Lauderhill Arts Center (LAC) Resident Artist is Chosen for an International Exhibition in Egypt

Lauderhill, FL USA…. Bibliotheca Alexandrina International Biennale for Miniature Graphics has selected two works from LAC resident artist, Liliana Gerardi for its permanent collection. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Alexandria Library) is located in ancient city of Alexandria, Egypt and its annual international exhibit for miniature art features printmaking from all over the world, in its most ancient to most avant-garde forms.

Ms. Gerardi, one of the original artists-in-residence at the LAC, was born in Argentina. Ms. Gerardi earned a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts from the Universidad Nacional De Cuyo with a Major in Printmaking. Since moving the United States in 2000, Ms. Gerardi has demonstrated a strong commitment to spread engraving techniques in the South Florida area. She conducts classes at the LAC in printmaking and volunteers to teach printmaking at Parkway Middle School in Lauderhill.

Ms. Gerardi describes her own art as“…ranging from symbolic to abstract. I am inspired by primitive art, aboriginal art, as well as art with spiritual significance.” Since 1990, she has participated in exhibitions in Argentina, Mexico, Panama, Brazil, Spain, Belgium, France, The United Kingdom and Japan.

Ms. Gerardi’s printmaking and other works of art are on exhibit at the Lauderhill Arts Center, located at 5450 NW 19th Street in Lauderhill. The LAC and the Lauderhill Art, Culture, and Tourism Board will host the Opening Reception of the Juried Group Exhibition of Small Works on Saturday, June 4th, 2011, from 6 pm until 10 pm at the LAC. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy! Call 954-714-1534 for more information.

Lauderhill’s Summer Camp Program Is Now Accepting Registrations

The City of Lauderhill Parks & Leisure Services Department is now accepting SUMMER CAMP 2011 Registrations.

CAMP DATES: June 13th through Aug 19th
CAMP TIMES: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm (Monday – Friday)
AGES: Kindergarten – entering 6th grade (5-12 years old)
No Pre-K!
CAMP LOCATION: Veterans Park - 7600 NW 50th Street or
Sadkin Community Center - 1176 NW 42nd Way
COST: $140 / every two weeks for residents
$180 / every two weeks for non-residents

*FAMILY CENTRAL ACCEPTED*

(ADVANCE PAYMENT TOTAL: $700 for residents, $900 for non-residents)

FULL REGISTRATION INCLUDES: lunch, snacks, one camp t-shirt, arts and crafts, and select field trips.

REGISTER NOW at the following locations: Veterans Park, 7600 NW 50th St, Lauderhill 33351, 954-572-1459; or the Sadkin Center, 1176 NW 42nd Way, Lauderhill 33313, 321-2450.

Summer camp services are provided by ASP, INC. Call 954-596-9000 or contact Daphne Brown at 954-321-2454 for more information.

Community Development Block Grants Announced

The Department of HUD has announced that the City of Lauderhill is estimated to receive $843,850 in CDBG Funds for the upcoming year. This is a reduction from $1,011,553 from the present year.

Notes of the Commission Meeting of May 9

On May 9, the City Commission held a Regular Commission Meeting, and the following are notes of interest (all items passed unanimously unless otherwise indicated):

VII. PRESENTATIONS

A. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO BANK ATLANTIC AND CITY COUNTY CREDIT UNION.

B. NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).


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

1. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-05-122: APPROVING THE FRANCHISE WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A ALL SERVICE REFUSE TO PROVIDE REFUSE COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016. Second Reading will be May 23, 2011 at 5:30 pm at a Special Commission Meeting.

2. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-05-123: TO CREATE A SECOND TIER FOR FIREFIGHTERS HIRED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2009.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-05-124: LOCAL BUSINESS TAXES TO RATES BY FIVE PERCENT (5%) AS IS REASONABLE AND NECESSARY AND AS IS AUTHORIZED BY FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 205.0535(4).


RESOLUTIONS
ADMINISTRATION

4. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-05-75: APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A CULTURAL CENTER AND LIBRARY IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO CENTRAL BROWARD REGIONAL PARK.

5. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-05-76: APPROVING THE REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL RELATIVE TO THE INITIAL LANDSCAPING, GROUNDS, IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND FOR THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY SUCH IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM RELATIVE TO THE CULTURAL CENTER AND LIBRARY IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO CENTRAL BROWARD REGIONAL PARK.


COMMISSION

6. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-05-79: APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD TO DISBURSE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,725.00 TO THE ENDEAVOR PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER FOR THE PURCHASE OF CD PLAYERS FOR THE CLASSROOMS.


DEES

7. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-05-80: APPROVING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RIC-MAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,520.00 DUE TO DAMAGE TO THE CITY’S 24” WATER MAIN PIPE LOCATED AT INVERRARY BOULEVARD WEST AND OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD CAUSED BY HYPOWER, INC., A CONTRACTOR FOR FPL FIBERNET, LLC, DURING EXPLORATORY EXCAVATION; PROVIDING PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 401-931-6310 UNTIL AN INSURANCE CLAIM CAN BE PROCESSED.

8. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-05-81: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) FORD F450 4x2 REGULAR CAB 165” WHEEL BASE 84” CAB TO AXLE UTILITY CRANE TRUCKS FROM ALAN JAY FLEET AUTOMOTIVE BASED UPON THE AWARD OF CONTRACT BY THE FLORIDA STATE CONTRACT #071-000-11-1 FROM THE DIVISION OF STATE PURCHASING; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $118,395.40 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 401-931-6420.

YMCA - Project P.A.U.S.E.

Summer Team Leadership Camp 2011 at St. George Community Center

Lauderhill Broncos Youth Football and Cheer Program Registration

An Open House Registration Party is scheduled for Saturday, May 14 from 12 noon to 3 PM, at West Ken Lark Community Center.

Athletes, Parents, Volunteers and Coaches are needed.

For more information go to www.lauderhillbroncos.org or call 954-826-0100.

Lauderhill Plans to Cut Back Community Shuttle Buses

On May 16 at 6:30 pm at the Lauderhill City Hall, the City Commission will be voting on cutting back the hours on the 5 Lauderhill Community Shuttle Buses from 60 hours/week to 36 hours/week. The reason for the reduced hours is to reduce the cost of the bus system to the city by approximately $195,000.

Over the years, the Broward County has been reducing the support for the Community Shuttle Bus Program, and now only provides $15/revenue hour. The cost is just under $32/revenue hour to operate, which the difference is paid for by the city.

Previously, Mayor Kaplan was the only vote against the recent prior budget adjustment which reduced funding for the Shuttle Bus system.

All routes and times will be effected.

A Message about Accredition from the Police Chief

I am proud to announce that the Lauderhill Police Department has been recommended to be re-accredited by the Florida Commission on Law Enforcement Accreditation. The recommendation will be submitted to the full Florida Commission on June 30, 2011 in Bonita Springs, Florida.

An accreditation program has long been recognized as a means of maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. Schools, universities, and hospitals are some of the well known organizations that mandate accreditation. Only about a third of the law enforcement organizations in Florida are accredited of which the Lauderhill Police Department has been since 2005.

The accreditation process requires an in-depth review of every aspect of the police department’s organization , management, operations, and administration. Three State assessors from out of the area spent the last three days reviewing our policies and procedures including such areas as training, vehicle stops, arrests, use of force, and evidence collection. The review includes evidence that the policies and procedures have been followed the past three years. The assessors reviewed files, conducted interviews, rode with officers and observed all operations.

There are 261 mandated State standards that must be passed to maintain accredited status. Accreditation serves as a yardstick to measure the effectiveness of the department’s programs and services. The services provided are defined, and uniformity of service is assured.

Our employees take pride in knowing that we achieved re-accreditation which shows our excellence and competence as one of the best agencies in law enforcement.

Chief Ken Pachnek
City of Lauderhill Police Department

Notes of the Commission Meeting of April 25

On April 25, the City Commission held a Regular Commission Meeting, and the following were acted upon (all items passed unaminously unless otherwise provided):

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

1. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-04-122: APPROVING THE FRANCHISE WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A ALL SERVICE REFUSE TO PROVIDE REFUSE COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016. Withdrawn from Agenda.

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:

2. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-04-117: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE IV, CITY COMMISSION, SECTION 2-169, PRESIDING OFFICER AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING OFFICER (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER HAYWARD J. BENSON, JR.). Passed 4-1 with Mayor Kaplan voting against.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-04-118: APPROVING THE SIX MONTH REVIEW BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE AMENDMENTS, AND ROLL-FORWARDS FOR FUNDS; REFLECTING ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS. Passed 4-1 with Mayor Kaplan voting against.

RESOLUTIONS
ADMINISTRATION

4. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-04-60: APPROVING THE 12th AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND CONTRACT COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, DATED NOVEMBER 25, 1986 FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES, PROVIDING FOR THE RESOURCE RECOVERY BOARD TO SET TIPPING FEES BASED UPON ACTUAL COST OF MAINTAINING AND FUNDING THE RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2011; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

5. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-04-61: APPROVING THE ARTIST AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND MICHELLE GUTLOVE FOR SCULPTURAL DESIGN, FABRICATION, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION AT CITY HALL.


DEES

6. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-04-65: APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR A THIRTY-FIVE FOOT (35’) WIDE ADDITION TO THE EXISTING FIFTEEN FOOT (15’) WIDE EASEMENT FOR AN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO BE FUNDED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT TO REPLACE THE EXISTING PUBLIC PATHWAY WITH A LANDSCAPED AND LIGHTED MEANDERING PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY TO THE TURNPIKE OVERPASS; PROVIDING FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $255,000.00 WITH NO MATCH REQUIREMENTS.


FINANCE

7. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-04-66: APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR BUSINESS RECOVERY CENTER(S) TO BE ACTIVATED IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY OR DISASTER; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.

8. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-04-67: APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) FUNDING FOR HOMELESS PREVENTION ASSISTANCE (CONTRACT NO. 11-FSAD-8154-1.

9. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-04-68: APPROVING A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $380,000.00 TO THE WINDERMERE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION TO FURTHER THE HEALTH AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COMMON AREAS WITHIN THE WINDERMERE COMMUNITY; PROVIDING THAT THIS FUNDING IS CURRENTLY PROVIDED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM.


PALS

10. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-04-71: APPROVING THE SITE AGREEMENT FOR NUTRITIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND BROWARD MEALS-ON- WHEELS FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS OF THE SADKIN COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.


HR

11. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-04-73: APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE, #161 IN EFFECT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2013; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.


QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:

12. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-04-74: GRANTING TO THE OWNER, BALKANI REALTY, INC., A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER WITH CONDITIONS TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT AN AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIR USE AT 6440-6464 WEST COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA. Fails 0-5.


NEW BUSINESS:

A Special Commission Meeting was agreed upon for May 23, 2011 at 5:30 PM to act upon Ordinance No. 11O-04-122 listed above.

Police Memorial Service