Thursday, March 31, 2011
Notes of the Regular Commission Meeting of March 28
On Monday, March 28, the City Commission held its Regular Commission Meeting and the following are notes of interest (all items passed unanimously, unless otherwise stated: ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING: 1. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-03-108: TO REQUIRE CITY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES TO UPDATE THE CITY COMMISSION AS TO THE STATUS OF MATTERS THEY ARE WORKING ON FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION PORTION OF THE COMMISSION MEETING ON A ROTATING BASIS. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-03-109: TO ALLOW CITY COMMISSIONERS TO ATTEND MEETINGS BY MEANS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDING THAT THE MAYOR SHALL ONLY PRESIDE AT A MEETING WHEN PHYSICALLY PRESENT; (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). 3. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-03-114: TO PROHIBIT MASSAGE SERVICES, was Tabled 5-0. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-03-116: BY REPEALING ADULT ENTERTAINMENT USES AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICTS, was Postponed 5-0. RESOLUTIONS: ADMINISTRATION: 5. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-03-36: APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATIVE TO PROCUREMENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS AND THE CONTINUED OPERATION, MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DISTRICT. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-03-38: APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID TO REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A ALL SERVICE REFUSE TO PROVIDE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL PURSUANT TO BID #2010- 025; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE SPECIFIC TERMS OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES; PROVIDING THAT THIS BID AWARD IS CONTINGENT UPON THE PARTIES REACHING MUTUAL AGREEMENT ON THE TERMS OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, was voted to be Continued to a Specially Set Commission Meeting 5-0. COMMISSION 7. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-03-39: APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD TO THE LAUDERHILL MIDDLE SCHOOL “BOYS TO MEN” PROGRAM. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-03-40: APPROVING THE DONATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD TO THE LEARNING FOR SUCCESS, INC,. “KAPOW PROGRAM." 9. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-03-41: DIRECTED TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, REQUESTING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO AT LEAST MAINTAIN THE PRESENT LEVEL OF FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). 10. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-03-42: APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND AXUM MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES, INC. TO IMPLEMENT "THE BROWARD GREEN EXPO PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL (REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN). PALS 11. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-03-47: APPROVING THE MANDATE BY THE PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL YOUTH SPORT LEAGUES MAINTAIN PASSING GRADES AND ACCEPTABLE SCHOOL BEHAVIOR REPORTS. QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS: QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS, FIRST READING: THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS ITEM TABLED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2011. PLEASE REMOVE FROM TABLE RES.11R-02-25 12. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-25: GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO FIRST COAST ENERGY, LLP #1835, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF AN EXISTING 24-HOUR SERVICE STATION WITH CAR WASH AND CONVENIENCE STORE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1901 N.W. 40TH AVENUE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Youth Football Clinic and Basketball Clinic
You are invited to the “Character Counts”
Youth Football Clinic and Basketball Clinic
Sharpen your skills and learn new techniques from top quality coaches. The clinic features challenging drills, position coaching while building strong moral character!
Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 - 9:30am
AGES: 7-15 years old
FOOTBALL CLINIC Lauderhill Middle School 901 N.W. 49th Street, Lauderhill, FL 33313 BASKETBALL CLINIC Living Word Church 5570 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, FL 33313
For Additional Information Call Scot Newton at 954.730.3084
Friday, March 25, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Larkdale Elementary (or a Larkdale School) Plans to Remain Open
On February 28, a Special Meeting of the City Commission took place to inquire about paperwork it received concerning the closing of Larkdale Elementary. The school has failed to adequately perform in annual FCAT testing, and if they fail again this year, the school would be subject to Intervention from the State.
At this meeting, the Commissioners, Mayor and Staff were advised about the situation, and the following explanation given:
If Intervention occurs, the school would have to face one of 3 choices. #1 close and become a Charter School; #2 close and become a private school; #3 reassign the students to another school.
At this point it is unknown if Intervention will be required. But if it is, the Broward School Board has already selected alternative #3. What will be happening is the Larkdale Elementary School, as it is known, will be closed. In its place, 2 new schools will be opened on the same site, Larkdale Primary School, and Larkdale Intermediate School. They will run next two each, but will be run separately.
Primary Schools normally run from Pre-K to 3rd grade. Intermediate School is 4th and 5th grade. However, this designation can be modified slightly.
Then once the 2 schools are open, they will be independently run, and tested.
The hope is that the extra attention by splitting the school, will give the students the needed help to improve student performance.
At this meeting, the Commissioners, Mayor and Staff were advised about the situation, and the following explanation given:
If Intervention occurs, the school would have to face one of 3 choices. #1 close and become a Charter School; #2 close and become a private school; #3 reassign the students to another school.
At this point it is unknown if Intervention will be required. But if it is, the Broward School Board has already selected alternative #3. What will be happening is the Larkdale Elementary School, as it is known, will be closed. In its place, 2 new schools will be opened on the same site, Larkdale Primary School, and Larkdale Intermediate School. They will run next two each, but will be run separately.
Primary Schools normally run from Pre-K to 3rd grade. Intermediate School is 4th and 5th grade. However, this designation can be modified slightly.
Then once the 2 schools are open, they will be independently run, and tested.
The hope is that the extra attention by splitting the school, will give the students the needed help to improve student performance.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Another SWAT Team Arrest
A court ordered drug search warrant was served at XXXX NW 28 Street (Canon Point). The warrant was served by SWAT and arrested was XXXXXXX XXXXXX for possession of cocaine and three counts of possession and sale of narcotics within 1000 feet of a school. The drugs and $18,000 in cash was seized at the location.
Friday, March 11, 2011
2011 American College Cricket Tournament
Between March 15 to 20, the 3rd Annual American College Cricket Tournament will be held at the Central Regional Park. Thirty one colleges will be participating, including 2 from Canada.
The teams participating are:
University of Iowa, University of Pennsylvania, Rutgers University, Texas Tech University, Ohio State University, University of Central Florida, College of Wooster, Texas A&M University, University of Florida, Penn State University, University Maryland (Baltimore County), York University (defending Champions), University of Tampa, University of Minnesota, NJ Institute of Tech, St. Cloud State University, North Carolina State University, Montgomery College, Auburn University, Florida International University, McGill University, George Mason University, University of South Florida, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Boston University, George Washington University, NYU-Polytechnic, Cleveland State University, University of Southern California, University of Houston, and Florida Atlantic University.
For more information go to www.americancollegecricket.com.
The teams participating are:
University of Iowa, University of Pennsylvania, Rutgers University, Texas Tech University, Ohio State University, University of Central Florida, College of Wooster, Texas A&M University, University of Florida, Penn State University, University Maryland (Baltimore County), York University (defending Champions), University of Tampa, University of Minnesota, NJ Institute of Tech, St. Cloud State University, North Carolina State University, Montgomery College, Auburn University, Florida International University, McGill University, George Mason University, University of South Florida, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Boston University, George Washington University, NYU-Polytechnic, Cleveland State University, University of Southern California, University of Houston, and Florida Atlantic University.
For more information go to www.americancollegecricket.com.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Notes of the Regular Commission Meeting of Feb. 28
On Feb. 28, the City Commission held its Regular Meeting, and the following are notes of interest (all items passed unaminously, unless otherwise indicated):
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
1. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-26: GRANTING TO CARISHOCA, LTD., ON BEHALF OF MAHI EVENT CORPORATION, A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT WITH CONDITIONS TO ALLOW WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL ENTERTAINMENT (CE) ZONING DISTRICT THE OPERATOR, AMUSEMENTS OF AMERICA, INC., TO HOLD A CARNIVAL AT THE FORMER K-MART SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF WEST SUNRISE BOULEVARD AND US 441/SR-7 NW 40TH, AVENUE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.
DEES
2. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-29: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTRACT AWARDING THE BID TO SUPERIOR PARK SYSTEMS TO FURNISH AND INSTALL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, SURFACING, SHADE STRUCTURES; FITNESS TRAILS TO REPLACE THE EXISTING PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT WEST KEN LARK PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,934.08; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-351-6549.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-30: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES CONTRACT (#10-18-
0907) SPECIFICATION #49 AND #80 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A VAC-CON SEWER COMBINATION CLEANER IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $299,759.95; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 401-931-6440.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-31: AWARDING THE BID TO BEJAR CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $479,415.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMUNITY BUILDING ON THE SITE OF THE FIRST CITY HALL; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-351-6232.
PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT
5. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-32: APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE LAUDERHILL STATE ROAD 7 CORRIDOR INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO CONVERT $2,558,948.00 OF THE $3,000,000.00 PREMPART LOAN FROM A LOAN TO A GRANT.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-33: APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LOAN AGREEMENT RELATIVE TO THE PREMPART REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROGRAM LOAN FROM BROWARD COUNTY; DOCUMENTING PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT SUFFICIENT TO CONVERT $2,558,948.00 OF THE $3,000,000.00 PREMPART LOAN FROM A LOAN TO A GRANT.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-34: APPROVING THE NEW PROMISSORY NOTE RELATIVE TO THE PREMPART REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROGRAM LOAN FROM BROWARD COUNTY; DOCUMENTING PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT SUFFICIENT TO CONVERT $2,558,948.00 OF THE $3,000,000.00 PREMPART LOAN FROM A LOAN TO A GRANT.
NEW BUSINESS
1. SET PRE-BUDGET WORKSHOP ON APRIL 25, 2011 AT 6.00 P.M.
2. SET BUDGET WORKSHOP ON JULY 12, 2011 AT 9.00 A.M. AND JULY 13, 2011 IF NEEDED.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
1. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-26: GRANTING TO CARISHOCA, LTD., ON BEHALF OF MAHI EVENT CORPORATION, A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT WITH CONDITIONS TO ALLOW WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL ENTERTAINMENT (CE) ZONING DISTRICT THE OPERATOR, AMUSEMENTS OF AMERICA, INC., TO HOLD A CARNIVAL AT THE FORMER K-MART SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF WEST SUNRISE BOULEVARD AND US 441/SR-7 NW 40TH, AVENUE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA.
DEES
2. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-29: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTRACT AWARDING THE BID TO SUPERIOR PARK SYSTEMS TO FURNISH AND INSTALL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, SURFACING, SHADE STRUCTURES; FITNESS TRAILS TO REPLACE THE EXISTING PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT WEST KEN LARK PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,934.08; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-351-6549.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-30: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES CONTRACT (#10-18-
0907) SPECIFICATION #49 AND #80 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A VAC-CON SEWER COMBINATION CLEANER IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $299,759.95; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 401-931-6440.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-31: AWARDING THE BID TO BEJAR CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $479,415.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMUNITY BUILDING ON THE SITE OF THE FIRST CITY HALL; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 305-351-6232.
PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT
5. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-32: APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE LAUDERHILL STATE ROAD 7 CORRIDOR INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO CONVERT $2,558,948.00 OF THE $3,000,000.00 PREMPART LOAN FROM A LOAN TO A GRANT.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-33: APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LOAN AGREEMENT RELATIVE TO THE PREMPART REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROGRAM LOAN FROM BROWARD COUNTY; DOCUMENTING PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT SUFFICIENT TO CONVERT $2,558,948.00 OF THE $3,000,000.00 PREMPART LOAN FROM A LOAN TO A GRANT.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-34: APPROVING THE NEW PROMISSORY NOTE RELATIVE TO THE PREMPART REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROGRAM LOAN FROM BROWARD COUNTY; DOCUMENTING PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT SUFFICIENT TO CONVERT $2,558,948.00 OF THE $3,000,000.00 PREMPART LOAN FROM A LOAN TO A GRANT.
NEW BUSINESS
1. SET PRE-BUDGET WORKSHOP ON APRIL 25, 2011 AT 6.00 P.M.
2. SET BUDGET WORKSHOP ON JULY 12, 2011 AT 9.00 A.M. AND JULY 13, 2011 IF NEEDED.
Saturday, March 05, 2011
SWAT Team Arrest
Recently, members of the SWAT team served a court ordered drug search warrant at XXXX NW 19 Street. XXX XXXX was arrested for possession with intent to sell 20 grams of cocaine. He also violated his probation.
Two by standers who were asked to leave but did not so they were arrested. Both were charged with trespass after warning and one was wanted from Tampa for five counts of burglary.
Two by standers who were asked to leave but did not so they were arrested. Both were charged with trespass after warning and one was wanted from Tampa for five counts of burglary.
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Jazz Under the Stars/Jazz Picnic in the Park
Jazz Under the Stars - On Saturday, March 5, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, the DCA Jazz Ensemble will be performing at the Lieberman Botanical Gardens. The DCA Jazz Ensemble is from Dillard High School, and came in 2nd Place in a national jazz competition last year.
Jazz Picnic in the Park - On Sunday, March 13, from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm, the Sound of Vision followed by additional performances will be also at the Botanical Gardens.
Jazz Picnic in the Park - On Sunday, March 13, from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm, the Sound of Vision followed by additional performances will be also at the Botanical Gardens.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
St. George Civic Association Presents . . .
HOW IT USED TO BE A COMMUNITY PLAY
We’re encouraging all ages in the community to come out and help make this a play to remember.
We’re encouraging all ages in the community to come out and help make this a play to remember.
CALLING ALL:
ACTORS
ACTRESS
DANCERS
SINGERS
COMEDIANS
YOUTH (all high school youths can earn service hours)
SENIORS
Meeting/Rehearsal is every Thursdays starting March 3, 2011
Time: 5:00pm-6pm
For more info contact:
Mae Smith (954) 325-6660
St. George Park (954) 791-1039
Friday, February 25, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Chinese Drywall Being Replaced at Georgetown
The first in the nation replacement of Chinese Drywall has begun in Lauderhill. While many other cities such as Parkland also have the same problem, The Georgetown Townhomes in Lauderhill is the first to have it replaced.
One Hundred and Sixty units were negatively affected by Chinese drywall at Georgetown. CNN is expected to do a story the situation.
Moss Construction – who is cutting, stripping, and replacing etc. – is valuing each unit’s construction at 50K. The City of Lauderhill Building department is turning the permits around in 2 days - as they are expediting them. While replacement of the drywall takes place, residents will have to vacate units for 90 days.
One Hundred and Sixty units were negatively affected by Chinese drywall at Georgetown. CNN is expected to do a story the situation.
Moss Construction – who is cutting, stripping, and replacing etc. – is valuing each unit’s construction at 50K. The City of Lauderhill Building department is turning the permits around in 2 days - as they are expediting them. While replacement of the drywall takes place, residents will have to vacate units for 90 days.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
ECC Health Fair
ENVIRON CULTURAL CENTER AND INVERRARY ASSOCIATION
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2011 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
ENVIRON CULTURAL CENTER
3800 ENVIRON BLVD.
LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA 33319
(954) 731-4022
DOUGLAS CRUMPLER, PRESIDENT ENVIRON CULTURAL CENTER
JOEL LESHINSKY, PRESIDENT - INVERRARY ASSOCIATION
Good health is something we should value and never take for granted. Everyone is capable of living a longer life and enjoying a healthier lifestyle by taking care of their bodies. Health education can insure a reasonable state of well-being.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2011 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
ENVIRON CULTURAL CENTER
3800 ENVIRON BLVD.
LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA 33319
(954) 731-4022
DOUGLAS CRUMPLER, PRESIDENT ENVIRON CULTURAL CENTER
JOEL LESHINSKY, PRESIDENT - INVERRARY ASSOCIATION
Good health is something we should value and never take for granted. Everyone is capable of living a longer life and enjoying a healthier lifestyle by taking care of their bodies. Health education can insure a reasonable state of well-being.
The Environ Cultural Center and the Inverrary Association have joined forces to organize a "Health Wellness Fair". Volunteer health professionals will be available to offer great information about Cancer, Heart Disease, Stroke, Hypertension, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, and Mental Health.
The value of good nutrition and physical fittness will have experts present sharing their knowledge and understanding of how to stay healthy. Informative literature and promotional items will be available at no charge. A Blood Mobile will be on the premises for those seeking to donate blood.
FREE RAFFLES AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Join us on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2011 FROM 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
PLACE: ENVIRON CULTURAL CENTER 3800 ENVIRON BLVD. LAUDERHILL, FL. 33319 (954)731-4022
Admission is FREE with plenty of parking available. Join us with your family and friends and meet the professionals who volunteer their time and their expertise to keep everyone healthy.
Bring your questions to the experts. For further information call Edith Siegelaub, R.N.B.S. Health Fair Co-ordinator (954)486-9918
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Notes of the CRA and Commission Meeting of February 14
On February 14 the City Commission held a CRA and Regular Commission Meeting. The following are notes of interests. Any votes were unanimous, unless otherwise indicated:
CRA MEETING:
1) REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROGRAM
A) STATE ROAD 7 – AMENDING ILA AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY TO CONVERT GRANT TO A LOAN - New development on this is forthcoming, and a special meeting may be required at the end of February.
B) PURCHASE OF PROPERTY WITH LOAN PROCEEDS - Examining the purchase of property adjacent to the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. However, given the lack of responsiveness of private developers in proceeding with promised project, it was expressed a concern of going forward without guarantees.
2) CANCEL MEETING ON MARCH 14, 2011. Passed, but a Special Meeting scheduled for March 28 at 6:30 PM.
3) NEW BUSINESS
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-107: APPROVING THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO TRANSFER FUNDS BACK TO THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150.00 IN ORDER TO BRING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL BACK INTO COMPLIANCE AS A RESULT OF A FEW COMMUNITY BASED DONATIONS WHICH WERE FOUND TO BE INELIGIBLE UNDER THE EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM GUIDELINES DURING THE CITY AUDIT.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
2. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-17: SUPPORTING THE MAHI SHRINE HOLDING CORPORATION IN ITS EFFORTS TO HOLD A CARNIVAL AT THE CARISHOCA SITE IN MARCH 2011. Table 5-0 to the Feb. 28 meeting.
DEES
3. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-20: APPROVING AND ACCEPTING VARIOUS EASEMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND PROPERTY OWNERS ALONG PINE ISLAND ROAD REGARDING THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS RELATIVE TO THE EASEMENT AREA FOR ACCESS TO THE SOUND AND SECURITY WALL TO MAINTAIN IT.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-21: ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE UTILITIES EASEMENT DEDICATION FROM HABITAT II CONDOMINIUMS, INC. ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5851 N.W. 21ST STREET ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 75, PAGE 31.
FINANCE
5. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-22: APPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
FIRE
6. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-23: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT, EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE NO. 01, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, AND RELATED INSTRUMENTS WITH LEASING 2, INC. FOR THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF A 2011 HORTON CUSTOM RESCUE TRANSPORT VEHICLE ON A 2011 INTERNATIONAL 4300 LP CHASSIS AND THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF A 2011 EMERGENCY ONE, CUSTOM RESCUE PUMPER ON A THYPHOON CHASSIS FROM HALL-MARK FIRE APPARATUS; DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR TOTAL PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $608,305.00.
CRA MEETING:
1) REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROGRAM
A) STATE ROAD 7 – AMENDING ILA AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY TO CONVERT GRANT TO A LOAN - New development on this is forthcoming, and a special meeting may be required at the end of February.
B) PURCHASE OF PROPERTY WITH LOAN PROCEEDS - Examining the purchase of property adjacent to the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. However, given the lack of responsiveness of private developers in proceeding with promised project, it was expressed a concern of going forward without guarantees.
2) CANCEL MEETING ON MARCH 14, 2011. Passed, but a Special Meeting scheduled for March 28 at 6:30 PM.
3) NEW BUSINESS
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-107: APPROVING THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO TRANSFER FUNDS BACK TO THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150.00 IN ORDER TO BRING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL BACK INTO COMPLIANCE AS A RESULT OF A FEW COMMUNITY BASED DONATIONS WHICH WERE FOUND TO BE INELIGIBLE UNDER THE EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM GUIDELINES DURING THE CITY AUDIT.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
2. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-17: SUPPORTING THE MAHI SHRINE HOLDING CORPORATION IN ITS EFFORTS TO HOLD A CARNIVAL AT THE CARISHOCA SITE IN MARCH 2011. Table 5-0 to the Feb. 28 meeting.
DEES
3. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-20: APPROVING AND ACCEPTING VARIOUS EASEMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND PROPERTY OWNERS ALONG PINE ISLAND ROAD REGARDING THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS RELATIVE TO THE EASEMENT AREA FOR ACCESS TO THE SOUND AND SECURITY WALL TO MAINTAIN IT.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-21: ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE UTILITIES EASEMENT DEDICATION FROM HABITAT II CONDOMINIUMS, INC. ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5851 N.W. 21ST STREET ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 75, PAGE 31.
FINANCE
5. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-22: APPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
FIRE
6. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-02-23: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT, EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE NO. 01, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, AND RELATED INSTRUMENTS WITH LEASING 2, INC. FOR THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF A 2011 HORTON CUSTOM RESCUE TRANSPORT VEHICLE ON A 2011 INTERNATIONAL 4300 LP CHASSIS AND THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF A 2011 EMERGENCY ONE, CUSTOM RESCUE PUMPER ON A THYPHOON CHASSIS FROM HALL-MARK FIRE APPARATUS; DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR TOTAL PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $608,305.00.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Traffic Signal Mast Arms to be Repainted or Replaced around Lauderhill
As many of you have noticed, black paint on the newly installed Traffic Signal Mast Arms began to peel almost immediately upon installation.
Correcting the deficiencies of the Mast Arms, which belong to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), were pending litigation with the vendor who installed them.
The case was recently settled and work to repaint or replace the affected Mast Arms is about to begin. According to FDOT the project is expected to begin in April and to be completed this summer.
Mast Arms will be repainted or replaced along Oakland Park Boulevard at several locations in Lauderhill including the intersections at Rock Island Road, NW 55th Avenue, NW 56th Avenue, NW 68 Avenue and Inverrary Boulevard West. Mast Arms on Oakland Park Boulevard at Atrium Drive and University Drive in the City of Sunrise also will be repainted.
For further information about this project please contact FDOT’s Public Information Office. They can be reached by phone at 954-777-4090 or email barbara.kelleher@dot.state.fl.us.
Correcting the deficiencies of the Mast Arms, which belong to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), were pending litigation with the vendor who installed them.
The case was recently settled and work to repaint or replace the affected Mast Arms is about to begin. According to FDOT the project is expected to begin in April and to be completed this summer.
Mast Arms will be repainted or replaced along Oakland Park Boulevard at several locations in Lauderhill including the intersections at Rock Island Road, NW 55th Avenue, NW 56th Avenue, NW 68 Avenue and Inverrary Boulevard West. Mast Arms on Oakland Park Boulevard at Atrium Drive and University Drive in the City of Sunrise also will be repainted.
For further information about this project please contact FDOT’s Public Information Office. They can be reached by phone at 954-777-4090 or email barbara.kelleher@dot.state.fl.us.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Monday, February 07, 2011
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Notes of the Commission Meeting of January 31
The following are notes of interest from the Regular Commission Meeting about January 31. All items passed unanimously, unless otherwise indicated:
VII. PRESENTATIONS:
A. PRESENTATION OF LEED AWARDS BY MARC ROHRER OF D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION.
B. PRESENTATION ON UPCOMING MATTERS IN TALLAHASSEE BY SENATOR CHRIS SMITH.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-106: ENUMERATION OF PERMIT FEES; ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR THE EXTENSION OF BUILDING PERMITS. WITHDRAWN.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-107: APPROVING THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO TRANSFER FUNDS BACK TO THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150.00 IN ORDER TO BRING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL BACK INTO COMPLIANCE AS A RESULT OF A FEW COMMUNITY BASED DONATIONS WHICH WERE FOUND TO BE INELIGIBLE UNDER THE EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM GUIDELINES DURING THE CITY AUDIT.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
3. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-100: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 10, GARBAGE AND TRASH/UNSANITARY AND UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 10-15(i), UNSANITARY AND/OR UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, ADDING PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO THE MONITORING OF PROPERTY WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY FOR REPEAT VIOLATIONS; SECTION 10-15(j) TO PROVIDE HOURLY RATE FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER LABOR.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-101: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS SCHEDULE A., LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS; REVISING THE DEFINITION OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT (OUTDOORS) TO INCLUDE CIRCUSES, CARNIVALS AND OUTDOOR SHOWS; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-103: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND PERTAINING TO LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION; AMENDING SCHEDULE J. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION, IRRIGATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS, SUBSECTION 1.1.2, MINIMUM STANDARDS, BY ADDING REFERENCE TO THE “LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION & FLORIDA-FRIENDLY DESIGN STANDARDS” MANUAL AND MAKING EDITORIAL CHANGES; AMENDING PARAGRAPH B TO PROVIDE IRRIGATION TIMES AND OTHER EDITORIAL CHANGES.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-104: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; AMENDING SCHEDULE B., PERMITTED AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, SECTION B-2, USES PERMITTED IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, BY ALLOWING WITHIN THE S-1 ZONING DISTRICT ATHLETIC FIELDS, CLUBS, OPEN SPACE AND PATHWAYS AS PERMITTED USES AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND AMUSEMENT ROOMS AS ACCESSORY USES.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
REMOVED FROM TABLE: RESOLUTION NO. 10R-12-249
(ITEM TABLED AT DECEMBER 13, 2010 COMMISSION MEETING)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-12-249: APPROVING PAYMENT OF THE 2010-2011 ANNUAL DUES TO THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,231.00; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 001-101-5410.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-11-226B: APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF SIMONE RUIZ PAYNE NARCIS BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN AS APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE AS A MEMBER OF THE LAUDERHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 421.05 TO SERVE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF KENNETH THURSTON ENDING NOVEMBER 2012(REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-13: ENCOURAGING TRAFFIC SPORTS USA, INC., AND MIAMI FC. L.L.C., TO NAME THE PROFESSIONAL SOCCER TEAM THAT PLAYS SOCCER AT LOCKHART STADIUM AND TRAINS AT THE FORT LAUDERDALE STADIUM THE 'FORT LAUDERDALE STRIKERS," AND ENCOURAGING BROWARD COUNTY AND OTHER BROWARD COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES TO DO THE SAME (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES).
FINANCE
10. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-15: APPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011. WITHDRAWN.
POLICE
11. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-16: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $10,535.28 TO CONSTRUCT A BULK STORAGE COMPOUND AT THE POLICE STATION; APPROVING THE LOW QUOTE OF C.D. STROUD ENTERPRISES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FENCING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,285.28; APPROVING THE LOW QUOTE OF AFFORDABLE PAVERS & CONCRETE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PAVERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,650.00; APPROVING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (DEES) TO SITE PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPING IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00 AND PERMIT COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $400.00; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.
NEW BUSINESS
CANCELED THE COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 14, 2011
VII. PRESENTATIONS:
A. PRESENTATION OF LEED AWARDS BY MARC ROHRER OF D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION.
B. PRESENTATION ON UPCOMING MATTERS IN TALLAHASSEE BY SENATOR CHRIS SMITH.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS ----- FIRST READING:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-106: ENUMERATION OF PERMIT FEES; ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR THE EXTENSION OF BUILDING PERMITS. WITHDRAWN.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-107: APPROVING THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO TRANSFER FUNDS BACK TO THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUND ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150.00 IN ORDER TO BRING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL BACK INTO COMPLIANCE AS A RESULT OF A FEW COMMUNITY BASED DONATIONS WHICH WERE FOUND TO BE INELIGIBLE UNDER THE EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM GUIDELINES DURING THE CITY AUDIT.
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS --- SECOND READING:
3. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-100: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 10, GARBAGE AND TRASH/UNSANITARY AND UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 10-15(i), UNSANITARY AND/OR UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, ADDING PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO THE MONITORING OF PROPERTY WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY FOR REPEAT VIOLATIONS; SECTION 10-15(j) TO PROVIDE HOURLY RATE FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER LABOR.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-101: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS SCHEDULE A., LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS; REVISING THE DEFINITION OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT (OUTDOORS) TO INCLUDE CIRCUSES, CARNIVALS AND OUTDOOR SHOWS; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-103: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND PERTAINING TO LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION; AMENDING SCHEDULE J. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION, IRRIGATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS, SUBSECTION 1.1.2, MINIMUM STANDARDS, BY ADDING REFERENCE TO THE “LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION & FLORIDA-FRIENDLY DESIGN STANDARDS” MANUAL AND MAKING EDITORIAL CHANGES; AMENDING PARAGRAPH B TO PROVIDE IRRIGATION TIMES AND OTHER EDITORIAL CHANGES.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 11O-01-104: AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; AMENDING SCHEDULE B., PERMITTED AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, SECTION B-2, USES PERMITTED IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, BY ALLOWING WITHIN THE S-1 ZONING DISTRICT ATHLETIC FIELDS, CLUBS, OPEN SPACE AND PATHWAYS AS PERMITTED USES AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND AMUSEMENT ROOMS AS ACCESSORY USES.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMISSION
REMOVED FROM TABLE: RESOLUTION NO. 10R-12-249
(ITEM TABLED AT DECEMBER 13, 2010 COMMISSION MEETING)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-12-249: APPROVING PAYMENT OF THE 2010-2011 ANNUAL DUES TO THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,231.00; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 001-101-5410.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-11-226B: APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF SIMONE RUIZ PAYNE NARCIS BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN AS APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE AS A MEMBER OF THE LAUDERHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 421.05 TO SERVE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF KENNETH THURSTON ENDING NOVEMBER 2012(REQUESTED BY MAYOR RICHARD J. KAPLAN)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-13: ENCOURAGING TRAFFIC SPORTS USA, INC., AND MIAMI FC. L.L.C., TO NAME THE PROFESSIONAL SOCCER TEAM THAT PLAYS SOCCER AT LOCKHART STADIUM AND TRAINS AT THE FORT LAUDERDALE STADIUM THE 'FORT LAUDERDALE STRIKERS," AND ENCOURAGING BROWARD COUNTY AND OTHER BROWARD COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES TO DO THE SAME (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER M. MARGARET BATES).
FINANCE
10. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-15: APPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011. WITHDRAWN.
POLICE
11. RESOLUTION NO. 11R-01-16: APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FORFEITURE FUNDS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $10,535.28 TO CONSTRUCT A BULK STORAGE COMPOUND AT THE POLICE STATION; APPROVING THE LOW QUOTE OF C.D. STROUD ENTERPRISES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FENCING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,285.28; APPROVING THE LOW QUOTE OF AFFORDABLE PAVERS & CONCRETE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PAVERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,650.00; APPROVING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (DEES) TO SITE PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPING IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00 AND PERMIT COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $400.00; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 110-683-9936.
NEW BUSINESS
CANCELED THE COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 14, 2011
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