On November 24, the Commission held its Regular Commission Meeting, the first after the election. The following are some notes from that meeting that may be of interest:
ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR:
Commissioner Hawyard Benson was selected to serve as Vice Mayor for the next year.
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING:
1. Approved on a vote of 4 to 1 (Commissioner Holness voting against) ORDINANCE NO. 08O-11-157: ADOPTION OF ZONING DISTRICT MAP BY CHANGING FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) TO COMMERCIAL ENTERTAINMENT (CE) THE ZONING DISTRICT OF TWO PARCELS, MORE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS THE FORMER PREMPART MOTORS USED CAR LOT.
2, Approved ORDINANCE NO. 08O-11-158: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, BY ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM ONE-MILE SEPARATION DISTANCE BETWEEN GAME ROOMS AND BINGO HALLS RETROACTIVE TO OCTOBER 28, 2008(REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES).
3. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 080-11-159: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, BY ALLOWING WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE (CW) ZONING DISTRICT A PRIVATE CLUB, LODGE HALL, AND FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE(REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER DALE V.C. HOLNESS).
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING:
4. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 08O-10-156: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND PERTAINING TO CONVENIENCE STORES; AMENDING BY ADDING AND DEFINING CONVENIENCE STORE, GROCERY STORE, SPECIALTY FOOD STORE, AND SUPERMARKET; BY ALLOWING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS GROCERY STORES AND SPECIALTY FOOD STORES AS A PERMITTED USE; BY ADDING SECTION 5.15.A., CONVENIENCE STORE AND ADDING SUBSECTIONS ADDRESSING MINIMUM SEPARATION, LOCATION, MAXIMUM SIZE, VISIBILITY, EMPLOYEE TRAINING, AND AMUSEMENT DEVICES.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
5. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-261: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CERTIFIED RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 CITY OF LAUDERHILL GENERAL ELECTION FROM THE BROWARD COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD, BROWARD COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE.
6. Approved on a vote of 4 to 1 (Commissioner Berger voting against) RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-262: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL SUPPORTING AN INCREASE IN FLORIDA’S CIGARETTE TAX; PROVING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES).
7. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-263: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL RELATING TO UNFUNDED STATE MANDATES, UTILIZING ANY MEANS NECESSARY TO REQUIRE THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ELIMINATE UNFUNDED STATE MANDATES ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, CONSIDERING SPONSORSHIP OF AN INITIATIVE PETITION, TO AMEND ARTICLE VII, SECTION 18 (a) OF THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION TO ELIMINATE THE CLAUSE THAT ALLOWS FOR UNFUNDED MANDATES BY A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY, AND TO POTENTIALLY AMEND OTHER CLAUSES OF SAID SUBSECTION; PROVING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES).
8. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-264: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO FLORIDA’S CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO OPERATE UNDER THE FLORIDA SUNSHINE LAW; PROVING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES).
9. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-265: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR UNITOWN 2009; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
10. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-266: APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) STATE HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION AND LANDSCAPE GRANT FOR SUNRISE BOULEVARD MEDIANS FROM STATE ROAD 7/U.S. 441 THROUGH N.W. 31st AVENUE IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $125,000.00 FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION, LANDSCAPING AND LABOR FOR THIS PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF CITY MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,5000.00 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 450-925-3110; PROVIDING THAT FDOT WILL MATCH THE ADDITIONAL $62,500.00.
11. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-267: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FORECLOSURE FUNDS IN THE PROJECTED NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009; ENABLING THE CITY TO SUBMIT THE PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR THE USE OF FORECLOSURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,293,288.00 TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE, RE-DEVELOP AND RE-SELL FORECLOSED/ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES.
12. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-241: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LEASE RENEWAL PROPOSAL FROM FORAM GROUP, INC. REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF THE LEASE FOR THE CURRENT CITY HALL SITE LOCATED AT CORPORATE PARK AT INVERRARY; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
D.E.E.S.
13. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-268: ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A FIFTEEN FOOT (15’) DRAINAGE EASEMENT DEDICATION FROM CECIL MILTON KNOWN AS 2750 N.W. 56th AVENUE.
14. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-269: AWARDING THE BID TO GRACE & NAEEM UDDIN, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $754,119.00 FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE SADKIN SENIOR CENTER.
15. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-270: AWARDING THE BID TO PALM BEACH BUILDING GROUP, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $149,960.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING WITH RESTROOMS AT JACKIE GLEASON PARK IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL.
16. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-271: APPROVING THE FIRST CHANGE ORDER TO THE SUPERIOR LANDSCAPING AND LAWN SERVICE CONTRACT FOR AN INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $302,496.23 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK ON PROJECT 02.15G DUE TO DESIGN DEFICIENCIES AND/OR AT THE REQUEST OF LAUDERHILL RESIDENTS.
17. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-273: APPROVING THE LIST OF CONSULTING FIRMS FOR THE “MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES” CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (DEES) IN VARIOUS DISCIPLINES/CATEGORIES INCLUDING ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPING, ENVIRONMENTAL, CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION, SURVEYING AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS BASED UPON CITY STAFF’S EVALUATIONS AND RANKINGS; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE VARIOUS CONSULTANTS ON AN “AS NEEDED” BASIS FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE FIRMS LISTED FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES IN VARIOUS DISCIPLINES AND/OR SPECIALTIES.
PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES
18. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-275: APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT (8) BUS FARE BOXES, STANCHIONS AND KEYS FOR THE CITY’S COMMUNITY SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE, AND TWO (2) SPARE VAULTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $8,869.20.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
19. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-276: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,852.35 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEN (10) X-26 TASERS WITH REQUIRED ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES FROM THE SOLE SOURCE SUPPLIER OF THESE PARTICULAR TASERS, DGG TASER & TACTICAL SUPPLY, INC.; APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR A SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER.
20. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-277: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $167,852.00 FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEN (10) POLICE VEHICLES BASED UPON THE BIDS RECEIVED BY THE FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES BID NO. 08-16-0908.
21. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-278: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,886.30 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM TACTICAL BALLISTIC VESTS BASED UPON THE STATE OF FLORIDA PURCHASING CONTRACT #680-850-05-1 WHICH PROVIDES QUOTES FROM GL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
22. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-279: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,826.25 FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE GUN RACKS FROM EMERGENCY VEHICLE SUPPLY (EVS) BASED UPON THE CITY OF MIAMI CONTRACT #05-06-035A(10.
23. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-280: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00 TO BE UTILIZED TO FUND DEPARTMENT TRAINING COSTS.
24. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-11-281: APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,945.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PROVIDE IN-KIND MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,486.00.
NEW BUSINESS
A. SET A DATE FOR A WORKSHOP MEETING IN DECEMBER. Set for Monday, December 8 at 3:30 PM.
B. DISCUSSION OF ART SELECTION FOR ILENE LIEBERMAN BOTANICAL GARDENS. Accepted art selection for the Garden.
C. DISCUSSION ABOUT THE LAUDERHILL GARDEN CLUB WHICH HAS FORMED.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
ICC Senior Men's Americas Cricket Championship Games
From November 25 through 30, the ICC Senior Men's Americas Championship Games will be played at the Central Regional Park. The games are part of the PEPSI ICC Development Program - Americas. They will be played from 10 AM to 6 PM each day, except on November 28, and are free to the public. The national teams from Bermuda, Cayman, Canada, Argentina, Suriname and the USA are the participants.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
1st Jazz Picnic in the Park a Success
Picture by Jody LeshinskyOn November 9, the Jazz Survivors performed at the Lieberman Botanical Gardens. The event was held under perfect weather, and everyone enjoyed the performance. The acoustics of the park are incredible, and many took a day off just to lay on the grass, relax, and listen to great jazz. Cannoli Kitchen even came by and gave out free pizza.
The next performance is January 11, 10 to 2 PM, with the Sounds of Vision performing. For more information:
http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/jazz.pdf
To listen to the Sounds of Vision:
http://www.scottklarman.com/
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Swearing In of New Commission
On November 18, at 12 noon, in the Commission Chambers, Lauderhill City Hall, we will be conducting the Swearing-In Ceremony for Commissioners Holness and Commissioner Berger, who were re-elected on November 4. All are invited to attend.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Free Residential Yard Waste Program Continues Due to Popular Demand
Broward County Waste and Recycling Services and Partner Cities will continue their popular residential trash program through 2009. Yard waste, bulky waste and scrap metals for recycling can be taken to three trash transfer stations at no charge to residents.
Items are accepted on Saturdays only, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the following trash transfer station locations:
• 2780 N. Powerline Road, Pompano Beach
• 5490 Reese Road, Davie
• 5601 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd., West Park
For questions or more information on what items will be accepted, please call the recycling hotline at 954-765-4999 or visit www.broward.org/waste.
Items are accepted on Saturdays only, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the following trash transfer station locations:
• 2780 N. Powerline Road, Pompano Beach
• 5490 Reese Road, Davie
• 5601 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd., West Park
For questions or more information on what items will be accepted, please call the recycling hotline at 954-765-4999 or visit www.broward.org/waste.
Friday, November 07, 2008
Analysis of the Lauderhill Commissioner Races
As everyone knows, Commissioner Berger and Commission Holness won re-election on November 4. But how and where did they win. Each race had unique qualities in how voters decided who to vote for. The results and this analysis show the impact of some of these factors.
Lauderhill Seat #1, pitted Howard Berger, Tyson Jones and Randy Robinson against each other. Since Mr. Berger and Jones have both sat on the Commission, it was commonly seen as a race between the two of them, which it was.
Mr. Berger did his best in all but one precinct north of Oakland Park Blvd., the south half of Central Lauderhill, and the East Side. His best areas were 3L which is part of Inverrary (by 247 votes), and 15L –Environ (by 451 votes). Mr. Jones did best in the north half of Central, and the entire Southeast Area (newly annexed). His best precinct was 29L – part of Broward Estates (by 226 votes).
Randy Robinson was the third candidate, and trailed far behind. However, his entry into this race could have been significant. While the difference between Tyson and Berger was 1154 votes, Mr. Robinson received 1334 votes. Those 1373 votes were spread relatively evenly throughout all precincts.
While it is impossible to say if Mr. Robinson had not run that it would have changed the result. It appears that the results probably would have been a lot closer. If Mr. Robinson had not run, then for Jones to win, it would have required him to take over 84% of Robinson’s vote. Not necessarily that likely because Mr. Robinson’s vote was too spread out around the city, but still possible. Therefore, Mr. Robinson could have played a factor in the result of this race. Also interesting in this race was that Early Voting heavily favored Mr. Jones, but Absentee and Election Day voting went to Mr. Berger.
In Lauderhill Seat #2, the race clearly favored Commissioner Holness against 4 other challengers. He led in all precincts except the three in St. George and Broward Estates, where Jacob Greene won by a good margin. Otherwise, the victory was clear cut.
What was interesting about this race was the difference between 2nd and 3rd place. Throughout the city Ruth Lynch and Jacob Greene were somewhat closer, with only 2 notably concentrated exceptions. Mr. Greene did slightly better (102 votes) in Inverrary, and he did significantly better in the Southeast area of the city (the newly annexed area) where he resides. In those 5 precincts in the Southeast, Mr. Greene received 1020 more votes than Ms. Lynch, and added to his advantage of 392 votes from the remaining 24 precincts.
The other two candidates were Terry Corrado and Paul Shelton, who were not factors in this race.
Lauderhill Seat #1, pitted Howard Berger, Tyson Jones and Randy Robinson against each other. Since Mr. Berger and Jones have both sat on the Commission, it was commonly seen as a race between the two of them, which it was.
Mr. Berger did his best in all but one precinct north of Oakland Park Blvd., the south half of Central Lauderhill, and the East Side. His best areas were 3L which is part of Inverrary (by 247 votes), and 15L –Environ (by 451 votes). Mr. Jones did best in the north half of Central, and the entire Southeast Area (newly annexed). His best precinct was 29L – part of Broward Estates (by 226 votes).
Randy Robinson was the third candidate, and trailed far behind. However, his entry into this race could have been significant. While the difference between Tyson and Berger was 1154 votes, Mr. Robinson received 1334 votes. Those 1373 votes were spread relatively evenly throughout all precincts.
While it is impossible to say if Mr. Robinson had not run that it would have changed the result. It appears that the results probably would have been a lot closer. If Mr. Robinson had not run, then for Jones to win, it would have required him to take over 84% of Robinson’s vote. Not necessarily that likely because Mr. Robinson’s vote was too spread out around the city, but still possible. Therefore, Mr. Robinson could have played a factor in the result of this race. Also interesting in this race was that Early Voting heavily favored Mr. Jones, but Absentee and Election Day voting went to Mr. Berger.
In Lauderhill Seat #2, the race clearly favored Commissioner Holness against 4 other challengers. He led in all precincts except the three in St. George and Broward Estates, where Jacob Greene won by a good margin. Otherwise, the victory was clear cut.
What was interesting about this race was the difference between 2nd and 3rd place. Throughout the city Ruth Lynch and Jacob Greene were somewhat closer, with only 2 notably concentrated exceptions. Mr. Greene did slightly better (102 votes) in Inverrary, and he did significantly better in the Southeast area of the city (the newly annexed area) where he resides. In those 5 precincts in the Southeast, Mr. Greene received 1020 more votes than Ms. Lynch, and added to his advantage of 392 votes from the remaining 24 precincts.
The other two candidates were Terry Corrado and Paul Shelton, who were not factors in this race.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Saturday, November 01, 2008
How to Deliver Your Absentee Ballot?
I know that this election season has been difficult, particularly in trying to vote. Many have spent hours on line waiting to Early Vote. Others will wait until Nov. 4 to vote. For those that are voting Absentee, you may have questions concerning how to make sure your ballot gets to the Supervisor of Elections on time. It must be at the Supervisors' office by 7 PM on Tuesday, Nov. 4 to be counted (however, see below on specific times for the Lauderhill Mall).
On this you have several choices. First of all you can mail it in. But if it is not on time, it won't count. At this point, to mail it in on Monday, and expect it to be there by Tuesday may not work. This leaves you with two choices:
1) You can take it to your regular precinct on Nov. 4, and turn it in for a regular ballot (which kind of defeated the point in the first place), or
2) You can hand deliver the ballot to the Supervisor of Elections office. This is not the same as the precinct. The nearest SOE office is in the BACK OF THE LAUDERHILL MALL. This is not the place where the Early Voting Precinct is. Drive to the back of the Mall. You make not only bring your own ballot, but that of anyone else you would like. You must deliver it there by 5 PM on Monday. There is also a SOE office in downtown Ft. Lauderdale if that is more convenient to you, and they will accept them up until 7 PM on Tuesday.
For any other information, contact the Supervisor of Elections office directly. Otherwise, thanks for voting.
On this you have several choices. First of all you can mail it in. But if it is not on time, it won't count. At this point, to mail it in on Monday, and expect it to be there by Tuesday may not work. This leaves you with two choices:
1) You can take it to your regular precinct on Nov. 4, and turn it in for a regular ballot (which kind of defeated the point in the first place), or
2) You can hand deliver the ballot to the Supervisor of Elections office. This is not the same as the precinct. The nearest SOE office is in the BACK OF THE LAUDERHILL MALL. This is not the place where the Early Voting Precinct is. Drive to the back of the Mall. You make not only bring your own ballot, but that of anyone else you would like. You must deliver it there by 5 PM on Monday. There is also a SOE office in downtown Ft. Lauderdale if that is more convenient to you, and they will accept them up until 7 PM on Tuesday.
For any other information, contact the Supervisor of Elections office directly. Otherwise, thanks for voting.
Lauderhill Receives Land Preservation's Parks for People Grant
Great News!!!!!!! - Our Grants Administrator was successful in obtaining for Lauderhill the full amount of a Parks Grant applied for. We will receive $75,000 for 1st City Hall Park on 47th, and $75,000 for John E. Mullin Park Extension.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Notes of Commission Meeting of October 27
On October 27, the City Commission met at its Regular Commission Meeting. The following are some items of interest:
ORDINANCES ---- FIRST READING:
1. Tabled to a Workshop ORDINANCE NO. 08O-08-139 AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ADD CONSERVATION; ADDRESS LIGHT EMISSION; PROVIDING LIGHT CONSERVATION AND ADDING REQUIREMENTS ON MATERIALS, LANDSCAPING, REFLECTIVITY, REVIEW, AND SHIELDING (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). Also, City Manager will obtain the necessary lighting expertise to advise the Commission.
2. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 08O-10-156 AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND PERTAINING TO CONVENIENCE STORES; ADDING AND DEFINING CONVENIENCE STORE, GROCERY STORE, SPECIALTY FOOD STORE, AND SUPERMARKET; AMENDING PERMITTED AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, BY ALLOWING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS GROCERY STORES AND SPECIALTY FOOD STORES AS A PERMITTED USE; ADDING SECTION 5.15.A., CONVENIENCE STORE AND ADDING SUBSECTIONS ADDRESSING MINIMUM SEPARATION, LOCATION, MAXIMUM SIZE, VISIBILITY, EMPLOYEE TRAINING, AND AMUSEMENT DEVICES; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
3. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-224 APPROVING THE DATES REQUESTED BY THE LAUDERHILL MALL FOR SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS TO HOLD VARIOUS CARNIVALS IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE MALL AS PART OF FUNDRAISING EFFORTS WHERE A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WOULD BE DONATED AS SPONSORSHIPS TO VARIOUS CITY EVENTS.
4. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-225 APPROVING THE ELECTION OF DR. MERCY MOORE TO SERVE AS THE EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE MEMBER OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD FOR THE TWO-YEAR TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.
5. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-226 APPROVING THE BOARD APPOINTMENT OF GRACE D. KING TO FILL A VACANT POSITION ON THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 2009.
6. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-227 APPOINTING FOUR (4) MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD BY VARIOUS INDIVIDUAL CITY COMMISSIONERS; APPOINTING ONE (1) ALTERNATE TO THE BOARD BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM.
7. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-228 APPROVING TWO (2) APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN AS APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION TO THE LAUDERHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM AND A TWO (2) YEAR TERM RESPECTIVELY.
8. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-231 APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF JANICE CARTER AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AS SELECTED BY THE BOARD TO SERVE A TWO (2) YEAR TERM.
9. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-233 making an appointment to FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF WIN HOFFMAN FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 2010.
10. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-234 APPROVING AND APPOINTING THE TWO (2) INDIVIDUALS SELECTED BY THE TASK FORCE ITSELF TO SERVE ON THE MASTER PLAN TASK FORCE FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL.
11. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-235 APPOINTING MEMBERS AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE UNSAFE STRUCTURES BOARD FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS.
12. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-236 APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BROWARD METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (BMPO) AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL RELATIVE TO THE OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD TURNPIKE INVESTIGATION.
13. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-239 URGING THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO FULLY FUND AND SUSTAIN BROWARD COUNTY’S TRAFFIC MAGISTRATE CITATION PROGRAM; IN THE ABSENCE OF FULL FUNDING BY THE LEGISLATURE, URGING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, THE BROWARD COUNTY CLERK OF THE COURTS, THE BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE, THE POLICE CHIEF’S ASSOCIATION, ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN BROWARD COUNTY AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED ENTITY TO COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP A MECHANISM TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT FUNDING IN ORDER TO CONTINUE THE BROWARD COUNTY TRAFFIC MAGISTRATE CITATION PROGRAM; URGING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY AND ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN BROWARD COUNTY TO CONSIDER IMPOSING A SURCHARGE ON ALL TRAFFIC TICKETS ISSUED WITHIN THE COUNTY TO ASSIST WITH THE FULL FUNDING OF THE TRAFFIC MAGISTRATE PROGRAM; URGING THE ABOVE-REFERENCED ENTITIES TO JOIN IN THIS REQUEST FOR FULL FUNDING OF THE BROWARD COUNTY TRAFFIC MAGISTRATE CITATION PROGRAM (REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION).
14. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-240 APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND BROWARD COUNTY FOR THE JOINT FUNDING OF THE BUFFER WALL CONSTRUCTION ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF PINE ISLAND ROAD FROM SOUTH OF NORTHWEST 45TH COURT TO SOUTH OF NORTHWEST 50TH STREET AND FROM NORTH OF NORTHWEST 50TH STREET TO SOUTH OF NORTHWEST 52nd STREET.
15. Withdrew RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-241 APPROVING THE LEASE RENEWAL PROPOSAL FROM FORAM GROUP, INC. REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF THE LEASE FOR THE CURRENT CITY HALL SITE LOCATED AT CORPORATE PARK AT INVERRARY COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2010; PROVIDING A SIX (6) MONTH EARLY TERMINATION CLAUSE FOR THE CITY; REQUIRING A MINIMUM OCCUPANCY THROUGH JULY 30, 2009.
16. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-242 URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO EQUALIZE FUNDING BASED ON POPULATION TO PROVIDE EACH REGION OF FLORIDA, INCLUDING SOUTH FLORIDA, ITS FAIR SHARE OF STATE FUNDING (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR M. MARGARET BATES).
17. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-244 REQUESTING THE MASTER PLAN TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE THE CONCEPT OF ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY; REQUESTING THE MASTER PLAN TASK FORCE TO PROVIDE A SUMMARY REPORT REGARDING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN THE FINAL REPORT TO THE CITY COMMISSION (REQUESTED BY DEPUTY VICE MAYOR HAYWARD J. BENSON, JR.).
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
18. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-245 APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A PAYMENT REQUEST TO BROWARD COUNTY PURSUANT TO THE LAUDERHILL STATE ROAD 7 CORRIDOR INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR THE STATE ROAD 7 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA); PROVIDING FOR CONVERSION OF THE $3,000,000,000.00 LOAN FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PREMPART MOTORS TO A GRANT; PROVIDING FOR A DRAW OF $183,826.00 FOR COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS TO STATE ROAD 7 INTERSECTIONS.
D.E.E.S.
19. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-247 ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,500.00 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND TO COORDINATE THE INTERIOR RENOVATION AND EXTERIOR HURRICANE WILMA REPAIR TO THE SADKIN COMMUNITY CENTER, INCLUDING THE NECESSARY BIDDING AND PERMITTING.
FINANCE
20. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-248 APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH MOTOROLA, INC. FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO EQUIPMENT BASED UPON THE BIDS SOLICITED BY THE BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR A TERM COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,008.32 TO BE SPLIT AMONG ALL DEPARTMENTS FROM FUND BUDGET CODE FUND 4620.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
21. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-249 APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE LEASE/PURCHASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $199,963.00 FROM HALL-MARK FIRE APPARATUS OF ONE (1) 2009 HORTON CUSTOM ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT TRANSPORT VEHICLE BASED UPON THE BIDS SOLICITED BY THE FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION CONTRACT #07-07-0828; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-311-6614.
HUMAN RESOURCES
22. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-252 APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF JOB TITLE FROM GRANTS WRITER TO GRANTS MANAGER.
POLICE
22. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-253 APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE CONTRACT #07C-206; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,631.52 TO PURCHASE RADIO EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED IN THE POLICE BUILDING FROM MOTOROLA, INC.; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.
23. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-254 APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,554.49 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) DELL SERVERS AND SERVER TAPE RACK FROM THE DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION WHICH IS A SOLE SOURCE SUPPLIER FOR THE COMPATIBLE HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE TO AVOID THE NEED FOR ANY CONVERSION; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.
24. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-255 APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,136.40 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) TACTICAL RIFLES FOR USE BY THE SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM FROM CARBONE’S CUSTOM FIREARMS.
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:
25. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-256: GRANTING TO THE LESSEE, EVOLUTION GAMES TECHNOLOGY, INC., A SPECIAL EXCEPTION DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, A 2,730 SQUARE FEET ADULT GAME ROOM USE ON AN APPROXIMATE ± 4.80 ACRE SITE KNOWN AS INVERRARY PLAZA WEST, 7301 A. WEST OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.
26. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-257 GRANTING TO THE OWNER, DAGAM OIL COMPANY, INC., A SPECIAL EXCEPTION DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, A SERVICE STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE USE ON AN APPROXIMATE ± 0.33 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 3609 WEST BROWARD BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.
We were supposed to hold a Regular Commission Meeting on November 10. However, because of the election, and the potential changes in the Charter, it is unknown at this time whether a meeting will be held that day.
ORDINANCES ---- FIRST READING:
1. Tabled to a Workshop ORDINANCE NO. 08O-08-139 AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ADD CONSERVATION; ADDRESS LIGHT EMISSION; PROVIDING LIGHT CONSERVATION AND ADDING REQUIREMENTS ON MATERIALS, LANDSCAPING, REFLECTIVITY, REVIEW, AND SHIELDING (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). Also, City Manager will obtain the necessary lighting expertise to advise the Commission.
2. Approved ORDINANCE NO. 08O-10-156 AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND PERTAINING TO CONVENIENCE STORES; ADDING AND DEFINING CONVENIENCE STORE, GROCERY STORE, SPECIALTY FOOD STORE, AND SUPERMARKET; AMENDING PERMITTED AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, BY ALLOWING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS GROCERY STORES AND SPECIALTY FOOD STORES AS A PERMITTED USE; ADDING SECTION 5.15.A., CONVENIENCE STORE AND ADDING SUBSECTIONS ADDRESSING MINIMUM SEPARATION, LOCATION, MAXIMUM SIZE, VISIBILITY, EMPLOYEE TRAINING, AND AMUSEMENT DEVICES; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
3. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-224 APPROVING THE DATES REQUESTED BY THE LAUDERHILL MALL FOR SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS TO HOLD VARIOUS CARNIVALS IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE MALL AS PART OF FUNDRAISING EFFORTS WHERE A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WOULD BE DONATED AS SPONSORSHIPS TO VARIOUS CITY EVENTS.
4. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-225 APPROVING THE ELECTION OF DR. MERCY MOORE TO SERVE AS THE EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE MEMBER OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD FOR THE TWO-YEAR TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.
5. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-226 APPROVING THE BOARD APPOINTMENT OF GRACE D. KING TO FILL A VACANT POSITION ON THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 2009.
6. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-227 APPOINTING FOUR (4) MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD BY VARIOUS INDIVIDUAL CITY COMMISSIONERS; APPOINTING ONE (1) ALTERNATE TO THE BOARD BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM.
7. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-228 APPROVING TWO (2) APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN AS APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION TO THE LAUDERHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM AND A TWO (2) YEAR TERM RESPECTIVELY.
8. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-231 APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF JANICE CARTER AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AS SELECTED BY THE BOARD TO SERVE A TWO (2) YEAR TERM.
9. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-233 making an appointment to FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF WIN HOFFMAN FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 2010.
10. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-234 APPROVING AND APPOINTING THE TWO (2) INDIVIDUALS SELECTED BY THE TASK FORCE ITSELF TO SERVE ON THE MASTER PLAN TASK FORCE FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL.
11. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-235 APPOINTING MEMBERS AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE UNSAFE STRUCTURES BOARD FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS.
12. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-236 APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BROWARD METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (BMPO) AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL RELATIVE TO THE OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD TURNPIKE INVESTIGATION.
13. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-239 URGING THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO FULLY FUND AND SUSTAIN BROWARD COUNTY’S TRAFFIC MAGISTRATE CITATION PROGRAM; IN THE ABSENCE OF FULL FUNDING BY THE LEGISLATURE, URGING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, THE BROWARD COUNTY CLERK OF THE COURTS, THE BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE, THE POLICE CHIEF’S ASSOCIATION, ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN BROWARD COUNTY AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED ENTITY TO COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP A MECHANISM TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT FUNDING IN ORDER TO CONTINUE THE BROWARD COUNTY TRAFFIC MAGISTRATE CITATION PROGRAM; URGING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY AND ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN BROWARD COUNTY TO CONSIDER IMPOSING A SURCHARGE ON ALL TRAFFIC TICKETS ISSUED WITHIN THE COUNTY TO ASSIST WITH THE FULL FUNDING OF THE TRAFFIC MAGISTRATE PROGRAM; URGING THE ABOVE-REFERENCED ENTITIES TO JOIN IN THIS REQUEST FOR FULL FUNDING OF THE BROWARD COUNTY TRAFFIC MAGISTRATE CITATION PROGRAM (REQUESTED BY CITY COMMISSION).
14. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-240 APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND BROWARD COUNTY FOR THE JOINT FUNDING OF THE BUFFER WALL CONSTRUCTION ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF PINE ISLAND ROAD FROM SOUTH OF NORTHWEST 45TH COURT TO SOUTH OF NORTHWEST 50TH STREET AND FROM NORTH OF NORTHWEST 50TH STREET TO SOUTH OF NORTHWEST 52nd STREET.
15. Withdrew RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-241 APPROVING THE LEASE RENEWAL PROPOSAL FROM FORAM GROUP, INC. REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF THE LEASE FOR THE CURRENT CITY HALL SITE LOCATED AT CORPORATE PARK AT INVERRARY COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2010; PROVIDING A SIX (6) MONTH EARLY TERMINATION CLAUSE FOR THE CITY; REQUIRING A MINIMUM OCCUPANCY THROUGH JULY 30, 2009.
16. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-242 URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO EQUALIZE FUNDING BASED ON POPULATION TO PROVIDE EACH REGION OF FLORIDA, INCLUDING SOUTH FLORIDA, ITS FAIR SHARE OF STATE FUNDING (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR M. MARGARET BATES).
17. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-244 REQUESTING THE MASTER PLAN TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE THE CONCEPT OF ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY; REQUESTING THE MASTER PLAN TASK FORCE TO PROVIDE A SUMMARY REPORT REGARDING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN THE FINAL REPORT TO THE CITY COMMISSION (REQUESTED BY DEPUTY VICE MAYOR HAYWARD J. BENSON, JR.).
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
18. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-245 APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A PAYMENT REQUEST TO BROWARD COUNTY PURSUANT TO THE LAUDERHILL STATE ROAD 7 CORRIDOR INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR THE STATE ROAD 7 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA); PROVIDING FOR CONVERSION OF THE $3,000,000,000.00 LOAN FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PREMPART MOTORS TO A GRANT; PROVIDING FOR A DRAW OF $183,826.00 FOR COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS TO STATE ROAD 7 INTERSECTIONS.
D.E.E.S.
19. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-247 ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,500.00 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND TO COORDINATE THE INTERIOR RENOVATION AND EXTERIOR HURRICANE WILMA REPAIR TO THE SADKIN COMMUNITY CENTER, INCLUDING THE NECESSARY BIDDING AND PERMITTING.
FINANCE
20. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-248 APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH MOTOROLA, INC. FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO EQUIPMENT BASED UPON THE BIDS SOLICITED BY THE BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR A TERM COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,008.32 TO BE SPLIT AMONG ALL DEPARTMENTS FROM FUND BUDGET CODE FUND 4620.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
21. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-249 APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE LEASE/PURCHASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $199,963.00 FROM HALL-MARK FIRE APPARATUS OF ONE (1) 2009 HORTON CUSTOM ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT TRANSPORT VEHICLE BASED UPON THE BIDS SOLICITED BY THE FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION CONTRACT #07-07-0828; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-311-6614.
HUMAN RESOURCES
22. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-252 APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF JOB TITLE FROM GRANTS WRITER TO GRANTS MANAGER.
POLICE
22. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-253 APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE CONTRACT #07C-206; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,631.52 TO PURCHASE RADIO EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED IN THE POLICE BUILDING FROM MOTOROLA, INC.; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.
23. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-254 APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,554.49 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) DELL SERVERS AND SERVER TAPE RACK FROM THE DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION WHICH IS A SOLE SOURCE SUPPLIER FOR THE COMPATIBLE HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE TO AVOID THE NEED FOR ANY CONVERSION; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.
24. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-255 APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,136.40 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) TACTICAL RIFLES FOR USE BY THE SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM FROM CARBONE’S CUSTOM FIREARMS.
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING:
25. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-256: GRANTING TO THE LESSEE, EVOLUTION GAMES TECHNOLOGY, INC., A SPECIAL EXCEPTION DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, A 2,730 SQUARE FEET ADULT GAME ROOM USE ON AN APPROXIMATE ± 4.80 ACRE SITE KNOWN AS INVERRARY PLAZA WEST, 7301 A. WEST OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.
26. Approved RESOLUTION NO. 08R-10-257 GRANTING TO THE OWNER, DAGAM OIL COMPANY, INC., A SPECIAL EXCEPTION DEVELOPMENT ORDER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, A SERVICE STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE USE ON AN APPROXIMATE ± 0.33 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 3609 WEST BROWARD BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.
We were supposed to hold a Regular Commission Meeting on November 10. However, because of the election, and the potential changes in the Charter, it is unknown at this time whether a meeting will be held that day.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Commissioner Lee Mirsky Passes
Commissioner Leanna "Lee" Mirsky passed away on Friday, October 24,2008. She will be buried in New Jersey. The family advised if anyone wishing to do a donation to send it to the Alzheimer's Foundation in her name.
New Home Buyer Tax Credit
When President Bush signed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 into law on July 30, a world of opportunities became available to first-time home buyers, home owners struggling to pay their mortgages and renters alike.
In addition to giving local governments the assistance they need to support and expand local programs and initiatives through a one-time allocation of nearly $4 billion in additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) neighborhood stabilization funds to help ease the burden of vacant housing caused by foreclosure, the legislation brings additional relief to homeowners in response to the mortgage foreclosure crisis and is intended to strengthen the economy by restoring confidence in the housing and credit markets.
“This landmark bill contains several provisions to help home buyers, stop the slide in home prices, provide a lifeline to borrowers facing foreclosure, improve mortgage liquidity and expand the supply of affordable rental housing,” said National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) President Sandy Dunn.
NLC President Cynthia McCollum, council member, Madison, Ala., recently praised the act, saying, “The legislation will help thousands of Americans stay in their homes, provide cities with the funding they need to stop the downward spiral of home vacancies and neighborhood deterioration, and stabilize the home financing system.”
A centerpiece of the act is a temporary, $7,500 first-time home buyer tax credit for the purchase of any home. The tax credit can be used for homes purchased between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009. It is expected to provide a significant financial incentive for qualified home buyers who may not have been able to afford to buy during the past few years.
According to Dunn, the tax credit “will increase housing demand, get home buyers back into the marketplace and fight falling home prices, which threaten the economy as a whole.”
NAHB has set up a website, http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/, to help educate consumers about how the tax credit works and how they can put it to their advantage. The site has attracted enormous interest — since July 30, more than 100,000 people have visited.
Combined with near-record low interest rates, a large selection of homes on the market to choose from, and competitive prices, the tax credit is one more reason that now is an ideal time to buy a home.
Details: For more information on the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit and resources available from NAHB, visit http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/.
In addition to giving local governments the assistance they need to support and expand local programs and initiatives through a one-time allocation of nearly $4 billion in additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) neighborhood stabilization funds to help ease the burden of vacant housing caused by foreclosure, the legislation brings additional relief to homeowners in response to the mortgage foreclosure crisis and is intended to strengthen the economy by restoring confidence in the housing and credit markets.
“This landmark bill contains several provisions to help home buyers, stop the slide in home prices, provide a lifeline to borrowers facing foreclosure, improve mortgage liquidity and expand the supply of affordable rental housing,” said National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) President Sandy Dunn.
NLC President Cynthia McCollum, council member, Madison, Ala., recently praised the act, saying, “The legislation will help thousands of Americans stay in their homes, provide cities with the funding they need to stop the downward spiral of home vacancies and neighborhood deterioration, and stabilize the home financing system.”
A centerpiece of the act is a temporary, $7,500 first-time home buyer tax credit for the purchase of any home. The tax credit can be used for homes purchased between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009. It is expected to provide a significant financial incentive for qualified home buyers who may not have been able to afford to buy during the past few years.
According to Dunn, the tax credit “will increase housing demand, get home buyers back into the marketplace and fight falling home prices, which threaten the economy as a whole.”
NAHB has set up a website, http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/, to help educate consumers about how the tax credit works and how they can put it to their advantage. The site has attracted enormous interest — since July 30, more than 100,000 people have visited.
Combined with near-record low interest rates, a large selection of homes on the market to choose from, and competitive prices, the tax credit is one more reason that now is an ideal time to buy a home.
Details: For more information on the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit and resources available from NAHB, visit http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Notes of Commission Workshop of October 20
On October 20, the City Commission held a Regular Workshop Meeting. The following are notes of interest from that meeting:
1. 2009 STATE LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW - State has another budget shortfall, and it is expected to continue. Special session may be necessary just to get through to the next legislative session. They used non-recurring dollars to cover recurring costs, and it didn't get them through. Now those funds are not available to use again. Money will be very tight. However, money from the federal government will be more available than the State, and a federal component is important. Energy and water will be big issues in the legislature.
2. PRESENTATION BY INTEREST COMMITTEE FOR FLORIDA CARIBBEAN GAMES - Explanation of the development of the games. Also, a presentation to add to the Central Regional Park a track & field and football/soccer field on the 2 east fields of the park. Cost estimates run from $3 million with 1000 seats, to almost $5.4 million with 5000 seats. During special events, temporary seats could occur to bring seating up to 10,000. The project is expected to be phased in. The expected date of the Florida Caribbean Games is May 2010. It was requested for the City to support this development and make it a priority. By Consensus, the Commission all agreed to support to the next level. It was noted that Community support is crucial to this process to pursue this further.
3. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER ON NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM GRANTS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). The City Manager advised on the law, and the time constraints. It requires the funds to be obligated within 18 months, and expended within 4 years. The deadline for applying for the funds by the city is December 1 through a consolidated plan amendment. Eligible projects are purchasing and redeveloped foreclosed property, establishing land banks, demolishing blighted abandoned structures and redevelop, purchase property through short sales discounts and resale, and others. It can not be used for foreclosure prevention. Staff will put together a plan quickly so that we can approve a timely application by the end of November.
1. 2009 STATE LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW - State has another budget shortfall, and it is expected to continue. Special session may be necessary just to get through to the next legislative session. They used non-recurring dollars to cover recurring costs, and it didn't get them through. Now those funds are not available to use again. Money will be very tight. However, money from the federal government will be more available than the State, and a federal component is important. Energy and water will be big issues in the legislature.
2. PRESENTATION BY INTEREST COMMITTEE FOR FLORIDA CARIBBEAN GAMES - Explanation of the development of the games. Also, a presentation to add to the Central Regional Park a track & field and football/soccer field on the 2 east fields of the park. Cost estimates run from $3 million with 1000 seats, to almost $5.4 million with 5000 seats. During special events, temporary seats could occur to bring seating up to 10,000. The project is expected to be phased in. The expected date of the Florida Caribbean Games is May 2010. It was requested for the City to support this development and make it a priority. By Consensus, the Commission all agreed to support to the next level. It was noted that Community support is crucial to this process to pursue this further.
3. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER ON NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM GRANTS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). The City Manager advised on the law, and the time constraints. It requires the funds to be obligated within 18 months, and expended within 4 years. The deadline for applying for the funds by the city is December 1 through a consolidated plan amendment. Eligible projects are purchasing and redeveloped foreclosed property, establishing land banks, demolishing blighted abandoned structures and redevelop, purchase property through short sales discounts and resale, and others. It can not be used for foreclosure prevention. Staff will put together a plan quickly so that we can approve a timely application by the end of November.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Listen to the Lauderhill Commissioner Candidates Speak
The Inverrary Association hosted a Candidates Night to allow each of the 7 Candidates that attended to address the audience, and answer questions on a variety of subjects. This event was recorded, and is available to be heard on Lauderhill's web' site, using the following link: http://lauderhill-fl.net/102208.html.
Monday, October 20, 2008
eLauderhill News Recommends
On November 4, eLauderhill News Recommends the following items on the ballot:
PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Barack Obama/Joseph Bidden-Dem. eLauderhill News ENDORSES
John McCain/Sarah Palin-Rep.
Bob Barr/Wayne A. Root-LBT
Alan Keyes/Brian Rohrbough-AIP
Ralph Nader/Matt Gonzalez-ECO
20th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Debbie Wasserman Schultz-DEM eLauderhill News ENDORSES
Margaret Hostetter-NPA
23rd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Marion D. Thorpe, Jr.-REP
Alcee L. Hastings-DEM eLauderhill News ENDORSES
PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Barack Obama/Joseph Bidden-Dem. eLauderhill News ENDORSES
John McCain/Sarah Palin-Rep.
Bob Barr/Wayne A. Root-LBT
Alan Keyes/Brian Rohrbough-AIP
Ralph Nader/Matt Gonzalez-ECO
20th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Debbie Wasserman Schultz-DEM eLauderhill News ENDORSES
Margaret Hostetter-NPA
23rd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Marion D. Thorpe, Jr.-REP
Alcee L. Hastings-DEM eLauderhill News ENDORSES
29th STATE SENATE
Christopher "Chris" Smith-DEM eLauderhill News ENDORSES
93rd STATE HOUSE
Perry E. Thurston, Jr.-DEM eLauderhill News ENDORSES
SHERIFF
Scott Israel-Dem. Qualified
Albert Lamberti-Rep. eLauderhill News ENDORSES
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Howard C. Forman-DEM eLauderhill News ENDORSES
Beverly B. Kennedy-NPA
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Brenda C. Snipes-DEM eLauderhill News ENDORSES
Ellen H. Brodsky-NPA
LAUDERHILL SEAT #1
Howard Berger
Tyson T. Jones
Randy Robinson
NO RECOMMENDATION
LAUDERHILL SEAT #2
Terry Corrado
Jacob Greene
Dale V. C. Holness eLauderhill News ENDORSES
Ruth Roman Lynch
Paul R. Shelton
CITY OF LAUDERHILL 2008 REFERENDUM BALLOT QUESTIONS
1) Referendum Amending City Charter, Section 3.06, to Eliminate the Position of Deputy Vice Mayor.
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS AGAINST, since it is a needed position and has no additional cost to the city
2) Referendum Amending the City Charter, Section 3.03, to Provide City Commission Term Limits of 12 consecutive years.
eLauderhill News GIVES NO RECOMMENDATION
3) Referendum Amending City Charter to Create Section 1.04, listing in the Charter a Citizens’ Bill of Rights that are already provided by law.
eLauderhill News GIVES NO RECOMMENDATION, though it needs to be known that it creates no new rights, and therefore is misleading, plus it clutters the Charter
4) Referendum Amending the City Charter, Section 3.08, Regarding Procedures for a Public Reprimand to Elected Officials who violates the Lauderhill Charter by "Interfering with the Administration."
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS FOR
5) Referendum Amending the City Charter, Section 3.04, Regarding the First Meeting for New City Commission, to be set 2 weeks after the election to provide time for certification of the election.
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS FOR to resolve a technical problem
ALL SUPREME COURT AND COURT OF APPEAL JUSTICES
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS ENDORSES
CIRCUIT JUDGE, 17TH CIRCUIT
GROUP 3
Bernard Isaac "Bernie" Bober
Pedro E. Dijols which is a vote for Marty Levy
Considering what has happened in this court involved dispute, NO RECOMMENDATION IS GIVEN
GROUP 21
Merrilee Ehrlich
Paul D. Eichner eLauderhill News ENDORSES
GROUP 27
Steven Brian Feren eLauderhill News ENDORSES
Mark W. Rickard
BROWARD COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENTS
Creation of a Metropolitan Transit Authority: Would create an advisory body to be known as the Metropolitan Transit Authority, governed by an appointed Board of Trustees, which will have the responsibility to recommend improvements to the County's public transit plan, programs, operations, and to assist with the coordination of a comprehensive, regional public transit system.
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS AGAINST since it is duplicative of other funded boards and therefore waste taxpayers dollars
· Non-Interference in County Administration: Would prohibit the County Commission or individual County Commissioners from interfering directly with County employees and provide that all recommendations to County Administration be made through the County Administrator, except for the purposes of formal inquiries and investigations.
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS FOR
· County Commission Meetings, Rules and Voting (Recusal): Would require Commissioners who recuse themselves due to a voting conflict resulting from a financial interest in the matter to leave the Commission chamber and not communicate or participate in any discussion.
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS FOR
· Broward County Housing Council: Would provide for a Broward County Housing Council to serve in a non-taxing advisory capacity to facilitate coordination between the County, municipalities, businesses and not-for-profit groups to address such issues as affordable and workforce housing and homelessness, and to make annual recommendations regarding streamlining governmental regulations and enhancing housing stability.
eLauderhill News GIVES NO RECOMMENDATION since there is insufficient information to make a decision
· Broward County Regionalism Policy Statements: Would add a policy statement to the Broward County Charter defining Broward County government’s duty to develop and implement programs, policies and budget with a countywide and regional focus, without being precluded from delivering services on a less than regional basis.
eLauderhill News GIVES NO RECOMMENDATION since there is insufficient information to make a decision, and being that Broward County is not a region, but a sub-region.
· Broward County Parks Preservation: Would designate County-owned parks as either natural area parks or regional parks, and would prohibit the sale, transfer or change of use of such parks without an affirmative vote of sixty percent (60%) of the electorate.
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS FOR though there is little information
· Broward County Environmental Policy Statement: Would add an environmental policy statement to the Broward County Charter clarifying Broward County government’s duty to enact ordinances which protect its citizens’ right to a sustainable environment, including clean air and clean water, while encouraging the stewardship of natural resources.
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS AGAINST since there is insufficient information to make a decision, and too many concerns remain
· Broward County Ethics Commission: Would create a Broward County Ethics Commission for the specific purpose of preparing a Code of Ethics regulating the behavior of Broward County Commissioners, to be considered by the County Commission and/or the electors of Broward County.
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS FOR
· Redistricting Process: Would provide for the use of an independent redistricting consultant to develop plans for redistricting of the County Commission’s single-member districts.
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS FOR
· One Year Hiatus between End of Management & Efficiency Study Committee (MESC) and Beginning of Charter Review Commission: Would require the MESC to meet in 2009 and every six (6) years thereafter in order to provide for a one (1) year hiatus between the meeting of the Charter Review Commission and MESC.
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS FOR
FLORIDA CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
No. 1
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE I, SECTION 2
DECLARATION OF RIGHTS
Ballot Summary:
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to delete provisions authorizing the Legislature to regulate or prohibit the ownership, inheritance, disposition, and possession of real property by aliens ineligible for citizenship.
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS FOR
No. 2
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE I, NEW SECTION
FLORIDA MARRIAGE PROTECTION AMENDMENT
Ballot Summary:
This amendment protects marriage as the legal union of only one man and one woman as husband and wife and provides that no other legal union that is treated as marriage or the substantial equivalent thereof shall be valid or recognized.
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS AGAINST
No. 3
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 3 AND 4 ARTICLE XII, NEW SECTION
CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS NOT AFFECTING THE ASSESSED VALUE OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY
Ballot Summary:
Authorizes the Legislature, by general law, to prohibit consideration of changes or improvements to residential real property which increase resistance to wind damage and installation of renewable energy source devices as factors in assessing the property’s value for ad valorem taxation purposes. Effective upon adoption, repeals the existing renewable energy source device exemption no longer in effect.
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS AGAINST
No. 4
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 3 AND 4 ARTICLE XII, SECTION 28
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION OF PERPETUALLY CONSERVED LAND; CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF LAND USED FOR CONSERVATION
Ballot Summary:
Requires Legislature to provide a property tax exemption for real property encumbered by perpetual conservation easements or other perpetual conservation protections, defined by general law. Requires Legislature to provide for classification and assessment of land used for conservation purposes, and not perpetually encumbered, solely on the basis of character or use. Subjects assessment benefit to conditions, limitations, and reasonable definitions established by general law. Applies to property taxes beginning in 2010.
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS AGAINST due to a lack of information of the impact of this amendment
No. 6
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE VII, SECTION 4 ARTICLE XII, NEW SECTION
ASSESSMENT OF WORKING WATERFRONT PROPERTY BASED UPON CURRENT USE
Ballot Summary:
Provides for assessment based upon use of land used predominantly for commercial fishing purposes; land used for vessel launches into waters that are navigable and accessible to the public; marinas and drystacks that are open to the public; and water-dependent marine manufacturing facilities, commercial fishing facilities, and marine vessel construction and repair facilities and their support activities, subject to conditions, limitations, and reasonable definitions specified by general law.
eLauderhill News GIVES NO RECOMMENDATION due to a lack of information
No. 8
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE VII, SECTION 9
LOCAL OPTION COMMUNITY COLLEGE FUNDING.
Ballot Summary:
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to require that the Legislature authorize counties to levy a local option sales tax to supplement community college funding; requiring voter approval to levy the tax; providing that approved taxes will sunset after 5 years and may be reauthorized by the voters.
eLauderhill News RECOMMENDS FOR
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Early Voting Starts October 20
While it has been nearly impossible to ignore that there is an upcoming election, I can’t express to you more the importance of voting. Early voting begins Oct. 20. In the area of Lauderhill, the closest places are the Lauderhill Mall and Tamarac Library on Commercial Blvd. Considering how many may vote, Early Voting may be very desirable. For more information: http://www.browardsoe.org/content.aspx?id=152.
If you wish to absentee vote, you must do so ASAP. I do not know when the cut off is. To get information and to request an absentee ballot: http://www.browardsoe.org/items.aspx?id=28.
The City of Lauderhill has an Official Web Site on voting issues (without recommendations), which also contains the full text of the Charter Amendments: http://lauderhill-fl.gov/voting.html
Remember, the most important thing is to vote. Be prepared for a very long ballot, front and back, 8 to 10 pages long. The city elections and referendums will be at the end.
Also, please be aware that there will be a Candidates Night (sponsored by the Inverrary Association) on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7 PM at the Environ Cultural Center. All are invited, and bring questions to ask. Signs are on Inverrary Blvd., advertising it. We are planning to tape this debate and try to broadcast it later on the city's radio station 1650 AM.
Castle Gardens is having their debate on the 21st at 7 PM. There may be other groups hosting such nights, but I have not been advised of them.
eLauderhill News Recommendations will be published on October 20.
If you wish to absentee vote, you must do so ASAP. I do not know when the cut off is. To get information and to request an absentee ballot: http://www.browardsoe.org/items.aspx?id=28.
The City of Lauderhill has an Official Web Site on voting issues (without recommendations), which also contains the full text of the Charter Amendments: http://lauderhill-fl.gov/voting.html
Remember, the most important thing is to vote. Be prepared for a very long ballot, front and back, 8 to 10 pages long. The city elections and referendums will be at the end.
Also, please be aware that there will be a Candidates Night (sponsored by the Inverrary Association) on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7 PM at the Environ Cultural Center. All are invited, and bring questions to ask. Signs are on Inverrary Blvd., advertising it. We are planning to tape this debate and try to broadcast it later on the city's radio station 1650 AM.
Castle Gardens is having their debate on the 21st at 7 PM. There may be other groups hosting such nights, but I have not been advised of them.
eLauderhill News Recommendations will be published on October 20.
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