St. George Civic Association Presents . . .

HOW IT USED TO BE A COMMUNITY PLAY

We’re encouraging all ages in the community to come out and help make this a play to remember.

CALLING ALL:
ACTORS
ACTRESS
DANCERS
SINGERS
COMEDIANS
YOUTH (all high school youths can earn service hours)
SENIORS

Meeting/Rehearsal is every Thursdays starting March 3, 2011
Time: 5:00pm-6pm
For more info contact:
Mae Smith (954) 325-6660
St. George Park (954) 791-1039

FREE - Y-SPLASH Event - March 15th

Chinese Drywall Being Replaced at Georgetown

The first in the nation replacement of Chinese Drywall has begun in Lauderhill. While many other cities such as Parkland also have the same problem, The Georgetown Townhomes in Lauderhill is the first to have it replaced.

One Hundred and Sixty units were negatively affected by Chinese drywall at Georgetown. CNN is expected to do a story the situation.

Moss Construction – who is cutting, stripping, and replacing etc. – is valuing each unit’s construction at 50K. The City of Lauderhill Building department is turning the permits around in 2 days - as they are expediting them. While replacement of the drywall takes place, residents will have to vacate units for 90 days.

ECC Health Fair

ENVIRON CULTURAL CENTER AND INVERRARY ASSOCIATION
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2011 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
ENVIRON CULTURAL CENTER
3800 ENVIRON BLVD.
LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA 33319
(954) 731-4022
DOUGLAS CRUMPLER, PRESIDENT ENVIRON CULTURAL CENTER
JOEL LESHINSKY, PRESIDENT - INVERRARY ASSOCIATION

Good health is something we should value and never take for granted. Everyone is capable of living a longer life and enjoying a healthier lifestyle by taking care of their bodies. Health education can insure a reasonable state of well-being.

The Environ Cultural Center and the Inverrary Association have joined forces to organize a "Health Wellness Fair". Volunteer health professionals will be available to offer great information about Cancer, Heart Disease, Stroke, Hypertension, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, and Mental Health.

The value of good nutrition and physical fittness will have experts present sharing their knowledge and understanding of how to stay healthy. Informative literature and promotional items will be available at no charge. A Blood Mobile will be on the premises for those seeking to donate blood.

FREE RAFFLES AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

Join us on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2011 FROM 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
PLACE: ENVIRON CULTURAL CENTER 3800 ENVIRON BLVD. LAUDERHILL, FL. 33319 (954)731-4022

Admission is FREE with plenty of parking available. Join us with your family and friends and meet the professionals who volunteer their time and their expertise to keep everyone healthy.

Bring your questions to the experts. For further information call Edith Siegelaub, R.N.B.S. Health Fair Co-ordinator (954)486-9918

Notes of the CRA and Commission Meeting of February 14

On February 14 the City Commission held a CRA and Regular Commission Meeting. The following are notes of interests. Any votes were unanimous, unless otherwise indicated:

CRA MEETING:

1) REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROGRAM
A) STATE ROAD 7 – AMENDING ILA AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY TO CONVERT GRANT TO A LOAN - New development on this is forthcoming, and a special meeting may be required at the end of February.

B) PURCHASE OF PROPERTY WITH LOAN PROCEEDS - Examining the purchase of property adjacent to the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. However, given the lack of responsiveness of private developers in proceeding with promised project, it was expressed a concern of going forward without guarantees.

2) CANCEL MEETING ON MARCH 14, 2011. Passed, but a Special Meeting scheduled for March 28 at 6:30 PM.

3) NEW BUSINESS


REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:

1. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-107: APPROVING THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO TRANSFER FUNDS BACK TO THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150.00 IN ORDER TO BRING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL BACK INTO COMPLIANCE AS A RESULT OF A FEW COMMUNITY BASED DONATIONS WHICH WERE FOUND TO BE INELIGIBLE UNDER THE EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM GUIDELINES DURING THE CITY AUDIT.

RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION

2. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-17: SUPPORTING THE MAHI SHRINE HOLDING CORPORATION IN ITS EFFORTS TO HOLD A CARNIVAL AT THE CARISHOCA SITE IN MARCH 2011. Table 5-0 to the Feb. 28 meeting.

DEES

3. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-20: 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 ACCESS TO THE SOUND AND SECURITY WALL TO MAINTAIN IT.

4. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-21: ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE UTILITIES EASEMENT DEDICATION FROM HABITAT II CONDOMINIUMS, INC. ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5851 N.W. 21ST STREET ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 75, PAGE 31.

FINANCE

5. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-22: APPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.

FIRE

6. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-23: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT, EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE NO. 01, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, AND RELATED INSTRUMENTS WITH LEASING 2, INC. FOR THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF A 2011 HORTON CUSTOM RESCUE TRANSPORT VEHICLE ON A 2011 INTERNATIONAL 4300 LP CHASSIS AND THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF A 2011 EMERGENCY ONE, CUSTOM RESCUE PUMPER ON A THYPHOON CHASSIS FROM HALL-MARK FIRE APPARATUS; DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR TOTAL PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $608,305.00.

Traffic Signal Mast Arms to be Repainted or Replaced around Lauderhill

As many of you have noticed, black paint on the newly installed Traffic Signal Mast Arms began to peel almost immediately upon installation.

Correcting the deficiencies of the Mast Arms, which belong to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), were pending litigation with the vendor who installed them.

The case was recently settled and work to repaint or replace the affected Mast Arms is about to begin. According to FDOT the project is expected to begin in April and to be completed this summer.

Mast Arms will be repainted or replaced along Oakland Park Boulevard at several locations in Lauderhill including the intersections at Rock Island Road, NW 55th Avenue, NW 56th Avenue, NW 68 Avenue and Inverrary Boulevard West. Mast Arms on Oakland Park Boulevard at Atrium Drive and University Drive in the City of Sunrise also will be repainted.

For further information about this project please contact FDOT’s Public Information Office. They can be reached by phone at 954-777-4090 or email barbara.kelleher@dot.state.fl.us.

Re-Engagement Fair

Heart Health Night

February Sadkin Center Activities

Notes of the Commission Meeting of January 31

The following are notes of interest from the Regular Commission Meeting about January 31. All items passed unanimously, unless otherwise indicated:

VII. PRESENTATIONS:

A. PRESENTATION OF LEED AWARDS BY MARC ROHRER OF D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION.

B. PRESENTATION ON UPCOMING MATTERS IN TALLAHASSEE BY SENATOR CHRIS SMITH.


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

1. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-106: ENUMERATION OF PERMIT FEES; ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR THE EXTENSION OF BUILDING PERMITS. WITHDRAWN.

2. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-107: APPROVING THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO TRANSFER FUNDS BACK TO THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150.00 IN ORDER TO BRING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL BACK INTO COMPLIANCE AS A RESULT OF A FEW COMMUNITY BASED DONATIONS WHICH WERE FOUND TO BE INELIGIBLE UNDER THE EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM GUIDELINES DURING THE CITY AUDIT.


ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:

3. 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.

4. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-101: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS SCHEDULE A., LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS; REVISING THE DEFINITION OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT (OUTDOORS) TO INCLUDE CIRCUSES, CARNIVALS AND OUTDOOR SHOWS; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS.

5. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-103: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND PERTAINING TO LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION; 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.

6. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-104: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; AMENDING SCHEDULE B., PERMITTED AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, SECTION B-2, 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.


RESOLUTIONS

COMMISSION

REMOVED FROM TABLE: RESOLUTION NO. 10R-12-249
(ITEM TABLED AT DECEMBER 13, 2010 COMMISSION MEETING)

7. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-12-249: APPROVING PAYMENT OF THE 2010-2011 ANNUAL DUES TO THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,231.00; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 001-101-5410.

8. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-11-226B: APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF SIMONE RUIZ PAYNE NARCIS BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN AS APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE AS A MEMBER OF THE LAUDERHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 421.05 TO SERVE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF KENNETH THURSTON ENDING NOVEMBER 2012(REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN)

9. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-13: ENCOURAGING TRAFFIC SPORTS USA, INC., AND MIAMI FC. L.L.C., TO NAME THE PROFESSIONAL SOCCER TEAM THAT PLAYS SOCCER AT LOCKHART STADIUM AND TRAINS AT THE FORT LAUDERDALE STADIUM THE 'FORT LAUDERDALE STRIKERS," AND ENCOURAGING BROWARD COUNTY AND OTHER BROWARD COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES TO DO THE SAME (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES).


FINANCE

10. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-15: APPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011. WITHDRAWN.


POLICE

11. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-16: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $10,535.28 TO CONSTRUCT A BULK STORAGE COMPOUND AT THE POLICE STATION; APPROVING THE LOW QUOTE OF C.D. STROUD ENTERPRISES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FENCING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,285.28; APPROVING THE LOW QUOTE OF AFFORDABLE PAVERS & CONCRETE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PAVERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,650.00; APPROVING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (DEES) TO SITE PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPING IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00 AND PERMIT COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $400.00; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.


NEW BUSINESS

CANCELED THE COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 14, 2011