The Florida Department of Transportation plans the following improvements on SR 870/Commercial Blvd

From University Drive east to 64th Avenue.

 Minor drainage improvements

 Resurface roadway and place new pavement markers.

 Change existing signal at NW 70th Ave. to mast arm poles with video vehicle detection system.

 Reconstruction of sidewalk pedestrian ramps.

 Minor improvements to the landscaping at various locations

Begin Construction: March 2012

End Construction:

Fall 2012

Construction Cost:

$1.1 million

If you have any questions about this project, please feel free to contact:
Miranda Iglesias, Public Information Officer
954-940-7585 / 954-218-2955
miglesias@corradino.com
or
Javier Bejarano, Project Administrator
Javier.Bejarano@dot.state.fl.us

Body Mechanics' 4th Annual Heart Health Event

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Everyone is Welcome!

Free Blood Screenings by FMC Hospital 8 am - 2 pm

Blood Pressure Readings & CPR Demos by Florida Heart Research Institute

8 am - 11 am & 5 pm - 7 pm

"Stress Reduction" techniques by Janet Drue-Manson, LCPC 5 pm - 7 pm

Silver Sneaker classes & activities

5109 N, University Drive, Lauderhill, FL

954.749.8558

http://www.bodymechanicsonline.com/

Notes of the Regular Commission Meeting of January 30

On January 30, the City Commission met at a Regular Commission meeting, and the following are some notes of interest (all items passed unanimously unless otherwise indicated:

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- FIRST READING:

1. ORDINANCE NO. 12O-01-105: APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH NORTH AMERICA REALTY ACQUISITION CORPORATION TO SELL THE TWO-ACRE CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD AND INVERRARY FALLS ROAD IN THE LAUDERHILL TOWNE CENTER DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL WOULD RECEIVE $1,100,000.00 LESS CLOSING COSTS FOR THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY BY NORTH AMERICA REALTYTO A BANK CLIENT WHICH WOULD BE A COMPLIMENTARY USE TO THE DEVELOPMENT.

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:

2. ORDINANCE NO. 12O-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 TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION AND LEVY OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR THE COSTS OF REMEDYING VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 10 RELATIVE TO UNSANITARY AND/OR UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY INCLUDING RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND/OR RECORDING FEES, IF APPLICABLE; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO IMPOSE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).

RESOLUTIONS

ADMINISTRATION

3. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-12: APPROVING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUND (SRF) AGREEMENTS WHICH ADJUST THE PROJECT COSTS AND REDUCE THE SEMIANNUAL LOAN PAYMENTS TO REFLECT ACTUAL COSTS OF THE COMPLETED PROJECT FOR THE DISINFECTION OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.

4. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-13: APPROVING THE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL REGARDING THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND STEWARDSHIP GRANT PROGRAM AWARDING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL A $75,000.00 GRANT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ILENE LIEBERMAN BOTANICAL GARDENS PARK; ACCEPTING THE 2011-2012 PARKS FOR PEOPLE GRANT AWARD; PROVIDING FOR MATCHING CITY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,000.00.

COMMISSION

5. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-14: AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 11R-10-208; PROVIDING FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL.

6. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-15: APPOINTING VARIOUS MEMBERS TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL.

FINANCE

7. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-16: AWARDING THE BID TO AMBULANCE BILLING AND ELECTRONIC PATIENT CARE REPORTING SERVICES (EPCR) TO PROVIDE AN AUTOMATED BILLING SYSTEM FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL.

8. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-17: IMPLEMENTING AN ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 FOR LOBBYISTS.

9. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-18: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ENTERPRISE LEASING BASED UPON THE AWARD OF CONTRACT BY THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS FOR THE RENTAL OF UNDERCOVER VEHICLES FOR USE BY MEMBERS OF THE VICE, INTELLIGENCE, AND NARCOTICS UNITS, AND BY OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO PERFORM UNDERCOVER AND SURVEILLANCE WORK; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 001-511-04430.

MIS

10. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-21: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION (MCCI) TO PIGGYBACK THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES TECHNOLOGIES WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) TO ENABLE THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO PURCHASE LEGISTAR AGENDA SOFTWARE, LICENSING, TRAINING, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE TOTAL PURCHASE AMOUNT OF $37,157.00 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-321-6114; APPROVING THE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PAYMENT OF $16,140.00 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 001-114-4620.

POLICE

11. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-01-22: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,475.00 TO GARBER CHEVROLET BUICK GMC TRUCK, INC. TO PAINT FIVE (5) CHEVROLET CAPRICE 9C-1 POLICE PATROL VEHICLES RECENTLY PURCHASED; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.

Learn how to Write and Grant

The City of Lauderhill will be presenting a Grant Writing Seminar on Tuesday, March 14 starting at 12 noon at the Lauderhill City Hall.

Lauderhill's Grant Writer, Jane Sullivan, will speak at this seminar and be available for questions.

Subjects will be on effectively writing grants for your organization, finding grant funding and identifying what is in a successful grant proposal.

RSVP to Brittany Hubbard, bhubbard@lauderhill-fl.gov or call 954-777-2040.

A light lunch will be served and the event is free.

GUEST SPEAKER AT LAUDERHILL ARTS CENTER

Katharine DeShaw, Executive Director USA Projects Microphilanthropy for Artists, visits Broward County

Broward Cultural Division and Lauderhill Arts Center invites artists, gallery owners and creative entrepreneurs to hear Katharine DeShaw, executive director of United States Artists. United States Artists (USA) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to investing in America's finest artists and to illuminating the value of artists to society. USA Projects is the first microphilanthropy site dedicated exclusively to artists living and working in the United States, where anyone can discover original projects from some of today’s most innovative artists and make tax-deductible donations to support their work. With a funding success rate of 75 percent, USA Projects has raised more than $1.84 million in funded projects thanks to the pledges of more than 12,800 unique donors, who have helped hundreds of artists realize original projects with funding goals ranging from $2,500 to $50,000. Through the USA Fellows program, which annually awards 50 unrestricted grants of $50,000 to outstanding performing, visual, media, and literary artists across the country, USA has put $15 million in the hands of artists in the six years since its founding. Through the USA Fellows program and USA Projects, USA continues the work of advocating for living artists and providing a community where the public can connect with, learn about, and support America’s greatest artists and their next creative breakthroughs. Learn more at www.unitedstatesartists.org. Katharine DeShaw is the executive director for United States Artists and serves on its Board of Directors. She has enjoyed a long career in the nonprofit sector working as a consultant, philanthropic advisor, senior development officer, and teacher. DeShaw created and launched the Nimoy Foundation and designed their national program Visual Artist Residences. She spent 12 years in art museum management, leading development efforts at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN. Early in her career, she led record-breaking fundraising campaigns for the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Twyla Tharp Dance based in New York City. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6 - 7 pm Lauderhill Arts Center, 5450 NW19th Street in Lauderhill, FL 33313 (Central Broward) Lecture/talk with question and answer

Composting 101!

On Tuesday, February 21, 2012, from 6 to 7:30 PM, at the Lauderhill City Hall, a special program on "COMPOSTING 101!" will be presented.

Come and learn how you can Compost With Confidence. Featuring expert gardener, Michael Madfis.

RSVP Brittany Hubbard, bhubbard@lauderhill-fl.gov or call 954-777-2040.

Inverrary Community Health Fair

On February 19, from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Environ Cultural Center (on Environ Blvd.), the Inverrary Association and Environ shall be presenting a free Community Health Fair.

All are invited to attend.

HEALTHY LIVING WORKSHOP

Presented by St. George Civic Associations, Inc

Put life back in your life!

Join a free two hour Healthy Living Workshop, held every Monday

from 11:30-1:30pm for six weeks. Learn from trained volunteer

leaders with health conditions themselves. Set your own goals and

make a step-by-step plan to improve your health – and your life.

You will be taught to control your symptoms through:

 Relaxation techniques.

 Changing your diet.

 Managing sleep and fatigue.

 Using medications correctly.

 Exercise.

 Communicate with your healthcare providers

A healthy snack and beverage will be provide; and upon completion of

this workshop you will receive a $15.00 Wal-Mart gift card.

Call Mae Smith at (954) 325-6660 to sign up by February 10, 2012

Classes start Monday, February 13, 2012

Jazz Picnic in the Park - February 12

At the Lieberman Botanical Gardens on Inverrary Blvd., on February 12 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, the City of Lauderhill's JAZZ PICNIC IN THE PARK will be presented.

The swing jazz band performing is OOP BOP SH'BAM, and plenty of dancing is expected.

This concert is sponsored by the Inverrary Association and is free.

For more information please go to www.lauderhilljazz.com.

The BIG Read

On February 18, 2 PM, at the Lauderhill Towne Centre Library, 6399W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, the BIG Read celebration will be held.

It's a Harlem Renaissance Family affair.

Enjoy Live Jazz music by The Nicole Yarling 4-tet, dancing by The Jubilee Dance Theatre, dramatic readings and poetry. The first 50 families will receive a free book.

The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Lauderhill Towne Centre Library, City County Credit Union (Lauderhill Branch); and the Florida Center for the Book. Funding also comes from Broward County Libraries and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Additional activities will continue until will run from February 7 to March 30, 2012, with special programs on February 23 (Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am), March 10 (Film - The Eyes Were Watching God at 2 PM) and March 13 (Documentary - Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun, 1 PM).