On Monday, November 1, the City of Lauderhill Invites You to Celebrate Arbor Day, Becoming a “Playful City USA,” and the Opening of the New Park on NW 47 Avenue.
The Arbor Day and “Playful City USA” Celebration will take place at 10 am; and the Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening for the NW 47 Avenue Park at 11 am.
The historic site of Lauderhill’s First City Hall (1080 NW 47th Avenue) is about to re-open to the community - but this time as a brand new park! The old City Hall building from Lauderhill’s inception built in 1959 was demolished after Hurricane Wilma damaged it beyond repair. At the request of United Homeowner President, Walton Hunter, the Lauderhill Commission eagerly welcomed the idea to build a community park in the neighborhood.
With community input, the park’s architect Barranco Gonzalez, Inc. designed a passive park which features a playground area, a decorative fountain, gazebo, colorful outdoor benches and tables. There is also a walking trail and small amphitheater to be adorned with public art. “Public art - is yet again - being placed in one of our parks. As the Chair of the Public Art Board and a Commissioner of the City, I couldn’t be prouder to build a beautiful new park in my own community,” states Commissioner M. Margaret Bates. Phase II of this new park will include a community room.
At 10 am on Monday, November 1st, join Lauderhill’s youth as they acknowledge and celebrate Arbor Day and Lauderhill’s new “Playful City USA” designation as they plant several trees and plants in the park’s garden before jumping on the brand new playground equipment! This hands-on planting project allows Lauderhill students to partake in making the City clean and green while acknowledging Arbor Day! As a newly designated “Playful City USA,” it is important that the youth who live in the area feel a sense of pride and ownership for their park and feel encouraged to play in it often.
At 11 am, join the Mayor, City Commission, and United Lauderhill Homeowners’ Association and celebrate Arbor Day, Playful City USA, and the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the NW 47 Avenue Park. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information call 954-730-3000.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
FDOT Settles Lawsuit on Peeling Light Poles
Florida Department of Transportation has agreed to a settlement with Defendants on the defective peeling light poles that were installed throughout Broward County. The poles have been an issue for residents everywhere, including Lauderhill, and were unsightly.
The Settlement calls for the subcontractor to repaint and repair most of the poles, and some will be replaced. Work is expected to begin early next year.
While the location of the poles are throughout Lauderhill and Broward County, it is noted that many of them within Lauderhill (but not all) are on 55th Ave., 56th Ave., 68th Ave., Atrium, Inverrary, Rock Island, University Drive, and Oakland Park Blvd.
The Settlement calls for the subcontractor to repaint and repair most of the poles, and some will be replaced. Work is expected to begin early next year.
While the location of the poles are throughout Lauderhill and Broward County, it is noted that many of them within Lauderhill (but not all) are on 55th Ave., 56th Ave., 68th Ave., Atrium, Inverrary, Rock Island, University Drive, and Oakland Park Blvd.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Notes of the CRA, Special Workshop and Commission Meeting of October 25
On October 25, the City Commission held a regular CRA and regular Commission Meeting, the last of the legislative session before the elections. The following are notes of interest (all items passed below unanimously unless otherwise indicated):
CRA MEETING:
1) EXTEND INTERNATIONAL TRADE INCUBATOR LEASE
ITEM#1: RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-04: AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION OF THE LEASE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS INCUBATOR AT 1711-1717 N.W. 38TH AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR AN EXTENSION THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AT THE SAME MONTHLY RATE; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS.
2) SISTER CITIES CHAGUANAS VISIT - Planned for the end of November
3) FINANCING OPTIONS AND PROJECTS ON SR 7
4) NEW BUSINESS
SPECIAL COMMISSION WORKSHOP
The only item was a report on the expenditure of NSP Funds by the City. The following are notes from that report:
Lauderhill received $4.293 M which is required to be obligated by 9/4/10. We obligated 100% by 8/28/10. 25% or $1.073 M was required for low income. We exceed this and provided for low income 35% or $1.469 M.
Lauderhill has 48 months to expend or 3/3/13 the $4.293 M. By 10/22/10 we have expended 58%, which is one of the highest rates nationwide.
Down payment and closing costs assistance has 17 recipients, and 11 so far have closed for $786,812.
The City purchased 28 properties, 5 sold, 6 are under contract, 4 schedule to close by end of October. Financing option provided by Lauderhill Housing Authority in the amount of $552,000.
Program impediments primarily is the resale of condominiums purchased since condominiums are not approving the sale from the city to new residents. The problem is their income restrictions. If we cannot sell the units, we could rent them.
To our knowledge, we have been advised that Lauderhill is one of the most successful cities in the US in complying with this program, and we have received an additional $1.5 M to expend under this program. Only a few cities even comes close to matching our compliance with this federal program.
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
VII. PRESENTATIONS:
A. ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION TO COMMISSION ON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES BY JOHN BECKFORD.
B. MPO PRESENTATION ON CENTRAL EAST WEST CORRIDOR -- LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE STUDY. No Rail will go through Lauderhill. A Rapid Bus or BRT will go through a section, but more emphasis will be placed towards I-595 between Sawgrass Mills, downtown Ft. Lauderdale, and the airport. Other transit modes will be placed on Broward Blvd., Sunrise Blvd., Oakland Park Blvd., Commercial Blvd. and 441.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-164: PROCLAMATIONS; PROVIDING WHEREAS AND THEREFORE CLAUSES TO BE INCLUDED IN ALL PROCLAMATIONS TO INCLUDE ALL COMMISSIONERS NAMES AUTOMATICALLY WHENEVER THE MAYOR ISSUES A PROCLAMATION(REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER HAYWARD J. BENSON).
2. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-167: CREATING ARTICLE III, AUTOMATED TRAFFIC INFRACTION DETECTORS; CREATING PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO “THE MARK WANDALL TRAFFIC SAFETY ACT” TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF THE UNMANNED CAMERA MONITORING SYSTEM FOR ENFORCEMENT OF RED LIGHT SIGNAL VIOLATIONS.
RESOLUTIONS
ADMINISTRATION
3. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-210: APPROVING THE JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF INSTALLATION COSTS FOR ENTRANCE FEATURES IN CONNECTION WITH WEST KEN LARK SOUTH, BID PACKAGE 4 OF NORTH CENTRAL COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; PROVIDING THAT BROWARD COUNTY WILL PAY THE CITY A MAXIMUM UP TO $26,000.00 AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE ENTRANCE FEATURE.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-211: APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER RECREATION LEASE AGREEMENT REGARDING WEST KEN LARK COMMUNITY PARK; REMOVING THE USE OF ROYAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CASTLE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND LAUDERHILL PAUL TURNER ELEMENTARY; ADDING THE USE OF THE WINGATE OAKS CENTER KNOWN AS WEST KEN LARK COMMUNITY PARK; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION BY CITY MANAGER.
COMMISSION
5. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-215: A RESOLUTION ADVOCATING FOR THE LAUDERHILL REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTING THE COLE BROS. CIRCUS LAUDERHILL TO BENEFIT FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES OF LAUDERHILL RUNNING NOVEMBER 17TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 21ST. TO BE LOCATED AAT THE CORNER OF 441 AND SUNRISE BLVD.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-217: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ISSUE A LETTER OF INTENT TO ESTABLISH A SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH FIUGGI, ITALY; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND FIUGGI, ITALY WILL COOPERATE TO DEVELOP BUSINESS, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL EXCHANGES FOR THE MUTUAL BENEFIT OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND FIUGGI, ITALY.
DEES
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-218: APPROVING AND ACCEPTING VARIOUS EASEMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND PROPERTY OWNERS ALONG PINE ISLAND ROAD REGARDING THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS RELATIVE TO THE EASEMENT AREA FOR ASSESS TO THE SOUND AND SECURITY WALL TO MAINTAIN IT.
POLICE
8. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-220: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 TO DONATE TO THE WINNERS OF THE LAUDERHILL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST TO BE USED TOWARDS TUITION, ROOM, BOARD AND/OR BOOKS FOR THE 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-224: 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.
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-225: GRANTING TO WAIL ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A HOOK’S FISH STEAK LEMONADE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW A SINGLE DRIVE-THROUGH LANE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A FREE-STANDING RESTAURANT ON A ± 6.544 ACRE SITE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED ON A PORTION OF TRACT “A”, C & U SHOPPING CENTER, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7468 COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA. Passed 4-0-1, with Mayor Kaplan abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
CRA MEETING:
1) EXTEND INTERNATIONAL TRADE INCUBATOR LEASE
ITEM#1: RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-04: AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION OF THE LEASE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS INCUBATOR AT 1711-1717 N.W. 38TH AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR AN EXTENSION THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AT THE SAME MONTHLY RATE; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS.
2) SISTER CITIES CHAGUANAS VISIT - Planned for the end of November
3) FINANCING OPTIONS AND PROJECTS ON SR 7
4) NEW BUSINESS
SPECIAL COMMISSION WORKSHOP
The only item was a report on the expenditure of NSP Funds by the City. The following are notes from that report:
Lauderhill received $4.293 M which is required to be obligated by 9/4/10. We obligated 100% by 8/28/10. 25% or $1.073 M was required for low income. We exceed this and provided for low income 35% or $1.469 M.
Lauderhill has 48 months to expend or 3/3/13 the $4.293 M. By 10/22/10 we have expended 58%, which is one of the highest rates nationwide.
Down payment and closing costs assistance has 17 recipients, and 11 so far have closed for $786,812.
The City purchased 28 properties, 5 sold, 6 are under contract, 4 schedule to close by end of October. Financing option provided by Lauderhill Housing Authority in the amount of $552,000.
Program impediments primarily is the resale of condominiums purchased since condominiums are not approving the sale from the city to new residents. The problem is their income restrictions. If we cannot sell the units, we could rent them.
To our knowledge, we have been advised that Lauderhill is one of the most successful cities in the US in complying with this program, and we have received an additional $1.5 M to expend under this program. Only a few cities even comes close to matching our compliance with this federal program.
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
VII. PRESENTATIONS:
A. ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION TO COMMISSION ON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES BY JOHN BECKFORD.
B. MPO PRESENTATION ON CENTRAL EAST WEST CORRIDOR -- LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE STUDY. No Rail will go through Lauderhill. A Rapid Bus or BRT will go through a section, but more emphasis will be placed towards I-595 between Sawgrass Mills, downtown Ft. Lauderdale, and the airport. Other transit modes will be placed on Broward Blvd., Sunrise Blvd., Oakland Park Blvd., Commercial Blvd. and 441.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-164: PROCLAMATIONS; PROVIDING WHEREAS AND THEREFORE CLAUSES TO BE INCLUDED IN ALL PROCLAMATIONS TO INCLUDE ALL COMMISSIONERS NAMES AUTOMATICALLY WHENEVER THE MAYOR ISSUES A PROCLAMATION(REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER HAYWARD J. BENSON).
2. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-167: CREATING ARTICLE III, AUTOMATED TRAFFIC INFRACTION DETECTORS; CREATING PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO “THE MARK WANDALL TRAFFIC SAFETY ACT” TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF THE UNMANNED CAMERA MONITORING SYSTEM FOR ENFORCEMENT OF RED LIGHT SIGNAL VIOLATIONS.
RESOLUTIONS
ADMINISTRATION
3. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-210: APPROVING THE JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF INSTALLATION COSTS FOR ENTRANCE FEATURES IN CONNECTION WITH WEST KEN LARK SOUTH, BID PACKAGE 4 OF NORTH CENTRAL COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; PROVIDING THAT BROWARD COUNTY WILL PAY THE CITY A MAXIMUM UP TO $26,000.00 AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE ENTRANCE FEATURE.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-211: APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER RECREATION LEASE AGREEMENT REGARDING WEST KEN LARK COMMUNITY PARK; REMOVING THE USE OF ROYAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CASTLE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND LAUDERHILL PAUL TURNER ELEMENTARY; ADDING THE USE OF THE WINGATE OAKS CENTER KNOWN AS WEST KEN LARK COMMUNITY PARK; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION BY CITY MANAGER.
COMMISSION
5. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-215: A RESOLUTION ADVOCATING FOR THE LAUDERHILL REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTING THE COLE BROS. CIRCUS LAUDERHILL TO BENEFIT FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES OF LAUDERHILL RUNNING NOVEMBER 17TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 21ST. TO BE LOCATED AAT THE CORNER OF 441 AND SUNRISE BLVD.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-217: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ISSUE A LETTER OF INTENT TO ESTABLISH A SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH FIUGGI, ITALY; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND FIUGGI, ITALY WILL COOPERATE TO DEVELOP BUSINESS, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL EXCHANGES FOR THE MUTUAL BENEFIT OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND FIUGGI, ITALY.
DEES
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-218: APPROVING AND ACCEPTING VARIOUS EASEMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND PROPERTY OWNERS ALONG PINE ISLAND ROAD REGARDING THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS RELATIVE TO THE EASEMENT AREA FOR ASSESS TO THE SOUND AND SECURITY WALL TO MAINTAIN IT.
POLICE
8. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-220: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 TO DONATE TO THE WINNERS OF THE LAUDERHILL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST TO BE USED TOWARDS TUITION, ROOM, BOARD AND/OR BOOKS FOR THE 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-224: 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.
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-10-225: GRANTING TO WAIL ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A HOOK’S FISH STEAK LEMONADE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW A SINGLE DRIVE-THROUGH LANE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A FREE-STANDING RESTAURANT ON A ± 6.544 ACRE SITE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED ON A PORTION OF TRACT “A”, C & U SHOPPING CENTER, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7468 COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA. Passed 4-0-1, with Mayor Kaplan abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Lauderhill Police Department’s Halloween Safety Day Event
The Lauderhill Police Department will host their 2nd Annual Halloween Safety Day Event to provide safety tips for kids and their parents. Bring your kids out to meet our Police Officers, Firefighters, Police Explorers, and our Citizens on Patrol Volunteers. This event is FREE, but all attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods to support our upcoming Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Who:----Presented by the Lauderhill Police Department
Where:--Sadkin Community Center – 1176 NW 42 Way
When:---Friday, October 29, 4 pm – 8:30 pm
What:---Police and Fire Demonstrations
-----------Child Seat Belt Safety Inspections
-----------Car Seat Give-A-Ways
-----------Free Child I.D. Cards
-----------Free Halloween Safety Bags and Candy
-----------Haunted House
-----------Prizes, Food, and Games
-----------Entertainment
This event is geared for parents and children 13 years old and under. Please stop by and learn about the programs and assistance the City of Lauderhill’s Police Department has to offer.
For more information please call (954)717-1558 or (954)717-4626.
Who:----Presented by the Lauderhill Police Department
Where:--Sadkin Community Center – 1176 NW 42 Way
When:---Friday, October 29, 4 pm – 8:30 pm
What:---Police and Fire Demonstrations
-----------Child Seat Belt Safety Inspections
-----------Car Seat Give-A-Ways
-----------Free Child I.D. Cards
-----------Free Halloween Safety Bags and Candy
-----------Haunted House
-----------Prizes, Food, and Games
-----------Entertainment
This event is geared for parents and children 13 years old and under. Please stop by and learn about the programs and assistance the City of Lauderhill’s Police Department has to offer.
For more information please call (954)717-1558 or (954)717-4626.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Early Voting Begins
Early voting for the November elections begins today. Voting can be done at several centers around the county from today through October 31, but not on Sundays.
The Early Voting Precincts in Lauderhill, or adjacent to the city are at the Lauderhill Mall and at the Tamarac Library on Commercial Blvd.
If you are unable to Early Vote or Absentee, then you can vote at your regular precinct on Tuesday, November 2 from 7 am to 7 pm.
As a reminder, eLauderhill News has recommended to elect Joel Leshinsky for Lauderhill Commission Seat 2 and re-elect M. Margaret Bates for Lauderhill Commission Seat 3.
For more information from the Supervisor of Elections go to http://www.browardsoe.org/.
The Early Voting Precincts in Lauderhill, or adjacent to the city are at the Lauderhill Mall and at the Tamarac Library on Commercial Blvd.
If you are unable to Early Vote or Absentee, then you can vote at your regular precinct on Tuesday, November 2 from 7 am to 7 pm.
As a reminder, eLauderhill News has recommended to elect Joel Leshinsky for Lauderhill Commission Seat 2 and re-elect M. Margaret Bates for Lauderhill Commission Seat 3.
For more information from the Supervisor of Elections go to http://www.browardsoe.org/.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
eLauderhill News Recommends . . Candidates, Florida Constitution Amendments & Broward Charter Changes
In the Nov. 2 General Elections, voters will be faced with a very long ballot. Early voting begins Oct. 18.
Rather than give a detail of every race, and recommendation, eLauderhill News is providing recommendations only in the following races (those running against a write-in are not included since it is commonly accepted that the named candidate has already won):
US Senate - Charlie Crist - NPA
Florida Governor - Alex Sink - Dem
Attorney General - Dan Gelber - Dem
Commissioner of Agriculture - Scott Maddox - Dem
State Senator District 32 - Jeremy Ring - Dem
State Representative District 96 - Ari Porth Dem
County Court Judge Group 1 - John D. Fry
County Court Judge Group 26 - F.J. McLawrence
Lauderhill City Commission Seat 2 - Joel Leshinsky
Lauderhill City Commission Seat 3 - M. Margaret Bates
FLORIDA CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS
Amendment #1 - Repeal of Public Campaign Financing requirements - NO.
Amendment #2 - Homestead ad valorem tax credit for deployed military personnel -YES
Amendment #4 - Referenda required for adoption and amendment of local government comprehensive land use plans - NO. In Broward County alone it would virtual stop all future land use changes even when wanted by the public, and it is feared the public would pay for the ballot initiatives in their city and county-wide.
Amendment #5 - Standards for Legislature to follow in legislative redistricting -YES
Amendment #6 - Standards for Legislature to follow in congressional redistricting - YES
Amendment #8 - Revision of the class size requirements for public schools - YES
Referendum - A Non Binding Referendum calling for an Amendment to the US Constitution to require a balanced federal budget without raising taxes - NO. Not because we don't agree with the concept, on the contrary. However, the language on the ballot is not the same as the explanation, and therefore is believed misleading.
BROWARD COUNTY CHARTER REFERENDUMS:
#1 Charter Review Commission and Management and Efficiency Study Commission should meet every 10 years instead of 6 years - NO. Though it costs more, the public needs to be able to make changes to their government through such procedures more often.
#2 County Ethics Code shall control over Municipal Ethic Codes - No. Not because there shouldn't be a Municipal Ethic Code, but that the Charter Review Commission made changes that were written specifically for the County, and not Municipalities. Instead the same independent board of residents should create such a Code and not the County Commissioners who were resistant to create a code of their own.
#3 Broward County Constitituional Officers to be subject to the Broward County Code of Ethics - Yes.
#4 Establish a Charter Officer of Inspector General to investigate county and municipal misconduct and gross mismangement - Yes. However it should have been a Constitutional Officer.
#5 To send direction to the Legislature that Broward County Residents want the County to be able to show on the tax bill the share of property taxes that is attributable to Constitutional Officers - Yes.
Rather than give a detail of every race, and recommendation, eLauderhill News is providing recommendations only in the following races (those running against a write-in are not included since it is commonly accepted that the named candidate has already won):
US Senate - Charlie Crist - NPA
Florida Governor - Alex Sink - Dem
Attorney General - Dan Gelber - Dem
Commissioner of Agriculture - Scott Maddox - Dem
State Senator District 32 - Jeremy Ring - Dem
State Representative District 96 - Ari Porth Dem
County Court Judge Group 1 - John D. Fry
County Court Judge Group 26 - F.J. McLawrence
Lauderhill City Commission Seat 2 - Joel Leshinsky
Lauderhill City Commission Seat 3 - M. Margaret Bates
FLORIDA CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS
Amendment #1 - Repeal of Public Campaign Financing requirements - NO.
Amendment #2 - Homestead ad valorem tax credit for deployed military personnel -YES
Amendment #4 - Referenda required for adoption and amendment of local government comprehensive land use plans - NO. In Broward County alone it would virtual stop all future land use changes even when wanted by the public, and it is feared the public would pay for the ballot initiatives in their city and county-wide.
Amendment #5 - Standards for Legislature to follow in legislative redistricting -YES
Amendment #6 - Standards for Legislature to follow in congressional redistricting - YES
Amendment #8 - Revision of the class size requirements for public schools - YES
Referendum - A Non Binding Referendum calling for an Amendment to the US Constitution to require a balanced federal budget without raising taxes - NO. Not because we don't agree with the concept, on the contrary. However, the language on the ballot is not the same as the explanation, and therefore is believed misleading.
BROWARD COUNTY CHARTER REFERENDUMS:
#1 Charter Review Commission and Management and Efficiency Study Commission should meet every 10 years instead of 6 years - NO. Though it costs more, the public needs to be able to make changes to their government through such procedures more often.
#2 County Ethics Code shall control over Municipal Ethic Codes - No. Not because there shouldn't be a Municipal Ethic Code, but that the Charter Review Commission made changes that were written specifically for the County, and not Municipalities. Instead the same independent board of residents should create such a Code and not the County Commissioners who were resistant to create a code of their own.
#3 Broward County Constitituional Officers to be subject to the Broward County Code of Ethics - Yes.
#4 Establish a Charter Officer of Inspector General to investigate county and municipal misconduct and gross mismangement - Yes. However it should have been a Constitutional Officer.
#5 To send direction to the Legislature that Broward County Residents want the County to be able to show on the tax bill the share of property taxes that is attributable to Constitutional Officers - Yes.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Candidates for Lauderhill City Commission Meet at Environ
On October 27, beginning at 6:30 PM, the Candidates for Lauderhill City Commission, Seat 2 and 3, will be presented to the public. The meeting will take place at the Environ Cultural Center and is open to the Public. The Public may ask questions of the candidates. The ECC will be conducting this Meeting.
Also, anyone with an Absentee Ballot may bring it to the Meeting. The ECC is collecting absentee ballots up until Oct. 29 at 3 PM. Then they will hand deliver the ballots to the Supervisor of Elections Office.
Also, anyone with an Absentee Ballot may bring it to the Meeting. The ECC is collecting absentee ballots up until Oct. 29 at 3 PM. Then they will hand deliver the ballots to the Supervisor of Elections Office.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Lauderhill Holds Florida Housing Help Workshop
The Florida Department of Financial Services will host a Housing Help Workshop designed to educate and assist families facing foreclosure. The workshop will include opportunities to meet personally with mortgage lenders, HUD-certified housing counselors, Lauderhill Housing Authority, legal assistance, credit counseling services,and many other foreclosure assistance programs. Also receive information on home weatherization programs and tips for reducing home insurance premiums.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 • 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion at 10:30 a.m.
City Hall Multipurpose Room
5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
For more information, contact Commissioner Bates’ Office
(954) 777-2044 or (954) 730-3000
Sponsored by Commissioner M. Margaret Bates and Mayor Richard J. Kaplan
PLEASE BRING THESE ITEMS IF AVAILABLE:
Driver’s license or picture ID and Social Security Card
Recent paycheck stubs
Recent bank statements
Recent mortgage statement
Hardship letter explaining delinquency of mortgage payment
Saturday, October 09, 2010
If Abbott and Costello Were Alive Today
You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully appreciate this. For those of us who sometimes get flustered by our computers, please read on....
If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, 'Who's on First?' might have turned out something like this:
COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: Thanks I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.
ABBOTT: Your computer?
COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.
ABBOTT: What about Windows?
COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?
ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?
COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?
ABBOTT: Wallpaper.
COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software.
ABBOTT: Software for Windows?
COSTELLO: No.. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?
ABBOTT: I just did.
COSTELLO: You just did what?
ABBOTT: Recommend something.
COSTELLO: You recommended something?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: For my office?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!
ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows.
COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?
ABBOTT: Word.
COSTELLO: What word?
ABBOTT: Word in Office.
COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.
ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.
COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?
ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue 'W'.
COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue 'w' if you don't start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?
ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.
COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?
ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.
COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?
ABBOTT: One copy.
COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?
ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.
COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?
ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!
(A few days later)
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?
ABBOTT: Click on 'START'..............
If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, 'Who's on First?' might have turned out something like this:
COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: Thanks I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.
ABBOTT: Your computer?
COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.
ABBOTT: What about Windows?
COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?
ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?
COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?
ABBOTT: Wallpaper.
COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software.
ABBOTT: Software for Windows?
COSTELLO: No.. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?
ABBOTT: I just did.
COSTELLO: You just did what?
ABBOTT: Recommend something.
COSTELLO: You recommended something?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: For my office?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!
ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows.
COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?
ABBOTT: Word.
COSTELLO: What word?
ABBOTT: Word in Office.
COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.
ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.
COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?
ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue 'W'.
COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue 'w' if you don't start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?
ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.
COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?
ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.
COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?
ABBOTT: One copy.
COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?
ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.
COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?
ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!
(A few days later)
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?
ABBOTT: Click on 'START'..............
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Sunday, October 03, 2010
BCT Cost of Bus Fares and Passes Increases Effective October 1, 2010
At the September 14 public hearing, the Broward County Commission voted to increase the cost of bus fares and passes. Click here for new fare rates. All current bus passes will continue to work through their expiration date.
Broward County Transit’s transfer fee structures to and from Miami-Dade, Palm Tran and Tri-Rail transit systems will remain the same.
Broward County Transit’s transfer fee structures to and from Miami-Dade, Palm Tran and Tri-Rail transit systems will remain the same.
Friday, October 01, 2010
Lauderhill Press Release on Transfer of County Facilities in Annexed Areas
POSTED BY THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, AND REPRINTED HERE:
The City of Lauderhill Would Like to Update Residents Regarding the Transfer of Water/Sewer Services as Well as the Title of Fire Station #14 from Broward County to the City of Lauderhill.
The City of Lauderhill is still waiting for Broward County to transfer the water/sewer services for the recently annexed areas of West Ken Lark, St. George and Broward Estates. Consequently, the City still has no title or access to the existing Fire Station #14 located within the corporate limits of the City of Lauderhill, and is still operating its Fire Rescue Department out of a temporary triple-wide trailer Fire Station constructed on NW 31 Avenue.
It has been and still is the City’s position that the use of taxpayer’s funds to build the temporary Fire Station was prompted by the County’s failure to act in good faith. The dollars spent on the Station could have been utilized for other projects in the City of Lauderhill – especially the proposed projects in the areas near 441.
Additionally, the City continues to pursue transfer of the water and sewer infrastructure in our annexed areas of West Ken Lark, St. George and Broward Estates so all of our citizen’s can receive the same services.
The frustration expressed by residents is mounting because of the continued position of Broward County to withhold the assets that they rightfully own as residents and taxpayers of the City of Lauderhill. We ask that you share your concerns with your County Commissioners and ask them to relinquish these assets to the City of Lauderhill immediately.
Commissioner Ilene Lieberman – District #1
954-357-7001 ilieberman@broward.org
Commissioner Albert C. Jones – District #9
954-357-7009 acjones@broward.org
Broward County Governmental Building – 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
The City of Lauderhill Would Like to Update Residents Regarding the Transfer of Water/Sewer Services as Well as the Title of Fire Station #14 from Broward County to the City of Lauderhill.
The City of Lauderhill is still waiting for Broward County to transfer the water/sewer services for the recently annexed areas of West Ken Lark, St. George and Broward Estates. Consequently, the City still has no title or access to the existing Fire Station #14 located within the corporate limits of the City of Lauderhill, and is still operating its Fire Rescue Department out of a temporary triple-wide trailer Fire Station constructed on NW 31 Avenue.
It has been and still is the City’s position that the use of taxpayer’s funds to build the temporary Fire Station was prompted by the County’s failure to act in good faith. The dollars spent on the Station could have been utilized for other projects in the City of Lauderhill – especially the proposed projects in the areas near 441.
Additionally, the City continues to pursue transfer of the water and sewer infrastructure in our annexed areas of West Ken Lark, St. George and Broward Estates so all of our citizen’s can receive the same services.
The frustration expressed by residents is mounting because of the continued position of Broward County to withhold the assets that they rightfully own as residents and taxpayers of the City of Lauderhill. We ask that you share your concerns with your County Commissioners and ask them to relinquish these assets to the City of Lauderhill immediately.
Commissioner Ilene Lieberman – District #1
954-357-7001 ilieberman@broward.org
Commissioner Albert C. Jones – District #9
954-357-7009 acjones@broward.org
Broward County Governmental Building – 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Notes of the Commission Meeting of Sept. 27
On September 27, the City Commission met and the following are items of interest discussed (all items passed unanimously unless otherwise indicated):
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-165: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 9, FIRE PROTECTION, PREVENTION, AND LIFE SAFETY, ARTICLE IV, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, SECTION 9-61, USER FEES, TO UPDATE THE CURRENT FEE STRUCTURE; AMENDING SECTION 9-62, DEFINITIONS, TO ADJUST MILEAGE CALCULATION AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR “TREATMENT WITHOUT TRANSPORT.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-167: CREATING ARTICLE III, AUTOMATED TRAFFIC INFRACTION DETECTORS; CREATING PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO “THE MARK WANDALL TRAFFIC SAFETY ACT” TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF THE UNMANNED CAMERA MONITORING SYSTEM FOR ENFORCEMENT OF RED LIGHT SIGNAL VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING ALL SUBSECTIONS. Passed 4-1, with Commissioner Berger voting against.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
3. 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.
4. 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 ADOPTED FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FROM TIME TO TIME; 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.
5. 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.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-157: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 21, WATER AND SEWER SERVICE, TO INCREASE WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES WITH SAID INCREASE NECESSARY TO COVER THE COSTS OF PROVIDING SAID SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTOMATIC RATE ADJUSTMENT CONSISTENT WITH THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX; PROVIDING FOR THE NEW RATE STRUCTURE TO COMMENCE OCTOBER 1, 2010.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-158: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 3, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SECTION 3-4, 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). Withdrawn to comply with correct Local Planning Agency procedure, so a new first reading will be on September 29.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-159: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, APPENDIX G - FRANCHISES, ARTICLE III, GARBAGE, REFUSE AND TRASH; 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.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-160: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, APPENDIX G - FRANCHISES, ARTICLE III, GARBAGE, REFUSE AND TRASH; 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.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-200: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ENCOURAGING THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ACT PROMPTLY TO SPEND THE STIMULUS FUNDS IN ORDER TO STIMULATE THE FLORIDA ECONOMY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER HOWARD BERGER).
11. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-201: APPOINTING MARIE SEGRE’ TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S ART, CULTURAL, TOURISM BOARD (ACT) BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN FOR THE TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2014; APPROVING THE BOARD APPOINTMENT OF LYNNETTE HOUSTY TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD FOR THE TERM EXPIRING JUNE 2012.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-202: APPROVING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' APPOINTMENT OF MARC CELETTI TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE FIRE PENSION BOARD FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS TO EXPIRE AUGUST 2012.
DEES
13. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-203: AWARDING THE BID TO SUPERIOR LANDSCAPING & LAWN SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $169,510.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AND IRRIGATION IN THE MEDIAN OF SUNRISE BOULEVARD FROM STATE ROAD 7 THROUGH N.W. 31ST AVENUE; APPLYING THE $150,000.00 BROWARD BEAUTIFUL STATE THOROUGHFARE BEAUTIFICATION GRANT TOWARD THE COST; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,510.00 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-351-06365.
POLICE
14. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-206: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,151.00 AND INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,999.00 TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT POLICE MOTORCYCLE FROM BRUCE ROSSMEYER HARLEY-DAVIDSON, BASED UPON THE LOW QUOTE; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936 AND INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS.
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:
15. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-207: GRANTING TO OKS - COMMERCIAL & U, LLC A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW A SINGLE DRIVE THROUGH LANE AND 18 DRIVE-IN CAR STALLS IN CONJUNCTION WITH A FREESTANDING RESTAURANT BUILDING ON A ± 2.0 NET ACRE SITE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-165: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 9, FIRE PROTECTION, PREVENTION, AND LIFE SAFETY, ARTICLE IV, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, SECTION 9-61, USER FEES, TO UPDATE THE CURRENT FEE STRUCTURE; AMENDING SECTION 9-62, DEFINITIONS, TO ADJUST MILEAGE CALCULATION AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR “TREATMENT WITHOUT TRANSPORT.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-167: CREATING ARTICLE III, AUTOMATED TRAFFIC INFRACTION DETECTORS; CREATING PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO “THE MARK WANDALL TRAFFIC SAFETY ACT” TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF THE UNMANNED CAMERA MONITORING SYSTEM FOR ENFORCEMENT OF RED LIGHT SIGNAL VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING ALL SUBSECTIONS. Passed 4-1, with Commissioner Berger voting against.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
3. 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.
4. 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 ADOPTED FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FROM TIME TO TIME; 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.
5. 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.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-157: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 21, WATER AND SEWER SERVICE, TO INCREASE WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES WITH SAID INCREASE NECESSARY TO COVER THE COSTS OF PROVIDING SAID SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTOMATIC RATE ADJUSTMENT CONSISTENT WITH THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX; PROVIDING FOR THE NEW RATE STRUCTURE TO COMMENCE OCTOBER 1, 2010.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-158: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 3, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SECTION 3-4, 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). Withdrawn to comply with correct Local Planning Agency procedure, so a new first reading will be on September 29.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-159: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, APPENDIX G - FRANCHISES, ARTICLE III, GARBAGE, REFUSE AND TRASH; 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.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-09-160: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, APPENDIX G - FRANCHISES, ARTICLE III, GARBAGE, REFUSE AND TRASH; 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.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-200: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ENCOURAGING THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ACT PROMPTLY TO SPEND THE STIMULUS FUNDS IN ORDER TO STIMULATE THE FLORIDA ECONOMY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER HOWARD BERGER).
11. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-201: APPOINTING MARIE SEGRE’ TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S ART, CULTURAL, TOURISM BOARD (ACT) BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN FOR THE TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2014; APPROVING THE BOARD APPOINTMENT OF LYNNETTE HOUSTY TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD FOR THE TERM EXPIRING JUNE 2012.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-202: APPROVING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' APPOINTMENT OF MARC CELETTI TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE FIRE PENSION BOARD FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS TO EXPIRE AUGUST 2012.
DEES
13. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-203: AWARDING THE BID TO SUPERIOR LANDSCAPING & LAWN SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $169,510.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AND IRRIGATION IN THE MEDIAN OF SUNRISE BOULEVARD FROM STATE ROAD 7 THROUGH N.W. 31ST AVENUE; APPLYING THE $150,000.00 BROWARD BEAUTIFUL STATE THOROUGHFARE BEAUTIFICATION GRANT TOWARD THE COST; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,510.00 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-351-06365.
POLICE
14. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-206: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,151.00 AND INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,999.00 TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT POLICE MOTORCYCLE FROM BRUCE ROSSMEYER HARLEY-DAVIDSON, BASED UPON THE LOW QUOTE; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936 AND INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS.
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:
15. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-09-207: GRANTING TO OKS - COMMERCIAL & U, LLC A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW A SINGLE DRIVE THROUGH LANE AND 18 DRIVE-IN CAR STALLS IN CONJUNCTION WITH A FREESTANDING RESTAURANT BUILDING ON A ± 2.0 NET ACRE SITE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT.
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