Notes of the Commission Meeting of August 26

On August 26, the City Commission met and the following are notes of interest from the meeting (all items below passed unanimously unless otherwise indicated):

PROCLAMATIONS

A. A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING AUGUST 26, 2013 AS LOOBY INNIS DAY IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FOR HIS SERVICE AND DESIRE TO SEE OUR LAUDERHILL RESIDENTS HEALTHY THROUGH HIS EXERCISE PROGRAMS AT THE LAUDERHILL SPORTS PARK.

B. A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2013 AS NATIONAL CHILDHOOD OBESITY AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL.

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING

ORDINANCE NO. 13O-08-135:  AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 21, WATER AND SEWER SERVICE, SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES, TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE WATER AND SEWER AVAILABILITY RATES BASED UPON THE JUNE 2013 CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR INFLATION; PROVIDING THAT SAID RATES AND CHARGES ARE NECESSARY TO COVER THE COSTS OF PROVIDING SAID SERVICES AND ARE IMPLEMENTED TO ENABLE THE CITY TO PROCEED WITH ITS 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE NEW RATE STRUCTURE TO COMMENCE ON OCTOBER 1, 2013.

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-08-154:   APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD TO ENDEAVOUR PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER TO SUPPORT THE LITERACY/ART PROGRAM.

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-08-158:  APPROVING THE REGIONAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD
COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL PROVIDING FOR COOPERATIVE PARTICIPATION IN A REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY INTRANET DISPATCH SYSTEM TO BE OPERATED AND WHOLLY FUNDED BY BROWARD COUNTY.

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-08-162:   URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO PASS LEGISLATION TO REPEAL CERTAIN SECTIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES THAT PREVENT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM REGULATING AND/OR PROHIBITING OUTDOOR SMOKING IN PUBLIC OWNED PARKS AND FACILITIES; ENCOURAGING PROTECTION FROM SECOND-HAND TOBACCO SMOKING.

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-08-163:   ENCOURAGING  PERSONS NOT TO SMOKE IN PUBLIC PARKS AND FACILITIES TO HELP REDUCE THE IMPACT AND EFFECTS OF SECOND HAND SMOKE.

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-08-164:  APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND BFOURSPORTS, LLC D/B/A I-9 SPORTS TO OPERATE THE I-9 YOUTH SPORTS ACTIVITIES ON SATURDAY MORNINGS ON THE DESIGNATED DATES AT WEST WIND PARK.

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-08-165:   APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 FROM THE STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) TO SPORTS ADVANCING KIDS EDUCATION (S.A.K.E.) TO SUPPORT DRUG TREATMENT, DRUG EDUCATION OR DRUG PREVENTION, CRIME PREVENTION, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD,  OR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GUIDELINES.

Rent the Activity Room/Pavilion in Sadkin Community Center

The Activity Room, Small Meeting Room and Pavilion are available to rent at Sadkin Community Center, 1176 NW 42nd Way.  For more information on rental rates for both residents and non-residents call 954-321-2450.

Yoga at Veterans Park

Yoga classes are being held at Veterans Park, 7600 NW 50th Street, in the NW section of Lauderhill. Classes are on Thursday nights.  For more information call 954-572-1459.

Zumba Fitness at John Mullin Park

Zumba Fitness is now available on Thursday nights at the John Mullin Park off 55th Ave., by the Aquatics Center.  For more information call 954-486-8450.

Fitness Classes at Sadkin Center

Fitness classes available at the Sadkin Center for only $20/month. All fitness levels welcome.  

Tubo Kick, Yoga Stretch, Zumba (including New Aqua Zumba), Kickboxing,  Step Bench Class, Yoga, Cardio Strength, Body Scuplting, Aerobics, and Boot Camps are available.

Call 954-321-2450

Sadkin Center is located at 1176 NW 42nd Way

Aqua Zumba is at Wolk Park Pool across the street from Sadkin Center

Lifeguard Training

Learn how to save lives by becoming an American Red Cross Trained Lifeguard.

Lifeguard Training Sessions are coming up:

 

Session 7:  September 14, 15, 21 and 22

Session 8:  October 12, 13, 19 and 20

Session 9:  November 9, 10, 16 & 17

Session 10:  December 14, 15, 21 and 22

 

Prerequisites:

 

Swim 200 yards continuously

Be at least 15 years old

 

Cost:  $200/Session

 

Sessions are giving at Veterans Park Pool, 7600 NW 50th Street, Lauderhill, FL  33351

 

For more information please call 954-572-1460

 

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Repairs On Northwest 19 Street in Lauderhill

Broward County Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division will be performing repairs on Northwest 19th Street at the canal crossing located 700 feet west of U.S. Highway 441/State Road 7, in the City of Lauderhill from August 12 through September 16, barring unforeseen conditions or weather delays.

The public should be aware of the following:

• Construction will be performed Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to shorten the project duration.

• Westbound and eastbound traffic flow will be continuous because the project is divided into several phases. No detours are anticipated during the length of the project.

• In order to maintain a constant traffic flow in both directions during the construction period, temporary lane diversions will be employed using the appropriate signs and channeling devices.

• All driveways will remain accessible during construction.

• Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times using the existing sidewalks.

Any questions should be directed to Rares Petrica, project manager of the Broward County Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division, at 954-612-0857 or email rpetrica@broward.org.

Government Finance Officers Association gives Lauderhill Budget the Distinguished Budget Award

The City of Lauderhill has been awarded Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association. This award is the highest form of recognition in government budgeting and represents a significant achievement by the city.

It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principals of governmental budgeting.  In order to receive the budget award, the city had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation.  These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity's budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device.

Budget documents must be rated "proficient" in all four categories and the fourteen mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award.

In addition a Certificate of Recognition for Budget presentation is also presented to those that have been primarily responsible for its having achieved the award.  This has been presented to  the Finance Department of the City of Lauderhill.

Castle Hill Elementary School Garners State Honors for Top Parental Involvement Program

Student achievement bolstered by innovative program

Castle Hill Elementary School in Lauderhill, recently received state honors for its outstanding parent and family engagement program. Commissioner of Education Dr. Tony Bennett recognized Castle Hill’s Everyone Counts Family Program as one of the state’s most exemplary parental involvement programs on Saturday, July 13 at the Florida Parent Teacher (PTA) Association 2013 Leadership Conference in Palm Harbor. In all, 10 top parental programs were honored statewide.  

The Florida Department of Education Parental Involvement Recognition Program honors the programs that successfully engage parents in meaningful school-based programs.

“Parents are the foundation of their child’s learning, and I am honored to recognize Florida’s schools for engaging parents through these innovative programs,” said Commissioner Bennett. “We know that parents play a key role in our education system and Florida is fortunate to have a wide array of incredible programs that support student achievement.”

The program is made possible through a long-standing partnership with State Farm Insurance. Select schools are recognized for developing and supporting parent involvement initiatives in their school community. The awards provide an opportunity for schools to share successful ideas statewide and encourage replication of programs that promote all levels of parental participation in education.

District volunteer/family involvement directors submitted school award applications and nominations. Award-winning parent involvement programs represent various facets of family involvement such as learning at home, parenting, nurturing, volunteering and communicating with school policymakers and local advocates.

GYBO - Lauderhill Get Your Business On Line Free

In a joint program with the City of Lauderhill and Google, Mayor Kaplan has been able to arrange for Lauderhill Businesses and Organizations to get a Free Web Site, Free Domain Name, Free Mobile App., Free Hosting and Free Business Listing for the first year.

I PSA has been created to help explain some more of this program at http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/GYBO/GYBO.html.

To sign up for the program go to www.gybo.com.

We are working on holding a Workshop Seminar to businesses and organization to sign up and provide assistance to create and launch their web site.  Look for it later this year or possible early next year.