National Nights Out

Community Awareness Day - Health and Resource Fair

Saturday, August 10 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Sadkin Community Center

1176 NW 42nd Way, Lauderhill.

FREE ADMISSION

Free Health Screenings and Testing

Meet Local Social Service Agency Representatives for 

GED, Housing Immigration, Pregnancy, Elderly Care and Finance

FREE BACKPACK GIVEAWAY!! .... FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

Mobilize to Immunize: Summer Health Fairs from Broward Health

Broward Health Community Health Services will host a series of summer health fairs to provide children and their families access to immunizations and school physicals for this upcoming school year. Multiple health fairs are scheduled with Broward Health staff that can accommodate Spanish and Creole speaking families residing in our community.

These immunization fairs are designed to safeguard the health of children against diseases such as pertussis (whooping cough), measles, rubella, influenza and other diseases adversely influencing the health status of school age children.

Health Fair Dates and Locations in the Lauderhill Area

Wednesday, 7/31/2013 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Monday, 8/19/2013 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Lauderhill Middle School Health Center
1901 N.W. 49th Ave.,
Lauderhill, FL 33313 

New Flood Maps Coming To Lauderhill

New Flood Maps have been created which, upon adoption, will change the flood zone of many in Lauderhill.  Some properties may no longer be in a flood zone requiring mandatory flood insurance.

The maps will show a two (2) points class reduction in the Community Rating System (CRS) making us a Class 7 now (presently the city is a Class 9).   That means that our residents qualify for a 15% discount on their flood insurance premiums from  the previous 5% discount.   The savings for Lauderhill residents would be in the range of $500k/year.

The new flood maps have not been adopted by Broward County yet because there is still an outstanding dispute with one of the communities.  This matter has been ongoing for over a year.  There is no time limit for the dispute but once it is resolved, FEMA will issue a Letter of Determination and then, six months later, the new maps will go into effect.   

An article is being prepared an article for the upcoming Spotlight that outlines  this information. 

Mayor Richard J. Kaplan and the City of Lauderhill Present: "LAUDERHILL GET YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION ONLINE with Google"

LAUDERHILL HAS JOINED THE CITY CHALLENGE so Join Lauderhill @ www.gybo.com/florida/get-online.

97% of people looking for a business do so on line.
58% of businesses in the US are not on line.
68% of businesses in Florida are not on line.
After going on line businesses average an increase of business of 40%.

So why isn't your business on line?

Get a Free 3 page Website and Design, Free Local Business Listing, Free Customized Domain Name, Free mobile Site, Free Web Hosting for an entire year.  Only $6.99/month after the 1st year.

For more information go to www.lauderhill-fl.gov/gybo.pdf.

NOTE:  I have successfully taken advantage of this service and my own business is now on line.  Check out the Law Offices of Richard J. Kaplan, PA at www.attorneyrkaplan.com.  I would be willing to post other examples of Lauderhill businesses using this service if it is entered under  comments.

Notes of the CRA Meeting and Regular Commission Meeting of July 8

On July 8, the City Commission met as the CRA Board and Lauderhill City Commission.  The following are notes of interest (all items passed unanimously unless otherwise indicated):

CRA MEETING:

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-07-14:   AUTHORIZING THE BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE “LALLOS ROTI AT THE WATER WHEEL” REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR GRANT FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $150,000.00 FOR MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE INTERIOR BUILD-OUT OF COMMERCIAL SPACE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT; PROVIDING THAT ANY MATCHING FUNDS WOULD BE PAID FOR BY THE DEVELOPER.

RESOULTION NO. 13R-07-15:  AUTHORIZING THE BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE VILLAGE CENTER FOR GRANT FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $150,000.00 FOR MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE INTERIOR BUILD-OUT OF COMMERCIAL SPACE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT; PROVIDING THAT ANY MATCHING FUNDS WOULD BE PAID FOR BY THE DEVELOPER.

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING

ORDINANCE NO. 13O-06-125:  APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,558,669.00 TO ACCOUNT FOR THE COST OF RESURFACING AND MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INVERRARY BOULEVARD ROADWAY.

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-07-137:   APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID TO GENERAL ASPHALT, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,416,972.25 FOR MILLING AND RESURFACING OF INVERRARY BOULEVARD BETWEEN OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD AND UNIVERSITY DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUDERHIL, INCLUDING MILLING, PAVING, STRIPING, MINOR RECONSTRUCTION AND LIMITED DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT AS WELL AS TURN LANE MODIFICATIONS SOUTH OF N.W. 44TH STREET; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 450-925-6525.

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-07-138:   AUTHORIZING THE BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE VILLAGE CENTER FOR GRANT FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $150,000.00 FOR MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE INTERIOR BUILD-OUT OF COMMERCIAL SPACE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT; PROVIDING THAT ANY MATCHING FUNDS WOULD BE PAID FOR BY THE DEVELOPER.

RESOLUTION 13R-07-139:  AUTHORIZING THE BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE “LALLOS ROTI AT THE WATER WHEEL” REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR GRANT FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $150,000.00 FOR MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE INTERIOR BUILD-OUT OF COMMERCIAL SPACE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT; PROVIDING THAT ANY MATCHING FUNDS WOULD BE PAID FOR BY THE DEVELOPER.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Schedule Preliminary Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2014 - July 24 at 6:00 PM
B. Schedule Budget Hearings for Fiscal Year 2014 (1st and 2nd Reading) - September 12 at 5 PM & 26 at 6 PM
C. Cancel September 11, 2013 Commission Meeting (scheduled in approved Commission Calendar)

Lauderhill Property Values Increase

The latest numbers from the Property Appraisers Office have come out showing that Lauderhill is enjoying a 4.36% improvement in property values from 2012.  Earlier this year it was stated as 5.1% and then 3.5%.  So it is reasonably expected that the final value percentage improvement will continue to fluctuate until September.

In Safe Neighborhood Districts the change in valuation presently is,

WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD  +9.6%
HABITAT SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD  +14.41%
ISLES OF INVERRARY SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD  -1.65%
MANORS OF INVERRARY SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD  +23.69%

Get a $10 Lifetime Senior Pass to U.S. National Parks

One of the best senior travel bargains anywhere is a low-cost lifetime national park pass that admits seniors free of charge to most U.S. national parks, forests, refuges, monuments and recreation areas, from Denali National Park in Alaska to the Florida Everglades.

Senior Pass Eligibility
As part of the American the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass program, U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are at least 62 years old can purchase a Senior Pass for a one-time processing fee of $10. This Senior Pass to national parks and lands offers benefits to you and your traveling companions.

Senior Pass to National Parks Benefits

• In National Parks that charge an entrance or standard amenity fee, the Senior Pass admits you and the passengers in your car or other private vehicle.
• In National Parks where a "per person" entrance fee is charged, the Senior Pass admits you plus three other adults (who need not be seniors). This is an especially good deal if you are also traveling with grandchildren, because children under 16 have free admission.
• The lifetime national parks Senior Pass also gives seniors a 50 percent discount on federal use fees charged for camping, swimming, boat launching, parking and tours.
• In some cases where use fees are charged, only the person named on the Senior Pass will be given the 50 percent discount.
• The senior pass is non-transferable and does not cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or concession fees charged by private companies.

How to Buy a National Parks Lifetime Senior Pass
The Senior Pass to national parks cannot be purchased by mail or online. It must be purchased in person at a federal area where entrance fees are charged, or at regional offices of the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Proof of age, such as a valid driver's license, is required at the time you purchase your senior pass.

For more information about the National Parks Lifetime Senior Pass, call the National Park Service at 1-888-ASK-USGS.

Other Park Passes from the National Park Service

• Access Pass: A Free Pass for People with Disabilities
  The Access Pass is a special permit for people of any age who are medically determined to be blind or have other permanent disabilities. It offers the same benefits as the Senior Pass, but it is completely free. No processing fee is charged for the Access Pass.
  Like the Senior Pass to national parks, the Access Pass cannot be purchased by mail or online. It must be obtained in person at a federal area where an entrance fee is charged.
  To qualify for the free Access Pass to national parks, you will need to provide one of the following: a statement from a licensed physician, a document issued by a Federal agency such as the Veteran's Administration, proof of Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income, or a document issued by a state agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency.
• A One-Year National Parks Pass for People Under Age 62
  If you are under age 62 and do not qualify for a Senior Pass to national parks, you can still save money by purchasing an Annual Pass, which costs $80 and is good for one year from the date of purchase.
  At national parks, monuments and recreation areas that charge a per-vehicle fee, the Annual Pass to national parks admits you and your passengers free of charge.
  Where a per-person fee is charged, the pass admits you plus three other adults (children under 16 are admitted free).
  There are three ways to purchase an Annual Pass to U.S. National Parks:
  • In person at a national park that charges an entrance fee
  • Online from the National Park Service Annual Pass site
  • By calling 1-888-ASK-USGS, Ext. 1
• Free Pass to National Parks for Volunteers
  If you enjoy the national parks and want to help out, become a volunteer and get an annual pass for free. You'll receive the same discounts and national park benefits as the Annual Pass described above, but the Volunteer Pass is free to volunteers who provide 500 hours of cumulative service.
  
  For more information about the Volunteer Pass to our national parks, call 1-888-ASK-USGS.

Notes of the Commission Meeting of June 24

On June 24, the City Commission met and the following are notes of interest (all items passed unanimously unless other indicated, and also Mayor Kaplan was absent since he was in attendance at a Mayors Conference):

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING

ORDINANCE NO. 13O-06-125:  APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET IN THE  AMOUNT OF $1,558,669.00 TO ACCOUNT FOR THE COST OF RESURFACING AND MAKING   IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INVERRARY BOULEVARD ROADWAY.

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING

ORDINANCE NO. 13O-06-122 :   APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,000.00 TO ACCOUNT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT YOUTH SUMMER EMPOWERMENT CAMP.

ORDINANCE NO. 13O-06-123:  APPROVING THE SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3300 INVERRARY BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, FROM THE BRISSETT RAY OF HOPE FOUNDATION FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF $1,360,000.00.

ORDINANCE NO. 13O-06-124:  APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000.00 TO ACCOUNT FOR THE LAUDERHILL SUMMER JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM.

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - THIRD READING

ORDINANCE NO. 13O-05-118:   AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL,  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

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-06-128:  AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR, THE LETTER OF INTENT FOR THE “LET’S PLAY SHADE GRANT,” AND THE GRANT AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR GRANT FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.00 FROM KABOOM! TO PROVIDE A NEW SHADE STRUCTURE FOR THE PLAYGROUND BUILT AT JOHN E. MULLIN PARK; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE LETTER OF INTENT AND THE GRANT AGREEMENT IF WE ARE CHOSEN AS A GRANT RECIPIENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00.

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-06-129:   APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND TAILORED FITNESS, LLC. TO PROVIDE BOOT CAMP FITNESS CLASSES AT VETERAN’S PARK.

Part of NW 50th Street to Close for Repairs to Culvert

The needed repairs to the NW 50 St. culvert are scheduled to begin this month.  Subsequently, this will require NW 50^th St. between NW 82^nd Avenue and NW 76^th Terrace to be closed for about 60 to 80 days.  Signs will be placed to notify the residents and detour traffic.