Volume 13, Issue 3, October 2016
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DAVIE UPDATE Fall 2016 Vol. 13, Issue 3 The Town of Davie’s Official News Magazine THE DAVIE UPDATE The Davie Update is the official publication of the Town of Davie. The magazine is published three In this times per year and is mailed to Issue residents within the Town under Fall 2016 Vol. 13, Issue 3 the direction of the Administration Department. The Davie Update also can be viewed on the web at 3 Mayor’s Message 10 Out & About www.davie-fl.gov. 4 Town Council Thoughts & Comments 12 Police & Fire Rescue The Town of Davie strives to be the preeminent community in 5 The mural titled Run 14 In the Holiday Spirit South Florida to live, work, learn, and play while treasuring our 6 A Penny at Work 15 Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts preserved natural setting. 8 PACE Broward 22 Bergeron Rodeo Grounds 9 Calling all Baby Boomers 23 Old Davie School/Young at Art Town Council Mayor Judy Paul District 1 Councilmember Bryan Caletka District 2 Councilmember Caryl Hattan Upcoming Town Council District 3 Meetings Councilmember Susan Starkey District 4 Vice Mayor Marlon Luis 11/02/16 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Administration Town Administrator 12/07/16 Wed 6:30 P.M. Richard J. Lemack 01/04/17 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Deputy Town Administrator Macciano K. Lewis 01/18/17 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Assistant Town Administrator Phillip R. Holste Editor Public Relations Coordinator Advisory Committees & Other Meetings Anita Reid The Town has a number of advisory boards and committees that provide recommendations to 954-797-1102 the Town Council regarding special program areas. To be appointed to a board or a committee, [email protected] you must be a registered voter, a Town resident, or a Town business owner. If you are interested in volunteering your time by serving on any of the Town boards or committees, please contact Evelyn Assistant Editor Roig, CMC, Town Clerk, Town of Davie, 6591 Orange Drive, Davie, FL 33314. Phone: 954-797- Public Relations Assistant 1026, Fax: 954-797-1087, or email: [email protected]. Leona Henry To see the schedule of other Town meetings, such as advisory boards, etc., visit our website at www. [email protected] davie-fl.gov. Town Council Meetings are held at Davie Town Hall in the Council Chambers located at 6591 Orange Drive. All meetings are subject to change. Please check our website for the most up-to-date information, www.davie-fl.gov. On the Cover Run, a mural painted by Current Boards & Committees Artist Luis Valle on the east • Agricultural and Environmental Committee • Police Pension Board • Budget Advisory Committee • Senior Citizen Advisory Committee wall of the Pine Island • Community Redevelopment Agency • Site Plan Committee Multipurpose Center. See • Fire Pension Board • United Ranches Preservation Committee page 5. • General Employees & Management Pension • Unsafe Structures Committee Board • Youth Education and Safety Advisory • Open Space and Recreation Committee Committee 2 Davie Update www.davie-fl.gov • Planning and Zoning Board From the Desk of Mayor Judy Paul... On September 21, 2016, the Davie Town Council approved the FY2017 budget. The Town continues to find and to implement innovative ways to ensure that we are keeping our millage rates as one of the lowest in Broward County while providing exceptional service to our residents. For FY2017, the operating millage rate is 5.0799 mills, which has been reduced two years in a row. The debt service millage rate for FY2017 is .6163, which is 13.9% less than the millage rate levied for FY2016. Town Administrator Richard J. Lemack and staff take on the challenge every year to ensure that the Town’s budget is not only fiscally viable but serves and addresses the needs of our residents. On the November 8, 2016 ballot, Broward County residents will have the opportunity to vote on a 1% sales surtax that will be utilized to fund transportation projects and local infrastructure improvements: 1/2 penny for Broward County transportation projects and the other 1/2 penny for local infrastructure improvement projects. To educate the public about the A Penny At Work Campaign, the Town held three town-wide meetings and gave presentations at dozens of homeowner association meetings, boards and committees, and civic organizations throughout the Town. For more information, please see pages 6 and 7. One of the initiatives we proposed in last year’s budget is reestablishing a mounted patrol in Davie. I am happy to announce that with a lot of hard work and dedication, our first mounted patrol officers in over 15 years graduated recently. The mounted unit can be seen in and around Davie patrolling our trails, our open spaces, interacting with our residents, and taking part in community- oriented events. The unit is an invaluable asset to our Police Department. As you all know, I am an animal lover and activist. I am thrilled that our Davie Police Department has welcomed a new addition to its team. Rocky, a Labrador Retriever, is Broward County’s first therapy dog. Rocky and his handler, Detective Lisa Choquette, will assist the Special Victims Unit, currently working with children ages 2 to 12 years old. At a later date, Rocky will assist adults who are in need of service. As an animal community, Rocky is a welcome addition to our family. The Town recently passed a resolution affirming its opposition to the Florida Environmental Regulatory Commission’s decision to raise the limits on the amount of known carcinogens and toxic waste allowed to be dumped into waterways and reaffirming its opposition to extreme oil stimulation (also known as fracking). The Town firmly believes in protecting and preserving its natural open space environment, wildlife habitat, and water resources. The best way we can protect these resources is by proactively preventing contamination and environmental pollution. The Town will continue to work with Broward County and other municipalities to oppose practices that endanger our environment and drinking water supply. I recently attended the Broward County Council of Professional Fire Fighters 30th Annual Fire Fighters Meet & Greet Awards Dinner where I was awarded with the Municipal Leaders of the Year Award. I want to thank the Davie Fire Fighters Benevolent Association Local 2315 for nominating me for this prestigious award. I feel honored to have received this award and will proudly display it. The newest farmers market, Marando Farms and Ranch, recently held its grand opening. The country-style theme store, located at 5151 S.W. 64th Avenue, will provide locally grown produce, bakery items, meat, fish, organic eggs, an animal interaction/ observation area, petting zoo, community garden, picnic pavilions, and a host of other attractions. I look forward to visiting the market on a regular basis. The Annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Friday, November 11, 2016, at Veterans Park, 5750 S.W. 39th Street, beginning at 10 a.m. This patriotic ceremony will feature a wreath-laying ceremony, bagpipes, a 21-gun salute, and presentation of certificates of recognition to our specially invited veterans. Richie Supa, formerly of Aerosmith, will also be in attendance and will be performing. We cherish and proudly celebrate our veterans who have done so much for our country. For more information, call 954-797-1181. Do not forget, we have several events planned throughout the holidays for your enjoyment. The Winter Holiday Lighting of the Greens and Music Under the Stars will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Town Hall, 6591 Orange Drive, beginning at 6 p.m. The Winter Holiday Snow Play will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Road, beginning at 6 p.m. The event will feature over 20 tons of snow, pictures with Santa, a bounce house, slides, and a climbing wall. I hope to see you at these fun events. I wish everyone happy and safe holidays and a healthy and prosperous new year. FALL 2016 3 Thoughts and Comments from the Town Council... District 1 Councilmember Bryan Caletka District 2 Councilmember Caryl Hattan 954-797-1030 [email protected] 954-797-1030 [email protected] I am ecstatic to announce that the Town will be I had the honor of attending the Davie Fire expanding Betty Booth Roberts Park. We have Rescue Class 16-002’s graduation that was held reached an agreement with the Roberts Family recently. Family members, friends, and mentors (the park’s namesake) to purchase 1.95 acres came out to watch as the 12 graduates proudly on the south side of the park. The Town has received their badges and pins, marking the participated in several open space acquisitions end of their weeks of training. The grueling fire over the years which have successfully expanded rescue training included EMS and Fire Rescue existing facilities and I know this purchase will follow suit. protocols, rope rescue, department regulations, policies, and rules. The Town is also making phased improvements to Betty Booth During training, the graduates dubbed themselves “Hudson’s Roberts Park. The first phase relocated and installed new Heroes,” to show their respect and love for Davie Fire Captain playground equipment and a water fountain. As a result, we have Richard Hudson who was their instructor. I want to congratulate more families visiting the playground. The second phase includes Class 16-002 and welcome them to the Davie Fire Rescue family. the installation of a water slide, a pool deck extension, and new I have served as the Vice Chair on the Broward Housing Council fencing. I am looking forward to the completion of the pool for the past four years.