DESIGNED BY KIDS, BUILT BY VOLUNTEERS: CITY OF LAUDERHILL PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT, FLIPANY INC. , JETBLUE AIRWAYS AND KABOOM! TEAM UP

What: More 200 volunteers from JetBlue Airways, organizers from KaBOOM! and residents of Lauderhill will join forces on December 11th to build a new, safe playground at John E. Mullins Park. The new playground’s design is based on drawings provided by children who attended a Design Day event in October.

Why: The new playground will provide the 2,000 children per year who use the park with a great place to play. The City of Lauderhill, an All America City, is committed to providing programs and services that promote strong families and businesses. Partnerships with non profits and corporations are imperative in order to achieve this goal. The new community-designed and built playground from JetBlue and KaBOOM! demonstrates the community’s pride and commitment to making Lauderhill a great place to live, work and play! It is truly a great day for everyone in the City of Lauderhill!!

The play space is the eighth built by KaBOOM! and JetBlue Airways since their partnership in 2006, the second built together this year. This playground is also one of more than 150 KaBOOM! will lead across the country in 2009 in an effort to provide a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America.

When: December 11th
8:30 AM – Kick off and volunteer deployment
11:00-1:00 PM – Best time to view playground under construction
2:30 PM – Ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate new play area
(Note: all times approximate)

Who: More than 200 volunteers
Mayor Richard J. Kaplan and Lauderhill City Commissioners
Local Officials
Ron Duprat, Top Chef Las Vegas contestant will be preparing food for volunteers

Where: John E. Mullins Park
1900 NW 55th Avenue
Lauderhill , FL 33319

Leslie Tropepe, City of Lauderhill 954-730-3000
If you want to help build please email dbrown@lauderhill-fl.gov for more information.

Lauderhill Students Attend Hockey Game

By a generous donation of a Skybox at the Bank Atlantic Center by ADT, Lauderhill students from Lauderhill Middle and from the Windemere Community attended a Panther vs. Capital Hockey Game. Many of the students have never been to the Bank Atlantic Center nor ever seen a Hockey Game. However, they quickly picked up the rules of the game and had a terrific time.

Thanksgiving Tips

Thanksgiving is a day to be with family and friends and reflect on the many things for which we are thankful, including the end of the hurricane season. Unfortunately, many people end up spending time at hospitals, instead of with their loved ones. Here are a few tips to avoid being with us instead of with your family.

Never thaw a frozen turkey on the counter as it greatly increases the risk of bacteria growth which may not be destroyed by cooking. You can thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator or in cold water. In the refrigerator, allow 24 hours for every 5 pounds; in cold water allow 30 minutes per pound and remember to change the water every 30 minutes. Small turkeys can be defrosted in the microwave, but must be cooked immediately after defrosting.

Carve the Turkey, not yourself! Place the turkey on a cutting board or other secure surface, so it does not slide around. Make sure your cutting utensils are clean and sharp. Wash your hands before and after carving.

Burns are one of the most common Thanksgiving mishaps. Be careful when handling hot food. An adult can get a third degree burn with only a 1 second contact with 160°F food or liquid. For a child, it is less than 1 second. Keep children out of the kitchen when cooking and never leave pots on the stove unattended.

Keep food at safe temperature. Between 40°F and 140°F is considered the Danger Zone for food because it isn’t cold enough or hot enough to inhibit bacterial growth. Discard any turkey, stuffing or gravy left out at room temperature for 2 hours or more. Store leftovers in the refrigerator soon after dinner is over.

Don’t forget the four legged members of your family. Alcohol and chocolate can be toxic if consumed by cats or dogs. Small turkey or ham bones can lodge in their throats and poultry skins or fats can cause serious gastrointestinal problems for your furry friends.

If traveling by car on Thanksgiving, allow extra travel time. The biggest travel hours are Thanksgiving Day between 9am and Noon.

If you have last minute questions about cooking your turkey or ham on Thanksgiving, help is available:

USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline – 1-800-535-4555
Butterball Turkey Talk Line – 1-800-323-4848
Honeybaked Ham Consumer Hotline – 1-800-641-8290

And to everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving. Go Lions.

GET READY AMERICA!! HERE COMES THE FIRST U.S. CRICKET OPEN !!

December 4 – 6, 2009

Lauderhill, Florida

In the fall of 1854, the governing directors of the prestigious Philadelphia Cricket Club (PCC) set a club policy that would literally change the face or faces of cricket in the United States. A few months earlier in August 1854, the PCC founding fathers, who were predominantly English expatriates, decreed that the Philadelphia Cricket Club would not allow young American cricket players, like the talented Walter Newhall, to join the PCC or gain cricket experience through match participation with or against them. 155 years later, the cricket players of America now have their very own U.S. Cricket Open. Just like the “OPEN” format of major U. S. Golf and Tennis Opens, the U. S. Cricket Open has had over 48 cricket teams competing throughout the year to qualify for the final field of 8. Players, coaches, officials and fans will converge on sunny South Florida for the Tournament to be held December 4 - 6, 2009.

The US Cricket Open will be played in colored clothing and white balls that will be provided by Cricket Council USA, a sports and entertainment management company. The qualifying field of eight teams will be split into two divisions – American and National. After a round-robin competition within each division, the best record from each division will play for the Championship and the $10,000 first prize. The championship matches will be played in America’s first Cricket Stadium - the Central Broward Regional Park located in Lauderhill, Florida.

The Cricket Stadium at Central Broward Regional Park Lauderhill, Florida
www.cricketcouncilusa.com 561-361-1700

Notes of the Commission Meeting of November 9 from New City Hall

On November 9, the City Commission met in the New City Hall, and the following are notes of interest (Commission Benson was out of town on City business). All items pass unanimously unless otherwise noted:


PROCLAMATIONS:

HONORING SOME OF LAUDERHILL’S FINEST VETERANS OF THE U.S. MILITARY. (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES).


ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:

1. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-10-152: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, INSURANCE AGAINST CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS AND CODE VIOLATIONS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, DELETING REQUIREMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY AS BEING DUPLICATIVE AND THEREFORE UNNECESSARY.


ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- THIRD READING:

2. 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.


RESOLUTIONS

ADMINISTRATION

3. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-11-251: APPROVING THE PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS/CULTURAL CENTER AND THE LAUDERHILL MALL LIBRARY.


COMMISSION

4. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-11-252: SUPPORTING MEASURES TO SAVE TRI-RAIL FROM DEFAULT; SUPPORTING THE ENACTMENT OF A $2.00/PER DAY CAR RENTAL SURCHARGE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).

5. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-11-253: REQUESTING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT A BILL BANNING TEXT MESSAGING ON CELLULAR PHONES WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE(REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER HOWARD BERGER).


FINANCE

6. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-11-255: A RESOLUTION APPROVING NUMEROUS REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACTS FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP); AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS AND DUE DILIGENCE FOR THE POTENTIAL PURCHASES OF PROPERTIES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $29,700.00 PURSUANT TO THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACTS FROM THE GRANT ALLOCATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD).


QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:

QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:

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

7. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-05-117: SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW A CONVENIENCE STORE 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.

Vice President Biden Announces End of Year Targets for Recovery Act Progress

The Vice President announced nine new targets for Recovery Act progress. The nine targets represent just a few of the many objectives set for Federal agencies implementing the Recovery Act during the final days of 2009.

The year-end goals for the Recovery Act that the Vice President announced as targets to be met by December 31, 2009 were:

Batteries for Vehicle Electrification: By the end of the year, the Department of Energy will have put in place funding for battery manufacturing plants that can power 400,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, each year.

Military Hospitals: The Department of Defense will begin 34 construction and modernization projects at hospitals and medical centers throughout the country over the next 90 days, for a total of 65 hospitals and medical centers with projects under construction since passage of the Act.

National Parks: The Department of Interior will begin on-site construction improvement work in 105 more national parks throughout the country over the next 90 days.

Small Business Assistance: The Small Business Administration will provide and leverage $5 billion in capital to over 12,000 small businesses through two key lending programs (7a and 504) in the next 90 days.

Fuel Efficient Bus Purchases: By the end of the year, the Federal Transit Agency will have awarded enough grants to enable the purchase of approximately 10,000 new transit vehicles across the country.

Housing Loans and Rehabilitation: By the end of the year, the Department of Agriculture and the Housing and Urban Development Department will have provided housing loans and capital funding to finance, build, or renovate over 100,000 households across America.

Renewable Energy: By the end of the year, the Departments of Energy and Treasury will help fund renewable energy projects that will generate enough alternative energy to power 900,000 homes in the United States once completed.

Road Projects: By the end of the year, the Department of Transportation will have obligated enough funds to support 10,000 highway projects.

Volunteers Needed to Serve in Schools as Non-Medical Assistants During H1N1 Vaccination Process

CONTACTS:
Connie Wotton, Volunteer Services, 754-321-2040
Marsy Smith, APR, Public Relations & Governmental Affairs Department, 754-321-2300

Broward County Public Schools is seeking volunteers to serve as non-medical assistants during the voluntary H1N1 vaccination process now taking place in the District’s schools. The volunteers may help organize the students as they enter the vaccination area, verify that parent consent forms are on file, restock supplies or run errands. Vaccinations are being offered in most schools for two to three days. Volunteers may serve all of the days, one day or one-half day.

Schools needing volunteers, along with a tentative schedule, are posted on a message board at (www.getinvolvedineducation.com/volunteers). To volunteer, individuals should review the list and call the school of their choice. Schools will provide exact dates and times that volunteers are needed.

If they desire, volunteers will receive free H1N1 vaccine.

Regular CRA and Commission Meeting Notes of October 26

On October 26, the City Commission met, and the following are notes of interest (all items passed (or table if specified) unanimously unless otherwise noted):

CRA MEETING:

1) ACT BOARD AND ARTS INCUBATOR - Presentation delayed to December

2) SIGN CODE REVISIONS - Executive Director sought additional imput on proceeding, particularily from code violations. Majority of Commission wanted to relax the laws though the Mayor expressed the concern of returning the problems with signage that occured back in the 70's and 80's. Consideration of a review board came up, and direction was to allow such matters to go to the P&Z Board.

3) CITY CENTER DRI AND SR 7 PROJECTS - DRI on City Center is coming to the City Commission in November, and matters are moving forward given the financial climate (which is slowing matters down).

4) DIRECTOR’S REPORT

A) RCP FUNDS - City got its $183,000 from the County. We are working to get a $5 M allocation for future use.


REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:

1. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-10-151: 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.


I. PROCLAMATIONS:

A PROCLAMATION HONORING TATE’S COMICS FOR WINNING THE AWARD GIVEN BY COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL. (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA).


II. PRESENTATIONS:

A. PRESENTATION TO THE SPONSORS OF THE JR. SOUL BOWL.


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

2. ORDINANCE NO. 09O-10-152: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, INSURANCE AGAINST CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS AND CODE VIOLATIONS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, DELETING REQUIREMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY.

3. Tabled to a Workshop - ORDINANCE NO. 09O-10-153: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE A, LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, BY ADDING FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS.

4. Tabled to a Workshop - ORDINANCE NO. 09O-10-154: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; AMENDING SCHEDULE B., PERMITTED AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, SECTION B-2, USES PERMITTED IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, BY INCORPORATING NEW LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS AND TO AMEND THE LIST OF ALLOWABLE USES WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS.

5. Tabled to a Workshop - ORDINANCE NO. 09O-10-157: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE III., ZONING DISTRICTS, PART 3.0., BASE OR UNDERLYING ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 3.2., COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; SUBSECTION 3.2.1., NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN) ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING PARAGRAPH 3.2.1.A., PURPOSE AND INTENT TO ALLOW COMMUNITY FACILITY USES; AMENDING PARAGRAPH 3.2.1.B., PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED AND ALLOWING CHILD CARE, HOUSES OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; AMENDING PARAGRAPH 3.2.1.D., SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES AND STRUCTURES ALLOWED BY REPEALING CHILD CARE USES AND ALLOWING CLINICS.


ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:

NONE


RESOLUTIONS

ADMINISTRATION

6. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-230: APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND CONTINENTAL GARDENS OF MIAMI, INC. FOR LOCAL TRAFFIC CONTROL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE AREA KNOWN AS OLIVE TREE APARTMENTS.

7. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-231: APPROVING THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA REGARDING THE ASSIGNMENTS AT LAUDERHILL MIDDLE AND PARKWAY MIDDLE; PROVIDING TERMS, CONDITIONS AND FEES.


COMMISSION

8. Passed 4-1, with Commissioner Berger voting against, RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-232: URGING THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE AND THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA’S GOALS OF MAKING HEALTH CARE MORE AFFORDABLE AND AVAILABLE TO ALL AMERICANS; FURTHER URGING INSURANCE COMPANIES, EMPLOYERS AND STATE GOVERNMENTS TO EMBRACE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE REFORM TO PROTECT AMERICAN FAMILIES (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES).

9. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-235: SUPPORTING ELIMINATION OF THE CAP ON THE STATE AND LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUNDS (HOUSING TRUST FUNDS) AND SUPPORTING FULL APPROPRIATION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUNDS FOR HOUSING PROGRAMS (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR HAYWARD J. BENSON, JR.)

10. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-236: APPROVING THE CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULE DATES CALENDAR PRESENTED BY CITY STAFF FOR THE 2010 FISCAL YEAR; ENABLING STAFF TO PROVIDE ADVANCED NOTICE AND PUBLICATION TO THE PUBLIC OF SUCH DATES.


DEES

11. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-237: APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID (#P2009-29) TO GLOBALTECH, INC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,689,240.00 FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE “WTP-DISINFECTION SYSTEM UPGRADE DESIGN/BUILD PROJECT”; ACKNOWLEDGING CREDITS TO OFFSET THE COST OF THE WALL CONSTRUCTION FROM THE STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) DRINKING WATER FACILITIES AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT STIMULUS FUNDS (ARRA) FOR THE DISINFECTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S WATER TREATMENT PLANT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT TO BE OFFSET BY $1,530,000.00 IN ARRA GRANT FUNDS AND UP TO $270,000.00 ADDITIONAL SRF LOAN FUNDS IF NEEDED.


FINANCE

12. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-239: APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDMENT TO THE 2007-2010 LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (LHAP) FOR THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PROGRAM (SHIP) TO DEFINE REPAYMENT PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO THE RECENTLY ADDED FLORIDA HOMEBUYER OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM.

13. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-240: APPROVING TD BANK, FOLLOWED BY BANKATLANTIC, BANK OF AMERICA AND SUNTRUST BANK (IN THAT ORDER) AS A QUALIFIED FIRM TO PROVIDE BANKING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL.


PLANNING & ZONING

14. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-242: ACCEPTING THE QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM THE INVERRARY ASSOCIATION, INC., GRANTING ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST TO THE PARCELS OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES LOCATED ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF INVERRARY BOULEVARD TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL.


POLICE

15. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-243: APPROVING THE DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00 FROM THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR DISTRIBUTION BY COMMISSIONER DALE V.C. HOLNESS LAST YEAR TO FIRST TEE OF BROWARD COUNTY IN SUPPORT OF THEIR LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.

16. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-244: APPROVING THE DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00 FROM THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR DISTRIBUTION BY COMMISSIONER DALE V.C. HOLNESS LAST YEAR TO THE KIWANIS CLUB OF LAUDERDALE LAKES; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.

17. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-245: APPROVING THE DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 FROM THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR DISTRIBUTION BY COMMISSIONER DALE V.C. HOLNESS LAST YEAR TO MATTODD & ASSOCIATES IN SUPPORT OF THE FAMILY LITERACY AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.

18. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-246: APPROVING THE DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $400.00 FROM THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR DISTRIBUTION BY COMMISSIONER DALE V.C. HOLNESS LAST YEAR TO THE URBAN LEAGUE OF BROWARD COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.

19. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-247: APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,400.00 FROM THE STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) TO THE UNITED LAUDERHILL 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.

20. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-248: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,495.00 TO REUPHOLSTER AND REPAIR 16 CHAIRS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL POLICE DEPARTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOW QUOTE FROM OFFICE ELEMENTS, INC.


QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:

QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:

21. RESOLUTION NO. 09R-10-249: GRANTING TO MAIN AND MAIN DEVELOPMENT GROUP A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW A SINGLE DRIVE-THROUGH LANE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A FREESTANDING RESTAURANT BUILDING ON A ± 2.0 NET ACRE SITE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED ON COMMERCIAL BLVD. NEXT TO CHICK-FIL-A.

The City of Lauderhill Honors America’s Heroes for Veterans Day!

Veterans Day is quickly approaching. Every year the City of Lauderhill proudly dedicates a special time when we honor America’s Heroes - Veterans!

This year we are going to honor Lauderhill’s Veterans in our brand new City Hall, located at 5581 W. Oakland Park Boulevard. On November 9, 2009, at 5:30 PM, we will have a Reception including light refreshments in the Multi Purpose Room for the Veterans and their families - as well as anyone who would like to join us. Immediately following the Reception at the regularly scheduled City Commission Meeting at 7:00 PM, the Mayor and City Commission will honor each of our City’s fine Veterans.

Please consider attending the Reception or the Commission meeting to honor our City’s Veterans. If you can attend the Reception, please call Janice at 954-730-3000, or email jwhite@lauderhill-fl.gov.

Jazz Picnic in the Park Performs this Sunday

Through a generous sponsorship from Florida Medical Center to cover the cost of the event, Mayor Richard Kaplan has arranged for the second season of Jazz Picnic in the Park to be held at the Ilene Lieberman Botanical Gardens on Inverrary Blvd. (next to the Inverrary Hotel).

The scheduled performer is for Sunday, November 8th:

Debbie Orta Jazz Quintet 10:30 to 2:30 PM
http://www.debbieorta.com/

Bring your blankets, chairs, and food. No BBQ or cooking is allowed. The Inverrary Hotel is expecting to sell food in the park to those that do not bring their own, and several of the artists will sell their CD’s. Parking will be at the Park, Inverrary Hotel, or you can park at the Corporate Park of Inverrary (across the street).

New City Hall Open for Business

Annual State of the City Address Given at Lauderhill Regional Chamber Breakfast

You are invited to attend

Lauderhill Regional
Chamber of Commerce
NETWORKING BREAKFAST MEETING

FRIDAY, November 6, 2009, 8:00am-9:30am

Networking: 7:45am-8:15am

Inverrary Hotel, 3501 Inverrary Blvd. Lauderhill, FL 33319

Presentation

State of the City Address

Keynote Speaker
Mayor Richard J. Kaplan

Special Door Prizes
RESERVE NOW!

RSVP: 954.318.6118 or email: info@lauderhillcc.com

Event Cost: Members $15 Non Members $25
Display Tables: Members $150. Non-Members $300

Space is limited so please call today to reserve your spot!

The State of the City Address will be televised and rebroadcasted on Comcast Cable.

Richard J. Kaplan was the youngest elected Mayor of the City of Lauderhill, Florida in 1998. He has since been re-elected in 2002 and 2006 making him the longest serving Mayor in the city's history, as well as the longest serving elected official (21 total years).

In 2004, Mayor Kaplan was the first to be granted the "Mayor of the Year" award from the Florida League of Cities.