Lauderhill public meetings in 2024

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will meet to discuss the appointment of Ottinot Law, P.A. as interim city attorney. This appointment is scheduled to become effective on December 17, 2024.

• Resolution No. 24R-12-302: Appointment of Ottinot Law, P.A. as Interim City Attorney

The City Commission approved Resolution 24R-12-302, appointing Ottinot Law, P.A. as interim city attorney effective December 17, 2024, with a 4-1 vote (Commissioner Dunn absent and opposed). The decision followed public comment, with residents raising concerns about the firm's past billing practices and the rushed process, while supporters cited the firm's experience. Commissioner Dunn, participating virtually, stated she would have voted no and recommended follow-up actions including clarifying the agreement's duration and providing a client list.

• Approved Resolution 24R-12-302 appointing Ottinot Law, P.A. as interim city attorney (4-1)
• Accepted revised agenda for the special meeting (3-0, 2 absent)
• Commissioner Dunn recommended follow-up actions on agreement duration, reporting, and client list (not voted)

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting (CRA)

This is a limited-agenda Community Redevelopment Agency meeting with no votes on contracts or ordinances. The only items are presentations on the Central CRA, Eastern CRA, and a project called The Oasis, requested by the Executive Director. Consent items are limited to approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Update on the Central CRA
• Update on the Eastern CRA
• Presentation regarding The Oasis
• Approval of CRA meeting minutes from September 12, September 26, and October 28, 2024

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold public hearings on ordinances, including a second reading of a $30,982,611 budget rollover supplemental appropriation and a first reading to authorize school zone speed detection systems. Resolutions include purchasing 12 cardiac monitors for $822,594.32 and a bathroom refurbishment at the police department for up to $191,100. The agenda also features a site plan waiver for a restaurant and retail development at 7240 W. Commercial Blvd.

• Second reading of Ordinance 24O-11-158: $30,982,611 budget rollover supplemental appropriation
• First reading of Ordinance 24O-11-159: authorizing school zone speed detection systems
• Resolution 24R-12-298: sole-source lease-purchase of 12 Lifepak 35 cardiac monitors for $822,594.32
• Resolution 24R-12-301: bathroom refurbishment at police department, not to exceed $191,100
• Resolution 24R-12-296: site plan waiver for restaurant and 7,000 sq ft retail building at 7240 W. Commercial Blvd

The Lauderhill City Commission approved a $50 annual all-access membership fee for seniors 55+ covering aquatic facilities, nautilus rooms, and tennis courts, replacing separate fees. It also approved on first reading a capital budget adjustment and supplemental appropriation for GO Bond projects, and on second reading an ordinance reducing the Development Review Committee quorum from five to four members. The commission approved resolutions including the CAPER report, appointments to the MPO and LAHAC, and a sole-source lease-purchase of cardiac monitors for the fire department.

• Approved senior all-access membership fee of $50/year for residents 55+ (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24O-12-162 for senior fee (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24O-12-163 for GO Bond budget adjustment (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 24O-11-160 reducing DRC quorum to four (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-12-291 adopting CAPER FY 2023-24 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-12-294 appointing Mayor Grant to LAHAC (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-12-295 adopting affordable housing incentives (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-12-298 for Stryker cardiac monitors up to $822,594.32 (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting (CRA)

The Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a second reading and vote on Ordinance CRA-24O-10-111, which would approve a development and funding agreement with GJ Lauderhill, LLC for the Arthouse 441 project. The proposed development includes 245 housing units and 7,000 square feet of retail on a 4.65-acre site in the Transit Oriented Corridor, with tax reimbursement incentives. No other substantive items are on the agenda beyond approving prior meeting minutes.

• Ordinance CRA-24O-10-111 – second reading to approve development and funding agreement with GJ Lauderhill, LLC for a mixed-use project with 245 housing units and 7,000 sq ft of retail
• Project site: portion of Tract A, Lauderhill Shoppes No. Three, folio numbers 494125320030 and 494125320010
• Development incentives: tax reimbursements as part of the agreement
• Consent agenda includes approval of CRA meeting minutes from March 25, April 15, and August 26, 2024

City Commission Meeting

The Lauderhill City Commission will consider a resolution authorizing up to $500,000 for emergency structural repairs of two green leaf filters at the water‑treatment plant, funded from Budget Code No. 401‑918‑6358. It will also act on ordinance changes to park, recreational, leisure and cultural projects and to the police pension plan, a special‑use development order for SSI Lubricants at 3550 N.W. 16th Street, and the retirement of City Manager Desorae Giles‑Smith with appointment of an interim manager.

• Resolution No. 24R-11-281: approve emergency structural repairs of two green leaf filters at the water‑treatment plant, not to exceed $500,000, paid from Budget Code 401‑918‑6358.
• Ordinance No. 24O-11-161: modify park, recreational, leisure and cultural projects funded by the 2017 and 2018 General Obligation Bonds.
• Ordinance No. 24O-10-153: amend the police pension plan sections on deferred retirement, cost‑of‑living adjustment, and post‑retirement supplement.
• Resolution No. 24R-11-287: grant a special‑exception use development order to SSI Lubricants, LLC for bulk fuel storage on a ~0.91‑acre parcel at 3550 N.W. 16th Street (light industrial zone).
• Resolution No. 24R-11-285: acknowledge City Manager Desorae Giles‑Smith’s retirement and appoint Kenny Hobbs as interim city manager.

The Lauderhill City Commission approved a special exception allowing Le Parc at Lauderhill, LLC to increase dwelling units from 330 to 358 on a 9.93-acre site at 3831 N.W. 13th Street, despite resident concerns about traffic and community engagement. The commission also approved a $30.98 million budget rollover supplemental appropriation, a school zone speed detection ordinance on first reading, and a development agreement for the 441 Arthouse project. Additionally, the commission approved a $75,000 settlement with Atreyu Brightly and several other resolutions, including a key to the city for former Mayor Ken Thurston.

• Approved Le Parc special exception to increase units from 330 to 358 (5-0)
• Approved FY2025 rollover supplemental appropriations totaling $30,982,611 (5-0)
• Approved school zone speed detection ordinance on first reading (5-0)
• Approved 441 Arthouse development agreement on second reading (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 settlement with Atreyu Brightly (5-0)
• Approved $2,569,525 water main bid to Enco (5-0)
• Approved key to the city for former Mayor Ken Thurston (4-0, Campbell off dais)
• Tabled resolution for list of city projects to workshop (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting (CRA)

The Lauderhill Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will hold a limited meeting to vote on ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a development and funding agreement for a mixed-use commercial multi-family housing project with 245 units and 7,000 sq ft of retail, as well as commercial lease agreements for properties at 1451 NW 31st Avenue. The CRA will also consider resolutions to approve booking agent agreements for events, including the 5th Annual Beer-B-Q with a $52,800 expenditure.

• Ordinance CRA-24O-10-111: Mixed-use housing project with 245 units and 7,000 sq ft retail on 4.65-acre site at Lauderhill Shoppes No. Three
• Commercial lease agreements for 1451 NW 31st Avenue, Bay A and Bay C2
• Resolution CRA-24R-10-22: $52,800 booking agent agreement for 5th Annual Beer-B-Q event featuring artist Shenseea
• Resolution CRA-24R-10-23: $39,500 booking agent agreement for Lauderhill Live event on December 6, 2024

City Commission Meeting

The Lauderhill City Commission will consider Ordinance No. 24O‑10‑157, which adds Article IX to the city code prohibiting unauthorized public camping and sleeping on city property. The commission will also name the new community services center in the City Hall complex as the “Ken Thurston Inverrary Community Center and Public Service Facility.” Additional items include ratifying the IAFF collective bargaining agreement, approving a VOCA grant of up to $166,488, and approving a HUD CDBG award of $758,175. The board will authorize change orders for the City Hall Annex project up to $206,933.78 and grant several special‑exception use orders for commercial and residential development.

• Ordinance No. 24O‑10‑157: adds Article IX banning public camping and sleeping on city property.
• Resolution No. 24R‑10‑252: names the new community services center “Ken Thurston Inverrary Community Center and Public Service Facility.”
• Resolution No. 24R‑10‑261: ratifies a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with IAFF for fire department personnel (Oct 1 2024‑Sep 30 2027).
• Resolution No. 24R‑10‑265: approves a VOCA grant of up to $166,488, with the match requirement waived.
• Resolution No. 24R‑10‑249: approves HUD Community Development Block Grant funding of $758,175 for fiscal year 2024.

The Lauderhill City Commission voted 4-0 to accept an independent investigator's findings that Commissioner Denise D. Grant violated city policies by using a city vehicle for personal trips and submitting improper reimbursement requests. The Commission also approved ordering Grant to repay $1,532.36 and imposing a public reprimand and referral to the Florida Commission on Ethics. Other actions included approving the first reading of a development agreement for a 245-unit mixed-use project and a consent agenda with numerous resolutions.

• Accepted independent investigation findings against Commissioner Grant (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement of $1,532.36 from Grant and public reprimand, ethics referral (4-0)
• Approved first reading of development agreement for 245-unit Arthouse 441 project (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including police pension changes, land transfers, and camping ban (4-0)
• Approved naming new community center 'Ken Thurston Inverrary Community Center and Public Service Facility' (4-0)
• Approved $40,000 settlement with Juan Lopez and Olga Tejada (consent agenda)
• Approved $758,175 HUD CDBG grant agreement (consent agenda)
• Tabled special exception for Lauderhill Mall mixed-use development (consent agenda)

City Commission Workshop

The Lauderhill City Commission meeting will discuss several topics requested by officials. Items include approved uses for 5940 NW 19 Court, an election and voting update, and concerns about increased water bills. Additional discussions cover automated school zone speed enforcement, impact fees, commissioner purchases policy, and a draft homeless public camping sleeping ordinance.

• Approved uses for 5940 NW 19 COURT
• Discussion of increased water bills
• Discussion of automated school zone speed enforcement
• Discussion of impact fees
• Discussion of draft homeless public camping sleeping ordinance

Special City Commission Meeting

The Lauderhill City Commission will hold a special meeting to evaluate the performance of the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The agenda is limited to these three staff evaluations and adjournment.

• Evaluation of the City Manager
• Evaluation of the City Attorney
• Evaluation of the City Clerk

Lauderhill Finance Corporation

The Lauderhill Finance Corporation will consider Ordinance No. LFC-24O-09-100, which makes appropriations totaling $1,104,375 for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024. The ordinance also adopts the final operating budget for the corporation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Public members will have three minutes each for comment.

• Ordinance No. LFC-24O-09-100: appropriation of $1,104,375 for FY 2024‑2025
• Adoption of the final operating budget for the Lauderhill Finance Corporation FY 2025
• Public comment limited to three minutes per participant

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting (CRA)

The Lauderhill Community Redevelopment Agency will adopt its final operating budgets for the Central and Eastern CRA for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The meeting will also consider two ordinances approving commercial lease agreements with Hill District, LLC for properties at 1451 N.W. 31st Avenue (Bay A and Bay C2). All items are on a limited agenda and will be presented for first reading and adoption.

• Appropriation of $115,500 for the Central CRA and $1,609,249 for the Eastern CRA for FY 2025
• Approval of commercial lease agreement for Bay A at 1451 N.W. 31st Avenue with Hill District, LLC
• Approval of commercial lease agreement for Bay C2 at 1451 N.W. 31st Avenue with Hill District, LLC

Windermere Tree Gardens SND Board of Directors

The Windermere Tree Gardens Safe Neighborhood Improvement District Board of Directors will consider a property tax levy and a special assessment for fiscal year 2025. The board will also discuss the adoption of the final budget for the district to be incorporated into the City of Lauderhill budget.

• Ordinance 2024-WO-128: Property tax levy at a millage rate of 2.0 mills for fiscal year 2025
• Ordinance 2024-WO-128: Non-ad valorem special assessment of $500.00 per parcel of land per year for fiscal year 2025
• Ordinance 2024-WO-129: Adoption of the final budget for fiscal year 2025

Isles of Inverrary SND Board of Directors Meeting

The Isles of Inverrary Safe Neighborhood Improvement District Board of Directors will vote on adopting a property tax levy of 2.0 mills and a non-ad valorem special assessment of $500.00 per parcel for the fiscal year 2025, along with the district's final budget for the same year.

• Ordinance 2024-IO-126: Adopting 2.0 mills property tax levy for 2025
• Ordinance 2024-IO-126: Adopting $500.00 per parcel non-ad valorem assessment for 2025
• Ordinance 2024-IO-127: Adopting final budget for Isles of Inverrary for 2025

Manors of Inverrary SND Board of Directors Meeting

The Manors of Inverrary Safe Neighborhood Improvement District Board of Directors will decide on two ordinances at this meeting. One sets the 2025 property tax levy at 0.00 mills and approves non-ad valorem special assessments of $500 per parcel for Condo I and Condo XI associations. The other adopts the final budget for fiscal year 2025, which will be incorporated into the City of Lauderhill budget.

• Ordinance 2024-MO-126: 0.00 mill tax levy for 2025; $500 annual assessments for Condo I and Condo XI associations
• Ordinance 2024-MO-127: Adoption of FY 2025 final budget for the district

Habitat SND Board of Directors Meeting

The Habitat Safe Neighborhood Improvement District Board of Directors is meeting to consider ordinances regarding funding for fiscal year 2025. The board will discuss a specific millage rate and a per-parcel assessment to be incorporated into the City of Lauderhill budget.

• Ordinance No. 2024-HO-126: Property tax levy at a millage rate of 2.0 mills for fiscal year 2025
• Ordinance No. 2024-HO-126: Non-ad valorem special assessment of $250.00 per parcel of land per year for fiscal year 2025
• Ordinance No. 2024-HO-127: Adoption of the final budget for fiscal year 2025

City Commission Meeting

The Lauderhill City Commission will meet to decide on several key items including a $2.28 million insurance renewal, approval of the Gateway Destination Complex development agreement, and emergency repairs at Pump Station A. The meeting also includes a condemnation of hate speech toward Haitian and immigrant communities, a $963,000 grant award for violence against women programs, and the creation of new city job positions.

• Approve $2,284,373 insurance renewal with Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust
• Vote on Ordinance 24O-09-151 to approve Gateway Destination Complex development agreement at former K-Mart site (Sunrise Blvd & State Road 7)
• Authorize $75,936 emergency repairs at Pump Station A (Sports Park) by MWI Pumps
• Award $963,000 OVW grant for violence against women programs
• Condemn hate speech toward Haitian and immigrant communities (Resolution 24R-09-229)

The Lauderhill City Commission approved the FY2025 operating budget of $214,529,820 and set the property tax millage at 7.9998 operating and 1.1712 debt service. It also approved several special assessment ordinances for safe neighborhood improvement districts, stormwater, garbage, fire rescue, and nuisance abatement, all on second reading. The commission approved a resolution condemning hate speech toward the Haitian community and other immigrant communities, and another supporting Israel. All votes were 4-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Adopted FY2025 operating budget of $214,529,820 (4-0)
• Set FY2025 property tax millage at 7.9998 operating and 1.1712 debt service (4-0)
• Approved Habitat SND assessment ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Manors of Inverrary SND assessment ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Isles of Inverrary SND assessment ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Windermere/Tree Gardens SND assessment ordinance (4-0)
• Approved stormwater and garbage assessment ordinances (4-0)
• Approved resolution condemning hate speech toward Haitian community (4-0)

Special Assessment Meetings

The Lauderhill City Commission will hold a series of Special Assessment meetings on September 12, 2024, beginning with the Habitat Safe Neighborhood Improvement District at 5:40 PM. Each meeting will consider the respective district’s assessment plan and related agenda items. The agenda lists eight separate district meetings scheduled back‑to‑back through 6:15 PM.

• Habitat Safe Neighborhood Improvement District – special assessment meeting (5:40 PM)
• Manors of Inverrary Safe Neighborhood Improvement District – special assessment meeting (5:45 PM)
• Isles of Inverrary Safe Neighborhood Improvement District – special assessment meeting (5:50 PM)
• Windermere/Tree Gardens Safe Neighborhood Improvement District – special assessment meeting (5:55 PM)
• Storm Water, Garbage, Nuisance Abatement, and Fire Rescue – special assessment meetings (6:00‑6:15 PM)

Special City Commission Meeting

The Lauderhill City Commission will hold a rehearing to review a special exception use permit for a convenience store at 4248 N.W. 12th Street. The meeting will determine if the business should remain open or if its permit should be modified, suspended, or revoked.

• Rehearing of special exception use permit for 4248 N.W. 12th Street convenience store
• Discussion on potential modification, suspension, or revocation of the permit
• Public hearing to determine if the business should remain closed

Fire Rescue Special Assessment Meeting

The City Commission is meeting to discuss and approve the rate of assessment and the assessment roll for fire rescue services. These assessments apply to assessed property located within the City of Lauderhill for the 2025 fiscal year.

• Ordinance No. 24O-09-141: Reimposing fire rescue assessments for fiscal year 2025
• Resolution No. 24R-09-183: Confirming the preliminary rate and approving the assessment roll for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024

Nuisance Abatement Special Assessment Meeting

The City Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt measures for collecting costs related to nuisance abatement violations. This involves recovering fees for removing garbage, trash, and unsanitary conditions from properties where violators failed to pay by September 30th.

• Ordinance No. 24O-09-140: Adopting a uniform method to collect non-ad valorem special assessments on annual tax bills for nuisance abatement costs
• Resolution No. 24R-09-182: Certifying the roll for nuisance abatement assessment costs for Fiscal Year 2025

Garbage Special Assessment Meeting

The City Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the method for collecting non-ad valorem special assessments for garbage, refuse, and recycling services. These fees will be applied to the annual tax bills for specific designated areas for the 2025 fiscal year.

• Ordinance No. 24O-09-139: Re-imposing garbage and recycling assessments for St. George, West Ken Lark, Broward Estates, and the Swap Shop
• Resolution No. 24R-09-181: Certifying the final assessment roll for FY 2025 garbage services

Storm Water Special Assessment Meeting

The City Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the method for collecting non-ad valorem special assessments for storm water services. These fees apply specifically to designated areas for the 2025 fiscal year.

• Ordinance No. 24O-09-138: Re-imposing storm water service fees for St. George, West Ken Lark, Broward Estates, and the Swap Shop
• Resolution No. 24R-09-180: Certifying the final assessment roll for FY 2025 storm water costs

Windermere/Tree Gardens SND Special Assessment

The Lauderhill City Commission will consider two items to re-impose non-ad valorem special assessments for the Windermere/Tree Gardens Safe Neighborhood Improvement District for fiscal year 2025. The measures authorize billing property owners for district costs and set a maximum assessment cap of $500 and 2 mills per parcel.

• Ordinance 24O-09-137: Re-imposes special assessments for Windermere/Tree Gardens SND
• Resolution 24R-09-179: Certifies final assessment roll for Windermere/Tree Gardens SND
• Maximum assessment cap: $500 and 2 mills per parcel per year
• Public hearing scheduled for September 12 & 26, 2024
• Meeting location: City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Isles SND Special Assessment Meeting

The Lauderhill City Commission will adopt Ordinance No. 24O-09-136 and Resolution No. 24R-09-178, establishing a uniform method for collecting non‑ad valorem special assessments in the Isles of Inverrary Safe Neighborhood Improvement District for fiscal year 2025. The measures set a maximum non‑ad valorem assessment of $500 per parcel and an ad valorem levy of two (2) mills per parcel, and certify the final assessment roll. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker, and lobbyists must register with the city clerk.

• Ordinance No. 24O-09-136 adopts uniform collection method and sets $500 non‑ad valorem limit and 2‑mill ad valorem levy per parcel for FY 2025
• Resolution No. 24R-09-178 adopts the same method, certifies the final assessment roll, and declares the FY 2025 special assessments
• Non‑ad valorem special assessments will be published on September 12 and September 26, 2024
• Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per participant
• All lobbyists must register with the city clerk as required by Lauderhill City Code §2‑24

Manors SND Special Assessment Meeting

The Lauderhill City Commission holds a special assessment meeting to re-impose non-ad valorem special assessments for the Manors of Inverrary Safe Neighborhood Improvement District. Two ordinances and one resolution are introduced to set the FY 2025 assessment at $500 for Condo I and Condo XI parcels, while other categories remain at $0.

• Ordinance 24O-09-135 sets FY 2025 non-ad valorem special assessment at $500 for Condo I parcels
• Ordinance 24O-09-135 sets FY 2025 non-ad valorem special assessment at $500 for Condo XI parcels
• Resolution 24R-09-177 certifies the final assessment roll and re-imposes the same $500 assessments
• All other parcel categories (Master Association, Condo XII) remain at $0 assessment for FY 2025

Habitat SND Special Assessment Meeting

The City Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the method for collecting non-ad valorem special assessments for the Habitat Safe Neighborhood Improvement District. These assessments are intended to cover actual costs and expenses associated with the improvement district for fiscal year 2025.

• Ordinance No. 24O-09-134: Re-imposing special assessments not to exceed $250.00 and 2 mills per individual parcel of land per year
• Resolution No. 24R-09-176: Certifying the final assessment roll and approving the collection method for FY 2025 assessments

Lauderhill Finance Corporation

The Lauderhill Finance Corporation is meeting to adopt its final operating budget and appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The board will also elect its officers for the 2024-25 term.

• Ordinance LFC-24O-09-100: Appropriations of $1,104,375.00 for FY 2025
• Resolution LFC-24R-09-27: Approval of tentative FY 2025 budget of $1,104,375.00
• Resolution LFC-24R-09-28: Election of 2024-25 officers

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting (CRA)

The Lauderhill Community Redevelopment Agency will adopt its FY 2025 operating budgets, allocating $115,500 to the Central CRA and $1,609,249 to the Eastern CRA. The meeting also includes a public hearing of budget items and consideration of two residential purchase contracts for properties on N.W. 28th Street. Minutes from the May 13 and July 8, 2024 CRA meetings will be approved. This is a limited‑agenda meeting focused on budget and property matters.

• Ordinance CRA-24O-09-109: Appropriation of $115,500 for Central CRA and $1,609,249 for Eastern CRA for FY 2025
• Resolution CRA-24R-09-21: Adoption of FY 2025 budgets and incorporation into the City of Lauderhill General Operating Budget
• Ordinance CRA-24O-08-107: Purchase of property at 5811 N.W. 28th Street for $520,104
• Ordinance CRA-24O-08-108: Purchase of property at 5831 N.W. 28th Street for $478,592
• Approval of minutes from CRA meetings on May 13, 2024 and July 8, 2024

Windermere Tree Gardens SND Board of Directors

The Windermere/Tree Gardens Safe Neighborhood Improvement District Board of Directors is meeting to establish funding for fiscal year 2025. The board will consider a property tax levy, a special assessment per parcel, and the final budget to be incorporated into the City of Lauderhill budget.

• Ordinance 2024-WO-128: Property tax levy of 2.0 mills and a $500.00 per parcel non-ad valorem special assessment for FY 2025
• Resolution 2024-WR-51: Tentative property tax levy of 2.0 mills and $500.00 per parcel special assessment for FY 2025
• Ordinance 2024-WO-129: Adoption of the final FY 2025 budget
• Resolution 2024-WR-52: Adoption of the tentative FY 2025 budget

Isles of Inverrary SND Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors is meeting to decide on the property tax levy and budget for the Isles of Inverrary Safe Neighborhood Improvement District for fiscal year 2025. The board will also consider the reappointment of two Advisory Council members.

• Ordinance 2024-IO-126: Property tax levy of 2.0 mills and a $500.00 per parcel non-ad valorem special assessment for FY 2025
• Ordinance 2024-IO-127: Adoption of the final FY 2025 budget
• Resolution 2024-IR-52: Tentative property tax levy of 2.0 mills and $500.00 per parcel special assessment
• Resolution 2024-IR-53: Tentative FY 2025 budget
• Resolution 2024-IR-54: Reappointment of two members to the Advisory Council

Manors of Inverrary SND Board of Directors Meeting

The Manors of Inverrary Safe Neighborhood Improvement District Board of Directors is meeting to adopt the final budget and property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2025. The board will also consider reappointing a member to its advisory council.

• Adopting final budget for Fiscal Year 2025
• Setting property tax levy at 0.00 mills for Fiscal Year 2025
• Adopting non-ad valorem special assessment of $500 per parcel for Condo I and Condo XI
• Reappointing a member to the advisory council
• Holding a public hearing on the budget

Habitat SND Board of Directors Meeting

The Habitat Safe Neighborhood Improvement District Board of Directors is meeting to decide on the fiscal year 2025 budget and tax rates. The board will consider a specific millage rate and a per-parcel special assessment for the district.

• Ordinance 2024-HO-126: Property tax levy of 2.0 mills and a $250.00 per parcel non-ad valorem special assessment for FY 2025
• Resolution 2024-HR-47: Tentative property tax levy of 2.0 mills and $250.00 per parcel special assessment for FY 2025
• Ordinance 2024-HO-127: Final budget for Fiscal Year 2025
• Resolution 2024-HR-48: Tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2025

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is deciding on the 2024-2025 operating budget and property tax millage rates. The body is also considering several fee increases for water, sewer, stormwater, and garbage services effective October 1, 2024.

• Adoption of 2024-2025 property tax levy at an operating millage rate of 7.9998
• Proposed 2025 operating budget of $214,529,820.00
• Contract for Fire Station 57 improvements with Supreme Builder Group not to exceed $569,189.00
• Engineering services contract for water treatment plant with Craig A. Smith not to exceed $140,230.00
• Collective bargaining agreement for police officers and sergeants from Oct 1, 2024 to Sept 30, 2027

The Commission approved on first reading the FY2025 property tax levy ordinance setting the operating millage at 7.9998 and voted debt service at 1.1712, along with the $214.5 million operating budget ordinance. It also approved tentative millage and budget resolutions for several safe neighborhood improvement districts, the CRA, and the Lauderhill Finance Corporation. All votes were 5-0 except where noted. The meeting also approved a consent agenda including a police union contract, a fire station improvement bid, and several land transfers to the CRA.

• Approved first reading of FY2025 property tax levy ordinance at 7.9998 mills (5-0)
• Approved first reading of $214,529,820 FY2025 operating budget ordinance (5-0)
• Approved tentative millage and budget resolutions for Habitat, Manors, Isles, Windermere/Tree Gardens SNDs (5-0 each)
• Approved tentative CRA and Lauderhill Finance Corporation budgets (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including FOP police union contract, Fire Station 57 improvements, and land transfers to CRA (5-0)
• Approved Miami Carnival J'Ouvert sponsorship up to $205,000 (5-0)
• Approved Kiva U.S. Hub program with Urban League, $31,000 fee (4-0, Grant off dais)
• Approved Cardiff Model violence prevention implementation (4-0, Grant absent)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will discuss several land transfers to the CRA and a significant budget adjustment totaling $9,477,549. The meeting also includes votes on police equipment, financial services, and special exception use development orders.

• Ordinance 24O-08-133: Budget adjustments and supplement appropriation totaling $9,477,549
• Resolution 24R-08-170: Purchase of handguns and accessories from Lou's Police not to exceed $210,000
• Resolution 24R-08-169: Fuel card services from WexBank not to exceed $40,000
• Resolution 24R-08-173: Special exception for restaurant at 7240 W. Commercial Blvd
• Resolution 24R-08-174: Special exception for childcare at 7342-7562 W. Commercial Blvd

The Lauderhill City Commission approved the consent agenda, which included first-reading approval of ordinances transferring six city-owned properties to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and a $9,477,549 budget adjustment. The commission also approved several resolutions, including two legal settlements totaling $105,000, a $210,000 handgun purchase, and a $168,753.60 playground installation. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda including land transfers to CRA (5-0)
• Approved $9,477,549 budget adjustment ordinance (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 settlement with Coleen Chin (5-0)
• Approved $65,000 settlement with NAEH Media Group (5-0)
• Approved $210,000 handgun purchase from Lou's Police (5-0)
• Approved $168,753.60 playground installation at Wolk Park (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Affordable Housing and Budget Advisory Boards (5-0)
• Approved Key to the City for Olympic gold medalist Aaliayh Butler (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting (CRA)

The Lauderhill Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a limited agenda meeting to consider the first reading of two ordinances approving “as is” residential contracts for the purchase of properties at 5811 N.W. 28th Street for $520,104 and at 5831 N.W. 28th Street for $478,592. The agency will also consider a resolution to accept a consulting proposal of up to $31,548.60 for professional planning services related to the Renaissance Plaza entitlement assessment. Items will be discussed after the call to order, roll call, and consent agenda.

• Ordinance CRA-24O-08-107: approve “as is” residential contract to purchase 5811 N.W. 28th Street for $520,104
• Ordinance CRA-24O-08-108: approve “as is” residential contract to purchase 5831 N.W. 28th Street for $478,592
• Resolution CRA-24R-08-21: accept consulting proposal up to $31,548.60 for professional planning services for Renaissance Plaza entitlement assessment

Special City Commission Meeting

The Lauderhill City Commission voted 4-0 to revoke the special exception use development order and associated Certificate of Use (COU #28488) for Meghna Enterprises, LLC, operating as 12 St Food Mart at 4248 N.W. 12th Street. The decision followed a public hearing where police detailed ongoing criminal activity, including bookmaking, drug possession, and illegal gambling, at the business. The revocation takes effect immediately, requiring the business to shut down.

• Revoked special exception use development order for Meghna Enterprises, LLC (Resolution 24R-08-154) (4-0)
• Revoked associated Certificate of Use (COU #28488) for 12 St Food Mart (4-0)
• Ordered immediate shutdown of the business at 4248 N.W. 12th Street

Public Hearing - Preliminary Rate Assessments

The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding various non-ad valorem special assessment rates. These include neighborhood improvement districts, stormwater services, garbage and recycling services, nuisance abatement, and fire rescue services.

• Habitat Safe Neighborhood Improvement District: assessments up to $250.00 and a 2-mill tax levy
• Manors of Inverrary Safe Neighborhood Improvement District: assessments for Condo XI and Condo XII associations up to $500.00 each
• Isles of Inverrary Safe Neighborhood Improvement District: assessments up to $500.00 and a 2-mill tax levy
• Windermere/Tree Gardens Safe Neighborhood Improvement District: assessments up to $500.00 and a 2-mill tax levy
• Stormwater, Garbage, Refuse, and Recycling services for St. George, West Ken Lark, Broward Estates, and the Swap Shop

Budget Workshop

The Lauderhill City Commission will conduct a limited agenda meeting to discuss the city budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This workshop was requested by City Manager Desorae Giles-Smith.

• Discussion of the City of Lauderhill budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will review several items including labor contract ratifications and building code updates. The meeting also includes presentations on school zone speed cameras and the convenience store initiative. Additionally, the commission will consider various software and service contracts.

• $210,000 expenditure for new firearms and police equipment
• Special exception use for a service station at 2099 N. State Road 7
• Ordinance to update commission travel and cell phone allowances
• Ratification of collective bargaining agreements for police lieutenants and Teamsters Local 769
• $133,000 proposal for EPA lead and copper compliance implementation

The Lauderhill City Commission approved a five-year contract making Cigna the city's group health insurance provider starting October 1, 2024, replacing Humana, which is exiting the Florida group health market. The commission also approved a five-year Cigna dental plan, renewed Humana vision coverage for one year, and approved a $31,500 settlement with Shakayla Palmer. Most items passed on the consent agenda; Commissioner Denise D. Grant left the meeting at 7:35 PM and was recorded absent for later votes.

• Approved consent agenda, including health/dental/vision insurance changes and the Palmer settlement (4-0, Commissioner Dunn off dais)
• Approved Resolution 24R-07-122: five-year group health insurance contract with Cigna, replacing Humana (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-07-126: five-year group dental insurance contract with Cigna (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 24R-07-127: one-year renewal of Humana group vision insurance (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 24R-07-118: $31,500 settlement with Shakayla Palmer plus $900 mediation costs (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 24R-07-117: Vice Mayor Lawrence Martin as voting delegate to Florida League of Cities 2024 conference (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-07-119: modifications to city vehicle use and travel policies, barring public officers from using city vehicles (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-07-128: change orders up to $42,956.87 for City Hall Annex GO Bond project (4-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting (CRA)

The Lauderhill Community Redevelopment Agency will consider resolutions to approve an additional $8,000 for a booking agent for the November 2, 2024 5th Annual Beer-B-Q event, waive competitive bidding for professional services, and establish a list of qualified trade contractors. The meeting also includes updates on the 38th Avenue project and a digital art and marketplace initiative. These items determine how public funds are allocated for community events, which local firms will handle city maintenance projects, and what progress is being made on neighborhood development.

• Approve $8,000 expenditure for booking agent services for R&B artist Michel'le at the 5th Annual Beer-B-Q on November 2, 2024
• Waive competitive bidding to use an approved list of firms for miscellaneous professional services under RFQ #2023-045
• Approve a list of qualified trade contractors per RFQ 2024-015 for various CRA projects on an as-needed basis
• Review progress update on the 38th Avenue project
• Present plans for a digital art and marketplace initiative

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will discuss policy changes and next steps resulting from a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding digital signs.

• Discussion of policy changes and next steps regarding the FDLE investigation
• Review of draft Travel Policy
• Review of draft Vehicle Use Policy
• Discussion of digital signs

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will review several resolutions regarding utility upgrades, public safety equipment, and the creation of various new staff roles. The meeting also includes a community update on a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation.

• Water treatment disinfection system conversion: up to $1,097,475.90
• Sewer lining services: up to $777,888.00
• West Ken Lark water main construction: up to $825,000.00
• Police vehicle emergency equipment: up to $288,683.56
• Consulting services agreement for Donald Giancoli: up to $100,000.00

The City Commission approved several infrastructure bids, including a water main project for West Ken Lark. The board also passed resolutions supporting Broward Health's potential acquisition of Florida Medical Center and urging the school board to avoid closing local schools.

• Approved $825,000 bid to Cacique Utilities for West Ken Lark water main (4-0)
• Approved $1,097,475.90 bid to US Water for treatment plant chlorine conversion (4-0)
• Approved $777,888.00 bid to Inliner Solutions for sewer lining services (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Broward Health's purchase or lease of Florida Medical Center (4-0)
• Approved amended resolution urging Broward School Board to explore alternatives to school closures (4-0)
• Approved special exception for Coco Flow Restaurant at 1550 N. State Road 7 (4-0)
• Approved special exception for Alive and Well medical office at Lauderhill Mall (3-1)
• Approved FY 2024/2025 budget hearing dates for Sept 12 and Sept 26 (4-0)

City Commission Workshop

The Lauderhill City Commission Workshop includes discussions on several community topics. The agenda features talks regarding potential school closures by the Broward County School Board and public officials' social media accounts. Other items include discussions on homelessness, a repavement plan, and food distribution efforts.

• Discussion of possible Broward County School Board school closures or redistricting
• Discussion of public officials' social media accounts
• Discussion of homelessness
• Discussion of a repavement plan
• Update on optimizing city food distribution efforts

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting (CRA)

The Community Redevelopment Agency is considering several ordinances to accept land transfers from the City of Lauderhill. The board will also review resolutions regarding new job positions, a pay plan, and an architectural contract change order.

• Land transfer via quit-claim deed: 5730 N.W. 28th Street
• Land transfer via quit-claim deed: 5740 N.W. 28th Street
• Land transfer via quit-claim deed: 5800 N.W. 28th Street
• Land transfer via quit-claim deed: 5810 N.W. 28th Street
• Change order to Prism Architecture, LLC not to exceed $15,240.00

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will review several second-reading ordinances including a $6.5 million budget adjustment and multiple land transfers to the CRA. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding road resurfacing, privacy buffer walls, and new city job positions.

• Ordinance 24O-04-120: Six month budget review of revenue and expenditure adjustments totaling $6,562,774.00
• Resolution 24R-05-78: Paving the N.W. 21st Street Corridor for up to $577,509.17
• Resolution 24R-05-80: Construction of GO bond privacy buffer walls for up to $2,119,056.65
• Ordinances 24O-04-115 through 24O-04-118: Transferring land on N.W. 28th Street to the CRA
• Resolution 24R-05-79: Disbursement of $118,240.00 for the Home Investment Partnership Program

The City Commission approved several land transfers to the CRA and a six-month budget review totaling $6.56 million. The board also authorized a $2.1 million contract for the construction of privacy buffer walls and a $577,509 contract for road resurfacing.

• Approved $2,119,056.65 contract to Conengineers Builders for privacy buffer walls (5-0)
• Approved $577,509.17 contract to The Paving Lady for NW 21st Street resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved $6,562,774.00 in revenue and expenditure amendments for FY 2024 (5-0)
• Approved land transfers from City to CRA at 5730, 5740, 5800, and 5810 NW 28th Street (5-0)
• Approved $32,500 settlement with Marva Burton on behalf of Kayla Hubbins (5-0)
• Approved $623,998.86 for heavy equipment via FSA and Sourcewell contracts (5-0)
• Approved special exception use for Christos Doctors Inn Walk-in Healthcare at 4300 N. University Drive (5-0)
• Approved creation of Assistant General Manager-LPAC and Human Resources Generalist positions (5-0)

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will consider a six-month budget review involving over $6.5 million in revenue and expenditure amendments for fiscal year 2024. The meeting also includes discussions on land transfers to the CRA and updates on roadway improvements.

• $6,562,774 budget adjustment for FY 2024 revenue and expenditures
• Roadway improvement contract up to $304,764.90 for Manors of Inverrary
• $77,604.72 change order for City Hall Annex construction
• Land transfers from the City to the CRA on NW 28th Street
• Amendments to distance measurements for alcohol and tobacco stores

The Lauderhill City Commission approved a consent agenda that included first-reading ordinances transferring four city-owned properties on N.W. 28th Street to the CRA, a six-month FY2024 budget adjustment totaling $6,562,774.00, and several resolutions including a $562,275.00 bridge rehabilitation contract. On second reading, an ordinance amending land development rules for measuring distances for tobacco and alcohol uses failed 4-0. A special exception for a medical office with controlled substance practitioner use at 4300 N. University Drive was tabled to May 13, 2024. Commissioner Denise D. Grant was absent.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0, Grant absent)
• Approved first reading of ordinances transferring 5730, 5740, 5800, and 5810 N.W. 28th Street from the City to the CRA (consent agenda, 4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24O-04-119 amending order of business and time limits (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24O-04-120 approving FY2024 six-month budget adjustments totaling $6,562,774.00 (consent agenda, 4-0)
• Failed second reading of Ordinance 24O-02-110 amending tobacco and alcoholic beverage distance measurement rules (4-0 against)
• Approved Resolution 24R-04-64 awarding bid to FG Construction for bridge rehabilitation, not to exceed $562,275.00 (consent agenda, 4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-04-68 awarding bid to M&M Asphalt d/b/a All County for roadway improvements Phase 3, not to exceed $304,764.90 (consent agenda, 4-0)
• Tabled Resolution 24R-04-71 for a special exception for a medical office with controlled substance practitioner use at 4300 N. University Drive, Suite C100, to May 13, 2024

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting (CRA)

The Lauderhill Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a limited agenda meeting on April 15, 2024. Members will vote on ordinances transferring four city-owned parcels along N.W. 28th Street to the CRA, approve a $55,550 contract for event booking services, and establish a deferred second mortgage housing assistance program for qualifying residents. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Fort Lauderdale Studio Initiative.

• Transfer of four city-owned parcels at 5730, 5740, 5800, and 5810 N.W. 28th Street to the CRA via quitclaim deeds
• Approval of a $55,550 agreement with UNC Life Entertainment for booking agent services for the Sept. 28, 2024 Lauderhill Live event
• Establishment of the CRA Deferred Second Mortgage Housing Assistance Program outlining qualifications and terms
• Presentation on the Fort Lauderdale Studio Initiative by Greg Brewton

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will meet for a workshop to discuss several municipal matters. Topics include community budget requests, new methods for measuring distances between tobacco stores and other uses, and updates on food distribution efforts.

• Community pre-budget requests for 2024-2025 fiscal year
• Discussion of Ordinance No. 24O-02-110 regarding tobacco store distance measurements
• Update on optimizing food distribution efforts within the city
• Discussion of regulatory requirements for rental units
• Discussion of new laws and city position on establishing homeless camps

Windermere Tree Gardens SND Board of Directors

The Windermere Tree Gardens SND Board of Directors will meet to consider a resolution regarding an advisory board appointment. The agenda includes a proposal to appoint Adelle Alfred to the advisory body.

• Resolution No. 2024-WR-50: Appointing Adelle Alfred to the advisory board

Northwest Council of Elected Officials

The Northwest Council of Elected Officials will meet to approve minutes from the March 18, 2024, North Lauderdale meeting. The agenda also includes a presentation on the 2024 elections by Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott.

• 2024 Elections Update from Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott
• Approval of March 18, 2024, meeting minutes from North Lauderdale

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will review several ordinances regarding land development, floodplain management, and pension funds. The meeting also includes discussions on a $1.28 million budget adjustment and a contract for a new sewer vacuum truck.

• Ordinance 24O-03-114: Budget adjustments totaling $1,284,750.00
• Resolution 24R-04-60: Awarding a bid to Jet Vac for a sewer vacuum truck up to $558,868.34
• Resolution 24R-04-61: Settlement with Monica Spaulding for $35,000.00
• Ordinance 24O-02-110: Amendments to land development regulations regarding alcohol and tobacco store distances
• Ordinance 24O-03-112: Updates to floodplain management regulations

Commissioners tabled Ordinance 24O-02-110, which would change how the city measures required distances between tobacco stores and other uses, sending it to an April 15, 2024 workshop for more information. The vote was 3-2, with Commissioner D. Grant, Commissioner S. Martin and Mayor Thurston in favor and Commissioner Dunn and Vice Mayor L. Martin opposed. The consent agenda was approved 4-0, with Commissioner S. Martin off the dais, covering three ordinances, five resolutions and the revised meeting agenda. Commissioner D. Grant left the meeting at 9:38 p.m.

• Tabled Ordinance 24O-02-110 on tobacco store distance measurement to the April 15, 2024 City Commission Workshop (3-2)
• Approved the revised April 8, 2024 City Commission meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (4-0, Commissioner S. Martin off the dais)
• Approved Ordinance 24O-03-112 updating flood insurance study dates and flood insurance rate maps and amending the definition of 'market value' (on consent)
• Approved Ordinance 24O-03-113 amending city pension rules on transfers between covered and non-covered employment and coordination of benefits (on consent)
• Approved Ordinance 24O-03-114 for budget adjustments totaling $1,284,750.00 (on consent)
• Approved Resolution 24R-04-59, the ninth amended annual calendar of city-hosted special events for FY2024 (on consent)
• Approved Resolution 24R-04-60 awarding the bid to Jet Vac for a sewer vacuum truck, not to exceed $558,868.34 (on consent)

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will meet to discuss a single item regarding city finances. The commission is asked to accept, approve, and adopt the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.

• Resolution No. 24R-03-48: Adoption of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year ending September 30, 2023

At a special meeting on March 25, 2024, the Lauderhill City Commission approved Resolution 24R-03-48 accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. The city's auditors, HCT, presented an unmodified (clean) opinion and reported no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. The vote was 3-0, with Commissioner Sarai Martin off the dais and Commissioner Denise D. Grant absent. The meeting was limited to this single agenda item.

• Approved Resolution 24R-03-48 accepting the FY2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (3-0; Commissioner S. Martin off dais, Commissioner Grant absent)

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting (CRA)

The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to consider the comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. The board will also review a resolution regarding booking agent services for an upcoming event and receive a housing update.

• Resolution CRA-24R-03-06: Adoption of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year ending September 30, 2023
• Resolution CRA-24R-03-08: Agreement with Old Skool Gang Ventures, Inc. for booking agent services for the 5th Annual Beer-B-Que event involving $38,000.00 in expenses
• Housing update presentation

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will review ordinances regarding floodplain regulations, pension benefits, and land use for check cashing stores. The agenda also includes significant expenditures for water infrastructure improvements and police equipment.

• $1,284,750 budget adjustment for interdepartmental, capital, and supplemental appropriations
• $50,000 to purchase 15 laptops for the Police Department
• Water treatment plant infrastructure improvements not to exceed $4,785,450
• Purchase of Neptune automated water meters not to exceed $3,694,592.41
• Amendments to land development regulations for check cashing and payday loan stores

The City Commission approved several high-value infrastructure projects, including water treatment plant improvements and automated water meters. The board also authorized a $166,488 grant for victim services and approved various budget adjustments. One ordinance regarding tobacco and alcohol distance measurements was tabled.

• Approved $3,694,592.41 for Neptune automated water meters (5-0)
• Approved $4,785,450.00 for water treatment plant infrastructure improvements (5-0)
• Approved $166,488.00 VOCA grant for crime victim services (3-0)
• Approved $300,780.00 for Fire Station 57 improvements (5-0)
• Approved $1,284,750.00 in supplemental and capital budget appropriations (5-0)
• Approved $79,912.00 capital budget adjustment for City Hall Annex (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 24O-02-110 regarding tobacco and alcohol distance measurements (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Karma Gibson to Youth Council (3-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting (CRA)

The Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider a commercial real estate purchase, residential infill housing negotiations, and an event performance agreement. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the BCEX Accelerator Program.

• Ordinance No. CRA 24O-02-102: Proposed $2,150,000.00 purchase of commercial real estate and equipment at 1451 N.W. 31st Avenue from Tobolski, LLC
• Resolution No. CRA 24R-02-04: Authorization to negotiate an infill housing agreement with Gemini Construction & Development Corp. for two houses at 5811 and 5831 N.W. 28th Street not to exceed $795,000.00
• Resolution No. CRA-RES-24R-02-05: Authorization to negotiate an agreement with Extreme Marketing & Promotions for Jon B to perform at a Beer-B-Q event not to exceed $42,500.00
• Presentation of the BCEX Accelerator Program

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is considering ordinances to change how distances are measured for tobacco stores and alcoholic beverage uses. The meeting also includes a proposal for a capital budget adjustment for the City Hall Annex construction project. Additionally, officials will discuss updated regulations for check cashing and payday loan stores.

• Capital budget adjustment up to $79,912.00 for City Hall Annex construction change orders
• Ordinance amending distance measurements for tobacco stores and alcoholic beverage uses
• Ordinance updating definitions and taxes for check cashing and payday loan stores
• Resolution to amend the School Resource Officer agreement with Broward County School Board
• Zoning request for a convenience store at 8717 and 8723 N.W. 50th Street

The Lauderhill City Commission approved a commercial contract with Tobolski, LLC to buy real estate at 1451 N.W. 31st Avenue, including equipment and fixtures, for $2,150,000.00 plus seller's closing costs, contingent on due diligence and an environmental study. The commission also approved on first reading three ordinances amending land development rules on check cashing and payday loan stores, tobacco and alcohol distance measurements, and a $79,912.00 capital budget adjustment for City Hall Annex change orders. All items passed on the consent agenda by 5-0 votes; no substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Approved commercial contract with Tobolski, LLC to purchase 1451 N.W. 31st Avenue for $2,150,000.00 plus seller's closing costs, contingent on due diligence and environmental study (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24O-02-109 on first reading amending land development rules for check cashing and payday loan stores, due back 03/25/2024 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24O-02-110 on first reading amending distance measurement rules for tobacco and alcoholic beverage uses, due back 03/25/2024 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24O-02-111 on first reading for a capital budget adjustment not to exceed $79,912.00 for City Hall Annex change orders from Ahrens Company, due back 03/25/2024 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-02-30 appointing members to the Lauderhill Youth Council (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-02-31 awarding bid to Westway Towing, Inc. for vehicle towing services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-02-34 approving first amendment to School Resource Officer agreement with Broward County School Board, increasing payment for two SROs at Parkway Middle School and Lauderhill 6-12 High School (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-02-37 authorizing construction change orders from Ahrens Company for City Hall Annex GO Bond Project totaling $79,904.88 (5-0)

Windermere Tree Gardens SND Board of Directors

The Windermere Tree Gardens Special Neighborhood Development (SND) Board of Directors will meet to discuss personnel changes for the advisory council. The board is considering a resolution to reappoint one member and appoint another.

• Resolution No. 2024-WR-49: Reappointing Gustavo Tosti to the Advisory Council
• Resolution No. 2024-WR-49: Appointing Lisema Sinord to the Advisory Council

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting (CRA)

The Lauderhill CRA will consider a first reading for an ordinance to approve the purchase of property at 1451 N.W. 31st Avenue from Tobolski, LLC for $2,150,000. The agency will also hold a second reading regarding the transfer of Wyngate Plaza to the CRA. Presentations are scheduled for an infill housing RFP and the Fall Festival.

• Ordinance for $2,150,000 purchase of 1451 N.W. 31st Avenue
• Transfer of Wyngate Plaza property to the CRA
• Infill housing RFP presentation
• Fall Festival presentation

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will consider several ordinances, including a contract for the purchase of real estate at 1451 N.W. 31st Avenue. The agenda also includes a $7.6 million budget adjustment and updates to garbage and recycling fee schedules.

• $2,150,000 contract for commercial real estate at 1451 N.W. 31st Avenue
• $7,652,829 total budget adjustment and supplemental appropriation
• Ordinance to update garbage and recycling fee schedules
• Transfer of Wyngate Plaza property to the Community Redevelopment Agency
• Resolution opposing state bills regarding plastic regulation

The Lauderhill City Commission approved on first reading an ordinance authorizing a $2,150,000 commercial contract with Tobolski, LLC for property at 1451 N.W. 31st Avenue, contingent on due diligence and an environmental study. Commissioners also advanced first readings of ordinances creating a code of ethics for public officers and adding penalties to the candidate code of ethics, and approved a resolution extending the Amnesty Lien Reduction Program through June 30, 2024. The commission approved a resolution adopting an employee code of conduct and policies on discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation, and a resolution setting rules for political campaign activity in city buildings. The March 11, 2024 commission meeting was cancelled because a majority of commissioners will attend a conference.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24O-02-108 for a $2,150,000 commercial contract with Tobolski, LLC for 1451 N.W. 31st Avenue, contingent on due diligence and environmental study (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24O-02-106 creating a code of ethics/conduct for public officers (4-0, Commissioner Grant off dais)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24O-02-107 adding penalties up to $500 per violation per day to the candidate code of ethics (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-02-22 extending the Amnesty Lien Reduction Program through June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-02-24 adopting an employee code of conduct and policies on discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-02-27 setting a policy for use of city buildings and facilities for political campaign activities (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including ordinances on garbage and recycling fee schedules, a land transfer to the CRA, and a $7,652,829 budget adjustment (5-0)
• Cancelled the March 11, 2024 City Commission meeting due to lack of quorum (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting (CRA)

In this limited agenda meeting, the Community Redevelopment Agency will vote on an ordinance regarding tax reimbursements for the Le Parc at Lauderhill development. The agency will also consider accepting the transfer of Wyngate Plaza property from the City to the CRA.

• Ordinance approving tax reimbursements for 358 multi-family units at 3831 NW 13th St
• Ordinance accepting transfer of land and personal property at 1249-1281 N.W. 31st Avenue
• Wyngate Plaza vision presentation
• Beer-B-Q presentation

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will consider a $7.65 million capital budget adjustment and supplemental appropriation. Other items include a multi-family housing development agreement, police equipment purchases, and the adoption of 'Lauderhill Vision 2030'.

• Ordinance 24O-01-104: $7,652,829.00 capital budget adjustment and supplemental appropriation
• Ordinance 24O-01-100: Tax reimbursements for Le Parc at Lauderhill, LLC multi-family housing development
• Resolution 24R-01-20: $36,000.00 for seven new police crime scene camera packages
• Resolution 24R-01-21: Adoption of 'Lauderhill Vision 2030' strategic plan with $100,000.00 for FY 2024
• Resolution 24R-01-18: Settlement payments of $65,000.00 to Kurthlyn Biggs and $35,000.00 to Olivia Wellington

The City Commission voted to publicly censure Commissioner Denise D. Grant following an independent investigation into her behavior toward city staff. The board also approved a five-year strategic plan and several budget and fee adjustments.

• Approved public censure of Commissioner Denise D. Grant (3-2)
• Approved 'Lauderhill Vision 2030' five-year strategic plan (4-0)
• Approved $7.65M in capital budget adjustments and supplemental appropriations (Consent)
• Approved first reading of garbage and recycling fee schedule updates (Consent)
• Approved first reading of land transfer of Wyngate Plaza to the CRA (Consent)
• Approved first amendment to Le Parc at Lauderhill development agreement (Consent)
• Approved $100,000 in total settlements for Kurthlyn Biggs and Olivia Wellington (Consent)
• Approved $36,000 for police crime scene unit camera packages (Consent)

City Commission Retreat

The Lauderhill City Commission will hold a limited agenda meeting to discuss general city business. Discussion topics include reviewing the city's strategic plan, updates on new developments, and legal reviews of various city policies. The commission will also address affordable housing strategies and efforts to reduce speeding near schools.

• Review of Vision/Strategic Plan draft
• Legal review of anti-bullying and discrimination policies
• Report on reducing speeding near schools
• Affordable housing incentive strategies
• Discussion regarding the Live Local Act

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting (CRA)

The Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing several items including a multi-family housing development agreement and new event programming. The meeting includes discussions on construction service rankings and comedy show booking services.

• Tax reimbursements for 358 multi-family housing units at 3831 NW 13th St
• Creation of a six-month Commercial Arts and Entertainment Special Event Pilot Program
• Agreement with UNC Life Entertainment, Inc. for up to $60,000.00 for comedy show services
• Ranking of qualified firms for construction services at Infill Homes at Cannon Point

City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is reviewing an amendment to a development agreement for Le Parc at Lauderhill, LLC involving tax reimbursements for new housing. The agenda also includes resolutions opposing state legislation regarding building permits and homestead exemptions. Additionally, the commission will consider several board appointments and removals.

• Ordinance 24O-01-100: Amendment to development agreement for up to 358 multi-family units at 3831 NW 13th St
• Resolution 24R-01-13: Creation of a six-month commercial arts and entertainment special event pilot program
• Resolution 24R-01-14: Resolution opposing Florida House Bill 267 regarding building permit review
• Resolution 24R-01-15: Resolution opposing increases to the homestead exemption
• Resolution 24R-01-11: Special exception use for a medical office at 7351 W. Oakland Park Blvd

The City Commission approved a first-reading ordinance for multi-family housing incentives and passed resolutions opposing Florida House Bill 267 and proposed homestead exemption increases. The board also approved several board appointments and a $57,500 legal settlement.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24O-01-100 for tax reimbursements for up to 358 housing units (5-0)
• Approved $57,500 settlement with Vermell Johnson-Brown (5-0)
• Approved $83,500.70 contract with BCC Engineering, LLC for drainage design (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-01-14 opposing House Bill 267 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R-01-15 opposing proposed homestead exemption increases (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Michelle Pinder to Planning and Zoning Board (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Shameshia L. Brown to Local Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved special exception use for medical providers at 7351 W. Oakland Park Blvd and 7342 W. Commercial Blvd (5-0)