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Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 111 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
954.357.6830 Fax: 954.357.8474 |
January 2012
This Civic Packet contains news and information about events and programs available to residents, businesses and visitors in the City of Fort Lauderdale.
The next regular City Commission meetings are scheduled for 6 p.m. on
Thursday, January 5 and Tuesday, January 17, 2012.
Headlines:
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SunTrust
Sunday Jazz Brunch – Jan 8
The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk from Esplanade Park to Riverfront. Listen to the soulful sounds of outstanding local jazz artists on three stages from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month.
The scheduled performers for Sunday, January 8, are:
Esplanade Stage – Gold Coast Jazz Society
Peck Courtyard – Porcelain Quartet
Connie Hoffmann Gazebo – Lynne Meryl Band
For more information, please call our 24-hour event hotline at (954) 828-5363 or visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/life.
City’s Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Set for January 22, 2012
City
of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County residents are invited to safely dispose of
their household hazardous waste and electronics on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at
the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event. The one-day event will
take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, which is one block
north of Broward Boulevard and one block west of Andrews Avenue in Fort
Lauderdale.
With proof of residency, residents can drop off hazardous household items and electronics at no charge. Business or government-generated waste will not be accepted.
Acceptable items:
Items that will be accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste event include: paint, paint thinners and strippers, gas cylinders, pesticides, insecticides, antifreeze, fluorescent light bulbs, automobile, mercury and rechargeable batteries, used motor oil, automotive fluids and gasoline solvents, fire extinguishers, flares, propane tanks, car batteries, lawn and pool chemicals and household cleaners.
Residents may also bring old electronics such as computers with accessories, televisions, fax machines, printers and cell phones for free disposal. To dispose of business-generated electronics, please call (954) 577-4160.
Unacceptable items:
Items that are not accepted include: explosive materials, biohazardous (medical) waste, microwaves, stereos or business-generated items will not be accepted at the event.
Safety Precautions for Household Hazards Waste Items:
Alternative
Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Locations:
For residents who are unable to attend the January 22nd event,
items may be dropped off free of charge with proof of residency
at one of the following Broward County collection sites:
North Area (Pompano)
2780 N. Powerline Road (North of Copans Road on the east side)
Hours: Every Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Central Area (Davie)
5490 Reese Road (At I-595 and Davie Rd., go east on Reese Rd.) Hours: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
South Area (West Park)
5601 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd. (West of I-95 on the north side)
Hours: Every Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, which is co-sponsored by the City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County Waste and Recycling Services and Partner Cities, was created to bring hazardous waste disposal services into the community and to provide an additional drop off location for county residents. By offering alternatives for the safe disposal of HHW, the City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County and surrounding cities, are taking a pro-active role in protecting the environment and preventing these items from ending up in landfills or contaminating water sources and wastewater treatment plants.
For more information about the HHW Collection Event, please contact the City of Fort Lauderdale’s 24-Hour Customer Service Center at (954) 828-8000 or online at www.fortlauderdale.gov/customerservice. Customer Service may also be reached via LauderServ, the City’s new Android-based mobile application. For more information about LauderServ, please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/lauderserv.
Additional information is also available by calling Broward County's Hotline at (954) 765-4999 or visiting their website www.broward.org/wasteandrecycling.
Fort Lauderdale to Offer Second Annual Medication Take Back Event
Now is the time to start cleaning out your medicine cabinets! The City of Fort Lauderdale is sponsoring its second annual Medication Take Back Event on Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Take Back Event, which coincides with the annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event, will be held at 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, which is one block north of Broward Boulevard and one block west of Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.
In addition to collecting HHW, the City will also be accepting unused, unwanted or expired medications. There is no cost to drop off medications and residents may remain anonymous; however, residents dropping off HHW will be required to provide proof of residency.
If you have medications you no longer need or want, this is a great opportunity to safely dispose of them. By properly disposing of medications at the Take Back Event you will help:
Last year, the City collected approximately 224 pounds of medications. This year, you can help the City increase that amount by checking your medicine cabinet today for items to drop off at the Take Back Event. Your participation in the event can help keep everyone safe – you, your family, friends, pets, and your planet.
What to Bring
What not to bring:
Helpful Guidelines
City of Fort Lauderdale staff, along with a Fort Lauderdale police officer, will be on site to collect the medications. Once collected, the medications will be disposed of and destroyed in a safe, environmentally friendly manner according to state laws and regulations.
For more information about the Medication Take Back Event, please contact the City of Fort Lauderdale at (954) 828-8000 or online at www.fortlauderdale.gov/customerservice.
Customer Service may also be reached via LauderServ, the City’s new Android-based mobile application. For more information about LauderServ, please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/lauderserv.
About the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is co-sponsored by the City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County Waste and Recycling Services and Partner Cities. It was created to bring hazardous waste disposal services into the community and to provide an additional drop off location for county residents. For more information about the HHW Collection Event or items accepted, please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov or contact City of Fort Lauderdale’s 24-Hour Customer Service Center at (954) 828-8000 or online at www.fortlauderdale.gov/customerservice. Additional information is also available by calling Broward County's Hotline at (954) 765-4999 or visiting the County’s website at www.broward.org/wasteandrecycling.
Remembering Our Roots – February 4
Riverland Park is celebrating Black History Month with Remembering Our Roots on Saturday, February 4 at 3 p.m. This free event will feature live performances from several musical, dance and other specialty groups. Appearances will include the Riverland Elementary Chorus, the Riverland Fit Kidz Club, the Warfield Park Double Dutch Team, and the Roots and Culture Dance Team. Light refreshments will be served. Riverland Park is located at 950 S.W. 27th Avenue. For more information, please call (954) 321-1234.
Kijiji Moja – February 18
Carter Park is hosting Kijiji Moja, a celebration of Black History Month, on Saturday, February 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Kijiji Moja is Swahili for “one village.” This free event helps communities unite through live entertainment, drumming circles, ethnic crafts, tribal storytelling and other inner-attainment. Carter Park is located at 1450 W. Sunrise Boulevard. For more information, please call (954) 828-5411.
Upcoming Parks and Recreation Programs - Register Now!
Beach Community Center - Broward Health Lectures
Podiatry – A presentation of foot care from one of Broward Health’s physicians.
Location: Beach Community Center, 3351 N.E. 33rd Avenue (954) 828-4610
Date: Wednesday, January 4
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Fee: Free – Advance Registration Required
Beach Community Center - Container Gardening
Do you have a love for gardens but have no backyard space to have one? Then we have the class for you. Create colorful container gardens -- from hanging baskets to planters to window boxes -- for every nook of your house. Grow the freshest herbs right on your tabletop and create perfect plant combinations for season-long color. Discover unexpected containers and update your old standbys with new designs. Everything you plant in class is yours to take and enjoy at home.
Location: Beach Community Center, 3351 N.E. 33rd Avenue (954) 828-4610
Dates: Session I
January 5-26
Session II
February 2-23
Session III
March 1-22
Days: Thursdays
Time: 10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Fee: Holiday Classes - Residents $15/class, Non-Residents $22.50
Sessions – Residents $60/session, Non-Residents $90/session
Beach Community Center - Trips and Tours
Actors’ Playhouse: Jacob Marley’s A Christmas Carol - December 14
Join us for the telling of Marley and his heroic behind-the-scenes effort to save old Scrooge’s soul in this delightful gem of a show. This wonderful play is irreverent, funny and a deeply moving twist on Dickens’ classic. Jacob Marley desperately attempts to free himself from his chains but first he must redeem Scrooge. With the aid of a malicious little sprite, this hilarious journey begins. Prior to the show lunch will be at Randazzo’s Little Italy. Please make choice of rigatoni alla vodka with prosciutto mancini, spaghetti with sausage and meatballs, chicken parmesan or linguini primavera when registering. $78
Dr. George Bus Tour: “Mystery, Mayhem & Vice” - January 10
Travel through time on the Vice Coach Tour with Dr. Paul George. Visit Miami City Cemetery and hear about the villains and heroes resting there. See Bayfront Park, the setting of an attempted assassination of President Franklin Roosevelt, and the courthouse where perpetrator Giuseppe Zangara was sentenced to death and Al Capone was tried for tax evasion. Ride through Coconut Grove and see sites of other notorious crimes. Prior to the tour the group will have lunch at the Pasta Factory. Please make choice of spaghetti with meat sauce, chicken cannelloni or spinach and cheese ravioli when registering. $65
Maltz Jupiter Theatre: Cabaret - January 25
Take your seat for this energetic, politically charged, seductive and daring Tony-award winning production that is ranked among the greatest American musicals. Featuring a memorable Kander and Ebb score, “Cabaret” is set amid the decadence of 1929 Weimar Germany’s netherworld with songs such as “Willkommen,” “So What,” “Don’t Tell Mama,” “Mein Heir,” “Perfectly Marvelous,” “Tomorrow Belongs to Me,” “Money,” “What Would You Do,” “I Don’t Care Much,” “Cabaret” and so many more. You won’t want to miss this show. Prior to the show the group will enjoy a lavish buffet at Grande’s Bella Cucina. $95
Holiday Park - Ballroom Dance
Learn the classic dances: Salsa, Cha-cha, Tango, Fox Trot and many more.
Location: Holiday Park, 1150 G. Harold Martin Drive (954) 828-5383
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Fee: Residents $7.50/class or $60/10-visit pass, Non-Residents $11.25/class or $90/10-visit pass
Holiday Park - Youth Volleyball
This program will focus on improving agility, bump, set, spike and the over hand serve. Thru station work and the last 20 minutes will be designated for scrimmaging. Each session will consist of seven straight Mondays.
Ages: 9-15
Location: Holiday Park, 1150 G. Harold Martin Drive (954) 828-5383
Registration: October 24 to January 9
Dates: January 9 – February 20
Days: Mondays
Time: Ages 9-11 - 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Ages 12-15 – 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Fee: Residents $60, Non-Residents $90
Holiday Park - Zumba
Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system. Instructor choreographs routines for the participants to enjoy.
Location: Holiday Park, 1150 G. Harold Martin Drive (954) 828-5383
Dates: September 6, 2011 – August 31, 2012
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Fee: Residents $10/visit or $90/10-visit pass, Non-Residents $15/visit or $135/10-visit pass
Osswald Park – Adult Golf Instruction
This program is designed to promote golf as a recreational activity. Beginners and intermediate players can learn golf skills together. The concept in this program is the instruction.
Ages: Adults
Location: Osswald Park, 2220 N.W. 21st Avenue (954) 497-1636
Dates: February 4 – March 3
March 17 – April 21
April 28 – May 26
Days: Saturdays
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Fee: Residents $40/session, Non-Residents $60/session
Osswald Park – Fit & Free
Be fit, have fun and Get More Out of Life! Adults will enjoy their evenings at Osswald Park while learning the fundamental skills of a fitness program. Activities will be run for volunteer instructors with experience and background in physical education and sports.
Ages: Adults
Location: Osswald Park, 2220 N.W. 21st Avenue (954) 497-1636
Dates: January 9 – May 25
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Riverland Park – Block Party
This free Community Block party will include music, refreshments and games.
Location: Riverland Park, 950 S.W. 27th Avenue (954) 321-1234
Date: January 21
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fee: Free
Riverland Park – Gourmet Chefs
Children will learn to cook healthy snacks and enjoy sampling their own creations as well.
Ages: 7-11
Location: Riverland Park, 950 S.W. 27th Avenue (954) 321-1234
Dates: February 1-22
Time: 4:45 – 6:00 p.m.
Fee: Residents $30, Non-Residents $45, YES $7.50
Governor Rick Scott has announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his November 9 request for a Disaster Declaration, in response to the Severe Storms and Flooding event of October 28 - 31 in Broward County. Affected residents and businesses can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the SBA. The declaration covers Broward County and the neighboring counties of Collier, Hendry, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach.
"I want to thank Administrator Mills, Director Skaggs and our federal partners at the SBA for their swift response to this event and for providing essential disaster assistance," said Governor Scott. "These low-interest loans are an invaluable resource that will assist our residents in recovering from the detrimental storms and flooding of late October."
Under this declaration, qualified residents may be eligible for home and/or business disaster loans to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate or property. Loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.
The SBA may increase a loan up to 20 percent of the total amount of disaster damage to real estate and/or leasehold improvements, as verified by SBA, to make improvements that lessen the risk of property damage by future disasters of the same kind.
For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses and most private nonprofit organizations of all sizes, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage.
Interest rates are as low as 2.063 percent for homeowners and renters, 3 percent for non-profit organizations and 4 percent for businesses with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant's financial condition.
Individuals and businesses may obtain information on loan applications by calling the SBA's Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for deaf/hearing impaired) or by sending an e-mail to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded from www.sba.gov.
Completed applications should be mailed to:
U.S.
Small Business Administration
Processing and Disbursement Center
14925 Kingsport Road
Fort Worth, TX 76155
Those affected by the disaster may also apply for disaster loans electronically from SBA's website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/.
DEADLINES: The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is January 13, 2012. The deadline to return economic injury applications is August 14, 2012.
For more information on the Florida Division of Emergency Management, please visit www.FloridaDisaster.org.
Go Green! Sign up for E-billing today. It’s free.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is getting greener, and now you can too! The City is pleased to offer e-billing.
E-billing is a free service that replaces paper bills with electronic bills that can be viewed online. If you are City of Fort Lauderdale utilities customer, you can now sign up to receive an e-bill, which saves resources, reduces waste, and provides you with the opportunity to access billing information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you sign up for e-billing you will receive an e-mail each month notifying you that your bill is available. The e-mail will include a link directing you to the Utility Billing login page where you will be prompted to enter your e-mail address or account number and PIN number. Once logged in, you will be able to view their bill.
If after trying the e-billing service you decide you prefer a paper bill, the e-billing service can be cancelled by contacting a Utility Billing customer service representative at 954-828-5150 or utilitybilling@fortlauderdale.gov.
To sign up for e-billing, please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/utilitybilling and complete the online web form or call Utility Billing at (954) 828-5150.
For more information about the City’s e-billing service, please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/utilitybilling to view a copy of the E-billing Questions and Answers or contact the Utility Billing Office or email utilitybilling@fortlauderdale.gov.
City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department Earns National Accreditation
The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department has earned national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The formal announcement was made at the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) 2011 Congress and Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia. The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department is one of only 104 agencies in the country to receive national accreditation, which confirms an agency’s commitment to quality and efficiency.
CAPRA recognizes park and recreation agencies for excellence in operation and service while providing assurance to the public that the agency meets national standards of best practice. CAPRA’s standards for national accreditation provide an authoritative assessment tool for park and recreation agencies. Through compliance with the standards of excellence, CAPRA accreditation assures that an agency has been independently evaluated against established benchmarks as delivering a high level of quality.
National accreditation is a rigorous and extensive process, which the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department has been working toward for two years. Accreditation is based on an agency’s compliance with the 144 standards for national accreditation. To achieve accreditation, an agency must comply with all 36 fundamental standards and at least 85 percent of the remaining 108 standards. The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department successfully met 142 standards.
CAPRA accreditation is the only national accreditation for park and recreation agencies. Accreditation is a five-year cycle that includes three phases: development of the agency self-assessment report, the on-site visitation, and the Commission’s review and decision. Within each of the four years between on-site visits, the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department must submit an annual report that addresses its continued compliance with the accreditation standards.
The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department serves the seventh largest city in Florida with a population of nearly 180,000. Blessed with over 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and pleasant year-round ocean breezes, the agency offers premier opportunities for recreation, relaxation and enjoyment by providing a safe, superior environment and unique, quality programming for our diverse community.
For more information, please visit http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/life/news/2011/capra.htm.
The Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies is a 13-member board composed of representatives from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, the National Recreation and Park Association, the International City/Council Management Association, the Council of State Executive Directors, the American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation, the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials and the Armed Forces Recreation Society.
The Commission is administratively sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association, but acts with independence and under its own authority in determining accreditation standards and conferring accreditation of applicant agencies.
For more information, please visit the National Recreation and Parks Association website at www.nrpa.org.
City of Fort Lauderdale Wins 2011 FSAWWA Division 6
Distribution System Award
Award Recognizes Outstanding Operations and Maintenance of Water System
The City of Fort Lauderdale Utilities Bureau was recently named the winner of the 2011 Division 6 Distribution System Award by the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA). The City captured top honors for demonstrating excellence in the performance, operation, and maintenance of its water distribution system. This is the second time in three years the Utilities Bureau has been selected as the winner of this award.
The City’s distribution and collection system services approximately 61,000 residential and commercial customers. FSAWWA committee members with years of professional and municipal work experience judged the City’s system based on information provided in seven categories: water quality, operations records, maintenance, professionalism, safety, emergency preparedness, and cross connection/control program. The committee also reviewed extensive supporting documentation included with the application.
"It’s an honor for the City's Utility Bureau to be recognized by the FSAWWA. This award is a testament to the hard work, knowledge, experience, and dedication of our employees. Their efforts make it possible for us to provide our water customers with outstanding service while keeping our rates among the lowest in Broward County," said Fort Lauderdale Mayor John P. “Jack” Seiler. "This achievement reinforces our commitment to efficiency, quality, safety, and professionalism, and it will continue to motivate us to maximize our capabilities."
For more information about the City of Fort Lauderdale Utilities Bureau’s programs and services, please contact the 24-hour Customer Service Center at (954) 828-8000, online at www.fortlauderdale.gov/customerservice or via LauderServ, the City’s Android application.
The Florida Section of the American Water Works Association is dedicated to ensuring Florida’s present and future generations have a sufficient supply of high quality drinking water. For more information about the FSAWWA, please visit www.fsawwa.org.
Green Your Holiday Routine. Recycle Your Tree!
The City of Fort
Lauderdale is encouraging residents to recycle their holiday trees this season.
According to Earth911, approximately 30 million real Christmas trees are
purchased in the U.S. (www.earth911.com).
By recycling trees, residents can reduce garbage disposal costs and the amount
of waste going to the landfill.
The City makes holiday tree disposal easy by offering the eco-friendly options below:
1. Dispose of trees inside the green yard waste cart,
2. Leave trees out for bulk trash pick-up,
3. Take trees to one of the Broward County’s designated parks as part of the Chip Tree Program, or
4. Take trees to one of Broward County’s three Trash Transfer Stations.
Yard Waste Cart Disposal
If trees are placed in the yard waste cart, they must be cut into pieces so the lid can close completely. To reduce collection and disposal costs, the City strongly encourages residents to recycle trees using the yard waste cart.
Bulk Trash Disposal
Residents who choose to use the bulk trash pickup option are asked to leave trees next to the bulk pile. To properly recycle trees, remove all decorations, lights, tinsel, nails, tacks, tree stand or any other decorative materials.
For more information about holiday tree disposal in the City of Fort Lauderdale, please contact the City of Fort Lauderdale’s 24-hour Customer Service Center at 954.828.8000 or online at www.fortlauderdale.gov/customerservice.
Broward County Chip-A-Tree Program
Residents may take advantage of Broward County’s Chip-A-Tree Program by disposing of holiday trees at one of the County’s designated parks between December 26, 2011 and January 22, 2012. The collected trees will be chipped and used for landscaping throughout the County’s park system.
Chip-A-Tree Program Information and Guidelines
For a list of designated Broward County park drop-off locations, please visit www.broward.org/Parks/ProgramsClasses/Pages/chipatree.aspx. For more information about the Chip-A-Tree Program please call (954) 357-8114 or email parksmarketing@broward.org.
Broward County Trash Transfer Station
Residents may take advantage of Broward County’s Yard Waste Program and drop off their trees and at one of the County’s three Trash Transfer Stations. With proof of residency,** Broward County residents may dispose of household yard waste, including holiday trees, up to four times per month at no charge. The three drop-off locations, which are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays only, are:
1. North Station - 2780 N. Powerline Road in Pompano Beach
2. Central Station - 5490 Reese Road in Davie
3. South Station - 5601 W. Hallandale Beach Boulevard in West Park
** Proof of residency includes a current driver's license/photo ID with a utility bill (water, electricity, cable, telephone) and/or tax notice (name and address must match). For more information about the County’s Yard Waste Program or drop-off locations, visit www.broward.org/WasteAndRecycling/Recycling/Pages/TrashTransferStations.aspx or call (954) 765-4999.
Did You Know?
For each real Christmas tree harvested, up to three new seedlings are planted in its place, depending on farm size and current field rotation. Young trees in their rapid growth years have a high rate of photosynthesis and thus produce more oxygen than older trees.
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission and the Community Appearance Board proudly present the WOW Award to Zen and Susan and thank them for enhancing their community and the City of Fort Lauderdale.
