At Commissioner Sorensen’s February 2020 District 4 Leaders meeting the matter of airport noise was raised. At the request of leaders in attendance Geoff Rames passed on the following informational flyer. Thank you Lauderdale Isles Civic Improvement Association, Inc. for sharing this information with us!
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.
On 1/14/2020 Kyle Stevens of Stantec gave a presentation to the General Membership on the topic of the Stormwater Rate Study fee work session.
The general membership after discussion voted to support the proposed “hybrid method.” The following associations opposed the motion: Victoria Park Civic Assoc., CBA, Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association.
The presentation is available here-> council_presentation_stormwater_12.2.2019
On 1/14/2020 the CFLCA General Membership meeting included a presentation on Census 2020 by Jaqueline H. Arroyo, Partnership Specialist – Broward County, U.S. Census Bureau, Atlanta Regional Census Center
Ms. Arroyo closed by reminding members the importance of Census 2020 participation. An example of language to use on Social Media is noted at the end of this post.
You can find materials to share with your membership by going to 2020census.gov/partners, left side is a menu, go to outreach materials. Here are two that you may find work well for your association newsletter:
Fact_Sheet_About_How_Census_Invites_Everyone
| SAMPLE LANGUAGE FOR SOCIAL MEDIA:
Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau undertakes a mammoth task: counting all the people residing in the United States. This count affects the allocation of funding for our community’s public resources (e.g., roads, hospitals, schools), how we plan for the future, and our voice in government. Learn more about the importance of the #2020Census and how to participate: 2020census.gov. |
Broward County Water and Wastewater Services:
The City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works Water and Wastewater Operations Section consists of the Distribution and Collection Division responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of the water distribution, wastewater collection, and pumping system. The Treatment Division provides our neighbors with safe and efficient water treatment, water production, and wastewater treatment and disposal. Additionally, the Division’s Environmental Laboratory, accredited through the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Certification, provides sampling and testing services to the City and its large users 365 days a year.
Consent Order Update Presentation Dated 1/6/2020 Click Here for PDF
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | 4 P.M. – 8 P.M.
Fort Lauderdale City Hall | 100 Andrews Avenue
Engaging Youth Leaders
Neighbor Leadership Academy Class 6 and the City of Fort Lauderdale will host GovChat on January 29 to create a space for teens to connect with local government and represent their own interests.
If you know a Fort Lauderdale resident aged 15 to 18 years old, who attends a local high school please let them know about “GovChat”! Click here to see the flyer: NLA GovChat FTL Student Opportunity
Sign up for GovChat today and get ready to:
• Engage with local government and learn how policy is made.
• Participate in discussions with the City’s elected officials and leaders.
• Share your voice about issues that are important to you.
• Receive a Certificate of Completion and community service hours.
• Be officially recognized by the Fort Lauderdale City Commission.
Registration is required at www.fortlauderdale.gov/govchat by Friday, January 10, 2020.
Food and giveaways will be provided.
The City regularly updates the Vacation Rental reports for all districts. The City website lists registered properties by district and enforcement cases by district. Please send all complaints regarding any suspected illegal operation of vacation rentals to [email protected]. Please include the property address and supporting photos or documentation to validate your complaint.
See: https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/departments/sustainable-development/community-enhancement-and-compliance/vacation-rental-program/enforcement.
Special Election Notice Treasurer and 2nd VP
Date: 11/25/2019
Contact: Marilyn Mammano, Nominating Committee Chair [email protected]
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Please take notice that a Special Election will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the CFLCA General Meeting occurring at 6:30pm in the 8th Floor conference room of the Fort Lauderdale City Hall.
OFFICER POSITION: Treasurer
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 from a member association in good standing.
OFFICER POSITION: Second Vice President
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 from a member association in good standing.
The Board of Directors voted to present these Observations on the Comprehensive Plan to the membership on November 12 for their consideration.
Exhibit 1 Transportation Planning Services Update 10.15.2019 COMMISSION CONF. MEETING
CFLCA hosted a Special Meeting in the Summer of 2019 on the matter of the then proposed ILA with Broward MPO. Subsequently CFLCA issued two statements on the topic.
Attached is the presentation given by Ben Rogers during the Commission Conference Meeting on 10/15/2019 which aimed to address some of what was raised via CFLCA efforts and educated the Commission on the matter. The presentation was given in advance of the Commission vote to move forward with the proposal.
