encourage further federal funds to continue the Energy Block Grant to cities
** Move into New City Hall in November
** Continue to find ways to reduce costs
** Work on legislation to protect public from vacant property, and recover city funds expended in maintaining abandoned property.
** Create a "Home Decor" Program on University Drive and Commercial Blvd.
** Meet with HUD Officials to resolve LHA Section 8 voucher issues
** Work on expanding Mass Transit facilities in South Florida
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Notes of the Commission Meeting of September 29
On September 29, the City Commission met and the following are notes of interest from those meetings. All items passed unanimously, unless otherwise noted:
A) WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-139: AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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.
B) SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING:
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- SECOND READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-135: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, 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. 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.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-136: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, 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.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-137: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, 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. 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.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-138: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, 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.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-140: AN ORDINANCE 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.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-141: AN ORDINANCE 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 ($1,000.00).
7. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-142: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO BALANCE THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET; PROVIDING VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-143: AN ORDINANCE 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.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-144: AN ORDINANCE 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.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-145: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL 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.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-147: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA 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.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-148: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, 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.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-149: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, 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.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
14. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-223: A RESOLUTION THANKING CONGRESS FOR SUPPORTING THE FEDERAL ENERGY BLOCK GRANT DIRECTLY TO CITIES; REQUESTING THAT CONGRESS CONTINUE TO FUND THIS PROGRAM TO ENABLE CITIES TO CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT ENERGY EFFICIENT MEASURES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
FINANCE
15. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-208: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS PROPERTIES FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP); AUTHORIZING PURCHASES OF PROPERTIES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,187,700 PURSUANT TO THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACTS FROM THE GRANT ALLOCATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), HOWEVER, REQUIRING COMMISSION FINAL APPROVAL FOR SALE AND OTHER CONDITIONS TO BE PLACED INTO ALL CONTRACTS.
POLICE
16. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-224: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $367,105.00 TO BE UTILIZED TO FUND ADDITIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING COSTS AND OVERTIME COSTS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010.
A) WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-139: AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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.
B) SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING:
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- SECOND READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-135: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, 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. 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.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-136: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, 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.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-137: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, 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. 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.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-138: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, 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.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-140: AN ORDINANCE 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.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-141: AN ORDINANCE 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 ($1,000.00).
7. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-142: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO BALANCE THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET; PROVIDING VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-143: AN ORDINANCE 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.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-144: AN ORDINANCE 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.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-145: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL 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.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-147: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA 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.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-148: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, 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.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-09-149: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, 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.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
14. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-223: A RESOLUTION THANKING CONGRESS FOR SUPPORTING THE FEDERAL ENERGY BLOCK GRANT DIRECTLY TO CITIES; REQUESTING THAT CONGRESS CONTINUE TO FUND THIS PROGRAM TO ENABLE CITIES TO CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT ENERGY EFFICIENT MEASURES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
FINANCE
15. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-208: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS PROPERTIES FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP); AUTHORIZING PURCHASES OF PROPERTIES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,187,700 PURSUANT TO THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACTS FROM THE GRANT ALLOCATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), HOWEVER, REQUIRING COMMISSION FINAL APPROVAL FOR SALE AND OTHER CONDITIONS TO BE PLACED INTO ALL CONTRACTS.
POLICE
16. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-09-224: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $367,105.00 TO BE UTILIZED TO FUND ADDITIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING COSTS AND OVERTIME COSTS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010.
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Notes of Regular City Commission Workshop of September 21
On September 21, the City Commission met and the following items of interest were discussed:
1. DISCUSSION OF STATE ROAD 7/U.S.441 COLLABORATIVE SUPPORT FOR TRANSIT-FOCUSED VISION AND DIRECTION (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN) - A request from the State Road 7 Collaborative to have the city pass a resolution of support for transit-focused vision and direction of the Broward County MPO 2035 LRTP. Consensus was to move ahead on a Resolution of support
2. DISCUSSION OF HONEST SERVICES LAW (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN) - Presentation was given by City Attorney, which primarily dealt with fraud, bribes and self-dealing, which is already a violation of state law. It was requested for the City Attorney to advise the Commission further when new case law or situation come forward to help define how a violation under Federal Law can occur.
3. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO SIGN ORDINANCE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR HAYWARD J. BENSON, JR.) - Discussion on Digital Signs, banners, flags, landscaping improvements, special promotions, and window signs.
4. MAINTENANCE OF 64TH AVENUE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER HOWARD BERGER) - withdrew by requester.
5. REVIEW OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROJECTS (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER CHARLES FARANDA) - Of the $35 million, about $8 million left ($5.7 million for the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center leaving $2.3 million). There is an additional $5 million for the new Southeast area of the city. Future funding is for:
a) John E. Mullin Community Center (4000 sq. ft.) with pool and meeting rooms, at the site of the old city hall. In John E. Mullin Park. Projected completion in December 2010. $1.3 to $1.5 million.
b) Sadkin Center interior renovations. Expected completion in December 2010. The first contractor walked off the job when they submitted unapproved change orders. The second contractor is being selected and should be starting soon. $900,000.00
c) Privacy Walls on Pine Island and the construction company has been selected. $300,000 by the city, and $200,000 from the county. Expected completion by the end of the year.
d) Original City Hall on 47th Avenue. Contains meeting rooms and office space (2500-3000 square feet). A small facility for small events, and intended to be the City's Museum. Outdoor will have a small amphitheatre, playground and park. Will go out on bid for construction in by the end of September. $1.8 million, includes land purchase.
e) Jackie Gleason Park public facility. Nearly completed.
f) Westwind Park - 6000 sq. ft., including meeting rooms, exercise room, activity room. The facility will be used for after school care. Includes lighting, re-sealing surfaces, new turf, and fencing. Expected to be completed December 2010 at $1.5 to 2.2 million.
g) Broward Estates Park - a Community Center with multi-purpose meeting rooms, kitchen facility, boxing ring, and outdoor park and play area. At a cost of $1.5 - 1.7 million for 5800 sq. ft. In conceptual stage. Completion hoped to be in 2011.
h) West Ken Lark Nature Park - along 31st Avenue. Will be a passive park, heavily landscaped, at $500,000-$800,000 projected for 2011.
i) West Ken Lark Park - Installing a track and football field. Some facilities will be moved within the premises to accommodate the new amenities. Approx. $2.2 million to be completed in 2011-2012.
j) St. George Community Center and Park - expansion of Community Center to include another smaller 440 sq. ft. meeting room and expanded recreational facility. Approx. $900,000 from the city and $400,000 from the county, completion in 2011-2012.
Since there remains only about $2.3 million from the GO Bond issue, and there shows about $6.2 million in projects, some may be carried into a 5 year capital improvement program, or be modified to better meet our budget ability. The same applies to the new SE area where there is $5 million available and about $5.6 million in projects. Several capital projects have already been committed, so decisions will have to be made on uncommitted improvements.
6. COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA ITEMS AND BACKUP MATERIALS (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER CHARLES FARANDA). Discussion on automation of this process with a reduction of paper generated. Consensus was to move in that direction, though Commissioner Berger still wanted paper and could print out the package. The City Manager will consult with Commissioners Holness and Bates on their opinion and proceed accordingly since this is an Administrative decision.
7. EVALUATION OF CITY MANAGER (REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION). Average score 4.3. Request was made that at next Annual Retreat, that each Charter officer go through the evaluation and recommend to the Commission modifications to the evaluation form to better reflect the tasks of their department.
8. EVALUATION OF CITY ATTORNEY (REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION). Average score 4.5
9. EVALUATION OF CITY CLERK (REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION). Average 4.7
1. DISCUSSION OF STATE ROAD 7/U.S.441 COLLABORATIVE SUPPORT FOR TRANSIT-FOCUSED VISION AND DIRECTION (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN) - A request from the State Road 7 Collaborative to have the city pass a resolution of support for transit-focused vision and direction of the Broward County MPO 2035 LRTP. Consensus was to move ahead on a Resolution of support
2. DISCUSSION OF HONEST SERVICES LAW (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN) - Presentation was given by City Attorney, which primarily dealt with fraud, bribes and self-dealing, which is already a violation of state law. It was requested for the City Attorney to advise the Commission further when new case law or situation come forward to help define how a violation under Federal Law can occur.
3. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO SIGN ORDINANCE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR HAYWARD J. BENSON, JR.) - Discussion on Digital Signs, banners, flags, landscaping improvements, special promotions, and window signs.
4. MAINTENANCE OF 64TH AVENUE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER HOWARD BERGER) - withdrew by requester.
5. REVIEW OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROJECTS (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER CHARLES FARANDA) - Of the $35 million, about $8 million left ($5.7 million for the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center leaving $2.3 million). There is an additional $5 million for the new Southeast area of the city. Future funding is for:
a) John E. Mullin Community Center (4000 sq. ft.) with pool and meeting rooms, at the site of the old city hall. In John E. Mullin Park. Projected completion in December 2010. $1.3 to $1.5 million.
b) Sadkin Center interior renovations. Expected completion in December 2010. The first contractor walked off the job when they submitted unapproved change orders. The second contractor is being selected and should be starting soon. $900,000.00
c) Privacy Walls on Pine Island and the construction company has been selected. $300,000 by the city, and $200,000 from the county. Expected completion by the end of the year.
d) Original City Hall on 47th Avenue. Contains meeting rooms and office space (2500-3000 square feet). A small facility for small events, and intended to be the City's Museum. Outdoor will have a small amphitheatre, playground and park. Will go out on bid for construction in by the end of September. $1.8 million, includes land purchase.
e) Jackie Gleason Park public facility. Nearly completed.
f) Westwind Park - 6000 sq. ft., including meeting rooms, exercise room, activity room. The facility will be used for after school care. Includes lighting, re-sealing surfaces, new turf, and fencing. Expected to be completed December 2010 at $1.5 to 2.2 million.
g) Broward Estates Park - a Community Center with multi-purpose meeting rooms, kitchen facility, boxing ring, and outdoor park and play area. At a cost of $1.5 - 1.7 million for 5800 sq. ft. In conceptual stage. Completion hoped to be in 2011.
h) West Ken Lark Nature Park - along 31st Avenue. Will be a passive park, heavily landscaped, at $500,000-$800,000 projected for 2011.
i) West Ken Lark Park - Installing a track and football field. Some facilities will be moved within the premises to accommodate the new amenities. Approx. $2.2 million to be completed in 2011-2012.
j) St. George Community Center and Park - expansion of Community Center to include another smaller 440 sq. ft. meeting room and expanded recreational facility. Approx. $900,000 from the city and $400,000 from the county, completion in 2011-2012.
Since there remains only about $2.3 million from the GO Bond issue, and there shows about $6.2 million in projects, some may be carried into a 5 year capital improvement program, or be modified to better meet our budget ability. The same applies to the new SE area where there is $5 million available and about $5.6 million in projects. Several capital projects have already been committed, so decisions will have to be made on uncommitted improvements.
6. COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA ITEMS AND BACKUP MATERIALS (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER CHARLES FARANDA). Discussion on automation of this process with a reduction of paper generated. Consensus was to move in that direction, though Commissioner Berger still wanted paper and could print out the package. The City Manager will consult with Commissioners Holness and Bates on their opinion and proceed accordingly since this is an Administrative decision.
7. EVALUATION OF CITY MANAGER (REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION). Average score 4.3. Request was made that at next Annual Retreat, that each Charter officer go through the evaluation and recommend to the Commission modifications to the evaluation form to better reflect the tasks of their department.
8. EVALUATION OF CITY ATTORNEY (REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION). Average score 4.5
9. EVALUATION OF CITY CLERK (REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION). Average 4.7
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