Lauderdale Lakes public meetings in 2024

Planning And Zoning Board

The Lauderdale Lakes Planning & Zoning Board meeting set for December 26, 2024 did not take place. No agenda items were considered or decided. The notice includes information on how to obtain a verbatim record for any future appeal and contact details for auxiliary aid requests.

Economic Development Advisory Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

• Approval of November 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Approval Of Minutes From Previous Meeting

The Lauderdale Lakes City Commission will approve minutes from the November 25 and 26 meetings, consider Ordinance 2024-012 to amend the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and vote on several resolutions authorizing contracts and grant amendments. Resolutions include a $205,200 lawn‑maintenance contract, a $34,829.54 purchase of tire‑changing equipment, a $67,745 award for fire‑station design services, and amendments to two Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant agreements. The agenda also includes public petitions, a financial activity report ratification, and cancellation of upcoming workshop and meeting dates.

• Approve November 25 and 26, 2024 City Commission meeting minutes
• Ordinance 2024-012: amend Future Land Use Element and Map of the Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution 2024-099: award up to $205,200 for citywide lawn maintenance to Tropical Touch Garden Center, Inc.
• Resolution 2024-100: authorize purchase of tire changer and balancer for up to $34,829.54 from Mohawk Lifts, LLC
• Resolution 2024-101: award $67,745 for planning and architectural design of new Fire Station No. 37 to CPZ Architects, Inc.

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The City Commission will hold a workshop to review the December 10 meeting agenda and discuss proposed ordinances. Members will also consider alternate projects for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and an update to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Redevelopment Plan.

• Reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
• Lauderdale Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Redevelopment Plan Update
• Review of December 10, 2024 City Commission meeting agenda
• Update on Florida Medical Center
• Discussion regarding swearing in ceremony

Planning And Zoning Board

The Lauderdale Lakes Planning & Zoning Board meeting scheduled for November 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The notice includes information on appeal rights and auxiliary aid contacts.

Approval Of Minutes From Previous Meeting

The City Commission will certify the results of the November 5, 2024, general election. The body is also deciding on several appointments for the Vice-Mayor, the Community Redevelopment Agency, and various city delegates.

• Resolution 2024-088: Certification of November 5, 2024 general election results
• Resolution 2024-089: Appointment of Vice-Mayor
• Resolutions 2024-090 and 2024-091: Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
• Resolutions 2024-092 through 2024-095: Appointments for National League of Cities and Florida League of Cities
• Resolution 2024-096: Appointment of a Delegate to the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO)

Discussion Regarding The Organizational Meeting

The commission will discuss the organizational meeting for 2024‑2025, including leadership positions. They will also consider cancelling the December 23, 2024 workshop and the December 24, 2024 commission meeting. Additional agenda items include a review of the November 25, 2024 agenda, discussion of any proposed ordinances, and public petitions.

• Discussion of leadership positions for the 2024‑2025 organizational meeting
• Consideration of cancelling the Dec 23, 2024 City Commission Workshop
• Consideration of cancelling the Dec 24, 2024 City Commission Meeting
• Review of the November 25, 2024 City Commission meeting agenda
• Discussion of any proposed ordinances (no specific ordinances listed)

Minutes From Previous Meeting

The Community Redevelopment Agency will ratify financial reports for October 2024 and approve a third modification to a contract with Unitec Inc., adding up to $30,000 for the Trailhead Park Project and extending the completion date to February 1, 2025.

• Ratify FY2025 Period 1 financial activity report
• Ratify FY2024 financial activity reports for June-September
• Approve $30,000 modification for Trailhead Park project
• Approve extension of Unitec Inc. contract to Feb 1, 2025

Economic Development Advisory Board

The Economic Development Advisory Board will approve minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting, consider the Business Development Assistance Grant Program under old business, and address standard agenda items such as new business, other business, announcements, public petitions, and future agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of the Business Development Assistance Grant Program
• Consideration of new business items
• Consideration of other business items
• Announcements and public petitions

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board is meeting to discuss updates to the city ordinance regarding the board's duties. The board will also continue discussions on recognizing residents aged 85 and over.

• Discussion on amending the city ordinance relative to Historic Preservation Board duties
• Ongoing discussion regarding recognition of residents 85 years old and over

Approval Of Minutes From Previous Meeting

The Lauderdale Lakes City Commission will approve minutes from three prior meetings. It will hear public petitions and consider several ordinances on first and second reading. The commission will also vote on three resolutions: ratifying the September financial activity report, authorizing a $15,638.60 increase to a purchase order for license‑plate reader hardware (total not to exceed $148,201.35), and approving a contract amendment that raises the school crossing‑guard services budget to $211,421 per fiscal year.

• Approve October 7 and October 15 City Commission meeting minutes
• Authorize change order increasing purchase order by $15,638.60 to a total of $148,201.35 for license‑plate reader hardware
• Amend school crossing‑guard services contract to a maximum of $211,421 per fiscal year
• Consider ordinances on second reading
• Consider ordinances on first reading

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The Lauderdale Lakes City Commission will hold a workshop to review the November 12 meeting agenda and discuss the status of the Oakland Villas clubhouse property. The meeting will also include reports on Florida Medical Center and public petitions.

• Review of November 12, 2024 City Commission meeting agenda
• Discussion regarding Oakland Villas clubhouse property at 4301 NW 48th Ave
• Update on Florida Medical Center and medical services
• Public petitions
• Upcoming meetings scheduled for November 25 and 26, 2024

Planning And Zoning Board

The Lauderdale Lakes Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several applications submitted by Kimley‑Horn & Assoc. for Reef Plaza LLC. Items include a resolution amendment related to the Community Redevelopment Agency's updated plan, a replat of the Reef Plaza shopping center, a conditional use for a 1,000‑gallon fuel tank, multiple variances, and a major site‑plan revision. The board will discuss and decide on these matters during the meeting.

• Resolution amendment to City of Lauderdale Lakes Resolution 2014-130 for the CRA revised redevelopment plan (Application No. 04-TA-24).
• Replat request for the existing Reef Plaza shopping center to add a tract, abandon easements, and dedicate right‑of‑way along West Oakland Park Blvd and State Road 7 (Application No. 01-PL-23).
• Conditional use approval for a 1,000‑gallon above‑ground fuel storage tank for an emergency generator (Application No. 02-CU-23).
• Eleven variances covering use regulations, sign regulations, landscaping requirements, and development standards (Application No. 02-VA-23).
• Major site‑plan revision of a ~10.5‑acre retail plaza to add a grocery tenant, liquor box, bank outparcel, tenant relocations, demolitions, parking, and landscaping improvements (Application No. 02-SP-23).

Economic Development Advisory Board

The Lauderdale Lakes Economic Development Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on October 17, 2024. The agenda lists standard items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and slots for new, old, and other business, but no specific proposals or contracts are identified.

Statement Of Purpose Of The Special Meeting

The Lauderdale Lakes City Commission met to approve agenda items that were postponed from the October 8 meeting due to Hurricane Milton. Commissioners considered several resolutions, including appointments to the Civil Service Board, an extension of the interlocal public‑transportation agreement with Broward County, an update to the Community Redevelopment Agency plan, cancellation of an upcoming workshop and regular meeting, and amendments to award‑presentation guidelines. The meeting also included video reviews of prior minutes, public petitions, and reports from city officials.

• Resolution 2024-066: appoint two members to the Civil Service Board for three‑year terms
• Resolution 2024-080: extend the Broward County‑City of Lauderdale Lakes interlocal agreement for public transportation, ending September 30, 2025
• Resolution 2024-081: approve the Lauderdale Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency plan update
• Resolution 2024-082: cancel the October 21 workshop and the October 22 regular City Commission meeting
• Resolution 2024-083: amend guidelines and procedures for awards and/or presentations

Economic Development Advisory Board

The Lauderdale Lakes Economic Development Advisory Board announced that the October 10, 2024 meeting is cancelled because of an inclement weather forecast. The meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. No other business items were acted upon.

• Cancellation of the October 10, 2024 EDAB meeting
• Rescheduled meeting set for Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Approval Of Minutes From Previous Meeting

The Lauderdale Lakes City Commission will approve minutes from three September meetings and consider public petitions. It will vote on several resolutions, including extending the interlocal agreement with Broward County for public‑transportation/community bus services, appointing two Civil Service Board members, updating the Community Redevelopment Agency plan, and canceling the October 21 workshop and October 22 regular meeting.

• Approve September 23, 2024 City Commission Workshop minutes, September 24, 2024 Special City Commission Meeting minutes, and September 24, 2024 City Commission Meeting minutes
• Resolution 2024-080: authorize extension of the Interlocal Agreement with Broward County for public transportation/community bus services (term ends September 30, 2025)
• Resolution 2024-066: appoint two members to the Civil Service Board for three‑year terms
• Resolution 2024-081: approve the Lauderdale Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency redevelopment plan update
• Resolution 2024-082: cancel the October 21, 2024 City Commission Workshop and the October 22, 2024 City Commission meeting

Statement Of Purpose Of The Special Meeting

The City Commission is meeting to address a public emergency caused by Hurricane Milton. The body is considering a resolution to formalize the emergency meeting and cancel the regular meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024.

• Resolution 2024-084: Calling an emergency meeting and cancelling the October 8, 2024 regular meeting

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The City Commission is holding a workshop to review the October 8, 2024 meeting agenda and discuss proposed ordinances. The session includes updates on the EnerGov online permitting system and the city's Code of Ordinances.

• Review of the October 8, 2024 City Commission meeting agenda
• Discussion of proposed ordinances
• Update on the Safe and Clean Restaurant Assistance program for COVID-19 impacted food establishments
• Update on EnerGov online permitting system
• Update on review and revisions of the Code of Ordinances

Planning And Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024, has been cancelled due to weather. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Statement Of Purpose Of The Special Meeting

The Lauderdale Lakes City Commission will adopt a final operating millage rate for fiscal year 2024‑2025 and a separate millage for voter‑approved debt service. The commission will also adopt the final city budget for fiscal year 2024‑2025 by second reading of Ordinance 2024‑016. Both actions are on the agenda for this special meeting.

• Resolution 2024‑077: adopts final operating millage rate and debt‑service millage for FY 2024‑2025
• Ordinance 2024‑016 (second reading): adopts the final budget for FY 2024‑2025
• Advertising for the millage resolution appeared in the Sun‑Sentinel on September 21, 2024
• Advertising for the budget ordinance appeared on the Truth‑in‑Millage notice mailed to all property owners and in the Sun‑Sentinel

Approval Of Minutes From Previous Meeting

The Lauderdale Lakes City Commission will approve minutes from four prior meetings, hear public petitions, and vote on several items. The agenda includes a second‑reading ordinance to amend the FY 2023‑2024 budget by $931,814.00. It also contains resolutions approving a $23,089.50 grant memorandum with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, a $65,000.00 temporary staffing contract, and ratifying July‑August 2024 financial activity reports.

• Approval of minutes from September 9, 10, 12, and 16, 2024 meetings
• Ordinance 2024-015: amend FY 2023‑2024 budget by $931,814.00
• Resolution 2024-059: MOU for 2021 Edward Byrne JAG grant, $23,089.50
• Resolution 2024-078: authorize up to $65,000.00 per year for Robert Half staffing contract
• Resolution 2024-079: ratify July (Period 10) and August (Period 11) 2024 financial activity reports

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The Lauderdale Lakes City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss proposed ordinances, ballot questions for the November 5, 2024 municipal election, and the Target Market Program. The meeting will also include status updates on ARPA and Capital Improvement Projects, an update on the Lauderdale Lakes Alzheimer's Care Center, and a review of public petitions. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on discussion and reporting.

• Discussion regarding ballot questions for the November 5, 2024 municipal election
• Discussion regarding the Target Market Program
• Update on ARPA and Capital Improvement Projects as of August 31, 2024
• Update on Lauderdale Lakes Alzheimer's Care Center
• Petitions from the public

Minutes From Previous Meeting

The Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to adopt its Fiscal Year 2025 budget and a revised redevelopment plan. The body is also reviewing several homebuyer assistance agreements and a community policing initiative.

• Resolution 2024-022: Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Resolution 2024-021: Approval of the revised Redevelopment Plan by Inspire Placemaking Collective Inc
• Resolution 2024-017: Interlocal agreement for the Community Policing Initiative
• Resolution 2024-018: Homebuyer Purchase Assistance for Tiera Thompson up to $177,300
• Resolutions 2024-019 and 2024-020: Homebuyer Purchase Assistance for Ruth Joassaint/Enock Jean Pierre and Aikeem Grant/Chandle Grant, each up to $177,300

Statement Of Purpose Of The Special Meeting

The Lauderdale Lakes City Commission will vote on Resolution 2024-076 to renew group insurance benefits for elected officials and eligible employees for Fiscal Year 2025. Commissioners will also discuss the current status of the Oakland Villas Clubhouse property located at 4301 NW 48th Avenue. Both items are on the agenda for the special meeting on September 16, 2024. No other substantive matters are listed.

• Resolution 2024-076 – authorizes renewal of FY 2025 group insurance benefits for elected officials and eligible employees
• Discussion regarding the Oakland Villas Clubhouse property at 4301 NW 48th Avenue, Lauderdale Lakes
• Call for special meeting agenda items (items 1‑6 on the agenda)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will first approve the minutes from its July 11, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss a possible amendment to the city’s historic preservation ordinance that defines the board’s duties. The board will also continue discussion on a proposal to recognize residents who are 85 years old and over. No other business is listed.

• Approval of July 11, 2024 historic preservation board meeting minutes
• Discussion on amending the city’s historic preservation ordinance regarding board duties
• Discussion on recognition of residents 85 years old and over (ongoing)

Economic Development Advisory Board

The Lauderdale Lakes Economic Development Advisory Board will meet to consider consolidating Credit Solutions Workshops. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of prior minutes. No other specific projects or contracts are listed for this meeting.

• Consolidate Credit Solutions Workshops

Statement Of Purpose Of The Special Meeting

The Lauderdale Lakes City Commission will consider several financial measures at the special meeting. Items include adopting a tentative operating millage rate, final rates for fire rescue services, solid waste collection, and stormwater utilities, and approving the tentative city budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. All measures are presented for adoption as resolutions or an ordinance.

• Resolution 2024-072: Adopt tentative operating millage rate for FY 2024-2025
• Resolution 2024-075: Adopt final fire rescue services rates for FY 2024-2025
• Resolution 2024-073: Adopt final solid waste collection fees for FY 2024-2025
• Resolution 2024-074: Adopt final stormwater utility rates for FY 2024-2025
• Ordinance 2024-016: Approve and adopt tentative budget for FY 2024-2025

Approval Of Minutes From Previous Meeting

The Lauderdale Lakes City Commission will approve minutes from July meetings, hear public petitions, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include granting Waste Management Inc. of Florida an exclusive franchise for trash collection, amending the FY 2023-2024 budget by $931,814, and authorizing contracts for fleet management, senior transportation, and emergency air‑conditioning repairs. The meeting also includes routine reports and other resolutions.

• Ordinance 2024-014: Grant exclusive franchise to Waste Management Inc. of Florida for city trash collection
• Ordinance 2024-015: Amend FY 2023-2024 budget, revising appropriations by $931,814.00
• Resolution 2024-067: Authorize $148,500 contract with Enterprise FM Trust for fleet management services
• Resolution 2024-068: Award $45,000 contract to Limousines of South Florida for senior citizen transportation
• Resolution 2024-069: Approve $33,000 emergency air‑conditioning replacement at Willie Webb Senior Park

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The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss several administrative and operational items. Key topics include the FY 2025 group insurance renewal and updates to the FY 24-25 operating and capital budget.

• FY 2025 Group Insurance renewal
• Proposed Town Hall for November 5, 2024 Municipal Election ballot questions
• Status of Oakland Villas clubhouse property at 4301 NW 48th Ave
• Annual replacement plan for HVAC/AC units at City facilities
• Evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney

Approval Of Minutes From Previous Meeting

The commission will approve the proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2024/2025 and set the date, time, and place for the first public hearing on the rates. It will also authorize a prepayment of up to $260,000 on the General Obligation Bond Series 2005 and grant an exclusive franchise to Waste Management Inc. for city trash collection. Several contracts and service rate resolutions, including stormwater, fire rescue, solid waste, and building‑plan review services, will be considered and adopted.

• Resolution 2024-055: Adopt proposed FY 2024/2025 millage rate and schedule first public hearing
• Resolution 2024-053: Authorize prepayment of up to $260,000 on General Obligation Bond Series 2005
• Ordinance 2024-014: Grant exclusive franchise to Waste Management Inc. for city trash collection
• Resolution 2024-061: Approve Calvin Giordano contract for building‑plan review services up to $576,000 per fiscal year
• Resolution 2024-057: Adopt preliminary stormwater utility rate of $6.25 per month per ERU ($75 per year)

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The City Commission will hold a workshop to review the agenda for the July 23, 2024 meeting and discuss proposed ordinances. The Budget Advisory Committee will present recommendations for the FY 2025 budget.

• FY 2025 budget recommendations from the Budget Advisory Committee
• Review of the July 23, 2024 City Commission meeting agenda
• Discussion of proposed ordinances

Budget Advisory Committee

The Budget Advisory Committee will convene to approve previous meeting minutes and review summaries of the Fiscal Year 2025 budgets for the Capital Improvement Program, American Rescue Plan Act funds, and revenue losses. The committee will also prepare a budget recommendation for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Approval of July 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of FY2025 CIP budget summary
• Review of FY2025 ARPA budget summary
• Review of FY2025 revenue loss summary
• Preparation of budget recommendation

Economic Development Advisory Board

The July 11, 2024, meeting for the Economic Development Advisory Board consists of procedural items. The agenda includes approving minutes from the June 13, 2024, meeting and addressing new or old business.

• Approval of June 13, 2024, meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Board

The board will discuss amending the city's ordinance related to its duties. Members will also review Broward County ordinances for historical sites and discuss nominations for Broward County Pioneers.

• Amending the city ordinance regarding Board duties
• Review of the Broward County ordinance for historical sites
• Nominations for Broward County Pioneer
• Recognition of residents 85 years old and over
• Historical items for the Sam Brown Room

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The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The presentation includes an overview of Capital Improvement Projects and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

• Presentation of FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
• Discussion of Capital Improvement Projects
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)