2015 Y Back To School Bash - Saturday, August 8th - 10-1pm

The Moving Wall - The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Traveling Half-Size Replica

From October 22 to 26, 2015, the Moving Wall, a Vietname Veterans Memorial, will be coming to the Sportsplex Park in Coral Springs.

To get involved, volunteer, donate or get more information contact Lou Cimaglia at loucimagliajr@aol.com 954-801-2004 or Ernie Kubasek at 954-415-3181.

All donations are tax deductible.  www.vcocs.org.

Change in 2015-2016 Concert Schedule

A change was made in the City of Lauderhill's Tribute Concert Schedule.  Instead of a Tribute to Motown, a Tribute to Fleetwood Mac will be performed instead.

A Tribute to Motown is part of the Jammin' in the Park Fest planned for April.

Drought Conditions Persist, Residents Urged to Conserve Water

Broward is experiencing a drier than normal rainy season this year. Eastern parts of the County are under Stage 3 drought conditions, which is considered an extreme drought. The rest of the County is under Stage 2, considered a severe drought. Drought can be defined as a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall. Broward urges its residents to practice good management of our water resources and demonstrate that "Water Matters".

In Broward County, landscape irrigation is only allowed two days a week, depending on address, and no watering is allowed between 10AM and 4PM. Odd-numbered addresses may water Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Even-numbered addresses, or those who irrigate addresses within the same zones, may water on Thursdays and/or Sundays. Residences and businesses that use reclaimed water may water any day of the week. Here are some tips to help reduce your water use:

• Use native plants or other plants that require little supplemental irrigation.
• If watering with a hose, make sure it has a shut-off nozzle. Water slowly to reduce runoff and to allow the water to penetrate deep to the plant's roots. Water only things that grow. Adjust sprinklers so they are not spraying water on paved surfaces.
• Install and maintain rain sensors on your irrigation controller if it does not have one built-in.
• Regularly inspect sprinkler heads to make sure they are not damaged or malfunctioning.
• Don't just water because it is your day. Irrigate your lawn when it shows signs of stress from lack of water. Pay attention to signs of stressed grass, such as a bluish-gray color, lingering footprints and leaf blades that are folded in half.
• Find a commercial car wash that uses recycled water. If you wash your own car, park on the grass, use a bucket of soapy water and a hose with a shut-off nozzle.
• Install low-flow faucets or faucet aerators.
• Install low-flow showerheads and time your shower to less than five minutes.
• If your toilet is older than 1993, consider replacing it and participating in the Broward Water Partnership's Conservation Pays Program where you may be eligible for a rebate.
• Scrape your dishes, don't rinse before loading into the dishwasher. And always operate the dishwasher only when you have a full load. Remember to turn off water when you are brushing your teeth or shaving. Every drop counts!

NOTE:  Lauderhill has an Interest Free Energy Loan Program to Residents.  Go to:  http://lauderhill-fl.gov/news-events/interest-free-loans

Parkway Magnet Middle School Student Places First in Florida Piano Competition

Congratulations to Parkway Magnet Middle School student, Quin Nardonne, who competed in the state-wide Florida Piano Competition. He received three first place finishes in Solo, Hymn, and Sight Play and placed second in the concerto, the most difficult category, with the strongest competition. In addition to his trophies, Nardonne received a $600 check.  
 
To prepare for this honor, Nardonne practiced and performed daily. This dedication along with the motivation of his mother and tutor has led to many accomplishments such as his selection by the Chopin Foundation to play in the Chopin Concert. 

Notes of the Commission Meeting of July 13

On July 13, the City Commission held their Regular Commission Meeting, and the following are notes of interest (all items passed unaminously unless otherwise indicated):

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING

ORDINANCE NO. 15O-06-122:   AMENDING THE CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE VI, CITY MANAGER, SECTION 6.02, APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATIONS; COMPENSATION, TO REQUIRE THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS; AMENDING THE CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE VIII, CITY CLERK; CITY ATTORNEY;   TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS;  (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).  Tabled 4-1, Mayor Kaplan voting no.

RESOLUTIONS
 

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-06-140:  REGARDING THE ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE CHARTER OFFICERS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING THAT THE ANNUAL EVALUATIONS WILL TAKE PLACE IN SEPTEMBER; PROVIDING THAT THE EVALUATION FORMS FOR EACH CHARTER OFFICER IS HEREBY ADOPTED;  (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).  Table 5-0 since it cannot be passed until ORDINANCE NO. 15O-06-122 is passed.

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-07-150:  APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND THE LAUDERHILL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) TO ALLOW $150,000.00 IN CDBG 2013-2014 REHABILITATION FUNDS TO BE USED BY THE CRA FOR FACADE IMPROVEMENTS AT RENAISSANCE PLAZA AS APPROVED IN THE CDBG ACTION PLAN.

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-07-151:  APPROVING THE GRANT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD, INC. AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF CONDITION AND ACCEPTING THE ART OF COMMUNITY GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 TO BE USED TOWARDS THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MOSAIC MURAL IN THE JAMES BRADLEY PARK; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY TO PROVIDE IN-KIND SERVICES IN THE VALUE OF $20,000.00 WITH NO MONETARY MATCH OF FUNDS REQUIRED.

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-07-153:  GRANTING TO ANTONIO GRILL MASTER, LLC A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER WITH CONDITIONS TO ALLOW  THE TEMPORARY ON-SITE LOCATION OF A TRAILER TO OPERATE A CARRYOUT ONLY BUSINESS DURING THE RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE ON-SITE BBQ RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 1231 N.W. 31ST AVENUE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-07-154:  APPROVING THE DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 TO WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC., REPRESENTING THE CITY'S CONTINUED SUPPORT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-07-167:  APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND BROWARD COUNTY WHICH INCLUDES AN IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT FROM THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO PROVIDE SECURITY FOR INSTALLING AN EMERGENCY TRAFFIC LIGHT ON N.W. 31ST AVENUE WHICH IS REQUIRED FOR FIRESTATION 110.

 

Summer Health Fair at FMC

Join Florida Medical Center for a 

Summer Health Fair 

 

Enjoy a special presentation on Summer Safety 

by Barbara Kalasunas, RN, 

and 

free Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index and Skin screenings

Health Information and Literature from

Florida Medical Center's:
* Senior Care Unit
* VIP Senior Care Program

*Dietary/Nutrition Program
and much more!

 

 Thursday July 16th | 9 AM

Garden Plaza 

4251 Rock Island Road Lauderhill 33319

RSVP by calling 1-866-498-LIFE (5433)

Free Back to School Immunizations

Budget Meeting Workshops

On Tuesday, July 14, starting at 9:30 am at City Hall, the City Commission will be reviewing the proposed 2015-16 City Budget.

At this point numerous public meetings have been held to discuss and recommend items for the budget, and this meeting will allow the Commission and Public to review the proposed budget.  Changes can be made, and once completed the budget will be voted on twice in September.

Happy 4th of July and Lauderhill Summer Activities

The City of Lauderhill and partners are offering a variety of summer programs and activities for our youth!
See the links below for ongoing summer camps and classes.

PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

2015 Summer Basketball Camp – Lauderhill Housing Authority – Sadkin Center

http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/Home/Components/News/News/212/18?backlist=%2f

2015 Summer Camp - Lauderhill Housing Authority – John Mullinhttp://lauderhill-fl.gov/home/showdocument?id=3980

2015 Parks and Leisure Services Summer Camp  - Veterans Park and Sadkin Center
http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/Home/Components/News/News/198/18?backlist=%2f

2015 Lauderhill Lions Soccer Summer Camp – Veterans Park
http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/Home/Components/News/News/210/18

2015 Forelife Summer Golf Camp – Lauderhill Golf Coursehttp://lauderhill-fl.gov/home/showdocument?id=3960

The Broncos Football and Cheerleading program – West Ken Lark Park 
(Monday – Friday; 6 pm – 8:15 pm )
http://lauderhill-fl.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5924/344?backlist=%2fparks-recreation%2fcamps 

The Lions Football and Cheerleading program – Lauderhill Middle School 
(Monday – Friday; 6 pm – 8:15 pm)
http://lauderhill-fl.gov/parks-recreation/youth-sports/lions-cheerleading-tackle-football

Swim Team – Veterans Park (Monday – Thursday; 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm) 
http://lauderhill-fl.gov/parks-recreation/aquatics/torpedoes-swimming 

Youth Tennis - weeknights at Wolk Park
http://lauderhill-fl.gov/parks-recreation/youth-sports/tennis

Encore Performing Arts – Summer Workshop at Sadkin Center
http://www.encorepac.com/

Lauderhill Police Department Technology Leadership Camp – Lauderhill 6-12http://lauderhill-fl.gov/home/showdocument?id=4146

OTHER PROGRAMS 

CLASSES - For the young at heart……the City of Lauderhill offers various classes such as Kendo, Tae Kwon Do, and Karate.

CLUBS -  Mah Johngg, Chess, and Scrabble Club are all very active clubs who meet regularly and compete in local, state, and national tournaments.  

FITNESS - Daily fitness classes offered include Spinning, Soca Aerobics, Zumba, African Dance, Yoga, Body Sculpting to name a few.

SENIORS - Senior activities take place Monday through Friday and include exercise classes, water fitness, dominoes, coffee and tea time, and many social programs.

AQUATICS - Finally, if you feel like taking a swim, we have 3 beautiful aquatic centers where the entire family can enjoy open swim sessions for less than the cost a cup of fancy coffee!

Visit the City of Lauderhill webpage at www.lauderhill-fl.gov for more information about all the activities, classes, and programs mentioned.

Also, sign up for e-news emails at http://lauderhill-fl.gov/enews  and get in the know.

Have a great summer and Happy Independence Day America! Be safe this 4^th of July!

Notes of the Commission Meeting of June 29, 2015

On June 29, the City Commission held a regular Commission Meeting.  The following are notes of interest (all items passed unanimously unless otherwise indicated):

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING

ORDINANCE NO. 15O-06-122:  AMENDING THE CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE VI, CITY MANAGER, SECTION 6.02, APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATIONS; COMPENSATION, TO REQUIRE THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS; AMENDING THE CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE VIII, CITY CLERK; CITY ATTORNEY; BONDING, SECTION 8.01 APPOINTMENTS AND TERMINATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS CHANGES BY RESOLUTION RATHER THAN ORDINANCE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).

ORDINANCE NO. 15O-06-123:   PERTAINING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY CHARTER OFFICERS AND ATTORNEYS WHO ADVISE THE CITY COMMISSION; -AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE SECTION 8-9, CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS, PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN DESIGNATED POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY AN UNBIASED ANALYSIS AND REVIEW ANY ELECTION DISPUTES IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; TO AVOID THE APPEARANCE OF IMPROPRIETY, PERSONS FILLING THESE POSITIONS ARE HEREBY PROHIBITED FROM MAKING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TO ANY CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN).  Tabled to the next Workshop by a 4 to 1 vote (Mayor Kaplan voting against).

ORDINANCE NO. 15O-06-125: AMEND THE RATE SCHEDULE OF FEES CHARGED BY SUN BERGERON AND BILLED BY REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A ALL SERVICE REFUSE FOR DISPOSAL SERVICE CHARGES FOR THE TERM COMMENCING AUGUST 1, 2015.  The rate is going down slightly.

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING

ORDINANCE NO. 15O-06-121:  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. 15R-06-139: APPROVING THE COORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ASSIGNING BROWARD COUNTY AS THE “COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR” (CTC) REGARDING THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE 5310 BUS TRANSPORTATION GRANTS WHICH PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORS AND DISABLED.

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-06-147:   APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ARTIFICIAL TURF PLAYGROUND SURFACE AT JACKIE GLEASON PARK BASED UPON THE EXTENDED CONTRACT WHICH WAS APPROVED VIA RESOLUTION 14R-03-61 AS A PIGGYBACKED OF THE BIDS SOLICITED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA (10C-54B); APPROVING THE PURCHASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,989.50 FROM SUPERIOR PARK SYSTEMS, INC.; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,989.50 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-351-6574.

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-06-148:   WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ARTIFICIAL TURF PLAYGROUND SURFACE AT WEST KEN LARK PARK BASED UPON THE EXTENDED CONTRACT AS A PIGGYBACK OF THE BIDS SOLICITED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA (10C-54B); APPROVING THE PURCHASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,275.00 FROM SUPERIOR PARK SYSTEMS, INC.; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,275.00 WITH THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 625-225-8313.

QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING

RESOLUTION NO. 15R-06-146:   GRANTING TO CRICKET CLUB, LLC A PRELIMINARY BOUNDARY PLAT DEVELOPMENT ORDER FOR 175 TOWNHOUSE UNITS ON A 10.387+ NET AND 11.81 GROSS ACRES UNPLATTED SITE ZONED RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE AT FIFTEEN DWELLING UNITS PER GROSS ACRE (RT-15) DISTRICT, MORE PARTICULARLY KNOWN AS THE FORMER McARTHUR DAIRY SITE IN LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA