HM GRAPHIC DESIGN | HMGRAPHICDESIGN.com Imperial PointAssociation DOTTIE MANCINIPARK Happy Holidays! DECEMBER 2018 6:30PM-8:30PM WINTER INTHEPARK Incorporating CoralHighlands,Westfield andColonial Ridge 2018 IMPERIALPOINTCIVICASSOCIATION’S 14 FRIDAY Visit imperialpoint.org formoreinformation Official PublicationOfThe ImperialPointAssociationInc.|Dec2018/Jan2019 SAVE THEDATE: Facebook Find uson Imperial PointNeighborhood Association SEARCH FOR December 6,13,20,27 Jan. 86:30CityHall Council ofCivicAssociation Jan. 3,10,17,24,31 January Farmer’s Market Jan. 14th6:30PM Imperial PointGeneralMeeting Merry ChristmasDec.25 Dec. 15ABigFortLauderdaleEvent. Winterfest BoatParade Dottie ManciniPark Dec. 146:30-8:30PM Winter inthePark Christmas Trees havearrived! December Happy HanukkahDec.2 Upcoming Events imperialpointneighborhood Check usoutat We arenowoninstagram! Farmer’s Market Please recycle this paper Commissioner - Elect LAMAR Fisher PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Dear Residents, I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve as your District 4 Commis- sioner. It is an honor and privilege to have been elected to be your voice and to represent you, the citizens of our coastal communities from Deerfield Beach to Fort Lauderdale. As your County Commissioner I look forward to continuing to improve resident’s quality of life by focusing on several key issues in our community. I will focus on improving our en- vironment, alleviating traffic congestion and transportation issues, the affordable hous- ing crises in Broward County and finding sound solutions for homelessness. As a fourth- generation resident of Broward County, I have a deep connection with our community and I’m dedicated to serve the residents of District 4 and help you make a better Broward!

Our Environment As your District 4 County Commissioner, I represent nearly 3 quarters of Broward County’s 24 miles of sandy beaches. Our beaches are a valuable resource and wonderful tourist’s at- traction providing for our local economy. I will advocate for the protection of our beaches while also focus on finding sensible solutions for the impacts of climate change and sea level rise in our region. I’m looking forward to working collaboratively with the counties Commissioner-Elect Lamar P. Fisher and cities in the region in the preparation for the effects of climate change. Making sure we focus on sea level rise, flooding issues and any economic and social disruptions these changes might bring to our community. Transportation Surtax On November 6, 2018 Broward County voters approved a 30-year 1% local option sales tax which will fund countywide trans- portation system improvements. These improvements will create connectivity, relieve traffic congestions, improve transit services, and expand the availability of multimodal transportation. The plan provides for 476 road, traffic, signal, bridge, tech- nology and safety improvements, more than 700 city-requested transportation improvements, full funding for existing Com- munity Shuttles and Paratransit, and a more reliable, responsive/accessible local transit system. Most importantly, this col- laborative plan prioritizes connectivity and congestion relief by creating a dedicated transportation-specific funding, with an independent Oversight Committee. I look forward to working with the County Commission, the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization and each of the 8 municipalities in District 4 to target our biggest traffic problems and improve our transportation system.

Affordable Housing Broward County is amid an affordable housing crisis. There is a current demand for over 100,000 affordable units according to a study by Florida International University with over 65,000 units for Low Income Families. According to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, Broward County is the most cost burdened metro area in the nation. Currently, standard housing costs plus transportation costs is 45% of a household income in the nation, unfortunately, Broward County has the highest housing plus transportation costs in the nation at over 70% of a household income! These​ statistics are astronomical, and we must find a way to provide affordable housing options for our residents. I will work on finding further solutions for this crisis and continue to support County strategies that provide residents options for affordable housing.

Homelessness Our community is also facing the challenges of addressing homelessness. It is time we provide all the assistance necessary for individuals experiencing homelessness, which may include providing permanent housing opportunities and the right level of service to ensure the individual can maintain stability and prosper. Recently, a public-private sector partner collaborative with Invest with us in representatives from more than 40 agencies and organizations was established in May 2018 to formulate a thorough, thought- your home today! ful and detailed plan of action to end homelessness, beginning with local encampments. While this plan focuses on one area of our community, I’m looking forward to being able to provide solutions for all 8 cities in District 4.

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Little Book House painted by Morgan Coldren, an art student at Santa Fe College Dear Neighbor, and sponsored by Laura Depenbrock. I consider it a great honor to represent you in the Florida House of Representatives and I am proud of the work we have accomplished in the Legislature. I would like to share with you some of our accomplishments over the last eight years including fostering job growth, funding beach renourishment initiatives, promoting Port Ev- erglades, and increasing tax cuts. I am not eligible to serve for another term because of term limits, but I will work with my successor after the election to ensure that the great work we have done to improve our local community and our State continues. You can w atch the farewell address I gave on the House Floor by clicking this link.

Job Growth This year, the Legislature provided $85 million for the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund so that we can continue our efforts as a state to support public infrastructure and workforce training. In Broward County, job growth continues to increase each year and Florida’s private sector job growth has consistently exceeded other states’ Representative George Moraitis rates. In fact, since 2010, Florida has created over 1.5 million private sector jobs while Florida’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.5% from a high of 11.3% in 2010. Facilitating job growth helps stimulate our economy and improves the quality of life for those in our community.

Beach Renourishment Florida’s beaches are one of our state’s most valuable natural resources because they support tourism and our local economy, as well as provide a habitat for our wildlife. In an effort to maintain our world-class beaches and protect the property values in our coastal community, funding for the renourishment of our beaches has been a top priority. Beach renourishment is the preferred method to protect our shores from beach erosion. The Legislature funds a recurring base of $29.5 million each year for beach restoration projects, which includes beach renourishment. This year, we allo- cated an additional $20.5 million to the recurring base, providing a total of $50 million for beach restoration.

Port Everglades Port Everglades has brought economic prosperity to our community since it first opened ninety years ago. While serv- ing in the Legislature, Port Everglades has consistently been one of my top priorities because it is our region’s largest economic engine and supports over 220,000 jobs in our community. Since 2015, Port Everglades has worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deepen and widen the Port’s navigational channels through the Port Everglades Naviga- MOTIVATED - More like a home tion Improvements Project. Deepening and widening the channel will not only improve the safety and efficiency of the than a condo! Sub-penthouse w/ port’s navigational channels but will also maintain Port Everglades as a first-class port. panoramic ocean views, upgraded light filled NE corner with 2 Tax Cuts parking spaces - INTERNET, basic Tax cuts are one of the best ways to grow Florida’s economy and improve the prosperity and opportunity for all Florid- cable TV, water, sewer & trash included in monthly maintenance. ians. Since 2010, the Legislature has reduced taxes by nearly $2 billion, allowing families and students, farmers, business Sunrises & sunsets from the extra- owners, military families and service members, and other Floridians to keep more of their hard-earned money. This year, large balcony. Porcelain floors with the Florida Legislature further protected taxpayers by proposing an amendment to the state Constitution requiring a carpet in bedrooms. Very large supermajority vote to raise any state tax or fee. You will have the opportunity to vote on Amendment 5 in the Midterm storage on 2nd floor! Granite Elections on November 6th. counters, Calif closets, beautiful window treatments, upgraded $100K UNDER COMPARABLE light fixtures, 24 hr. security, In closing, it has been an honor and privilege to serve you in the House of Representatives. I appreciate all of your sup- UNITS WITH OCEAN VIEWS 2 SECURE PARKING SPACES, port and encouragement as well as your advocacy for issues of importance to our community as this has made me a fitness center, heated pool/spa 315 NE 3 Avenue, #1907, Fort Laud, FL 33301 more effective legislator for our area. Our state is set up for a bright future even as our next representative prepares to & conference room. Close to Las take office in a few weeks. I am thankful for all of you and in particular my family, my friends, my staff and my co-workers List Price: $449,800 Olas, Fresh Market, Doc B’s, Good Spirits, Shuck N Dive, Galleria who have done so much to sacrifice to allow me to serve. God bless you and your family and the great State of Florida. MLS # F10147302 Mall, Beach, Sun Trolley/bus stops in front, & building is close to Sincerely, everything including Brightline. George Moraitis Rent after closing & Pet friendly 20+ lbs.! Move in ready!

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4 visit www.ImperialPoint.org for more info Imperial Point Association - December 2018 / January 2019 5 THE LITTLE PINK BOOK WAGON is coming to Fall Harvest! President’s Message

I live in Dear Neighbors, IMPERIAL I hope you enjoy this issue of the Newsletter with all the great pictures from the 18th Fall Harvest Event. Were you POINT there to visit with us? I hope you were, to see what we do and all the support we have from others. Our next big event is coming very soon on December 14th, Winter in the Park. We will again have the horse drawn wagon for a quick ride around the Neighborhood. Hopefully you will join and sing some Christmas Carols. We always try to add something extra so you will be surprised. Hope to see you with your Family and have a cup of hot chocolate.Please bring a monetary donation for The Pantry.This organization serves Seniors on low fixed income and grandparents raising their grandchildren throughout Broward County.

The Farmers Market is still here every Thursday and this is an asset to our Neighborhood.They are sharing the site now with the Christmas Trees but that makes it more of a pleasure.If you have never checked them out, please stop by and even have lunch.

As I hope you noticed, the Membership invoice was included with this issue. As we say the dues are only $25 for a Family and they begin in January. Our enrollment has increased this year and we hope you will help us to even increase the Membership for 2019.

Our General Meeting is January 14th at 6:30 at Broward Health Imperial Point Auditorium. As I have said before, this is our only big meeting each year but we have monthly Board Meetings the third Tuesday of each month. We always have Guests and the Police present and we invite you to attend, bring your comments, complaints or just to see what we do at these meetings. At the January meeting, we invite City and County Officials to give us their plans for the year. Where else can you go and meet some of these people when we have them in our own Neighborhood? Planning Ahead: Please make an effort to attend. Holiday Sanitation Schedule I feel we have had a successful year,our Entrance and 754 209 8181 Butterfly Gardens are looking good with help from our Christmas Day – There will be no curbside cart collections Volunteers and our Parks Department Employees. They which include garbage, yard waste and recycling keep our Dottie Mancini Park in excellent condition as well as bulk collections on Christmas, December and we are most fortunate to have such dedicated 25, 2018. There will be no make-up day for curbside workers in the City. cart collections, including garbage, yard waste and recycling. Curbside cart collection customers normally Have a Wonderful Family Holiday and see you next year serviced on Tuesday’s will resume scheduled service on January 14th. Friday, December 28, 2018. Bulk customers serviced the 4th Tuesday of the month will be serviced on Monday, Betty Shelle­­y December 31, 2018.

Fort Lauderdale residents may place holiday trees curbside for pickup on scheduled yard waste collection days. The free service begins the week of December 31st and concludes on January 12th. This is an easy, eco- friendly method for disposal of fresh holiday trees. Saint Coleman Catholic School 2250 SE 12th Street · Pompano Beach, FL 33062 · 954-942-3500 · www.stcoleman.org/school New Year’s Day - No service interruptions on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2019. Collection will remain on PreK-3 through 8th Grade · Now Accepting Step Up for Students schedule for all curbside cart collections which includes 2019-2020 Open House: December 13th, 2018 6:00pm - 7:30pm garbage, yard waste, recycling as well as bulk collections. Catholic Ministry Academic Excellence Technology Extra-Curricular • Student-led Liturgies • Top 10% Standardized Test Scores • SMART Boards • Student Council For more information about holiday service schedule • Lectors & Altar Servers • National Junior Honor Society • RedCat Systems • Band, Choir, & Drama in the City of Fort Lauderdale, please contact the City • Community Service • CGHS Honors Math • STREAM Lab • Student Activity Clubs of Fort Lauderdale’s 24-Hour Customer Service Center Projects • Brain Brawl & Math Teams • Student iPads • Athletic Teams at 954-828-8000 or online at www.fortlauderdale.gov/ customerservice

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Our office receives numerous calls every year asking us to confirm property tax exemptions on the recent tax bills. The Property Appraiser’s Office does not set your tax rates or collect property taxes. We assess property for tax purposes and grant tax-saving exemptions to qualified individuals. The property tax bills are mailed by the Broward County Tax Collector’s Office each year to more than 455,000 property owners.

All qualified Florida residents are entitled to a Homestead Exemption on their homes, condominiums, co-op apartments, and certain mobile home lots. To qualify for Homestead Exemption, you must own and make the property your permanent residence on January 1 of the year in which you are applying for this valuable exemption. Pursuant to Florida Statute, all assessments and exemptions are based upon the status of the property on January 1. If you purchased and/or made the property your permanent residence in 2018 and have not applied for Homestead Exemption, you can Marty Kiar and family apply for 2019 exemptions at any time – there is no need to wait until 2019. You can easily apply online at www.bcpa.net or at one of our many outreach events. To see where our Mobile Exemption & Information Team will be, please visit http://www.bcpa.net/Events.asp

New Home Purchase in 2018

If you purchased your home in 2018, the tax bill you received from the Broward County Tax Collector was for the 2018 tax year. If the previous owners of your new home were entitled to and received Homestead Exemption or any other exemption on January 1, 2018, you may have inherited their exemptions on your 2018 property tax bill. Florida Statutes require these exemptions be removed for 2019 and the Save Our Homes Value be brought up to the 2019 Just Value. This will often result in an increase in your 2019 property taxes so it is important you apply for 2019 Homestead Exemption and any other exemptions you may qualify for. Your new 2019 Homestead Exemption will be reflected next year on all 2019 property records, notices and tax bills. Should you have any questions regarding your new exemption, please contact our Customer Service & Exemption Department at 954.357.6830.

If my office can ever be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me at 954.357.6904 or by email at [email protected]

Take care,

Marty Kiar Broward County Property Appraiser

8 visit www.ImperialPoint.org for more info Imperial Point Association - December 2018 / January 2019 9 Green Your Routine 2018 Seasonal Increase in Air Traffic City Commission Appreciation

Executive Airport, and other airports in Florida, experience seasonal increases in the number of aircraft operations dur- Thank you to The City Commission for continuing GYR and giving us a full time coordinator! ing the winter and spring months. South Florida’s mild weather attracts a sharp increase of visitors to our area and air And special thanks to all of the GYR volunteers for all you do to make the City of Fort Lauderdale a great traffic, starting in November and peaking in March and April for spring break. place to call home. Welcome Carina Flores! During this period, the Airport continues to make special efforts to reach out to aircraft operators, flight schools, and airport businesses to remind pilots to fly courteously and use noise abatement measures to reduce noise over the neighborhoods. The noise abatement measures are posted on the Airport’s website at www.flyfxe.com, under the Noise Abatement webpage.

We encourage our neighbors to continue to report excessively loud aircraft. Neighbors may call the Aircraft Noise Re- porting Line, 24-hours a day at 954-828-6666, or submit an online Aircraft Noise Reporting Form at http://www.flyfxe. com/noise-abatement/aircraft-noise-reporting.

As a reminder, flight tracks and noise levels of aircraft operating at or near Executive Airport can be viewed in WebTrak at https://webtrak.emsbk.com/fxe. The link may also be accessed from the Airport’s Noise Abatement Program web page at www.flyfxe.com.

10 visit www.ImperialPoint.org for more info Imperial Point Association - December 2018 / January 2019 11 Farmer’s Market Every Thursday CALENDARS 11 AM - 6 PM Neighborhood Happenings

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DECEMBER Winterfest Boat Parade Begin the new Year with a visit to this 26 27 28 29 30 Farmer’s Market 31 1 Dec. 15 A Big Fort Lauderdale Event. Market right in OUR Neighborhood. See what is new for 2019. Happy Hanukkah Dec. 2 Merry Christmas Dec. 25 Council of Civic Association Farmer’s Market Jan. 8 6:30 City Hall Garbage,Yard Waste December 6,13,20,27 JANUARY This is a meeting of reps from all 2 3 4 5 6 Farmer’s Market 7 8 Christmas Trees have arrived but the the Civic Associations in the City Market is still there. Check out both. Imperial Point General Meeting and a great way to learn what other Hanukkah Christmas By The Sea Pearl Harbor Day 5:00-8:00 PM get a tree and have some lunch. Jan. 14th 6:30 PM Neighborhoods are doing. All are Jazz Brunch DECEMBER 2018 Anglian Square The Farmer’s Market continues to Broward Health Imperial Point invited. 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Lauderdale By The Sea Esplande Park advertise with us, they have new Auditorium We invite all the City and Garbage, Recycle Garbage,Yard Waste vendors almost every week. Tell them County Officials to join us on this Martin Luther King Jr Holiday occasion and hope you will also 9 10 11 12 13 Farmer’s Market 14 15 you saw them here and stock up Celebration on some items for the Holiday. attend to get an up close encounter Jan. 21 9:30-2:30 PM Winter in the Park with them. Refreshments are served Signs out for Council of Civic Assoc 6:30-8:00 PM Winter in the Park Christmas Party Dottie Mancini Park All Winterfest Boat Winter in the Park and your Board Members are on City Hall 6:30-9:00 PM ages Welcome Parade See info on Cover Dec. 14 6:30-8:30 PM hand to greet you. Give us your ideas Garbage, Recycle Garbage,Yard Waste Dottie Mancini Park for anothergreat year. All Imperial Point Paid Residents and 20 Farmer’s Market 16 17 18 19 21 22 Broward Health Employees Free.Come Farmer’s Market Imperial Point Santa on the Beach ride in a horse drawn carriage, sing Jan. 3,10,17,24,31Beginning august 1st, Fort lauderdale is moving to a new Board Meeting 12PM Fort Lauderdale phone number for non-emergency public safety calls. 6:30PM 5971 NE 22nd Beach some Carols and enjoy being with Way your Neighbors. On the return Garbage, Recycle Garbage,Yard Waste have a hot dog and a delicious hot chocolate, all served by Neighbors. new non-emergency phone numBer 23 24 25 26 27 Farmer’s Market 28 29 30 31 Look into buying a Celebration Brick ( ) 24TH Christmas Eve for someone Special. Lots of local call: 954 764-help Kawanza Celebration Please use this number only if you require non-emergency police or fire services. 31 Downtown Count 2:00-5:00 PM Bass Park entertainment, hope to see you! Down 4:30 PM-1:00 AM 2750 NW 19th Ave. SW 2nd Ave.& SW 5th Ave. BULK TRASH SOUTH For all other City of Fort Lauderdale inquiries, please call the 24-hour Customer Garbage, Recycle Garbage,Yard Waste BULK TRASH NORTH Service Center at 954-828-8000 or visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/lauderserv. In an emergency, please call 911

29 30 Farmer’s Market Important Phone Numbers New Year’s Day Happy New Year!! Animal Control 954.359.1313 Parks and Rec (Playground) 954.828.7275 Garbage,Yard Waste Building Services 954.828.6520 Police and Fire Emergency 911

Farmer’s Market Cable Tv (Comcast) 954.252.1937 Police (Non-Emergency) 954.764.HELP

JANUARY 2019 JANUARY Council of Civic Assoc City Commissioners 954.828.5004 Power Outages 800.4OUTAGE Jazz Brunch 11-2 Orthodox 6:30 -9:00 PM City Hall Christmas Day Stone Crab & Seafood Esplande Park Festival 11-2 PM City Hall (General Info) 954.828.5000 Recycling 954.828.8000 Piece of Cake 1-3 PM Esplande Park Beach Community Code Violations (see Hotline) 954.828.5207 Signs (Median) 954.847.2600 Center Garbage, Recycle Garbage,Yard Waste Community Resource Officers 954-828-6038 Streets (Potholes, etc.) 954.828.8000 Farmer’s Market Dead Animal (Road Kill) 954.828.8000 Streetlights 800-468-8243 Orthodox New Year Imperial Point General Info due Aircraft Noise Reporting Line 954.828.6666 Traffic Engineering 954.828.5761 Meeting 6:30 PM for next Broward Health Imperial Newsletter! - www.fortlauderdale.gov/departments Traffic Signals (Malfunctions) 954.847.2600 Point Auditorium Garbage, Recycle Garbage,Yard Waste Federal Aviation Administration Trash (Bulk, Carts, etc.) 954.828.8000

Farmer’s Market - (FAA) Safety Complaints 866.835.5322 Trees (Severely Trimmed) 954.828.5200 Martin Luther Fort Lauderdale Fire Department (non-emergency) 954.828.6800 Trees (Swales/Medians) 954.828.7275 King,Jr. Day King Orchid Show War Holiday Celebration Memorial 10-6 PM Florida Department of Health Utilities 954.828.8000 9:30-2:30 PM BULK TRASH SOUTH - Broward County 954.467.4700 Utilities Billing 954.828.5150 Garbage,Yard Waste BULK TRASH NORTH Garbage, Recycle Hazardous Waste 954.765.4999 Zoning Information 954.828.5203 1 2 3 IRS 800.908.4490 Library (Imperial Point Branch) 954.357.6530 Mayor’s Office 954.828.5003 If you are not sure of the correct city department, call the main number at 954.828.5000 Garbage, Recycle Garbage,Yard Waste Mosquito Control (Broward) 954.765.4062

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The Imperial Point Homeowners Association would like to welcome these new homeowners to our great community. • Antonio Little • Joseph Gentile Seeking • Jacques Der Minassian • Thomas Lafashia & • Jason Macmenamin Renato Rocha De Oliveira Garage • George Hibbs & George De Heer • Cesar Gerardo Erazo & Violeta Guillermina Smit Brown • Richard & Deidre Jordan • Christian Cloutier to Rent • Maggie French & Lynda Micheletti Looking to rent garage space • Luis Jose Andre & from an Imperial Point neighbor • Katherine Paola Izaguirre & Barbara Andre Carrascosa Michael Blake • William & Kristina Deuser to store an antique car. • John Richards & Susan Stark • Stephen & Breanna Schada Please email Paul at • Christopher High &Annette Pestano • Rocco Palladino [email protected] • Thomas & Margaret Mullen • Andrew Bray Thank you! • Eric Mcalpin & Elizabeth Haley • Samuel Rich & Xiong Yan Li • Moises & Mary Ann Almonte

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The Imperial Point Association wishes to thank these members who give so generously of their time to support our neighborhood. Our hats off to them! Officers: President/Advertising Betty Shelley 954.938.9230 [email protected] Vice President John Watt 954-931-4795 [email protected] Treasurer Lorraine Verano 954-261-3740 [email protected] Corresponding Secretary Susan Filippone 954-491-0880 Recording Secretary Sue Fuhr 954-776-6770 Directors Newsletter Editor Carolyn Mariani [email protected] AMAZING AFRICAN SAFARIS Events Laura Clark 954-673-4343 Experience Cape Town & Table Mountain Executive Airport John Watt 954-931-4795 Stellenbosch & the South African Vineyards Public Relations/Web Master Julie Ruffolo [email protected] The African Savannah & Timbavati Private Nature Preserve Neighborhood Improvements Ralph Zeltman 954-771-9838 Check out all of our trips at www.hostedafrica.com Membership Chair Laura Depenbrock 954-647-8351 Call us for more information! Beautification Chair Merrill Schwartz 754-779-8240 Pet Registrar Director John Bridgman 954-646-3300 Director Mary Jeu de Vine 954-491-2957 Call Today - Limited Availability! (954) 256-9061 Director Edward Whitty 954-793-2324 5975 N. Federal Highway, #123, Ft. Lauderdale www.cruiseshipcenters.com/ImperialPointFl Director Matt Salvatoriello 954 598 2642 [email protected] Director Stephanie Tonsfeldt [email protected] Green Your Routine Representitive OPEN New Neighbors Welcome Steve Hickman 954-492-4080

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16 visit www.ImperialPoint.org for more info Imperial Point Association - December 2018 / January 2019 17 Financial Advice from McKinnon Wright Wealth Management Focus on year-end tax planning

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Greetings Imperial Point neighbors. I hope this newsletter finds everyone well and Over the last 12 months the sales well prepared and well rested for the holidays. This is an exciting time of the year and prices of our Imperial Point homes while we should all be looking forward to spending quality time with the ones we have increased by an average of 11% love, we must remain aware that there are people who will attempt to take advantage (Currently at $477K). The number of of the spirit of the season. Please remain alert while out doing holiday shopping as homes sold was also up 10% over that thefts tend to increase along with the increased activity at the stores and malls. same time period. If you’re like me (or if you’re considering selling your home) you’re probably thinking “how are Do not leave your vehicles unsecured and remember to store your valuables out of home sales going to measure up next sight. Make every attempt to promptly retrieve packages from your front entrances, year in Imperial Point?” or leave a note for the delivery drivers to place the packages in a less visible, more secure location. Some companies even offer the option to have packages delivered Well, I gathered the most reliable to your places of employment, delivered to a neighbor’s home, or even to place the sources to help us answer this question packages inside your vehicle if you have the capability to unlock and lock your vehicle [Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), remotely. A few months ago I highlighted the partnership the Fort Lauderdale Po- The National Association of Realtors (NAR), Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae] and every one of lice Department implemented with RING (the video doorbell company) and the part- nership continues to expand. This has resulted in the arrests of numerous package Ryan Critch, Broker, CEO them sees home sales growing next year. Police Chief Rick Maglione Ocean400 Int. Realty thieves, including one offender multiple times. This initiative has also become an ef- fective crime prevention tool, since potential thieves realize they have been captured on video and often walk away. I also invite everyone to contact our Crime Prevention Unit. They will visit your residence Current market conditions favor the seller - with and provide a free survey, which will include suggestions for making your home more secure and in turn making your relatively low inventory and high demand. However, residence a less attractive target for criminals. Lastly, be sure to report any suspicious individuals and activity to the these projections mean that more people are going to police. “If you see something, say something.” Together we can continue to reduce crime in the City of Fort Lauderdale list in 2019 which will likely slow price appreciation as and continue the downward crime trend that we have been experiencing for the last two years. the year moves on. I would now like to announce another new partnership we have embarked on to make our neighbors and visitors safer Bottom line - NOW could be the best time to get the and add a part two to the “If you see something, say something” adage. “If you see something, send something.” I am most money for your Home. Buyer demand is high, proud to announce that your police department has partnered with the company SaferWatch. SaferWatch is a mobile Interest Rates are low, and inventory in Imperial Point is still low. application that facilitates two-way communication between citizens and law enforcement through the submission of tips and notifications, serving as an important tool in enforcing community safety. In other words, this is a free ap- Ryan Critch is a Real Estate Broker, Certified Expert plication that everyone can download that will allow them to submit tips, anonymously if desired, for your police de- Advisor and CEO of Ocean400 International Realty. partment to investigate further. Notice a concerning change in your neighbor’s or coworker’s behavior? Report it to Ryan specializes in Imperial Point and its surrounding us through SaferWatch. Are your children reporting any suspicious behavior by a classmate? SaferWatch is the perfect neighborhoods. He may be reached at 561-886-7476 or mechanism to get that information to the police. Obviously it is not a replacement for 911 and all emergencies should [email protected]. continue to be called into the emergency number, but SaferWatch is the new tool to submit tips to law enforcement. The other exciting component to SaferWatch is the ability of your police department to disseminate emergency safety Follow Ryan on Twitter: @CritchRyan or on Facebook @ notifications to folks within a geo-fenced area. This will be the official notification tool your police department will be Ocean400Internationalrealty using moving forward. It is not efficient or practical to make individual calls to every residence or business within an affected area and very few residences are equipped with landlines anymore. With SaferWatch, we are able to send out an immediate notification, including all the necessary information, to everyone within an affected area. Traditional so- cial media is great, but you should not have to sort through traffic tips and celebrity news to receive important safety information. When an alert is sent out through SaferWatch, everyone in the affected area who has the application will receive a distinctive audible notification followed by the pertinent information. You can then make sound decisions to maximize your safety as well ​as become additional eyes and ears for law enforcement. For more information on the Fort Lauderdale SaferWatch program specifically, you can visit this site as well: https://www.saferwatchapp.com/fortlauderdale

Thank you for your continued support. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any comments or concerns.

Yours in service, Chief Rick Maglione

Fort Lauderdale Police Department Office: (954) 828-5590 Fax: (954) 828-6001

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“At eighteen you don’t think about memories, you tell them.” -Nazim Hikmet

Our Annual Fall Harvest Picnic was celebrated on Saturday, October 20th. Eighteen years and my second miss with regret because, “What’s not to love?” Absolutely certain it was enjoyed by all those who attended.

At the Entrance/Admission Gate, a special “THANKS” to our Treasurer, LORRAINE VERANO, and Board Member STEVE HICKMAN, who welcomed new and current association members as well as guests from other neighborhoods. Memberships were verified and bracelets issued or new member fees were collected to permit entry to our Food Court. Well done, “meeters and greeters”!

Since our very first picnic in 2000 with the fondest of memories and supporting its growth over all these years, I have enjoyed serving on the Board of Imperial Point Association with extraordinary individuals who work tirelessly putting together what we refer to now as our “Signature Event.” Planning efforts by our Board Members make it so much easier for all our volunteers to put everything in place as Dottie Mancini Park is transformed into our traditional fall festival for a day.

To our one-(and only)-of-a-kind President, BETTY SHELLEY; Vice President, JOHN WATT; Treasurer, LORRAINE VERANO; Recording Secretary, SUE FUHR; and Directors, SHERI ASH, JOHN BRIDGMAN, LAURA CLARK, LAURA DEPENBROCK, STEVE HICKMAN, MARY JEU DE VINE, CAROLYN MARIANI, KAREN ORLOSKY, JULIE RUFFOLO, MATT SALVATORIELLO, MERRILL SCHWARTZ, STEPHANIE TONSFELDT, EDWARD WHITTY, and RALPH ZELTMAN ~ it is indeed a pleasure to be associated with each and every one of you even though I’ve been MIA for a time. So happy you’re on “Board”!

It is also a pleasure to welcome additional volunteers who either live in our neighborhood or who are friends/relatives of those who do. Thank you, DAVE ASH (Sheri’s husband) for doing “food runs” (picking up from various restaurants). With games, contests, raffles, food, and music, assisting neighbors and Board Members were MIKE MATOS, JOHN LAAKSO, and TOM TONSFELDT. Your time, energy, and hard work are greatly appreciated.

To JOHN WATT ~ A special thanks ~ From your creation of preliminary email rosters (to assist in keeping us all informed), membership, NextDoor updates, creating flyers, Car Show efforts, etc., it is obvious you spend countless hours to help all of us and our neighbors stay informed. Thanx for all that you do!

To SUE FUHR ~ A special thanks for the centerpieces on each table. You are a beautiful good faerie and as legendary as they are ~ always sprinkling us with your many gifts and talents! Sue is also our beloved “Popcorn Maven” and does an amazing job keepin’ it poppin’ and available on demand for all to enjoy! Sue was assisted at the popping station again this year by our neighbor, JACKIE LUDWIG, and student volunteer MORGAN SHAPIRO.

To JULIE RUFFOLO ~ A special thanks for your always innovative ideas and recommendations as well as your monitoring/updating our website, NextDoor, and Facebook, creation of the Picnic and Car Show flyers and helping us spread the word about this year’s event with colorful and informative eBlasts. We are keenly aware it takes a lot of your time and energy and we so appreciate you! Congratulations to you and Dana on the birth of your beautiful daughter. Kudos all around!

Co-Chairs of Raffle were SHERI ASH and LAURA DEPENBROCK. They, along with other volunteers, canvassed the crowds in the park selling raffle tickets for a new 50/50 cash drawing prize. The winners were excited and delighted! Kudos and thank you!

Neighbors, BILL and KATHY THIXTON, again served as Hosts of the “Food Court.” Together with student volunteers, tables were arranged under the tent canopies in the morning, signage was displayed to indicate spaces for the restaurant/providers, all were welcoming greeters and worked efficiently to get everyone set-up for the samplings through the food line. Neighbors PAT HALE and DIANE GIACOBBI served up the plates and setups and checked bracelets for entry into the Food Court. Well done all and we are truly grateful for the care, concern, and contagious vibrant energy of ALL of you!

Thanks again to HELEN HARUBEN of Photography by Helen & Ray for taking photographs you’ll see in this edition.

“Mayor Betty” opened the Event and introduced eight (8) year old GEMMA ADROSKY and ten (10) year old CAMPBELL DeSOSA who each sang our National Anthem at separate intervals. A truly phenomenal beginning and such impressive singing! Youth volunteer, DANNY PARMENTER, was flag holder who specifically requested and who was then flanked by a Police Officer and a Firefighter. Thank you all again for your very meaningful participation.

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Always a pleasure to see and welcome City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor DEAN TRANTALIS, and at the time of our picnic, Broward County Commissioner CHIP LAMARCA (who is now our State Representative - Congrats! - after exhausting midterms and beyond for all of us), Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner representing District I HEATHER MORAITIS and former CEO of Broward Health Imperial Point DOTTIE MANCINI. RUFUS JAMES, Manager of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport was also present and spoke. Thank you all for coming!

WILLIAM PENN HOUSE, JR. from PENN HOUSE PRODUCTIONS ~ Master of Ceremonies and “Founding” DJ hired for this event with music, announcements, and games throughout the day offering a distinctive spin ~ well played and we thank you so very much!

To the folks at LITTLE CRITTERS PETTING ZOO & PONY RIDES (Owner, NANCY DeVEAUGH with her assistants) we are so grateful for your booking this date to be with us. Always such a treat! A special “Thank You!” to Board Member, LAURA CLARK, who continues to work with and schedule the Little Critters and Pony Rides. The northwest end of the park has fondly been dubbed “LAURALAND” as a tribute to your efforts, Laura! I learned you were not able to attend this year either and hope you know your presence and spirit are always felt. Thank you for you.

Thanks to JOURNEYKIDS DENTAL who sponsored an amazing Balloon Artist (sorry, unnamed) who made certain every child had a monkey, panda, cat, dog, pig, or a “you name it” tucked under their arms! Fun stuff, for sure! Thank you for sharing your skills alongside informational dental care for kids!

Many thanks to all the participants in our 2018 Car Show! It is fantastic to see all these jaw-dropping motor vehicles from bygone eras and forward that there are just no words. A huge “Thank You!” to EUGENE REIDY and SOUTH FLORIDA HOT RODS for arranging the Car Show in the park(ing lot) for so many to enjoy! Incredibly awesome!

CELEBRATION BRICKS: THANK YOU to ALL who ordered a Celebration brick! We started our year-end promotion of Buy 3, Get 1 Free, and many took advantage! We have 20+ more bricks ordered! A big thanks to KATHLEEN SMITH for all your help in rallying for brick orders!

There is a LITTLE BOOK HOUSE located in the park that deserves mention here as painting by MARGIE COLDREN and her daughter, MORGAN COLDREN, a student at Santa Fe College, was sponsored by our own LAURA DEPENBROCK to beautify and draw attention so that it becomes a friendly and well-used fixture in our park. Thank you, ladies, all.

Our wonderful community schools were represented by the following student volunteers:

JAKE MARTIN, SKYLER ACCARDI, ERIK CALDWELL, CLINT MARTIN, KAIYA ADROSKY, HAILEE BYRNE, RICKY MORALES, OSCAR KOENIG, ISA BRICENO, EMMA McGOWAN, JAKE McGOWAN, ANYESKA FLORENCIO, NICKOLAS SHANKLIN, ALEXIS BATTOO, BRIANNA CANDELARIA, ASHLEY SCANLON, KAILA NELSON, STEPHANIE BOROES, NAOKI YOSHIUE, CALLON FRY, MICHAEL KRAMME, JIMMY O’CONNOR, ARTHUR ANTAL, MARCOS LIS, RICHARD LIN, ROLAND LIN, VICTOR SOUZA, DANIELLA MASSO, CLEMENTINA ZAMBRANO, CHRISTIAN PACHE, ANGELINA ODGER, SOPHIA BERG, KAYLI CABEZA, MORGAN SHAPIRO, MARCUS SZADO, JESSICA DiCESARE, and last but not least, BELLA EGIZI.

Teacher, MS. LAURA THOMAS, is passionately generous with her time and energy by attending our event and assisting us with her students from SAINT COLEMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL. Welcome to what we hope is the first of many years and thank you, Ms. Thomas.

All of our fine young adult volunteers are truly an asset to the community and should be proud for responding to our need as we are so proud of you! Thank you so much for your cheerful, eager participation and please keep up your community involvement and spirit no matter where life takes you ~ it is THAT important and YOU DO MATTER!

To each and every one of our hardworking volunteers ~ we are sure it soon became obvious how very much you were needed. Please know we truly cherish all of you and hope you’ll join us again at the next picnic or another of our scheduled events throughout the year. “Whew, great job, crew!”

AND THAT’S NOT ALL …

EXHIBITORS: Companies and Individuals can elect to contribute $250, $500 or $1000 as BRONZE, SILVER or GOLD SPONSORS. Our Board Members wish to extend heartiest thanks to these Businesses and their participants (under canopies) who recognize our great community of Imperial Point by committing to become part of it with their significant financial support. We encourage all to take advantage of their respective expertise.

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The following VIPs contributed substantially by underwriting the cost of this event: Thanks to Captain and District 1 Commander REGGIE GILLIS of the Fort Lauderdale Police ~ GOLD SPONSORS ~ *BROWARD BCYCLE / RBX: RECYCLABLE Department and his team for installing the *FORT LAUDERDALE EXECUTIVE AIRPORT* BICYCLE EXCHANGE* lighted city message board on NE 62nd Florence Straugh, Noise Abatement Officer Jeff Torkelson Street announcing our event. To Broward Health/Imperial Point Medical *URBAN FARMING INSTITUTE * ~ SILVER SPONSORS ~ Center Facilities Manager and Medical Center None this year; we welcome all! Jon Albee, Founder, Farmer & Gardener Staff Members OSCAR and DELROY, we so appreciate your furnishing the tables and ~ BRONZE SPONSORS ~ *BARRY UNIVERSITY* chairs used by our Board Members at the *IBMSECU: IBM SOUTHEAST EMPLOYEES’ Virginia Hackett, RN entrance and for all the ice needed to keep CREDIT UNION* and members of Sigma Theta Tau the drinks cold and for picking up everything Tiffany Greenough International Honor Society afterwards. Your kind help is always so of Nursing / Lambda Chi Chapter wonderful and always appreciated! *JOURNEYKIDS DENTAL* For maintaining DOTTIE MANCINI PARK, the Marisabel and Sara *CARE RESOURCE* Anthony Department of Parks and Recreation for the City of Fort Lauderdale is very much *ROCKIN JUMP* *BODY TWENTY* appreciated; “THANKS” to all for doing a Eddy Manzo Mike William Fleet WONDERFUL JOB! We are happy you care for the park as we do! We are also grateful for Everyone eagerly anticipates this event and it’s nice to know we can rely upon our local purveyors of fine food to allow us to sample an *STATE FARM* the city “Tree Giveaway” during our picnic. *PRO SOLAR* assortment of epicurean delicacies! As my husband knows and I say to him (because the best thing he makes is reservations), “I love it when David Cooley Thank you. Peter Rosen you cook!” Tee, hee! Ya’ll are awesome chefs! Lastly (and without a doubt not in the least), *EDWARD JONES* *GAME WARS* to the providers of foodstuffs without whom Our Fall Harvest Picnic takes time and dedicated individuals not only to plan, coordinate, sponsor, donate, advertise, setup, run, break down, Matt Johnson Amber etc., but also to realize the grand attendance we so hope for and anticipate each year. Please know whatever you did, wherever you were, we’d have no picnic; we truly appreciate your time, participation, and efforts, and thank and because you came to join the fun, food, camaraderie, and community spirit that is uniquely ours, YOU are valued tremendously. See ya’! … along with other CONTRIBUTING *CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE you for your generous contributions: EXHIBITORS: NEIGHBORHOOD VOLUNTEER OFFICE* Fondly, Jörg Hrushka, Chief Service Officer *BREW FISH BAR AND GRILL* Susan Filippone, Corresponding Secretary *BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT* Jeff Hallick, Owner P.S. Regrets to anyone not mentioned by name! Blood Pressure and CPR information *BJ’S* Myrieia Maia Cliff Frasca *BOWLICIOUS* *DAIRY QUEEN* *I LOVE KICKBOXING (ILoveKickboxing)* *MARTY KIAR PROPERTY MANAGER* John Watt, Owner Bob Wolfe *DOWNTOWN PIZZA* *LAURA DEPENBROCK, REALTOR* *ELITE FORCE MARTIAL ARTS* *MOMS DEMAND ACTION* *FLANIGAN’S BAR AND GRILL* Susan El Sheikh Kim Colvin, School Owner *JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES* Uniquely enjoyable demonstration by Kyle Perry and Alyssa Arnold students *CHIL’N WITH GRACE (GRACE PLACE SCHOOL)* *JW PASTRY* Eliza Coldren (also participates in weekly Farmer’s Market) *CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE DEPT OF Offering ice cream Jonathan Grotsky, Owner/Chef TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY* Susan and Jugba We greatly appreciate your time, effort, *LIVING GREEN FRESH MARKET* Anthony Papagiorgiou and Costa Papa participation, and sponsorship! Thank you all! *ANYTIME FITNESS* *OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE* Cindy Frommer The City of Fort Lauderdale Fire Department *ASPIRE SPORTS LAB* was represented and the firefighters *PieZANO’S* Sean Spire (unnamed ~ sorry) offered Firetruck tours and the experience of the Fire Prevention *OLIVE GARDEN* *AvMED RIDES powered by BROWARD and Life Safety Trailer for guests and a mounted Police Officer was on scene B-CYCLE* with her (unnamed ~ sorry) trusty steed Thanks to John Watt for pickup of Tiffany Olson and performed a beautiful equestrian salads and breadsticks Offered free T-shirts and two (2) annual demonstration. Everyone thrilled to watch memberships for our Raffle and remarkably precious! *WATER DISTRIBUTION* by Student Volunteers

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This year is flying by! Our students and schools are eagerly looking forward to the • The week of Oct.15 – 19th was National upcoming holidays after the school year got off to an uplifting start with plenty of School Lunch Week. Bayview Elementary activities and fun, and serious academics, happening the first half of the year. It’s amazing and Sunrise Middle were kind enough to me that we are already at the end of November. I have been visiting many of the District to play host as I celebrated by having 3 schools for both the celebratory events, and in a more serious vein, to see how each lunch with the students during one school is faring with the new security measures. I plan to visit each school as the year of their lunch periods at each school. progresses. Most schools now have their SROs in place, and we continue to train much- Representative Bobby Dubose joined needed guardians to cover as necessary across the school district. I thank everyone for me at Sunrise Middle. I want to thank their patience as we cope with this new reality, and work hard to put the policies, and staff, everyone at both schools for their in place to keep our students safe. gracious warm welcome, and delicious cuisine! SMART Office of Facilities & Construction (OFC) update meetings have been taking place for Stranahan High and Northeast High School. An OFC meeting was held at Northeast • BCPS has been named District of the High School on November 5th, followed with a meeting for the Stranahan community on Year by Cambridge International! The November 14th. Contact my office for a copy of the presentations. first district in the U.S. to receive this distinction, this program emphasizes Heather Pomper Brinkworth Please note, the School Choice Window Opens December 1, 2018 – February 6, 2019. Now critical thinking skills, independent is the time for you and your student to explore magnet programs that are of interest, learning, research and communications. Thank you Everyone for your warm Walk to School Day with the students and submit the application online at browardschools.com/schoolchoice. First Quarter report cards came out November 14th, and Fort Lauderdale High School and Hospitality! Chip LaMarca at Bayview Elementary and one the next report card will be January 30th. For those whose students have not already informed them, Winter Break will run Northeast High School were among the of my favorite students! from Early Release on December 21st to students returning on Monday, January 7th. BCPS schools to receive recognition at the Sept. 9th, 2018 School Board meeting As usual there are so many things happening in District 3 I don’t know where to begin. Here are a few. from Cambridge International. (See District 3 Happenings https://eduvision.tv/l?etRADe for the presentation) • I enjoyed joining the Rickards Middle School students on September 21st as they participated in Sandy Hook Promise’s National Start With Hello Call to Action Week. I was pleased to see so many other schools across District 3 participate as well. • December 12th is the date for the ribbon-cutting at Stranahan High School • October 10th students from 24 Broward County Public Schools celebrated Walk to School Day in partnership with to celebrate the pool renovations and I Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Many thanks to Florida Representative Chip LaMarca for joining am eagerly looking forward to it! Principal Frost, John Sullivan of SBBC Legislative Affairs and myself as we welcomed the Bayview walking students to school. Stay safe everyone!! • The BRACE Cadet-Ambassador program has been created for high • Northeast High School held their annual fundraiser “Driven to Give” on October 18th. I had a great time test driving a school students 15 and older. Students Bedtime Stories at Celebrating National School Lunch Week new Lincoln Mercury and the school earned $20 per drive for their students! Thank you Lincoln Mercury of Pompano Beach Bayview Elementary At Sunrise Middle School with for helping support the Northeast High students! Representative Bobby DuBose will receive a $500 stipend to complete • Eric Sheffield, is a rising young filmmaker and alumni ofNortheast High School. His film “Hatchback” made its world training and activities that support their premiere at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. Reported in the Sun Sentinel as “rich in detail and humor,” peers to become college, career and life- Hatchback was screened at Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale and Cinema Paradiso in Hollywood. Congratulations, Eric, we’ll ready (CCLE). Students attend leadership, watch for more of your creative endeavors in the future! college advisement and event-planning • Just Do It… I Did! Annual Award ceremony was held on October 17th at Atlantic Technical College’s Arthur Ashe Campus. trainings; and will acquire the knowledge Presented by BPCS Exceptional Student Learning Support, the following District 3 students were recognized: Sophie and skills to create a school culture that Ramirez-Bennett Elem.; Tammy Englert-Floranada Elem.; Steven Spoonhour-Harbordale Elem.; Jode Augustin-Lloyd Estates believes all students should be fully prepared Elem.; Nicholas Gonzalez-McNab Elem.; Markeylan Armstrong-Meadowbrook Elem.; Nevaeh Ingram-North Side Elem.; to achieve their life goals. Students, see Vinceley Tanis-Riverland Elem.; Bryan Zarco-Stephen Foster Elem.; Maxwell Frey-V.S. Young Elem.; Karina Castro-New River your BRACE advisor for more information. Mid.; Jakita Gardner-Sunrise Mid.; Julia Futo-Northeast High and Adlin Alexis-Whiddon Rogers Ed. Ctr. I am so proud of each • On November 8th Fort Lauderdale of you! High held an Inclusive Resource Fair & • Fort Lauderdale High School is home to students, Cody O. Williams and Riley Casson, who have been named semifinalists Student Showcase to inform exceptional in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program! 16,000 students across the nation compete for the honor of being named education students and their parents about Celebrating Read for the Record at Croissant Park Elementar a National Merit Scholar. Good Luck, Cody and Riley, we all are waiting to see your names as finalists. community resources, post-secondary opportunities and employment opportunities available to students and families • Harvest Drive at Fort Lauderdale High - each year Fort Lauderdale High students, under the auspices of teacher Valerie that live and/or attend school in the City of Fort Lauderdale. Attendance was free, with community agencies, colleges, and Ruwe, collect and package nonperishable canned goods, cleaning supplies, paper goods, baby items and personal grooming employers available to help attendees navigate from elementary school through high school and beyond for all exceptional products, for those less fortunate. This year the goal for FTLHS and its feeder schools was to gather enough items to feed education students and their families. 175 families, provide an additional $25 food gift card, AND have enough left over to share with Stranahan High for their collection site. It is too soon to tell how well the collection has gone but I know from the amount of love and effort put • Once again, this holiday season Broward County and District 3 students will be performing for holiday travelers from forth that both schools will exceed their goals. Thank you to the Fort Lauderdale Izone Schools for helping to make this December 10th through December 14th between the hours of 9:00a.m.-11:30a.m. at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Thanksgiving a special day for many! If you have an opportunity to catch one of their performances, choral or instrumental, please take a moment to enjoy the splendid talents of our students as they lighten the stress of holiday travel for our residents and visitors. • Floranada Elementary’s Elyse Brunt, Science teacher, has been named Outstanding Elementary Science Educator for the State of Florida! Thank you, Ms. Brunt, for the amazing teacher you are! Your students are so proud of you! Continued on page 35 (following page)

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• Lastly, I would be remiss not to thank the Oakland Park Kiwanis for their outstanding community service all year to Oakland Park, Lloyd Estates, North Andrews Gardens and Floranada elementary schools. Recently, they provided 497 dictionaries to the students in the English, Spanish and Haitian-Creole languages. These dictionaries give the students an opportunity to find the words to express themselves. Thank you all so much for everything you do.

I wish Everyone a wonderful holiday season filled with peace, love and joy and I look forward to our students and staff members enjoying a well-deserved winter break!

I hope you have enjoyed reading about our amazing schools and their amazing teachers and students. It is my pleasure to serve the citizens and students of District 3. Please remember, if you have any questions or concerns call my office at 754-321- 2003, and I will do my best to assist you.

Heather Pomper Brinkworth

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Thanks to everyone who participated in our Fall Garage / Yard Sale. Special thanks to Stephanie and Tom Tonsfeldt for In March 2017, the City Commission created the Infrastructure Task Force (ITF) to review and advise on the current state of, and future needs for, the City’s infrastructure. To date, the ITF has held 17 public meetings, conducted four feedback handling signs! Hopefully you were able to change some unwanted items into cash!! open houses in each City district and provided interim recommendations to the City Commission. The interim recom- mendations included: We will have another community sale in Spring. Some notes that may help for the next sale. Areas that have multiple houses having sales seem to perform better. Get your neighbors and friends to participate. When sales are busier you 1. Water/Sewer – phase out the transfer of Return on Investment (ROI) from the water and sewer fund over a period sell for more money and move more items. We’ll announce the date soon so that you can plan for the next sale. Feel not to exceed four years. Upon full phase out, this will provide an additional $20 million per year to support additional free to forward your comments & ideas to [email protected] investment into recommended water and sewer projects. Commission action: commenced phased ROI reduction with FY 2019 budget (by $5 million) . 2. Stormwater – revise the methodology for the stormwater utility rates to a “ trip -based” methodology and utilize the stormwater revenues to begin implementation of the Stormwater Master Plan Phase II benefitting seven (7) neigh- borhoods with the highest priority concerns. Commission action: rate study underway with “trip-based” methodology included and Phase II stormwater projects are designed and ready to bid (with final funding approval). 3. Roads/Sidewalks/Seawalls – establish minimum annual General Fund revenue sources for the City’s Community In- vestment Plan (CIP) to support all infrastructure needs ranging from seven to ten percent (7-10 %) of the Fund’s operat- ing expenses. Commission action: not yet addressed. 4. Impact Fees– analyze and update City infrastructure fees regularly to ensure that new growth is captured. Commis- sion action: utility rate studies are underway including impact fee analysis. Potential 20-year Needs: The City has completed various master planning efforts over the last four years and a summary of identified needs and cost estimates over the next 20 years are

Infrastructure Task Force continued Potential Funding Opportunities: The City Commission has multiple options to fund capital project (CIP) and infrastructure needs the needs including: 5. Special a ssessments – where applicable (private seawalls, other) 1. Increase water/sewer rates – rate study underway 6. Public -private p artnerships – partnering with the private sector on revenue -generating assets • Commission consideration in FY 2019 7. Grants (federal and state) and Loans (state revolving f und) 2. Increase stormwater rates – rate study underway (includes “trip -based” hybrid model) And , there are other funding sources outside the City’s control but could benefit local infrastructure, including: • Commission consideration in FY 2019 3. Increase millage rate – each mill equates to $35.0 million 1. Federal, state and county funds – for local benefit within those other agency’s jurisdiction (i.e. mobility projects along state or county routes) • The City currently has the fourth lowest millage rate of Broward County municipalities 2. Broward County penny sales tax – approval and use TBD • Also, the City has the third lowest millage rate of the 25 largest municipalities in Florida 3. Broward County traffic mitigation funds – advocate for the County to reinvest those 4. Bonding (revenue or general obligation) – potential source for capital project construction impact fees for local benefit

SEARCH FOR 36 www.ImperialPoint.org Imperial Point Neighborhood Association Imperial Point Association - December 2018 / January 2019 37 NEWS FROM SEILER ANIMAL HOSPITAL PURCHASE A CELEBRATION BRICK!

All proceeds of your Celebration Brick purchase go toward the renovation of the Imperial Point Front Entrance Wall and installation of the Celebrations Bricks at the entrance.

Recognize someone with a one-time donation that will last a lifetime. Purchase an engraved brick in honor of your fam- ily, the memory of a loved one, company, volunteer, birthdays, weddings, graduations, anniversaries. Celebration Brick Pricing: Brick Size: 4”wide x 8”long x 2.25”high End of • $50.00 for 1 line (MAX 20 characters a line: includes letters, punctuation and spaces*) Year Special! • $65.00 for 2 lines (MAX 20 characters EACH line as above*) Buy 3 Bricks • $80.00 for 3 lines (MAX 20 characters EACH line as above*) get 1 Free! With the holiday season around the corner, many families are beginning to plan how they’re going to celebrate, and for many To purchase: http://www.imperialpoint.org people, that means vacation time. Whether it be traveling to see your loved ones or just having time away, it’s important to Click on News: Adopt-A-Brick - Click on Purchase: take into account what a trip could mean for your pet. Pay Pal or Credit Card or Mail to Imperial Point Civic Association, PMB 321, 6278 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Laud, Fl 33308. Traveling with your pet: If a family vacation would be incomplete without your furry friend, here are a few things to remember to ensure your pet is happy and safe:

Microchip your pet & wear a collar — Make sure your pet can be identified and returned to you in the case that it is separated from your family. Be sure to include your name, phone number and any other relevant contact information on the tags.

Vaccinations — Before heading off on vacation, make sure your pet’s vaccinations are up-to-date. If you are planning on traveling outside of the country, check to make sure you have any necessary additional health care requirements.

Prep a pet-friendly travel kit— Whether you are traveling by plane or by car, it’s important to bring any supplies you need to take care of your pet. This could include: food, a water bowl, leash, medications, grooming supplies and any toy, pillow or blanket to make your pet feel more at ease. For nervous pets, consult with your veterinarian about potential sedative options.

USDA-approved travel crate — When bringing your pet along with you, the crate or carrier should be large enough for the animal to move around comfortably, meaning to stand up and turn around, well-ventilated and it should be lined with bedding of some sort. Depending on the size of your animal, if you choose to fly, you may have to travel with your pet in the cargo hold. Make sure you label the crate with the words “Live Animal.” ** If you are traveling by car with a cat, potty pads lining a litter box inside a large carrier can be an easy way to accommodate your feline friend.

Boarding your animals: Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to travel with your pets. In those cases, some owners will leave their animals boarding at their veterinarian. Should this be the case, there are a few things to consider before leaving:

Vaccinations— Even when boarding your animals, it’s important to make sure your pet is up-to-date with any vaccinations to keep them happy and healthy during their stay. Imperial Point Drive Lift Station Works Update Medications & Dietary needs — If your pet has any specific medications or dietary needs, it’s important for you to inform those who will be taking care of your pet. Make sure to bring enough medications and/or supplies to last the duration of the pet’s visit. The B-10 lift station has been substantially completed including all punch list items. However, there are three issues remaining for the contractor to complete before the City will sign-off on the work. The items are additional works related to vibration, Author: Kathleen Thieme sound and odor to ensure that the lift station meets all City Codes and area expec- Dr. Thieme and the Staff at Seiler Animal Hospital wish you Happy Holidays! tations. The contractor has scheduled the work to be completed by the end of No- 5800 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308 vember, so we will share more information in the February/March 2019 newsletter. 954-491-1222 www.SeilerAnimalHospital.com

SEARCH FOR 38 www.ImperialPoint.org Imperial Point Neighborhood Association Imperial Point Association - December 2018 / January 2019 39 CONGRESSMAN TED DEUTCH From the Desk of Commissioner Heather Moraitis

As we transition from the 2018 midterm election season to the holiday season, I encourage The City Commission is committed to helping the 2,300 men, women, and children in everyone to reflect on our common humanity and the values we share, rather than the dif- Broward County experiencing homelessness. The City has joined the initiative, United We ferences that too often divide us. Close political races serve to highlight the areas where End Homelessness, by partnering with AutoNation, Broward County, the United Way of Americans disagree, but it should be every Americans goal to ensure that those hard-fought Broward County, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, and a coalition of business leaders to alleviate the county’s homelessness epidemic. The Broward Business Council on political debates are civil, fair, and produce a government that is truly acting on the will of Homeless is supporting Broward County’s Continuum of Care “Housing First” approach. the people. “Housing First” is a national best practice that focuses on quickly moving people experiencing homelessness into independent and permanent housing, then provides When the new Congress is sworn in this January, I will be focused on taking steps to strength- additional support services based on individual needs. The Salvation Army is exploring a en our democracy so that every American’s voice is heard in our elections and their priori- day respite program, which will offer a place to gather during the day to provide the much ties are reflected in Congress. That includes making voter registration automatic, strength- needed support services. Additional wraparound services will be provided throughout ening the Voting Rights Act, requiring fair maps and non-partisan redistricting processes, the community to ensure those who need help receive medical, mental health, and social services. The new Landlord Engagement and Assistance Program (LEAP) will provide higher ethical standards in Congress and the executive branch, and getting big money out incentives for landlords with rental housing units in Broward County who rent to residents of politics. These reforms will go a long way toward ensuring that the will of the voters car- experiencing homelessness. ries the day in Washington. Congressman Ted Deutch Commissioner Heather Moraitis Fort Lauderdale is expanding its effort to provide a Comprehensive Homeless Strategy In the 116th Congress, I am looking forward to continuing my work on the Foreign Affairs Committee as Chairman of the Sub- that leverages resources and unifies a collaborative effort to ending homelessness. The committee on the Middle East and North Africa. One of my top priorities will be bringing the full resources of Congress and City is doing so by initiating a Community Court Pilot Program that directly addresses the City’s strategic goals of reducing the U.S. Government forward to finally bring our neighbor Bob Levinson home. Bob is the longest-held American hostage in non-violent crimes, supporting public safety, and reducing homelessness. The City applied for and received a $200,000 grant our history and he deserves to come home. from the Center for Court Innovation and the Department of Justice to implement and administer the first Community Court in Florida. To continue our effort to ending homelessness, the City Commission approved funding to support a Food This past year has been incredibly difficult for our community. Repatriation Program, to address the repatriation of food from restaurants to homeless shelters and food pantries around the City that serve meals to neighbors. Additionally, over the last two years, Fort Lauderdale successfully administered a Rapid Natural disasters and manmade tragedies forever changed us Rehousing Program that leveraged $900,000 in state funding along with local resources to provide permanent housing for 498 but will not break us. As we rebuild and move forward together, of the most vulnerable homeless in our city, which included 115 families. We will continue to work with community partners I will continue to fight on your behalf in Washington. As you to find permanent housing for those in need. gather with your friends and families at the close of 2018, I wish you all a safe, joyful, and healthy holiday season and a happy If you are a member of the business community and want Visit our website at www.fitclinic.com new year. to learn more about the Broward Business Council on Homelessness or the LEAP program, please call 954-462-4850 Speech – Language – Special Needs Fitness Warm regards, or visit www.UnitedWeEndHomelessness.org. Individuals, Articulation Specialist – Language Development families and community organizations wishing to participate in collaborative efforts to end homelessness are encouraged Fitness Training with Social Pragmatics Therapy to call 954-357-6101, or email [email protected]. • ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist Together we will find a home for everyone in Fort Lauderdale. • ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer I encourage you to join us in this effort. • Certified Autism Fitness Practitioner

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40 visit www.ImperialPoint.org for more info Imperial Point Association - December 2018 / January 2019 41 Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Florida Department of Health in Broward County

By Bob LaMendola Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Broward County Chapter, worked tirelessly through September and October to inform the public about our message of implementing common sense gun laws. We had a table set up at various events to Like a visiting relative who arrives unannounced and also educate people about our program, BeSmart for Kids. early, the flu has already appeared in South Florida – and it has affected children. As a result, the Florida Depart- All of this led up to our assisting our Gun Sense Candidates, whether federal, state or local, in the hopes that they would be ment of Health in Broward is urging people to take pre- able to bring before either the Florida legislature or Congress the very important issue of resolving the gun violence in this cautions to protect their families from the flu virus, es- country by enacting new common sense gun laws. pecially by receiving flu vaccine as soon as possible. We are pleased and proud of all of the efforts on behalf of the Moms volunteers around the country who helped many GSC candidates win in their elections, specifically the new members of the House of Representatives. The good news for parents is that nasal spray vaccine is back. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention We had the good fortune to have one of our volunteers sit down with Ted Deutsch and Nancy Pelosi to discuss several propos- (CDC) is once again recommending it for healthy chil- als regarding common sense gun laws which we hope to see on the agenda in the House early next year. dren and adults, ages 2 to 49. CDC came out against it for the previous two years because it was less effective than Additionally, we worked with the Nikki Fried campaign for Commissioner of Agriculture, Andrew Gillums’s campaign for Gov- flu shots. But new figures showed that both work. “We ernor, and Bill Nelson’s campaign to be re-elected to the Senate. At the time of the writing of this article, there are recounts encourage everyone to get vaccinated. It’s the best way on all three candidates, and we hope that we will see one, if not all, elected to their respective offices. to protect the community, including older people, chil- dren, pregnant women and people with chronic illness- From now until the end of the year, Moms will not be having any monthly meetings. It is time for the Moms to rest, regroup, es, all of whom are more vulnerable to complications,” and spend time with their families. Come the new year, we will again be on the forefront of the movement to fix the gun says Dr. Paula Thaqi, Director of DOH-Broward. Influenza violence issue in this country and to have each state legislature and the federal government enact common sense laws that season typically does not begin to peak until December, will address this problem and hopefully save the lives of our citizens. Most importantly of these measures are the universal or later. But this year, cases were recorded in September background check and red flag law for all states. The uaniversal background check will be able to keep mentally ill individuals among children and others in South Florida. Flu activity or people who have been found guilty of domestic violence from obtaining weapons. The red flag law will enable law enforce- is mild here so far, but some flu experts predict a severe ment to remove weapons from people who have been determined to be a risk to themselves and others. flu season nationally this year. DOH and CDC recommend flu vaccine for everyone ages six months and older, ex- Should you be interested in joining Moms, just text READY to 644-33 for a link to our Facebook page and more information on our upcoming events. cept those with complications. Flu causes hundreds of thousands of illnesses every year and thousands of Susan El Sheikh deaths. The best place to get a flu shot is from your pri- Member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America vate physician, but if that is not possible, you can find it TEXT Ready to 644-33 at Department health centers and many retail outlets.

Other common-sense protections: Wash hands fre- quently, for at least 20 seconds. Stay home when you’re sick. Disinfect commonly used surfaces in your home and other locations. Avoid touching your face. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow.

For the past two years, just 59 percent of U.S. children and 42 percent of adults got vaccinated. Florida ranked 12th lowest among states, with 43 percent vaccinated. Most versions of this year’s vaccine protect against four strains of flu – two strains of A-type flu (including H1N1) and two strains of B-type flu.

More information: DOH-Broward: 954-467-4705 or http://broward.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/immunizations/index.html. DOH-Palm Beach: 561-625-5180 or http://palmbeach.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/immunizations/index.html. DOH-Miami-Dade: 786-845-0550 or http://miamidade.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/immunizations/index.html. CDC: www.cdc.gov/flu/

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For anyone who lives or travels to downtown, it’s hard to miss the tragedy that has Body cameras enveloped the plaza between the main library and Stranahan Park. Some 75 to 100 homeless More than three years ago, I first advocated as people have pitched tents or laid out sleeping bags because they have nowhere else to go a district commissioner that the city equip po- for shelter. lice officers with body cameras. I’m pleased to announce that this is finally occurring. For too long, this encampment has stood as a symbol of our community’s inability to ade- quately address the issue of homelessness. These are people who need help not only in I have wanted body cameras on all officers in light ensur-ing they have food and shelter, but also to find work, recover from substance abuse of the increased scrutiny that police actions are or over-come health issues. receiving nationally. Hope is on the horizon. The cameras create transparency by documenting Over the past six months, the city has been working with Broward County, the business the interactions between officers and civil-ians. com-munity, faith-based groups and non-profits to develop long-term solutions. We expect The recording can be reviewed when questions to roll out our new initiative within the next few weeks. arise and will be useful in the collection of evidence and witness statements. These cameras Our first step will be to help those in the downtown encampment find shelter and help. not only protects citizens from wrongful conduct Then, we will address the other homeless around the city. There are some 2,000 homeless by officers, but they protect officers from Dean Trantalis - Mayor across our community. disingenuous accusations. The main component of the plan is to expand a rapid-rehousing program. Homeless individuals would be placed in supportive housing where caseworkers would link them to the social ser-vices that they need. The city started a pilot program in the summer of 2017 testing a couple different types of cam-era It’s important that we combine housing with social services otherwise many would likely return to the streets. Help will systems on a select group of officers. The Police be targeted to individual circumstances beginning with immediate health care and mental health assessments followed by Department recently chose the one be-lieved to regular interaction with caseworkers. work best and now is in the process of purchasing The homeless shelters that we have are regularly full. We have been expanding their capacity, but this alone is insufficient and cameras for everyone. not appropriate for more than a short, emergency stay. City management As a result, our homeless partnership has been working to identify apartment units or hotel rooms that can be made available. When I ran for office as mayor, one of my key For some, the stay may be while they receive job assistance or go through recovery. But for a few, the housing will be themes was bringing about a change in man- permanent because of physical or mental health issues. agement at City Hall. I believed the city needed new leadership in how it handles its financing, Permanent housing, though, will be a last resort as we will also look for any family members that can assist. Our partnership infrastructure, traffic and development. is committed to family reunification when it is possible. Both the county and city are increasing how much we spend on homelessness so we can launch this program. In addition, we This past week, the City Commission hired a have received tremendous support from the private sec-tor. Among the major financial contributors are AutoNation, BB&T, new city manager to oversee our day-to-day Bank of America and the Castle Group. op-erations. Please welcome Chris Lagerbloom. Chris is a dedicated administrator who brings ex- While housing is costly, it is less expensive than the current hidden costs of homelessness born through our hospitals and jails. tensive experience to his new role. He has been The program should reduce emergency room visits as well as the rate of incarceration. an assistant city manager here for three years and We plan to direct people into the housing-social services program through a couple efforts. previously served as city manager in a suburb of Atlanta. First, we will launch a very targeted and well-crafted outreach to the homeless to encourage them to take the assistance. Second, we are creating a special Community Court where indi-viduals charged with offenses like panhandling and camping While some wanted a national search for a new in public places are not jailed but instead are placed into our new network. city manager, time was of the essence. We have major structural issues with our budget that must We recently conducted a successful dress rehearsal of the Community Court at City Hall in preparation for the start-up. be addressed quickly. The work up-grading our In addition to the rapid-rehousing and Community Court, we also have been working with the Salvation Army to provide a day underground infrastructure must be expedited. respite center and with faith-based groups to create a stable program to meet daily food needs. We need to make promised chang-es to the city’s planning process. None of this can wait for a This is a major initiative and has taken a while to start, but we needed the time so we could at-tempt to ensure we get it right. prolonged search process. The last attempt that the city made in dealing with homelessness downtown failed because it was heavy-handed and did not address the complete spectrum of what is needed. There was also no buy-in from some key groups committed to supporting Chris is well respected by all of the commissioners the homeless. We were criti-cized nationally and sued over what transpired. We are determined not to repeat those mis-takes. and can hit the ground running because he is already familiar with our operations and knows the I often receive calls or emails saying bulldoze the encampment or send the police in to make mass arrests. Not only is that not commissioners’ individual concerns. I’m confident humane, it’s not legal. Federal judges have repeatedly ruled that encampments cannot be closed unless the community has that Chris is going to work hard to address the provided a reasonable alterna-tive. That’s what we are doing. city’s needs.

Societies are often judged by how they deal with their less fortunate. Through these efforts, we will address homelessness He officially starts in the new role on Jan. 1. compassionately while also addressing the concerns about com-munity appearance and safety that many residents and businesses have. I would like to thank the United Way of Broward County and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance for In closing, I wish everyone a happy holiday season. spearheading this monumental undertaking. Sincerely,

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