Monday, January 31, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
LAUDERHILL MAQ T20 INTERNATIONAL NIGHT CRICKET TOURNAMENT
Cricket Council U.S.A., Inc. (CCUSA) and The City of Lauderhill, FL are proud to announce that The 10th Annual LAUDERHILL MAQ T20 INTERNATIONAL NIGHT CRICKET TOURNAMENT will start on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at the Lauderhill Sports Park – 7500 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL.
CCUSA, a professional sports and entertainment management company, and like Lauderhill, is firmly committed to the development of cricket throughout South Florida. As the tournament underwriter, CCUSA wishes to continue its close cricket relationship with the City of Lauderhill, which is the only municipality in all of North America with an ICC certified Cricket Stadium. CCUSA and the City of Lauderhill together have enjoyed noted success over the years with its joint sponsorship of the tournament which has become a beloved component of the community, and part of Lauderhill's Family Sports Night at the Lauderhill Sports Park – which includes a highly competitive Netball and Soccer Tournament.
Through the endorsement of the South Florida Cricket Alliance and Florida Southeast Cricket League, the LAUDERHILL MAQ T20 INTERNATIONAL NIGHT CRICKET TOURNAMENT has achieved the reputation as one of America's largest and most-popular night cricket tournament. Last year's tournament proved to be the biggest and one of the most exciting tournaments - as pooled resources between Lauderhill and CCUSA allowed the tournament finalist to received prize monies.
Mayor Richard J. Kaplan, competition originator states, "I am proud to see how this innovative International Night T-20 competition has evolved and been a catalyst of growth to the sport of cricket in the United States of America over the last 10 years. The competition has for many years been unifying the community while celebrating the contribution that cricket brings to the City of Lauderhill - the Cricket Capital of the USA." According to Jeff Miller, V.P. of Operations “CCUSA will continue to support and raise the profile of cricket within the City of Lauderhill and we look forward to another exciting and entertaining tournament. We will use our resources to promote cricket’s fast growing T20 format, through our widely influential domestic and international network of cricket enthusiasts.”
Opening ceremonies are scheduled for January 29, 2011, at 4:00pm. For information, please contact Jeff Miller at 561-361-1700 or visit our website at www.cricketcouncilusa.com. The LAUDERHILL MAQ T20 INTERNATIONAL NIGHT CRICKET TOURNAMENT will run through April on Saturday evenings and admission is free to the public.
CCUSA, a professional sports and entertainment management company, and like Lauderhill, is firmly committed to the development of cricket throughout South Florida. As the tournament underwriter, CCUSA wishes to continue its close cricket relationship with the City of Lauderhill, which is the only municipality in all of North America with an ICC certified Cricket Stadium. CCUSA and the City of Lauderhill together have enjoyed noted success over the years with its joint sponsorship of the tournament which has become a beloved component of the community, and part of Lauderhill's Family Sports Night at the Lauderhill Sports Park – which includes a highly competitive Netball and Soccer Tournament.
Through the endorsement of the South Florida Cricket Alliance and Florida Southeast Cricket League, the LAUDERHILL MAQ T20 INTERNATIONAL NIGHT CRICKET TOURNAMENT has achieved the reputation as one of America's largest and most-popular night cricket tournament. Last year's tournament proved to be the biggest and one of the most exciting tournaments - as pooled resources between Lauderhill and CCUSA allowed the tournament finalist to received prize monies.
Mayor Richard J. Kaplan, competition originator states, "I am proud to see how this innovative International Night T-20 competition has evolved and been a catalyst of growth to the sport of cricket in the United States of America over the last 10 years. The competition has for many years been unifying the community while celebrating the contribution that cricket brings to the City of Lauderhill - the Cricket Capital of the USA." According to Jeff Miller, V.P. of Operations “CCUSA will continue to support and raise the profile of cricket within the City of Lauderhill and we look forward to another exciting and entertaining tournament. We will use our resources to promote cricket’s fast growing T20 format, through our widely influential domestic and international network of cricket enthusiasts.”
Opening ceremonies are scheduled for January 29, 2011, at 4:00pm. For information, please contact Jeff Miller at 561-361-1700 or visit our website at www.cricketcouncilusa.com. The LAUDERHILL MAQ T20 INTERNATIONAL NIGHT CRICKET TOURNAMENT will run through April on Saturday evenings and admission is free to the public.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Mayor Projects for 2011
As is often my custom, I jotted down a few notes of what are the larger, and typically more challenging, projects I am working on for 2011. This year I decided to list them for you.
While it is too early to say how successful the year will be, this list will give you an indication of where a good part of my time will be spent during the year. As time goes by, some items will come off the list, and others added. This can be because they have been satisfied, or that they cannot or need not be pursued. In addition to this list, there are many tasks that are undertaken and completed that are not listed here, so it is not to be considered complete by any stretch of the imagination (there appears to be 32 other ideas I am working on right now).
1) PACE - Complete setting up the program, and arrange financing.
2) Continue developing Sister City Programs.
3) Determine if LEED-ND is appropriate to implement into the city.
4) Implement GREENROADS into the MPO Plan.
5) Create a GREEN EXPO in the last quarter of 2011.
6) Set up the 2011-2012 Jazz Concert Series.
7) Investigate whether a Federal Procurement Incubator can be created.
8) KIDS DAY - July 2.
9) Create a City Blanket.
10) Arrange funding for the 2012 Unitown Program ($1000) and 2012 Lauderhill Educational College Scholarship ($2000).
While it is too early to say how successful the year will be, this list will give you an indication of where a good part of my time will be spent during the year. As time goes by, some items will come off the list, and others added. This can be because they have been satisfied, or that they cannot or need not be pursued. In addition to this list, there are many tasks that are undertaken and completed that are not listed here, so it is not to be considered complete by any stretch of the imagination (there appears to be 32 other ideas I am working on right now).
1) PACE - Complete setting up the program, and arrange financing.
2) Continue developing Sister City Programs.
3) Determine if LEED-ND is appropriate to implement into the city.
4) Implement GREENROADS into the MPO Plan.
5) Create a GREEN EXPO in the last quarter of 2011.
6) Set up the 2011-2012 Jazz Concert Series.
7) Investigate whether a Federal Procurement Incubator can be created.
8) KIDS DAY - July 2.
9) Create a City Blanket.
10) Arrange funding for the 2012 Unitown Program ($1000) and 2012 Lauderhill Educational College Scholarship ($2000).
Friday, January 21, 2011
THE UNITED CHARGERS - THE 2010 US CRICKET OPEN CHAMPIONS!
SAM SOOPPERSAUD (from http://www.libertycricket.com/)
(Reporting from Lauderhill Cricket Stadium Lauderhill, Florida)
The United Chargers became the 2010 US Open Cricket Champions when they convincingly defeated the Pakistan Magic in the finals of the Cricket Council USA sponsored tournament, on Sunday, December 5th, 2010 at the beautiful Lauderhill Cricket Stadium, in Lauderhill, Florida . The Chargers played undefeated during the three days of intense competition – Friday, December 3rd through Monday, December 5th.
They had to go through some tough opposition on the way to their first US Open Championship. In the first game played in The Stadium the Chargers was victorious over the Virginia Warriors. The Chargers batted first and scored 145 runs in their 20 overs. The Warriors were able to muster only 99 runs before they were rooted out in the 18 th over. It was a bad day for the Warriors as they are reputedly known for their very high scoring. But they seemed lost trying to negotiate the wily spin of former Guyana and West Indies spinner , Mahendra Nagamootoo, ably supported by former Trinidad national player, David Mohamed, Rashad Marshall, and USA and the Chargers skipper, Steve Massiah.
In the second game, played on the same day, under flood lights, the Chargers were again victorious, this time at the expense of the NY Dodgers. The Dodgers are a young squad of college students, who have been together for a year now. They took first knock in a game reduced to 16 overs and scored 89 runs in their at bat. To the United Chargers, this was seemingly an easy task to overcome.. After a few scary moments, Skipper Steve Massiah was able to steer his team to victory. Chargers were able to knock off the runs required for victory with an over to spare, 93 runs in 15 overs
On Saturday, December 4th, United Chargers were slated to face the Sixer Daredevils. The opponents were a no-show thereby handing Chargers their third victory in the preliminaries. The boys stayed around for a while to watch the other contests. They then left to do some sightseeing and visit with friends and relatives.
Sunday, December 5th, was the big day for the United Chargers. They had qualified for the Semi-Finals along with the Miami Thunder, Pakistan Magic, and The Florida Destroyers. These four teams having emerged on top of their division in the preliminary rounds would now do battle to see which two teams will move to the finals. United Chargers took on Florida Destroyers, in the Stadium, while the Magic fought it out against the Miami Thunder, in the neighboring field.
The Destroyers occupied the crease first. Because of the overnight dew, there were still some lingering moisture on the wicket. Coupled with a grass surface on the turf, it was ideal for the slower bowlers. Skipper Steve Massiah thought he’ll take full advantage of the situation. He immediately called upon his spinners,to open the ball from , from each end. However, the Destroyers opening pair of Ken Wright (33) and Akeem Dodson (10) were very watchful and were ably to negotiate the offerings of the spinners. The first wicket fell with the score on 46 when Dodson, attempting an on drive, got a thick outside edge and offered an easy catch. Donald Bennet (19 N.O) joined Ken Wright in the middle. With the score on 58 Wright lost his wicket, LBW to Steve Massiah. From then we witnessed a procession: batsmen walking to the wicket, playing a few balls, and then walking back to the pavilion. The remaining eight wickets fell for the addition of 44 runs. The final 6 wickets fell for a meager 4 runs. Three wickets fell on 98 and three on 102. Destroyers all out in 19 overs. The United Chargers were able to get the required runs for victory with any serious problem.
In the adjoining field the Pakistan Magic was slugging it out with the Miami Thender. Then word came in to the Stadium that the Magic had defeated the powerhouse Miami Thunder. This was good news to the United Chargers’ camp, as they felt that the Thunder would be a more formidable opponent than the Magic. The Pakistan Magic, with no big name players played as a unit, and was thus able to come out on top of the Thunder.
The Finals of the US Open commenced almost immediately after the conclusion of the semi-finals. United Chargers vs Pakistan Magic. The Magic batted first. Openers Ken Singh (29) and Hussain Haider (33) were the only two Magic batsmen who seemed to know how to handle the Chargers’ five- prong spin attack. With the fall of Haider at 35, and Singh at 48, the Magic were unable to do any significant recovery. They were all out for 113 runs.
The Chargers’ regular opening pair of Carl Wright and Glenn Hall confidently strode to the wicket. In fact so much was their eagerness to overcome the Magic’s total that they were at the crease even before the fielders has taken the field. Wright immediate set upon the hapless Magic bowling while Hall played a more supporting role, rotating the stride . By the end of the 15th over Chargers had acquired the runs need for victory and the championship. Wright hit the winning shot, a four muscled over the extra cover fieldsman. He was 47 not out and Steve Massiah 23 not out. The two batsmen gleefully raised both hands above their heads celebration their win. The remaining United Chargers ran out unto the field and there were hand shakes and hugs all around.
Following the game the presentation ceremony was held with various awards , for the tournament, given:
Most Promising Player – Steven Taylor ( Miami Thunder)
Most Catches – Rashad Marshall (United Chargers)
Most Wickets – Masood Mohammed ( Magic)
Most Runs – Steven Taylor (Miami Thunder)
MVP of Finals – Carl Wright (United Chargers)
Tournament MVP – Steven Taylor (Miami Thunder)
Congratulations go out to the folks at Cricket Council USA, Jeff Miller and the entire staff, for staging an exciting tournament.
For more information, visit http://www.cricketcouncilusa.com/.
(Reporting from Lauderhill Cricket Stadium Lauderhill, Florida)
The United Chargers became the 2010 US Open Cricket Champions when they convincingly defeated the Pakistan Magic in the finals of the Cricket Council USA sponsored tournament, on Sunday, December 5th, 2010 at the beautiful Lauderhill Cricket Stadium, in Lauderhill, Florida . The Chargers played undefeated during the three days of intense competition – Friday, December 3rd through Monday, December 5th.
They had to go through some tough opposition on the way to their first US Open Championship. In the first game played in The Stadium the Chargers was victorious over the Virginia Warriors. The Chargers batted first and scored 145 runs in their 20 overs. The Warriors were able to muster only 99 runs before they were rooted out in the 18 th over. It was a bad day for the Warriors as they are reputedly known for their very high scoring. But they seemed lost trying to negotiate the wily spin of former Guyana and West Indies spinner , Mahendra Nagamootoo, ably supported by former Trinidad national player, David Mohamed, Rashad Marshall, and USA and the Chargers skipper, Steve Massiah.
In the second game, played on the same day, under flood lights, the Chargers were again victorious, this time at the expense of the NY Dodgers. The Dodgers are a young squad of college students, who have been together for a year now. They took first knock in a game reduced to 16 overs and scored 89 runs in their at bat. To the United Chargers, this was seemingly an easy task to overcome.. After a few scary moments, Skipper Steve Massiah was able to steer his team to victory. Chargers were able to knock off the runs required for victory with an over to spare, 93 runs in 15 overs
On Saturday, December 4th, United Chargers were slated to face the Sixer Daredevils. The opponents were a no-show thereby handing Chargers their third victory in the preliminaries. The boys stayed around for a while to watch the other contests. They then left to do some sightseeing and visit with friends and relatives.
Sunday, December 5th, was the big day for the United Chargers. They had qualified for the Semi-Finals along with the Miami Thunder, Pakistan Magic, and The Florida Destroyers. These four teams having emerged on top of their division in the preliminary rounds would now do battle to see which two teams will move to the finals. United Chargers took on Florida Destroyers, in the Stadium, while the Magic fought it out against the Miami Thunder, in the neighboring field.
The Destroyers occupied the crease first. Because of the overnight dew, there were still some lingering moisture on the wicket. Coupled with a grass surface on the turf, it was ideal for the slower bowlers. Skipper Steve Massiah thought he’ll take full advantage of the situation. He immediately called upon his spinners,to open the ball from , from each end. However, the Destroyers opening pair of Ken Wright (33) and Akeem Dodson (10) were very watchful and were ably to negotiate the offerings of the spinners. The first wicket fell with the score on 46 when Dodson, attempting an on drive, got a thick outside edge and offered an easy catch. Donald Bennet (19 N.O) joined Ken Wright in the middle. With the score on 58 Wright lost his wicket, LBW to Steve Massiah. From then we witnessed a procession: batsmen walking to the wicket, playing a few balls, and then walking back to the pavilion. The remaining eight wickets fell for the addition of 44 runs. The final 6 wickets fell for a meager 4 runs. Three wickets fell on 98 and three on 102. Destroyers all out in 19 overs. The United Chargers were able to get the required runs for victory with any serious problem.
In the adjoining field the Pakistan Magic was slugging it out with the Miami Thender. Then word came in to the Stadium that the Magic had defeated the powerhouse Miami Thunder. This was good news to the United Chargers’ camp, as they felt that the Thunder would be a more formidable opponent than the Magic. The Pakistan Magic, with no big name players played as a unit, and was thus able to come out on top of the Thunder.
The Finals of the US Open commenced almost immediately after the conclusion of the semi-finals. United Chargers vs Pakistan Magic. The Magic batted first. Openers Ken Singh (29) and Hussain Haider (33) were the only two Magic batsmen who seemed to know how to handle the Chargers’ five- prong spin attack. With the fall of Haider at 35, and Singh at 48, the Magic were unable to do any significant recovery. They were all out for 113 runs.
The Chargers’ regular opening pair of Carl Wright and Glenn Hall confidently strode to the wicket. In fact so much was their eagerness to overcome the Magic’s total that they were at the crease even before the fielders has taken the field. Wright immediate set upon the hapless Magic bowling while Hall played a more supporting role, rotating the stride . By the end of the 15th over Chargers had acquired the runs need for victory and the championship. Wright hit the winning shot, a four muscled over the extra cover fieldsman. He was 47 not out and Steve Massiah 23 not out. The two batsmen gleefully raised both hands above their heads celebration their win. The remaining United Chargers ran out unto the field and there were hand shakes and hugs all around.
Following the game the presentation ceremony was held with various awards , for the tournament, given:
Most Promising Player – Steven Taylor ( Miami Thunder)
Most Catches – Rashad Marshall (United Chargers)
Most Wickets – Masood Mohammed ( Magic)
Most Runs – Steven Taylor (Miami Thunder)
MVP of Finals – Carl Wright (United Chargers)
Tournament MVP – Steven Taylor (Miami Thunder)
Congratulations go out to the folks at Cricket Council USA, Jeff Miller and the entire staff, for staging an exciting tournament.
For more information, visit http://www.cricketcouncilusa.com/.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Notes of the CRA and Regular Commission Meetings of January 10
On January 10, the City Commission met for a CRA and Regular Commission Meeting. The following are notes of interest (all votes are unanimous unless otherwise indicated):
CRA MEETING:
1) REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROGRAM - A report was given showing funds and when they must be used by for the benefit of private developers. Suggestions were given, and there are still opportunities for new developers.
2) INTERNATIONAL INCUBATOR AND MICRO LOANS - Program continues and is funded through 2012. Micro Loans may be re-opened.
3) ARTS CENTER AND RENAISSANCE PLAZA - A report was given.
4) NEW BUSINESS - None.
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
VI. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. PROCLAMATION HONORING B. J. SMITH OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, ON HER RETIREMENT.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-100: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 10, GARBAGE AND TRASH/UNSANITARY AND UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 10-15(i), UNSANITARY AND/OR UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, ADDING PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO THE MONITORING OF PROPERTY WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY FOR REPEAT VIOLATIONS; SECTION 10-15(j) TO PROVIDE HOURLY RATE FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER LABOR.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-101: REVISING THE DEFINITION OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT (OUTDOORS) TO INCLUDE CIRCUSES, CARNIVALS AND OUTDOOR SHOWS; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-102: Withdrawn
4. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-103: AMENDING SCHEDULE J. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION, IRRIGATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS, SUBSECTION 1.1.2, MINIMUM STANDARDS, BY ADDING REFERENCE TO THE “LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION & FLORIDA-FRIENDLY DESIGN STANDARDS” MANUAL AND MAKING EDITORIAL CHANGES; AMENDING PARAGRAPH B TO PROVIDE IRRIGATION TIMES AND OTHER EDITORIAL CHANGES.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-104: USES PERMITTED IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, BY ALLOWING WITHIN THE S-1 ZONING DISTRICT ATHLETIC FIELDS, CLUBS, OPEN SPACE AND PATHWAYS AS PERMITTED USES AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND AMUSEMENT ROOMS AS ACCESSORY USES.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-12-173: PERTAINING TO PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINICS; AMENDING LDR SCHEDULE A., LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, BY ADDING A LAND USE AND DEFINITION FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINIC AND PROHIBITING SUCH USE; AMENDING LDR ARTICLE I. PART 1.0., SECTION 1.5., DEFINITIONS, GENERAL, BY DEFINING HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 10O-03-113, WHICH IMPOSED A NINE (9) MONTH MORATORIUM ON PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINICS.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-12-174: SEXUAL OFFENDERS AND SEXUAL PREDATORS, SECTION 14-120 TO ADOPT A 2500 FEET RESIDENCE DISTANCE PROHIBITION FOR SEXUAL OFFENDERS AND SEXUAL PREDATORS; MODIFYING THE DEFINITIONS FOR THE APPLICATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SAID SECTIONS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
8. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-12-175: PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY FLORIDA STATUTE CHAPTER 163.08; PROVIDING THAT THE QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM SHALL BE VOLUNTARY AT ALL TIMES; PROVIDING FOR THE FINANCING OF QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS TO FINANCE THE QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
9. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-12-176: SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES, TO APPROVE NEW WATER AND SEWER CONSERVATION BASED RATES BASED UPON AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY STUDY BY BLACK AND VEATCH; PROVIDING THAT SAID RATES AND CHARGES ARE NECESSARY TO COVER THE COSTS OF PROVIDING SAID SERVICES AND ARE IMPLEMENTED AS PART OF A WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENT USE OF WATER RESOURCES; PROVIDING FOR THE NEW RATE STRUCTURE TO COMMENCE JANUARY 1, 2011.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
10. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-04: Withdrawn.
DEES
11. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-05: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A VAC-CON SEWER COMBINATION CLEANER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $230,000.00 BASED UPON THE AWARD OF CONTRACT BY THE FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION, FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 401-931-6440.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-06: WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; APPROVING THE AWARD TO INTEGRATION CONCEPTS, INC. (“ICI”) TO UPGRADE THE LIFT STATION SCADA SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS, AS THE SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER DUE TO THE INTRICATE SYSTEM AND CUSTOM DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $184,560.09 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 401-931-06440.
FINANCE
13. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-07: Withdrawn.
PALS
14. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-08: APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR UNITOWN 2011.
P&Z
15. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-09: APPOINTING ELIJAH WOOTEN TO SERVE AS THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S VOTING REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BROWARD COUNTY/FORT LAUDERDALE ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“EZDA").
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:
16. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-01: GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO MCDONALD’S CORPORATION D/B/A MCDONALD’S CORPORATION, TO ALLOW WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT OUTDOOR SEATING AND EXTENDED DRIVE-THROUGH LANE HOURS OF OPERATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING FREESTANDING RESTAURANT AT 1140 N.W. 40TH AVENUE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Annual Retreat has been rescheduled to February 7, 2011 beginning at 9:00 AM at City Hall.
CRA MEETING:
1) REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROGRAM - A report was given showing funds and when they must be used by for the benefit of private developers. Suggestions were given, and there are still opportunities for new developers.
2) INTERNATIONAL INCUBATOR AND MICRO LOANS - Program continues and is funded through 2012. Micro Loans may be re-opened.
3) ARTS CENTER AND RENAISSANCE PLAZA - A report was given.
4) NEW BUSINESS - None.
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
VI. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. PROCLAMATION HONORING B. J. SMITH OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, ON HER RETIREMENT.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-100: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 10, GARBAGE AND TRASH/UNSANITARY AND UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 10-15(i), UNSANITARY AND/OR UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, ADDING PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO THE MONITORING OF PROPERTY WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY FOR REPEAT VIOLATIONS; SECTION 10-15(j) TO PROVIDE HOURLY RATE FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER LABOR.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-101: REVISING THE DEFINITION OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT (OUTDOORS) TO INCLUDE CIRCUSES, CARNIVALS AND OUTDOOR SHOWS; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-102: Withdrawn
4. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-103: AMENDING SCHEDULE J. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION, IRRIGATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS, SUBSECTION 1.1.2, MINIMUM STANDARDS, BY ADDING REFERENCE TO THE “LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION & FLORIDA-FRIENDLY DESIGN STANDARDS” MANUAL AND MAKING EDITORIAL CHANGES; AMENDING PARAGRAPH B TO PROVIDE IRRIGATION TIMES AND OTHER EDITORIAL CHANGES.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-104: USES PERMITTED IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, BY ALLOWING WITHIN THE S-1 ZONING DISTRICT ATHLETIC FIELDS, CLUBS, OPEN SPACE AND PATHWAYS AS PERMITTED USES AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND AMUSEMENT ROOMS AS ACCESSORY USES.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-12-173: PERTAINING TO PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINICS; AMENDING LDR SCHEDULE A., LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, BY ADDING A LAND USE AND DEFINITION FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINIC AND PROHIBITING SUCH USE; AMENDING LDR ARTICLE I. PART 1.0., SECTION 1.5., DEFINITIONS, GENERAL, BY DEFINING HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 10O-03-113, WHICH IMPOSED A NINE (9) MONTH MORATORIUM ON PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINICS.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-12-174: SEXUAL OFFENDERS AND SEXUAL PREDATORS, SECTION 14-120 TO ADOPT A 2500 FEET RESIDENCE DISTANCE PROHIBITION FOR SEXUAL OFFENDERS AND SEXUAL PREDATORS; MODIFYING THE DEFINITIONS FOR THE APPLICATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SAID SECTIONS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
8. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-12-175: PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY FLORIDA STATUTE CHAPTER 163.08; PROVIDING THAT THE QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM SHALL BE VOLUNTARY AT ALL TIMES; PROVIDING FOR THE FINANCING OF QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS TO FINANCE THE QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).
9. ORDINANCE NO. 10O-12-176: SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES, TO APPROVE NEW WATER AND SEWER CONSERVATION BASED RATES BASED UPON AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY STUDY BY BLACK AND VEATCH; PROVIDING THAT SAID RATES AND CHARGES ARE NECESSARY TO COVER THE COSTS OF PROVIDING SAID SERVICES AND ARE IMPLEMENTED AS PART OF A WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENT USE OF WATER RESOURCES; PROVIDING FOR THE NEW RATE STRUCTURE TO COMMENCE JANUARY 1, 2011.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
10. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-04: Withdrawn.
DEES
11. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-05: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A VAC-CON SEWER COMBINATION CLEANER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $230,000.00 BASED UPON THE AWARD OF CONTRACT BY THE FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION, FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 401-931-6440.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-06: WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; APPROVING THE AWARD TO INTEGRATION CONCEPTS, INC. (“ICI”) TO UPGRADE THE LIFT STATION SCADA SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS, AS THE SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER DUE TO THE INTRICATE SYSTEM AND CUSTOM DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $184,560.09 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 401-931-06440.
FINANCE
13. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-07: Withdrawn.
PALS
14. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-08: APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR UNITOWN 2011.
P&Z
15. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-09: APPOINTING ELIJAH WOOTEN TO SERVE AS THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S VOTING REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BROWARD COUNTY/FORT LAUDERDALE ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“EZDA").
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:
16. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-01: GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO MCDONALD’S CORPORATION D/B/A MCDONALD’S CORPORATION, TO ALLOW WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT OUTDOOR SEATING AND EXTENDED DRIVE-THROUGH LANE HOURS OF OPERATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING FREESTANDING RESTAURANT AT 1140 N.W. 40TH AVENUE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Annual Retreat has been rescheduled to February 7, 2011 beginning at 9:00 AM at City Hall.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Firefighter Memorial Honoring 9/11 Fallen Firefighters
On Dec. 16, the City of Lauderhill Firefighters unveil the newly completed Firefighters’ Memorial. The vision for the Firefighters’ Memorial began several years ago when Lauderhill Firefighters received a 700 pound remnant of steel from the World Trade Center Buildings as a donation from firefighters in New York. The steel was sent to Lauderhill as a tribute to the heroes who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
The design and concept of the Firefighters’ Memorial is a result of a collaborative effort between the members of the Lauderhill Fire-Rescue Department and the City of Lauderhill’s Public Art Board and its Consultants. “In this case, creating public art is not only paying tribute to Firefighters who put their lives on the line everyday for us, it also deeply touches the heart of every American,” reveals Commissioner M. Margaret Bates, Chair of the Public Art Board. The Public Art Board’s funding comes from fees charged for building permits.
The Firefighters’ Memorial is located in front of Lauderhill’s Fire-Rescue Department Headquarters, 1980 NW 56 Avenue. “The Memorial will honor all members of the fire service who proudly served and made the ultimate sacrifice for others,” states Fire Chief Ed Curran.
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Thursday, January 06, 2011
BROWARD COUNTY TRAFFIC IMPACT REPORT JAN. 7 – JAN. 14, 2011 - LAUDERHILL
Construction and maintenance work will require lane closures at various locations throughout Broward County the week of January 7 – 14, 2011, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials report.
SUNRISE BOULEVARD BETWEEN 56 AVENUE AND FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE TRAFFIC IMPACT:
One lane will be closed in each direction between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, through Friday, Jan. 14. Also, one lane will be closed in either direction overnight Monday, Jan. 10, through Thursday night, Jan. 13, between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. each night.
DESCRIPTION: Improvements will include removing and replacing existing pavement, replacing guardrail along the south side of Sunrise, replacing the right-of-way fence, planting landscaping along the north side of Sunrise and in the median, and constructing ADA compliant curb ramps at sidewalks and driveways.
COST/COMPLETION: The construction cost is $366,000. Completion is expected in early 2011.
SUNRISE BOULEVARD BETWEEN 56 AVENUE AND FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE TRAFFIC IMPACT:
One lane will be closed in each direction between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, through Friday, Jan. 14. Also, one lane will be closed in either direction overnight Monday, Jan. 10, through Thursday night, Jan. 13, between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. each night.
DESCRIPTION: Improvements will include removing and replacing existing pavement, replacing guardrail along the south side of Sunrise, replacing the right-of-way fence, planting landscaping along the north side of Sunrise and in the median, and constructing ADA compliant curb ramps at sidewalks and driveways.
COST/COMPLETION: The construction cost is $366,000. Completion is expected in early 2011.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Shoppes at Inverrary Under Renovation
It is expected that beginning in April, 2011, the long awaited renovations to the Shoppes at Inverrary, on Oakland Park Blvd. adjacent to the Lauderhill City Hall, will begin.
The shopping center is to make improvements to the facade and surrounding areas to compliment the look of the community.
The shopping center is to make improvements to the facade and surrounding areas to compliment the look of the community.
Sunday, January 02, 2011
Julian Bond to Speak at 11th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
On Saturday, January 15, 2011, at 7 PM, the City of Lauderhill, through the Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force Committee, presents the 11th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration.
Speaking at Diamante's Banquet Center, 6501 W. Commercial Blvd., will be Julian Bond, Chairman of the Board of the NAACP.
Tickets are $50/person, and includes dinner. A cash bar is available.
Tickets are available at Lauderhill City Hall, 5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd. For more information call 954-730-3000 or visit http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/.
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