Monthly Archives: March 2016


Nominations for Citizen Recognition Awards

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City of Fort Lauderdale Accepting Nominations for Citizens Recognition Awards

Fort Lauderdale, FL – The City of Fort Lauderdale is accepting nominations for the 2015-2016 Citizens Recognition Awards. The nomination form is available online at www.fortlauderdale.gov/ccr and submissions are due by Friday, April 15, 2016 at 5 p.m.

The Citizens Recognition Awards recognize Fort Lauderdale citizens whose efforts and achievements foster civic pride and responsibility, encourage public service, develop appreciation of the City’s heritage, and significantly contribute to the development of the community. Award categories include:

Honored Founder – awarded to a courageous citizen who prepared the way for future growth and harmony in Fort Lauderdale

Citizen of the Year – awarded to a Fort Lauderdale resident who, in the opinion of the Citizens Committee of Recognition and the City Commission, has made the greatest contribution to the community in the current year

Distinguished Citizen – awarded to a resident of the community who has contributed to the development of Fort Lauderdale over a number of years (i.e., a pioneer)

Exemplary Former City Employee – awarded to a former City employee who has served the citizens of Fort Lauderdale for a significant number of years and whose service has made a significant impact on the development and quality of life for the community (This person may be retired, deceased or separated from the City.)

The Citizens Committee of Recognition will review the nominations and make their recommendations to the City Commission for final approval. The 2015-2016 recipients will be recognized at the 42nd Annual Citizens Recognition Awards event later this year.

For more information, visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/ccr, email [email protected], or call 954-828-5942.

 


Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday March 12

Saturday morning on March 12 we will gather downtown for the Saint Patircks’s Day Parade. If you want to participate instead of sitting on the sidelines, you can march behind the CFLCA banner. Neighborhoods are encouraged to bring their banners and dress up. For information about where and when to line up come to the Tuesday March 8 Meeting or send us a message at  CONTACT CFLCA
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Agenda for March 8, 2016

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

March 8, 2016 7:00 PM

8th floor Conference Room, City Hall

AGENDA

PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE: Approve the minutes of January 12, 2016*

TREASURER’S REPORT

POLICE/FIRE REPORT

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

Commissioner Bruce Roberts, Discussion of the Proposed Penny Sales Tax

For Infrastructure and Transportation.

Diana Alarcon, Director Department of Transportation and Mobility

Vision Zero and Proposed Truck Ordinance

REPORTS

Presidents Report

Special Events Committee

Communication to the Commission Regarding Public Hearings

Membership Report

New/Renewed Members for 2016

Committee Reports

Comments to the City Commission on the EAR

Neighbor Academy, Hal Barnes Director Neighbor Support

NEW BUSINESS

Change of meeting location for April and June Meetings

OLD BUSINESS (Time Permitting)

Nancy Gassman, Proposed Changes to the Seawall Ordinance

FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY

ADJOURN

*Indicates voting items or may be a voting item

Next Board Meeting, March 28, 2016

Next General Membership Meeting, April 12 2016