Lauderhill’s City Commission and Historical Board Members will Host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Opening of the City’s Historical Museum

The City of Lauderhill, now 54 years old, was incorporated in 1959.  Lauderhill’s rich history is a source of pride for both former and current residents.

On, Thursday, December 5^th, 2013 at 4:00 PM, a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place to open the new Historical Museum located in Wally Elfers Park, and YOU ARE INVITED!!!

The Mayor and Commissioners appointed several leaders from the community to help gather artifacts and information to adorn the walls and display cases at the Historical Museum. The Museum is located in the exact location of the very first City Hall for the City of Lauderhill. The contents displayed in the Museum were donated by members of the public. The story boards are collections of newspaper articles along with Lauderhill’s legislative history that tell the fascinating stories of how Lauderhill became the All America City that it is today.

“Members of the Historical Commission are hoping to continuously collect artifacts from the public after The Museum opens its doors,” says Tom Harney, Chair of the Committee.  They expect to continue to add to the displays as well as rotate them when additional donations are made. Future phases of the museum include audio and video displays as well.

The Historical Museum will have meeting and recreation rooms that the Parks and Leisure Services Department will schedule.

If you plan on attending the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the opening of the Lauderhill Historical Museum, please call Katia at 954-730-3000 or email her at kpeter@lauderhill-fl.gov no later than December 2, 2013.

Wally Elfers Park is located at 1080 NW 47^th Avenue, in the City of Lauderhill.

Happy Thanksgiving by Mayor Richard J Kaplan

Thanksgiving is actually my favorite holiday of the year. It is one of the few holidays that anyone in America can celebrate. It is both nondenominational and nondiscriminatory. It is a joyous holiday to celebrate giving Thanks to what we have, and the promise of what we hope for. For those who are less fortunate, it is a time for helping and sharing.

Surrounding the Thanks itself are some of the most enjoyable traditions of any holiday. Turkey, with stuffing, cranberries, sweet potatoes/yams, pumpkin pie, special parades, a few extra days off and football, just to name a few. Bringing this all together with family and friends. What could possibly make anyone more happy?

So when you sit down this year to your Thanksgiving Feast, stop a moment and think of what is truly important, and enjoy the moment knowing that what you have IS what is truly important.

On behalf of the City of Lauderhill, my family and myself, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving, and go Lions (I'm from Detroit).

3rd Annual Y College Tour - March 21-28, 2014 - DESTINATION: NEW ORLEANS, LA

This year our educational journey in 2014 will feature visits to: University of Florida, Florida State, FAMU, Tuskegee, Louisiana State (LSU), Xavier, Dillard, University of South Florida along with several historic visits to Montgomery and Birmingham, AL.

 

Goals:  Motivate Students to Pursue Post-Secondary Education

Assist students with planning and decision making related to their educational future

Introduce students to various types of college campuses (size, academic focus, campus life) to expand their knowledge of college admissions procedures

 

Explore different cultural and historical sites (ie…Civil Rights Museums, New Orleans, etc)

 

Who should attend?

Students grades 8-11 who have a desire to attend and complete college

What to expect?

Opportunities to explore ten collegiate campuses throughout 3 states

Admissions presentations provided by collegiate staff and professional tour guides

Exploration of various cities and cultural visits to local attractions

Opportunities to connect with collegiate staff

Building new, positive peer friendships

YMCA College Tour Family and Student Requirements

 Event date: March 21-28, 2014

 Attend 3 mandatory Parent/Guardian and student meetings. All meetings will be held on a Tuesday evening at the Lauderhill Community YMCA.

 Parent/Guardian and Student Orientation – January 14, 2014 – 6:00pm
 Parent/Guardian and Student Meeting – February 18, 2014 - 6:00pm

 Parent/Guardian and Student Final Meeting – March TBD – 1hr

 Cost:
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$250 Members: (must be current in membership dues and/or regularly attend the YMCA After-School Program).

 $400 Non-members

 This includes charter bus transportation, hotel stay, t-shirt, bag, tour, journal and amusement park entry.

 Meals-students are responsible to pay for all lunch and dinners for the duration of the trip. (suggested meal cost: $20/day = $160)

 Payment Schedule:  $50 non-refundable Fee due on November 29th; Second Payment December 20th; Third Payment January 17th and Final Payment February 14th.

For more details please contact, Keith Coleman ,754 322 3608.

Vendor Open House

On Wednesday, November 20th, from 8 am to Noon, at Lauderhill City Hall, the City will be holding an Open House for potential new Vendors interested in doing business with the City.

City Hall is located at 5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd.  Please RSVP by November 13 to Kentrea at kwhite@lauderhill-fl.gov.

Lauderhill and The Small Business Development Center Hosts Free GYBO Workshops

On Thursdays, December 5, January 16 and February 20, the City of Lauderhill and The Small Business Development Center will be conducting free workshops on how to Get Your Business On-Line (GYBO). 

This interactive workshop will take the participants through the process and by the end of the Workshop their web site can be active.  The GYBO program provides free services for the first year, and a small monthly fee thereafter.

Attendance preference will be given to Lauderhill Businesses and Residents.  Each workshop is limited to 30 people and it is encouraged to call to sign up at mayorsaide@lauderhill-fl.gov. 

Notes of the Regular Commission Meeting of October 28, 2013

On October 28, the City Commission met at its Regular Meeting, and the following are some of the items of interest (all items below passed unanimously unless otherwise indicated): 

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING 

ORDINANCE NO: 13O-10-152: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, REGULAR MEETINGS, MODIFYING THE TIME FOR REGULAR COMMISSION MEETINGS AND PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

ORDINANCE NO. 13O-10-154: AMENDING THE ORDINANCES CHAPTER 10, GARBAGE AND TRASH/UNSANITARY AND UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS/ABANDONED REAL PROPERTY, FEES TO AMEND THE RECYCLING RATES BASED UPON THE CONTRACT WITH WASTE PRO TO REFLECT THE RATES CURRENTILY IN EFFECT AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2013.

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING

ORDINANCE NO. 13O-09-151:   AMENDING  CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, CREATING ARTICLE VIII, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, DIVISION 7, WEST INVERRARY SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIFIC NAMED DISTRICT, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING ELIGIBILITY TO REQUEST GRANTS, TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAXES ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF UP TO 2 MILLS ANNUALLY, AND AUTHORITY TO COLLECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO SUPPORT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING COMMUNITY POLICING INNOVATIONS PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 197.3635 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PARCEL OF LAND PER YEAR; DESIGNATING BOARD OF DIRECTORS; ESTABLISHING ADVISORY COUNCIL; PROVIDING DISTRICT POWERS.

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-10-217:   AWARDING THE BID TO WASTE PRO TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES WHICH INCLUDES AN INCENTIVE REWARDS PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; PROVIDING RATES; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF RECYCLING CARTS.  Note:  It is expected that residential properties will be notified in January/February as to whether they wish to continue with the 18 gallon recycling bin or obtain a new 65 gallon recycling bin.  Projected start up of the new program is presently March, 2014 (subject to modification).  Each bin will be tagged to the particular home and the homeowner will receive points toward gifts cards and other awards depending upon the amount of recycling they provide.

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-10-219:   APPROVING THE CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULE DATES CALENDAR PRESENTED BY CITY STAFF FOR THE 2014 FISCAL YEAR; ENABLING STAFF TO PROVIDE ADVANCED NOTICE AND PUBLICATION TO THE PUBLIC OF SUCH DATES.

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-10-229: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING BRUCE J. “BUZZY” TABATCHNICK BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN AS A MEMBER OF THE LAUDERHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD.

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-10-220:   ACCEPTING THE CHANGE ORDER FROM EVERGLADES CONTRACTING, LLC FOR CHANGES TO PROJECT 2013-017 CANAL 29 @ 50TH STREET, CULVERT REPLACEMENT, TO USE STEEL SHEET PILE HEADWALLS INSTEAD OF CONCRETE, TO SUPPLY AND INSTALL 80 FEET OF WATER MAIN, AND TO SUPPLY AND INSTALL 80 FEET OF SEWER MAIN INCLUDING ALL FITTINGS; APPROVING THE CHANGE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $162,686.03. RESOLUTION NO. 13R-10-225: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING;   APPROVING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO 2ND CHANCE HOLDINGS, INC. D/B/A BUDGET CAR RENTAL FOR UNDERCOVER VEHICLE RENTAL SERVICES BY THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL STRATEGIC ENFORCEMENT TEAM BASED UPON THE BIDS SOLICITED BY THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS (13-C-103 RFP); PROVIDING FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $43,000.00 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 001-511-4430.

QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-10-224:   GRANTING TO AVE MARIE FRIENDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL, LLC A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, WITH CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO) ZONING DISTRICT A DAYTIME CHILD CARE USE AT 5801 NW 19 STREET.

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-10-226:   GRANTING TO CAMP OCEAN HARBOR DISCOVERIES, INC. A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, WITH CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO) ZONING DISTRICT A DAYTIME AFTER-SCHOOL CHILD CARE USE AND A SUMMER CAMP AT 5801 NW 19 STREET.

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-10-227:   GRANTING TO PALSHUA REALTY, INC A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, WITH CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONING DISTRICT THE CONVEYANCE OF AN EXISTING AUTOMOTIVE CENTER KNOWN AS AUTO HARBOR LOCATED AT 6480 – 6520 WEST COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD.

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-10-228:   GRANTING TO UNIVERSITY PALMS, LLC A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, WITH CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONING DISTRICT THE CONVEYANCE OF AN EXISTING AUTOMOTIVE CENTER KNOWN AS 4907 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE.

RESOLUTION NO. 13R-09-214:   GRANTING TO GREEN LIGHT CAR WASH, INC. A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT THE CONVEYANCE OF AN EXISTING CAR WASH  DESCRIBED AS 1890 N.W. 40 AVENUE.

WEATHER MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIAMI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL

315 PM EST MON NOV 4 2013

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COASTAL PALM BEACH-COASTAL BROWARD-COASTAL MIAMI DADE- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...JUPITER...WEST PALM BEACH...

BOCA RATON...POMPANO BEACH...FORT LAUDERDALE

315 PM EST MON NOV 4 2013

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIAMI HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY.

* TIMING...WINDY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THIS EVENING THROUGH

  EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS...AN EAST WIND IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE THIS EVENING TO 25

  TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 40 MPH.

* IMPACTS...A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST

  30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 40 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG

  CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE

  VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION. MAKE SURE TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS

  AS THEY CAN BE BLOWN AROUND BY WINDS THIS STRONG.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 40 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

USE EXTRA CAUTION. MAKE SURE TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS AS THEY CAN BE BLOWN AROUND BY WINDS THIS STRONG.

City Received Additional Funding for 2 School Resource Officers for Elementary Schools

The City of Lauderhill received notice that the School Board of Broward County will be funding the cost of two School Resource Officers (SRO) to be place in two Lauderhill Elementary Schools.  The schools have not been selected, but there are 6 such schools in the city.