UPDATE #3 FROM BROWARD COUNTY:
The Tropical Storm Warning for Broward County has been discontinued; however, a Flood Watch continues to be in effect until 8 p.m. this evening, according to the National Weather Service. Inland flooding from heavy rains remains a primary concern for emergency officials. The Broward County Emergency Operations Center is continuously monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole and is coordinating communication with all 31 cities in Broward.
At this time there are no reports of significant flooding that impact commerce or transportation. The business operations at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport are running normally. Some airlines have reported minor flight delays. Travelers can check flight status for the airlines servicing the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport at www.broward.org/airport. Businesses at Port Everglades are continuing as normal today, under the requirements established by the U.S. Coast Guard for severe weather. Cruise passengers should check with their cruise lines for possible schedule changes.
Residents are cautioned to use care when traveling and to continue to monitor local radio and television news reports for updates. Residents can call the Broward County Call Center at 954-831-4000 or 3-1-1, follow Broward County at Twitter.com/ReadyBroward or subscribe to the County's Hurricane Update eMail System by visiting www.broward.org/hurricane.
OLDER POSTS FROM BROWARD COUNTY:
As Tropical Depression 16 has approached South Florida, Broward County has been placed under a Tropical Storm Warning and Flood Watch by the National Weather Service. The Flood Watch is effective as of 4:00 p.m. today. Broward County Emergency Management Division is actively monitoring the situation and will issue advisories as conditions warrant.
A Tropical Storm Warning means there is a potential for tropical storm conditions within 36 hours. A Flood Watch means that the potential exists for significant flooding affecting property.
The anticipated impact of this system is expected to be torrential rainfall and the potential for significant flooding, with the possibility of tropical storm force winds over parts of the area. Residents should prepare for the potential of significant flooding tonight and Wednesday. Be aware of flood hazards no matter where you live, but especially if you live in a low-lying area or near water.
Before the Storm Safety Tips
•Secure or bring inside all lawn furniture and other outside objects that could become a projectile in high winds.
•Secure loose items that could impede water drainage (such as trash receptacles). Clear catch basins, drain covers and swale areas of debris.
•As winds increase, remember that vehicles in tow and high-profile vehicles such as trucks, vans, SUVs, or when towing a trailer, are more prone to being pushed or flipped by high wind gusts.
•Contact your cruise line or airline if you have questions about your travel plans.
Residents are urged to stay tuned to television and radio to keep up-to-date with advisories on Tropical Storm Nicole. To stay informed, residents can follow Broward County at Twitter.com/ReadyBroward.
For information on preparedness, visit www.broward.org/hurricane. Residents can also visit the newly launched all hazards preparedness initiative http://www.readysouthflorida.org/. The Web site provides tips on how to develop an emergency plan for the home and business, create an emergency kit and be informed during a disaster. It is available in English, Spanish and Creole.
FROM THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL:
We are currently under a Tropical Storm Warning which means we will be feeling Tropical Storm effects within the next 36 hours. (For which we are 12 hours into)
Cuyler and Herb Johnson have been coordinating with SFWMD officials regarding canal levels. We will need to continue to monitor throughout the day and evening for any changes. All of our pump stations and flood control infrastructure has been inspected and tested as of this morning.
Current forecast model tracks put the Tropical Storm Center along the coast at the Broward Co./Palm Bch Co. line at 8:00 PM Wednesday evening.
Summary From Broward Emergency Management Agency regarding NOAA Conference Call this morning:
· As of 4:00 AM this morning, the NWS issued a FLOOD WATCH for Broward, Miami-Dade, Collier and mainland Monroe. The FLOOD WATCH is in effect from 4:00 PM this afternoon until 2:00 PM Wednesday.
· Tropical development likely south of Florida today. Possible transition to "hybrid" system as it passes near South Florida late tomorrow or early Thursday.
· Regardless of what type of system impacts our area, the main threat for South Florida continues to be torrential rainfall and potential for significant flooding.
· Rainfall Forecasts: Model forecasts and human-adjusted forecasts suggest 2-day average rainfall amounts of 3-5 inches over eastern parts of South Florida from 8:00 AM Tuesday to 8:00 AM Thursday, with 2-3 inches over western parts.
· This type of weather pattern favors development of heavy rain bands which could produce even higher rainfall values.
· The Broward EOC is at a Level 3 which means that EMD is actively monitoring and assessing the situation.
Impacts
· Flooding: Significant flooding entering structures is possible, especially in historically flood-prone areas.
· Timing: Tuesday evening through Wednesday night.
· Present indications are that the SE Florida metro areas may be more likely to see greatest flood potential.
· A FLOOD WATCH means that the potential exists for significant flooding affecting property.
· Tornado threat may be higher than normal, but right now is not a primary concern for NWS.
· Wind: Potential for Tropical Storm force winds Wednesday afternoon/evening over parts of area.
At this time, Public Schools in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade Counties are schedule to be open. Schools will continue to monitor and update. In Broward County, you should check with http://www.browardschools.com/ for the most current information.
We will continue to monitor very closely any forecast changes. Broward Emergency Operation Center has not taken any actions as of yet except to coordinate NOAA conference calls. Updates from the City will be sent out through this system as warranted.
Update: Flooding conditions throughout the night, and thankfully, the city did not have any significant problems to report. However, the forecast still call for heavy rain and wind up to 40 mph until tomorrow afternoon. 4-8 inches of rain is expected. No cancellations of any events are anticipated.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
The Lauderhill Cultural Trust is Launched
Lauderhill has launched a new web site for the Lauderhill Cultural Trust. The Lauderhill Cultural Trust, Inc. is a not for profit 501c3 corporation formed in 2008 in order to raise funds to support the arts and cultural programming at Lauderhill's new Performing Arts Center and throughout the community. The Trust supports and encourages the development of a broad range of performing arts, music, literature, dance, comedy and film.
On its web site you can find information about cultural events and organizations within the community. You can also make tax deductible donations.
For more information go to http://www.lct-arts.org/.
On its web site you can find information about cultural events and organizations within the community. You can also make tax deductible donations.
For more information go to http://www.lct-arts.org/.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
City Commission Candidates Debate
On Wedneday, September 29, the League of Women Voters will be holding a City Commission Candidates Debates at Lauderhill City Hall - Commission Chambers. Candidates for Seat 2 and 3 will be asked questions. The public is encouraged to attend, and we are trying to arrange Comcast to broadcast it live, with additional rebroadcasts throughout the month. Broadcasts, if arranged should be on Channel 12 or 78.
The Debate starts at 7 PM, and only the Moderator will ask the questions.
The Debate starts at 7 PM, and only the Moderator will ask the questions.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
County and Cities Awarded $27 Million to Stabilize Neighborhoods Hard-hit by Foreclosure
More than $27 million has been award to the county and cities in Broward County to assist communities struggling to reverse the effects of the foreclosure crisis. Here is the breakdown by county and city:
• Broward County $5,457,553
• Coral Springs $1,657,845
• Davie $1,171,166
• Deerfield Beach $1,183,897
• Fort Lauderdale $2,145,921
• Hollywood $2,433,001
• Lauderhill $1,500,609
• Margate $1,148,877
• Miramar $2,321,827
• Pembroke Pines $2,330,542
• Plantation $1,216,427
• Pompano Beach $1,500,572
• Sunrise $1,775,162
• Tamarac $1,427,857
The grants represent a third round of funding through HUD's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and will provide targeted emergency assistance to state and local governments to acquire, redevelop or demolish foreclosed properties.
"The key is to be smart with what we do with the rest of this money," said HUD Secretary Sims. "We want to protect America's communities and neighborhoods from the blight and abandonment that can occur with foreclosed properties."
A total of $1 billion dollars will be distributed nationwide. The state of Florida will receive an estimated $208 million, the largest award given to any single state in the country.
• Broward County $5,457,553
• Coral Springs $1,657,845
• Davie $1,171,166
• Deerfield Beach $1,183,897
• Fort Lauderdale $2,145,921
• Hollywood $2,433,001
• Lauderhill $1,500,609
• Margate $1,148,877
• Miramar $2,321,827
• Pembroke Pines $2,330,542
• Plantation $1,216,427
• Pompano Beach $1,500,572
• Sunrise $1,775,162
• Tamarac $1,427,857
The grants represent a third round of funding through HUD's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and will provide targeted emergency assistance to state and local governments to acquire, redevelop or demolish foreclosed properties.
"The key is to be smart with what we do with the rest of this money," said HUD Secretary Sims. "We want to protect America's communities and neighborhoods from the blight and abandonment that can occur with foreclosed properties."
A total of $1 billion dollars will be distributed nationwide. The state of Florida will receive an estimated $208 million, the largest award given to any single state in the country.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Notes of the CRA and Commission Meeting of September 13
On September 13, the City Commission met for a CRA Meeting and Regular Commission Meeting, and the following items of interest were discussed (all items passed unanimously unless otherwise indicated):
CRA MEETING:
1) Passed Budget
2) Restaurant Survey - Proposed preparing program to promote restaurants in Lauderhill. Including expediting the process for banners and promotion, web site, outside dining and entertainment, coupon book, and others. Consensus was to move forward on developing the program.
3) International Incubator Grand Opening - Looking at Oct. 22 in conjunction with the Arts Incubator opening.
4) School Board Impact Fees - Info given on mitigation agreements to pay impact fees for facilities that are no longer needed. May be a legal challenge on those fees.
5) Meeting of Oct. 11 and the meeting in November is cancelled. A meeting of the CRA is scheduled for Oct. 25 at 3 PM
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-185: ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2010 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011, BASED ON THE BUDGET ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES THAT EQUAL $116,456,632.00; APPROVING THE TENTATIVE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-186: 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, 2010 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011; ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE VOTED DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE AT A RATE OF $1.2380 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR ($1,000) ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2010 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 (which keeps ad valorem property taxes to the same rate as the prior year).
3. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-152: MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2010 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011, BASED ON THE BUDGET ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES THAT EQUAL $116,456,632.00; ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-153: SETTING AND ADOPTING THE 2010-2011 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 2010-2011 VOTED DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE AT A RATE OF $1.2380 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000)(which keeps ad valorem property taxes to the same rate as the prior year).
5. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-187: ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 FOR THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AREA WHICH SHALL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-188: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AT THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF 2.0 MILS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2010 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011; ADOPTING THE PROPOSED NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $192.00 PER PARCEL OF LAND PER YEAR FOR THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2010 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
7. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-154: FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ITS $6,565,000 CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA HALF-CENT SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2010 AS REFUNDING BONDS UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 96-110 ENACTED ON APRIL 29, 1996 THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE APPLIED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDS OF THE CITY, TO REFUND, ON A CURRENT BASIS, THE CITY’S HALF-CENT SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2009 OUTSTANDING ON THE DATE OF REFUNDING AND PAY COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF THE SERIES 2010 BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF SUCH SERIES 2010 BONDS; DETERMINING CERTAIN DETAILS OF THE SERIES 2010 BONDS; AWARDING THE SALE OF THE SERIES 2010 BONDS TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. PURSUANT TO A NEGOTIATED SALE; APPOINTING A PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR FOR THE SERIES 2010 BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICIALS OF THE CITY TO DO ALL OTHER THINGS DEEMED NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE SERIES 2010 BONDS; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERIES 2010 BONDS.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-155: AUTHORIZING INDEBTEDNESS IN THE FORM OF A LOAN IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $10,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING, INCLUDING THROUGH REIMBURSEMENT, THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, EQUIPPING, REPAIRING AND RENOVATING VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES, ALL AS SHALL BE SET FORTH IN THE CITY’S APOPTED FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FROM TIME TO TIME; APPROVING A FORM, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY, OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH SUNTRUST BANK AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PROMISSORY NOTE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PLEDGING THE REVENUES RECEIVED BY THE CITY FROM THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE CITY’S WATER SERVICE UTILITY TAX TO PAYMENT OF THE AMOUNTS DUE UNDER THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND PROMISSORY NOTE; AWARDING THE LOAN TO SUNTRUST BANK PURSUANT TO A NEGOTIATED SALE; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICIALS OF THE CITY TO DO ALL OTHER THINGS DEEMED NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH SAID LOAN, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREIN.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-156: APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,170,000.00 TO BALANCE THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET; PROVIDING VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-157: TO INCREASE WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES BASED UPON A FEE STUDY PERFORMED, 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, 2010.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-158: AMENDING THE HOURS DURING WHICH SALES ARE PROHIBITED; PROVIDING THAT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES FOR CONSUMPTION OFF PREMISES IS PROHIBITED EVERYDAY FROM 2:00 A.M. TO 7:00 A.M. (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
12. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-159: APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE SCHEDULE OF RATES, FEES AND CHARGES PURSUANT TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. AND INCORPORATING THEM INTO THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 1, 2010.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-160: APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE SCHEDULE OF RATES, FEES AND CHARGES PURSUANT TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS WITH ALL SERVICE REFUSE, INC. AND INCORPORATING THEM INTO THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 1, 2010.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
14. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-08-145: AMENDING THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO INCLUDE THE NEWLY ANNEXED AREAS AT THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF SUNRISE BOULEVARD AND N.W. 31ST AVENUE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 15, 2010.
RESOLUTIONS
ADMINISTRATION
15. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-189: APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. UNDER CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS/CULTURAL CENTER AND THE LAUDERHILL MALL LIBRARY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) OF $13,423,389.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS PREPARED BY WESTLAKE REED LESKOSKY ARCHITECT/ENGINEER. Passed 4 - 0 - 1 with Commissioner Benson Abstaining due to a conflict.
COMMISSION
16. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-190: NAMING THE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM AT THE NEW CITY HALL IN HONOR OF SOL SIEGLER (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
P&Z
17. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-194: RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION 07R-08-193; ADOPTING A NEW RESIDENTIAL COLOR PALETTE CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SECTION 6.11, PAINT STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS, PARAGRAPH 6.11.3.B.
POLICE
18. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-195: APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FROM THE STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) TO LEARNING FOR SUCCESS, INC. TO HELP FUND THE “KIDS AND THE POWER OF WORK (KAPOW) PROGRAM” TO BE PRESENTED TO ROYAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND PAUL TURNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 120-683-9935.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-196: APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FROM THE STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) TO SPORTS ADVANCING KIDS EDUCATION (S.A.K.E.) TO SUPPORT DRUG TREATMENT, DRUG EDUCATION OR DRUG PREVENTION, CRIME PREVENTION, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD, OR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 120-683-9935.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-197: APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,140.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PROVIDE INKIND MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,535.00.
NEW BUSINESS
A. SET THE WINDERMERE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 5.01 PM. SPECIAL MEETINGS ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2010.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
1) A Candidates Debate Night for Commission Seat 2 and 3 is being planned at Lauderhill City Hall at end of September. It will be conducted by the League of Women Voters. more information will follow.
2) Green Fair and Expo to be held Oct 14th from 10 am to 4 pm at the Inverrary Vacation Resort.
CRA MEETING:
1) Passed Budget
2) Restaurant Survey - Proposed preparing program to promote restaurants in Lauderhill. Including expediting the process for banners and promotion, web site, outside dining and entertainment, coupon book, and others. Consensus was to move forward on developing the program.
3) International Incubator Grand Opening - Looking at Oct. 22 in conjunction with the Arts Incubator opening.
4) School Board Impact Fees - Info given on mitigation agreements to pay impact fees for facilities that are no longer needed. May be a legal challenge on those fees.
5) Meeting of Oct. 11 and the meeting in November is cancelled. A meeting of the CRA is scheduled for Oct. 25 at 3 PM
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-185: ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2010 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011, BASED ON THE BUDGET ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES THAT EQUAL $116,456,632.00; APPROVING THE TENTATIVE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-186: 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, 2010 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011; ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE VOTED DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE AT A RATE OF $1.2380 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR ($1,000) ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2010 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 (which keeps ad valorem property taxes to the same rate as the prior year).
3. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-152: MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2010 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011, BASED ON THE BUDGET ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES THAT EQUAL $116,456,632.00; ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-153: SETTING AND ADOPTING THE 2010-2011 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 2010-2011 VOTED DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE AT A RATE OF $1.2380 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000)(which keeps ad valorem property taxes to the same rate as the prior year).
5. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-187: ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 FOR THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AREA WHICH SHALL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-188: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AT THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF 2.0 MILS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2010 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011; ADOPTING THE PROPOSED NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $192.00 PER PARCEL OF LAND PER YEAR FOR THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2010 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
7. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-154: FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ITS $6,565,000 CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA HALF-CENT SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2010 AS REFUNDING BONDS UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 96-110 ENACTED ON APRIL 29, 1996 THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE APPLIED, TOGETHER WITH OTHER LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDS OF THE CITY, TO REFUND, ON A CURRENT BASIS, THE CITY’S HALF-CENT SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2009 OUTSTANDING ON THE DATE OF REFUNDING AND PAY COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF THE SERIES 2010 BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF SUCH SERIES 2010 BONDS; DETERMINING CERTAIN DETAILS OF THE SERIES 2010 BONDS; AWARDING THE SALE OF THE SERIES 2010 BONDS TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. PURSUANT TO A NEGOTIATED SALE; APPOINTING A PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR FOR THE SERIES 2010 BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICIALS OF THE CITY TO DO ALL OTHER THINGS DEEMED NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE SERIES 2010 BONDS; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERIES 2010 BONDS.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-155: AUTHORIZING INDEBTEDNESS IN THE FORM OF A LOAN IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $10,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING, INCLUDING THROUGH REIMBURSEMENT, THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, EQUIPPING, REPAIRING AND RENOVATING VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES, ALL AS SHALL BE SET FORTH IN THE CITY’S APOPTED FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FROM TIME TO TIME; APPROVING A FORM, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY, OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH SUNTRUST BANK AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PROMISSORY NOTE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PLEDGING THE REVENUES RECEIVED BY THE CITY FROM THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE CITY’S WATER SERVICE UTILITY TAX TO PAYMENT OF THE AMOUNTS DUE UNDER THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND PROMISSORY NOTE; AWARDING THE LOAN TO SUNTRUST BANK PURSUANT TO A NEGOTIATED SALE; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICIALS OF THE CITY TO DO ALL OTHER THINGS DEEMED NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH SAID LOAN, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREIN.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-156: APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,170,000.00 TO BALANCE THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET; PROVIDING VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-157: TO INCREASE WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES BASED UPON A FEE STUDY PERFORMED, 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, 2010.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-158: AMENDING THE HOURS DURING WHICH SALES ARE PROHIBITED; PROVIDING THAT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES FOR CONSUMPTION OFF PREMISES IS PROHIBITED EVERYDAY FROM 2:00 A.M. TO 7:00 A.M. (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
12. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-159: APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE SCHEDULE OF RATES, FEES AND CHARGES PURSUANT TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. AND INCORPORATING THEM INTO THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 1, 2010.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-160: APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE SCHEDULE OF RATES, FEES AND CHARGES PURSUANT TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS WITH ALL SERVICE REFUSE, INC. AND INCORPORATING THEM INTO THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 1, 2010.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
14. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-08-145: AMENDING THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO INCLUDE THE NEWLY ANNEXED AREAS AT THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF SUNRISE BOULEVARD AND N.W. 31ST AVENUE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 15, 2010.
RESOLUTIONS
ADMINISTRATION
15. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-189: APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. UNDER CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS/CULTURAL CENTER AND THE LAUDERHILL MALL LIBRARY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) OF $13,423,389.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS PREPARED BY WESTLAKE REED LESKOSKY ARCHITECT/ENGINEER. Passed 4 - 0 - 1 with Commissioner Benson Abstaining due to a conflict.
COMMISSION
16. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-190: NAMING THE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM AT THE NEW CITY HALL IN HONOR OF SOL SIEGLER (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
P&Z
17. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-194: RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION 07R-08-193; ADOPTING A NEW RESIDENTIAL COLOR PALETTE CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SECTION 6.11, PAINT STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS, PARAGRAPH 6.11.3.B.
POLICE
18. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-195: APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FROM THE STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) TO LEARNING FOR SUCCESS, INC. TO HELP FUND THE “KIDS AND THE POWER OF WORK (KAPOW) PROGRAM” TO BE PRESENTED TO ROYAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND PAUL TURNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 120-683-9935.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-196: APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FROM THE STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) TO SPORTS ADVANCING KIDS EDUCATION (S.A.K.E.) TO SUPPORT DRUG TREATMENT, DRUG EDUCATION OR DRUG PREVENTION, CRIME PREVENTION, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD, OR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 120-683-9935.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-197: APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,140.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PROVIDE INKIND MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,535.00.
NEW BUSINESS
A. SET THE WINDERMERE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 5.01 PM. SPECIAL MEETINGS ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2010.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
1) A Candidates Debate Night for Commission Seat 2 and 3 is being planned at Lauderhill City Hall at end of September. It will be conducted by the League of Women Voters. more information will follow.
2) Green Fair and Expo to be held Oct 14th from 10 am to 4 pm at the Inverrary Vacation Resort.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Quit Smoking Now
Free 6‐week Quit Smoking Now Program
September Groups in Broward County:
Broward General Medical Center
1600 S. Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Start Date: September 16, 2010‐‐Meets every Thursday for 6 weeks from September 16 – October 21, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
To register or for more information, contact:
Leslie Feldman/Cara Perrin: 954‐355‐4861, cperrin@browardhealth.org
University Hospital
7201 N. University Drive
Tamarac, Florida 33321
Start Date: September 16, 2010
Meets Thursdays except for Week 5: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 13 (Wednesday), 21, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
To register or for more information, contact:
Grace DeRose, QSN Facilitator, 954‐383‐9156
The Pride Center at Equality Park
2040 N. Dixie Highway, Room 206
Wilton Manors, Florida
Start Date: September 22, 2010—Meets every Wednesday for 6 weeks from September 22 – October 27, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
To register or for more information, call 954‐848‐5345 or email QuitSmokingNow@ThePrideCenterFlorida.org
Nova Southeastern University
Main Campus, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Individual and Group Cessation Programs Available
Group Start Date: September 29, 2010—Group meets every Wednesday for 6 weeks from September 29 – November 3, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
To register or for more information, call 954‐262‐5860
September Groups in Broward County:
Broward General Medical Center
1600 S. Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Start Date: September 16, 2010‐‐Meets every Thursday for 6 weeks from September 16 – October 21, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
To register or for more information, contact:
Leslie Feldman/Cara Perrin: 954‐355‐4861, cperrin@browardhealth.org
University Hospital
7201 N. University Drive
Tamarac, Florida 33321
Start Date: September 16, 2010
Meets Thursdays except for Week 5: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 13 (Wednesday), 21, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
To register or for more information, contact:
Grace DeRose, QSN Facilitator, 954‐383‐9156
The Pride Center at Equality Park
2040 N. Dixie Highway, Room 206
Wilton Manors, Florida
Start Date: September 22, 2010—Meets every Wednesday for 6 weeks from September 22 – October 27, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
To register or for more information, call 954‐848‐5345 or email QuitSmokingNow@ThePrideCenterFlorida.org
Nova Southeastern University
Main Campus, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Individual and Group Cessation Programs Available
Group Start Date: September 29, 2010—Group meets every Wednesday for 6 weeks from September 29 – November 3, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
To register or for more information, call 954‐262‐5860
Friday, September 10, 2010
Lauderhill Named a KaBOOM City!!!
Congratulations! KaBOOM! has announced that Lauderhill has been selected as a 2010 Playful City USA community!
Lauderhill is one of 118 communities across 35 states to be recognized for their expressed commitment and willingness to take action for play.
The City of Lauderhill is very excited to celebrate their inclusion in such a large cohort of cities committed to play in 2010, the 4th year of the program. The City is joining a network that is facing the challenging national landscape of city budget shortfalls and the very real threat of the childhood obesity epidemic, while also joining with cross-sector leaders from philanthropy, nonprofits, and the White House that are all currently focused on getting kids active through play.
For more information about KaBOOM: http://kaboom.org/
For a list of 2010 recipients: http://kaboom.org/help_save_play/playful_city_usa/2010_playful_city_usa_communities
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
City Elections Underway
Now that the Qualifying Period has ended, the following elections for City Commission Seats will proceed:
Mayor - Seat 5
Mayor Richard J. Kaplan - wins unopposed
City Commission - Seat 2
McKinley D. Hudson
Joel Leshinsky - ENDORSED BY MAYOR RICHARD J KAPLAN
Ken Thurston
City Commission - Seat 3
Commissioner Margaret Bates - ENDORSED BY MAYOR RICHARD J KAPLAN
Richard Campbell
Mae Smith
City Commission - Seat 4
Commission Hayward Benson - wins unopposed
Election day is November 2, and Early Voting begins October 19.
Mayor - Seat 5
Mayor Richard J. Kaplan - wins unopposed
City Commission - Seat 2
McKinley D. Hudson
Joel Leshinsky - ENDORSED BY MAYOR RICHARD J KAPLAN
Ken Thurston
City Commission - Seat 3
Commissioner Margaret Bates - ENDORSED BY MAYOR RICHARD J KAPLAN
Richard Campbell
Mae Smith
City Commission - Seat 4
Commission Hayward Benson - wins unopposed
Election day is November 2, and Early Voting begins October 19.
Sunday, September 05, 2010
The LRCC Business Institute Presents How to Grow Your Business in a Recovering Economy
September 15, 2010
Lauderhill City Hall
5581 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill
9:45am - 2:30pm
The Entrepreneurial Spirit
Morning session 10:15am - 12 noon
includes a panel discussion
Start Marketing-No Excuses
Afternoon session 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Includes a panel discussion
Registration Fee - FREE for LRCC Members
$25 non-members
Presenters:
Running a Thriving Business
Eli Mordechai Owner and CEO Estrada Furniture
Owning a Successful Franchise
Susan Meister - Owner and CEO -Signs By Tomorrow
Best Practices in Business
Heather Clarke- President MCBentley Accounting
Internet Marketing on a Budget
Michael Paim
Socializing on the Net
Joan Cartwright
Lauderhill City Hall
5581 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill
9:45am - 2:30pm
The Entrepreneurial Spirit
Morning session 10:15am - 12 noon
includes a panel discussion
Start Marketing-No Excuses
Afternoon session 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Includes a panel discussion
Registration Fee - FREE for LRCC Members
$25 non-members
Presenters:
Running a Thriving Business
Eli Mordechai Owner and CEO Estrada Furniture
Owning a Successful Franchise
Susan Meister - Owner and CEO -Signs By Tomorrow
Best Practices in Business
Heather Clarke- President MCBentley Accounting
Internet Marketing on a Budget
Michael Paim
Socializing on the Net
Joan Cartwright
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Notes of the Commission Meeting of August 30
On August 30, the City Commission held its Regular Commission Meeting. The following are notes of interest from that meeting (unless otherwise indicated, all votes were unanimous):
VI. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 -- 24, 2010, AS “CHOOSE PEACE – STOP VIOLENCE WEEK”, AND SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 AS “STAND UP FOR PEACE ACROSS BROWARD COUNTY” DAY.
VII. PRESENTATIONS:
A. PRESENTATION ON LAUDERHILL TEEN CENTRAL (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-08-145: AMENDING THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO INCLUDE THE NEWLY ANNEXED AREAS AT THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF SUNRISE BOULEVARD AND N.W. 31ST AVENUE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMPBER 15, 2010; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION).
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
2. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-07-140: PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN CANDIDACY IN THE EVENT OF WITHDRAWAL, DEATH OR REMOVAL OF CANDIDATES (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
3. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-07-141: CORRECTING A CLERICAL ERROR TO BE CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT PROVISIONS AND TO CLARIFY IN THE EVENT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WOULD BE CALLED BY ORDINANCE(REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
4. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-07-142: TO AMEND THE BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE AND ADJUST THE ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION FEES.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-07-143: TO PROVIDE A BUILDING RECORDS SEARCH FEE APPLYING TO BUILDING PERMIT SEARCHES, PERMIT HISTORY AND BUILDING CODE VIOLATION REQUEST SEARCHES.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-07-144: TO PROVIDE AN ARCHIVING FEE ON EACH PERMIT TO OFFSET THE COST OF MICROFILMING AND SCANNING COMPLETED BUILDING PERMITS AND PLANS.
RESOLUTIONS
ADMINISTRATION
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-183: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF $37,028 TO BE APPLIED TO THE JUNIOR FLORIDA CARIBBEAN GAMES, MEMORIAL WEEKEND 2011, AT DILLARD HIGH SCHOOL
COMMISSION
8. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-155: REGARDING THE GRADUATION RATES OF BLACK MALES FROM BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; REQUESTING THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO IMPROVE THE GRADUATION RATE OF BLACK MALES; REQUESTING THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY RESEARCH AND ADOPT BEST PRACTICES OF OTHER SCHOOL BOARD JURISDICTIONS(REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER HAYWARD J. BENSON, JR.).
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-156: SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE LAUDERHILL REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING THE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ENERGY WATER AUDIT PROGRAM WHICH WILL PROVIDE FREE ENERGY AUDITS TO ALL LAUDERHILL BUSINESSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
DEES
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-157: APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID TO JMW CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,400,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AQUATICS FACILITY AT JOHN MULLIN PARK PER PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-361-06540.
FINANCE
11. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-158: APPROVING THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
FIRE
12. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-159: RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FIRE RESCUE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; DECLARING THE FIRE RESCUE ASSESSED COST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011; DECLARING THE ESTIMATED FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENT RATE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011; REIMPOSING THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY FOR THE COST OF PROVIDING FIRE RESCUE SERVICES; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF. ACTUALLY THE FIRE RESCUE FEE WAS REDUCED FROM $261 TO $250 ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES.
PALS
13. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-165: DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF SURPLUS OBSOLETE FURNITURE AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN THE GYMNASIUM AT THE SADKIN COMMUNITY CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THEIR DISPOSAL FOR SALE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF LAUDERHILL CODE OF ORDINANCES.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-166: APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, INC. FOR THE OPERATION OF THE AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER CAMP, AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS; APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE FLAT RATE FEE FOR JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2010 RELATIVE TO THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM ONLY.
PLANNING & REDEVELOPMENT
15. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-167: GRANTING THE CITY MANAGER THE ABILITY TO WAIVE OR REDUCE LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT AND/OR CERTIFICATE OF USE FEES FOR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S INTERNATIONAL TRADE INCUBATOR.
POLICE
16. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-168: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,954.35 TO PURCHASE RADIO EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED IN THE POLICE/FIRE COMMAND POST VEHICLE FROM MOTOROLA, INC.; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-169: APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND THE INVERRARY 441 APARTMENTS FOR LOCAL TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE AREA KNOWN AS THE INVERRARY 441 APARTMENTS.
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:
18. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-170: GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO BLU LAGOON’S RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR, INC., SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW A ± 4,720 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT BAR AND BANQUET HALL IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT ON AN APPROXIMATE ± 2.01 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON PARCEL A, BON-VALE PLAZA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 92, PAGE 16 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS BON-VALE PLAZA LOCATED AT 7529-7531 WEST OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA. REQUEST WAS MADE TO OPERATE UNTIL 2 AM ON WEEKENDS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. STAFF RECOMMENDED AGAINST IT. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY HOUSING IS 84' AWAY FROM THE BACK OF THE BUILDING. COMMISSION APPROVED SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND PERIODIC REVIEW. THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION CAN BE REVOKED IF THE RESTRICTIONS ARE VIOLATED.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-171: GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO DONNA’S RESTAURANT AND COCKTAIL LOUNGE, INC., SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW A ± 3,701 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT BAR IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT ON AN APPROXIMATE ± 3.61 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON LOTS 1 THROUGH 5 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 3, BOULEVARD SHOPPES NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 106, PAGE 45 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS BOULEVARD SHOPPES LOCATED AT 5432-5434 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA. COMMISSION APPROVED SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND PERIODIC REVIEW. THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION CAN BE REVOKED IF THE RESTRICTIONS ARE VIOLATED.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-172: GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO TOBOLSKI, LLC, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW A ± 5,796 SQUARE FOOT BANQUET HALL IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT ON AN APPROXIMATE ± 1.50 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON A PORTION OF PARCEL A, 31ST AVENUE COMMERCIAL PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 123, PAGE 10 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1451 N.W. 31ST AVENUE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA. COMMISSION APPROVED SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND PERIODIC REVIEW. THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION CAN BE REVOKED IF THE RESTRICTIONS ARE VIOLATED.
NEW BUSINESS
A. SET THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETINGS ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
i. Fire 5.00 pm
ii. Garbage Fee 5.15 pm
iii. Safe Neighborhood 5.30 pm
iv. Storm water 5.45 pm
v. Windemere Safe Neighborhood District
B. The Oct. 11, 2010 Commission Meeting is cancelled due to the Columbus Day Holiday.
VI. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20 -- 24, 2010, AS “CHOOSE PEACE – STOP VIOLENCE WEEK”, AND SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 AS “STAND UP FOR PEACE ACROSS BROWARD COUNTY” DAY.
VII. PRESENTATIONS:
A. PRESENTATION ON LAUDERHILL TEEN CENTRAL (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-08-145: AMENDING THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO INCLUDE THE NEWLY ANNEXED AREAS AT THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF SUNRISE BOULEVARD AND N.W. 31ST AVENUE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMPBER 15, 2010; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION).
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
2. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-07-140: PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN CANDIDACY IN THE EVENT OF WITHDRAWAL, DEATH OR REMOVAL OF CANDIDATES (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
3. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-07-141: CORRECTING A CLERICAL ERROR TO BE CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT PROVISIONS AND TO CLARIFY IN THE EVENT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WOULD BE CALLED BY ORDINANCE(REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
4. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-07-142: TO AMEND THE BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE AND ADJUST THE ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION FEES.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-07-143: TO PROVIDE A BUILDING RECORDS SEARCH FEE APPLYING TO BUILDING PERMIT SEARCHES, PERMIT HISTORY AND BUILDING CODE VIOLATION REQUEST SEARCHES.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-07-144: TO PROVIDE AN ARCHIVING FEE ON EACH PERMIT TO OFFSET THE COST OF MICROFILMING AND SCANNING COMPLETED BUILDING PERMITS AND PLANS.
RESOLUTIONS
ADMINISTRATION
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-183: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF $37,028 TO BE APPLIED TO THE JUNIOR FLORIDA CARIBBEAN GAMES, MEMORIAL WEEKEND 2011, AT DILLARD HIGH SCHOOL
COMMISSION
8. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-155: REGARDING THE GRADUATION RATES OF BLACK MALES FROM BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; REQUESTING THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO IMPROVE THE GRADUATION RATE OF BLACK MALES; REQUESTING THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY RESEARCH AND ADOPT BEST PRACTICES OF OTHER SCHOOL BOARD JURISDICTIONS(REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER HAYWARD J. BENSON, JR.).
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-156: SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE LAUDERHILL REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING THE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ENERGY WATER AUDIT PROGRAM WHICH WILL PROVIDE FREE ENERGY AUDITS TO ALL LAUDERHILL BUSINESSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
DEES
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-157: APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID TO JMW CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,400,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AQUATICS FACILITY AT JOHN MULLIN PARK PER PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-361-06540.
FINANCE
11. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-158: APPROVING THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
FIRE
12. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-159: RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FIRE RESCUE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; DECLARING THE FIRE RESCUE ASSESSED COST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011; DECLARING THE ESTIMATED FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENT RATE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011; REIMPOSING THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY FOR THE COST OF PROVIDING FIRE RESCUE SERVICES; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF. ACTUALLY THE FIRE RESCUE FEE WAS REDUCED FROM $261 TO $250 ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES.
PALS
13. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-165: DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF SURPLUS OBSOLETE FURNITURE AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN THE GYMNASIUM AT THE SADKIN COMMUNITY CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THEIR DISPOSAL FOR SALE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF LAUDERHILL CODE OF ORDINANCES.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-166: APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, INC. FOR THE OPERATION OF THE AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER CAMP, AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS; APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE FLAT RATE FEE FOR JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2010 RELATIVE TO THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM ONLY.
PLANNING & REDEVELOPMENT
15. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-167: GRANTING THE CITY MANAGER THE ABILITY TO WAIVE OR REDUCE LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT AND/OR CERTIFICATE OF USE FEES FOR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S INTERNATIONAL TRADE INCUBATOR.
POLICE
16. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-168: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,954.35 TO PURCHASE RADIO EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED IN THE POLICE/FIRE COMMAND POST VEHICLE FROM MOTOROLA, INC.; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-169: APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND THE INVERRARY 441 APARTMENTS FOR LOCAL TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE AREA KNOWN AS THE INVERRARY 441 APARTMENTS.
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:
18. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-170: GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO BLU LAGOON’S RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR, INC., SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW A ± 4,720 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT BAR AND BANQUET HALL IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT ON AN APPROXIMATE ± 2.01 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON PARCEL A, BON-VALE PLAZA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 92, PAGE 16 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS BON-VALE PLAZA LOCATED AT 7529-7531 WEST OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA. REQUEST WAS MADE TO OPERATE UNTIL 2 AM ON WEEKENDS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. STAFF RECOMMENDED AGAINST IT. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY HOUSING IS 84' AWAY FROM THE BACK OF THE BUILDING. COMMISSION APPROVED SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND PERIODIC REVIEW. THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION CAN BE REVOKED IF THE RESTRICTIONS ARE VIOLATED.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-171: GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO DONNA’S RESTAURANT AND COCKTAIL LOUNGE, INC., SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW A ± 3,701 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT BAR IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT ON AN APPROXIMATE ± 3.61 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON LOTS 1 THROUGH 5 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 3, BOULEVARD SHOPPES NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 106, PAGE 45 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS BOULEVARD SHOPPES LOCATED AT 5432-5434 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA. COMMISSION APPROVED SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND PERIODIC REVIEW. THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION CAN BE REVOKED IF THE RESTRICTIONS ARE VIOLATED.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-08-172: GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO TOBOLSKI, LLC, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW A ± 5,796 SQUARE FOOT BANQUET HALL IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT ON AN APPROXIMATE ± 1.50 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON A PORTION OF PARCEL A, 31ST AVENUE COMMERCIAL PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 123, PAGE 10 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1451 N.W. 31ST AVENUE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA. COMMISSION APPROVED SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND PERIODIC REVIEW. THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION CAN BE REVOKED IF THE RESTRICTIONS ARE VIOLATED.
NEW BUSINESS
A. SET THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETINGS ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
i. Fire 5.00 pm
ii. Garbage Fee 5.15 pm
iii. Safe Neighborhood 5.30 pm
iv. Storm water 5.45 pm
v. Windemere Safe Neighborhood District
B. The Oct. 11, 2010 Commission Meeting is cancelled due to the Columbus Day Holiday.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
