Cricket Anyone?

It has been announced that two Twenty/20 Internationals will be played on New Zealand’s tour of the Caribbean later this year against the West Indies.

A source close to the West Indies Cricket Board confirmed to CMC Sports that the two T20Is, scheduled for June 30 and July 1, will be played at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida.

In recent years, New Zealand Cricket have been keen on exploring the US market and played two T20s against Sri Lanka at the venue in 2010.

The matches will also provide the opportunity for the large West Indian community residing in the south-eastern American state to get a taste of international cricket with representatives of their home countries.

Following these matches, West Indies and New Zealand will return to the Caribbean to play five One-Day Internationals and two Test Matches from July 5 to August 6.

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BankAtlantic to Sponsor City of Lauderhill Art, Cultural, and Tourism Board’s Fifth Annual Juried Art Show and Art Exhibition

BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank, announced it will sponsor the City of Lauderhill’s Art, Culture, and Tourism Board’s Fifth Annual Juried Art Show and Art Exhibition.

The Art, Culture and Tourism (ACT) Board of the City of Lauderhill is proud to announce the winners from Parkway Middle School of the Arts. The winners of the show will be announced and recognized on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 6:30pm through 8:30pm at Parkway Middle School of the Arts located at 3600 NW 5^th Court, Lauderhill.

The students’ art will be evaluated and scored based on originality, creativity, and technical quality. Cash prizes provided by BankAtlantic will be awarded to the winners of the contest. Prizes will be awarded in seven categories: Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media 2D and 3D, Sculpture, Print Making and the Rauschenberg Project. The judges selected will be from the Lauderhill Art Center (5448 NW 19^th Street in Lauderhill).

“BankAtlantic is very proud to partner with the City of Lauderhill to support such an important educational event for our children. We know quite well how important the Arts are to the development of our students and the community as a whole,” said Marcia Barry-Smith, Executive Director of the BankAtlantic Foundation.

For more information, contact Lynette Housty, 954.485.6626

Lauderhill has New Online Service for Building Permits & Inspections

Now if you wish to view your building permit information online, including status reports and inspection results:

STEP ONE: Log onto www.lauderhill-fl.gov

STEP TWO: Go to "Quick Links" Section on the top right of the homepage

STEP THREE: Select "Online Permit/Inspection Status" in the drop down menu and hit "GO!"

Police Department Report on Crime Statistics 2011

At the city's recent Annual Retreat, the Police Department gave the following report:

Recently reported crime statistics was reported for the year 2011 in the City of Lauderhill. Crime did go up 19% for violent crimes and down 16% for non-violent crimes. Overall there was a 6% overall increase for 2011. This follows several consecutive years of decline and is consistent to other jurisdictions in the area.

During 2011 the police responded to 75, 188 calls.

At this time Lauderhill has authorized 120 sworn officers but presently have only filled 113 of those positions. Due to normal attrition, it is extremely difficult to achieve 120 officers at a time.

The city maintains 51 police vehicles, and the Citizens Police Academy has 17 residents enrolled for the 10 week program.

Grant Writing Seminar in Lauderhill

On Wednesday, March 14, 2012, City of Lauderhill Commissioner Ken Thurston will host a Grant Writing Seminar at Lauderhill City Hall from 12 noon – 1:30 pm.

Attendees will learn how to write grants for their organization, and the Seminar will be led by the City of Lauderhill’s own Grant Manager, Jane Sullivan. She will give tips on how to find grants, effectively write them, and stay in compliance with their terms and conditions. Her experience in grant writing is vast and very successful. Her session will also include a question and answer period.

"Many civic organizations and non profits are actively seeking funds in a pool of resources that is shrinking. At this seminar, we can provide tips on how to have a competitive edge and write more effective grants,” states the program organizer, Commissioner Ken Thurston.

City Hall is located at 5581 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, and the Seminar will be held in the Multi - Purpose Room on the first floor on Wednesday, March 14^th from 12 noon – 1:30 pm and will include a light lunch. Please RSVP to Brittany at 954-777-2040 or bhubbard@lauderhill-fl.gov in order to ensure your seat at this event.

American College Cricket Spring Break Championship To Be Held On March 14-18 at the CBRP, and Brian Piccolo Fields

From March 14 to 18, the 2012 American College Cricket Tournament will be held at the Central Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida. The winning team will win the Chanderpaul Trophy.

Twenty-eight teams college teams have entered:

Boston University – Terriers

Arkansas State – Red Wolves

Carnegie Mellon – Tartans

Cleveland State – Vikings

Texas A & M – Aggies

Ohio State – Buckeyes

University of Florida – Gators

Ryerson – Rams

Rutgers – Scarlet Knights

Auburn – Tigers

George Mason – Patriots

University of Pennsylvania – Quakers

York University – Lions

University of Houston – Cougars

Texas Tech – Red Raiders

University of South Florida – Bulls

York College – Cardinals

NYU-Polytechnic – Fighting Blue Jays

University of Maryland-Baltimore County – Retreivers

Montgomery College – Knights

Iowa State – Cyclones

Virginia Tech – Hokies

Penn State – Nittany Lions

University of Houston Clearlake – Blue Herons

George Washington – Colonials

Embry-Riddle – Eagles

College of Wooster – Fighting Scots

McGilll – Redmen

On March 18, TV Asia will cover play by play of the Semis and Finals.

For more information go to www.americancollegecricket.com.

Notes of the Regular Commission Meeting of February 13

On February 13 the City Commission met in a regular Commission Meeting. The following are notes of interest from that meeting (all votes were unanimously passed unless otherwise indicated):

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

1. ORDINANCE NO. 12O-01-103: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF USE AND LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT UPON PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT FEES AND COMPLIANCE OF VIOLATION, TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF USE WITH ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS.

2. ORDINANCE NO. 12O-02-108: APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE SCHEDULE OF RATES, FEES AND CHARGES FOR GARBAGE, REFUSE AND TRASH EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2012.

RESOLUTIONS

COMMISSION

3. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-02-25: SUPPORTING BROWARD LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION LOCAL BILL (WALDMAN) CLARIFYING THAT INDIVIDUALS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OPENLY CARRY A HANDGUN OR CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON OR FIREARM INTO SPECIFIC MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, AND SCHOOL BOARD BUILDINGS (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES).

4. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-02-26: SUPPORTING AND RECOGNIZING THE LIVE WELL LAUDERHILL INITIATIVE; RECOMMENDING THE DISPLAY OF THEIR WORKS IN CITY HALL FROM TIME TO TIME.

FINANCE

5. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-02-11: DECLARING THE INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR ALL COSTS AND FEES INCURRED BY THE CITY TO PROVIDE SELF-HELP REMEDIES FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT VIOLATIONS OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 10 RELATIVE TO GARBAGE, TRASH, UNSANITARY AND UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS WHERE VIOLATORS FAIL TO TIMELY PAY BY SEPTEMBER 30TH; PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL BILLING FOR SUCH NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS, AS APPLICABLE, ON THE INDIVIDUAL VIOLATORS’ BROWARD COUNTY ANNUAL TAX BILL; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY TO RECOVER THE ACTUAL COSTS AND FEES INCURRED BY THE CITY FOR SERVICES (REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION).

FIRE

6. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-02-29: APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SUBGRANTS FROM FEDERAL GRANT NO. 2011-SS-00067) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $7,319.00; PROVIDING FOR FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,660.00 TO PROVIDE OVERTIME FUNDING FOR THE LAUDERHILL COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) INSTRUCTORS AND IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,659.00 FOR THE LAUDERHILL FIRE EXPLORER ADVISORS; PROVIDING THAT NO MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED.

POLICE

7. RESOLUTION NO. 12R-02-30: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PIGGYBACK PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) CHEVROLET CAPRICE 9C-1 POLICE PATROL VEHICLES FROM GARBER CHEVROLET BUICK GMC TRUCK, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $129,890.00 AND ONE (1) FORD INTERCEPTOR P2M, 500A POLICE VEHICLE FROM HUB CITY FORD IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,235.40 BOTH BASED UPON THE FLORIDA STATE SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION & FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES BID; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $156,125.40 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.

Windermere / Tree Gardens Safe Neighborhood District Construction

A Letter from the City Managers Office:

Dear Resident,

Beginning on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012, construction and road work for the Windermere / Tree Gardens Safe Neighborhood District Project will begin. The construction will require the closure of the entrance on 18th Ave and the entrance into Tree Garden. This is required to build a new entrance way into both communities. The temporary entrance into the Windermere and Tree Gardens Communities will be located on NW 19th St. and NW 52nd Ave. Electronic message boards will also notify the residents and visitors of the road closures and the new temporary entrance.

The project is estimated to take approximately five (5) to eight (8) months, and we apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Should you have any further questions, please contact one of the following with any questions or comments:

MBR Construction 954-486-8404

Lauderhill Depart of Environmental and Engineering Service 954-730-2960

Lauderhill Safe Neighborhood District Office 954-730-3000

Lauderhill Cricket MAQ T20 Season Starts