Monthly Archives: February 2020


Federal Courthouse Site Selection Public Feedback Window Open Until 3/18/2020

On 2/18/2020 the GSA held a Public Information Meeting on 3 proposed Federal Courthouse sites in the City of Fort Lauderdale.  Materials from the GSA are posted herein for your convenience.  The public feedback window is open until 3/18/2020.

Public feedback can be emailed to: Ashish Desai, Environmental Manager, GSA [email protected].

A bit of background, in 2019 Congress appropriated funding for the construction of a new 255,000-gross-square-foot federal courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Meeting the 10-year spaces needs of the judiciary, the new courthouse will include 12 courtrooms and 17 judges’ chambers. Once built , the facility will provide workspace for several tenant agencies, including the U.S. Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the U.S. Marshals Service, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Probation Office.


MEETING MATERIALS HERE: Final Scoping Meeting Agenda (3) Ft Lauderadale Scoping Meeting slides Feb 14 2020 Final Handout_Combined (6)

SEE ALSO: https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/regions/welcome-to-the-southeast-sunbelt-region-4/buildings-and-facilities/florida/new-fort-lauderdale-us-courthouse


2/11/2020 Special Election of 2nd VP & Treasurer

CFLCA Special Election 2/11/2020

Please note the President will accept nominations from the floor.


OFFICER POSITION: Treasurer

PROPOSED CANDIDATE: Melinda Bowker (DFLCA alternate rep.)

TERM: Balance of existing term April 2019 ending March 2021

DESCRIPTION: 

The Treasurer shall maintain financial records, collect dues and assessments, and pay all monies owed by The Council.  The treasurer is responsible for establishing, maintaining, monitoring, and reporting to the Council on the electronic payment processing system. The treasurer shall transmit application/renewal forms which accompany dues to the Membership Committee chair.

Candidate shall attend and provide report at 1 board meeting per month and 1 general membership meeting per month.  Candidate must be proficient in online banking and use of PayPal.  Candidate must be a representative/alternate from a member association in good standing.


OFFICER POSITION:  Second Vice President

PROPOSED CANDIDATE: Luis R. Castillo Olivera (SMRCA rep.)

TERM: Balance of existing term April 2019 ending March 2021

DESCRIPTION: 

 The Second Vice President shall act as President in all duties if the President and the First Vice President are absent or are unable to act. Responsibilities include coordination of refreshments at general meetings and events.

Candidate must be well organized and physically able to participate in setup and breakdown of general meetings and food service.  Candidate must be a representative/alternate from a member association in good standing.


Feb. & March 2020 “Notable Events”

The following events were announced at the February 2020 General Meeting as Notable Events.

  • Sistrunk Historical Festival, Inc.’s Parade & Street Fest. 2/22/2020 9-10:30am Begins @ Lincoln Park
  • Neighborhood Support Night – 2/13/20 @ City Hall.  If you would like to volunteer with CFLCA email us using the “contact us” link & sign up for a 30 minute slot from 5pm to 8:30pm.
  • St. Patricks Day Parade – CFLCA participation – 3/14/20 Huizenga Plaza.  Email via the “contact us” link if you/your neighborhood would like to march with the CFLCA.