The Oakland Park City Commission will hold a public workshop on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. to review and update the city’s Strategic Plan. We want to hear from you! Public input will be critical to ensure the strategic goals reflect community priorities. Residents and business owners are encouraged to join the Zoom meeting on Oct. 21 to share their ideas, priorities, and vision for the future to make sure we’re focusing on what matters most to our community. Click here to register for the meeting in advance. For meeting details, visit bit.ly/OPCommissionWorkshop.

Congratulations to Fire Rescue Batallion Chief Monica Maldonado, who was named Emergency Medical Services Educator of the Year by the Florida Department of Health. Chief Maldonado is a member of the Florida Resuscitation Academy, which has helped train more than 500 fire, EMS, and hospital providers in High-Performance CPR using an organized systematic approach known as "Pit Crew." The Academy has also received grant funding through the State of Florida's EMS office to conduct five courses each year in rural areas of the state. The Academy has trained more than 100 instructors as train-the-trainer for High-Performance CPR, who have taught the training to their fire rescue/EMS agencies and have been able to increase survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Chief Maldonado and her team from the Florida Resuscitation Academy were recognized last week at the Florida EMS Advisory Council Meetings in Orlando. Chief Maldonado, pictured here with Fire Rescue Chief Stephen Krivjanik and Fire Marshall John Preston, has worked in the Oakland Park Fire Rescue Department since 2006. She will be recognized during a presentation at the Oct. 6 City Commission Meeting. See the agenda item here and join us in congratulating Chief Maldonado for her extraordinary achievement. Pictured:   

There is a lot going on in Oakland Park in October. Please see below a list of upcoming public meetings and opportunities to participate. Visit the calendar on the City website for more information on these and other upcoming public meetings.

This week we'd like to welcome AAA Dance, Choreography & Fitness to Oakland Park. Affectionately known as the “Royal Peacock” Studio, AAA is the ONLY 18+ venue for all things movement and "groovement" in Broward County. The boutique-style space offers group fitness classes, dance experiences, and private training sessions. An array of strength-based, cardio, and flow-based classes will meet all of your fitness needs. Many classes are available virtually via Zoom. A private fitness room is rentable by the hour for an exclusive and socially distant experience. The studio is located at 4861 North Dixie Highway, Suite 206, Oakland Park, FL 33334. Class descriptions and details can be found at www.aaachoreographyandfitness.com. For more information email aaachoreography@gmail.com or call 954-900-7507.

If you know of an Oakland Park business that would like to be featured in an upcoming Local Business Spotlight, send us an email.

We are excited to announce that the City of Oakland Park is getting a new website! The fresh design, which was created with our website users in mind, is scheduled to launch later this month. We're looking forward to sharing the new look with you at the same web address as our current site, www.oaklandparkfl.gov.

The City of Oakland Park is now accepting grant applications from Non-Profit organizations that serve the local community. The Non-Profit grant application cycle for FY2022 is open now through Monday, November 1, 2021, at 5 p.m. Grants will be awarded this fiscal year in the amount of $10,000. Organizations that would like to apply for aid during the 2022 fiscal year should complete and submit an application to the City’s Financial Services Department by November 1, 2021. Review and award by the City Commission will be scheduled at a later date. Click here for more information and to download an application. For questions, please contact the City of Oakland Park Financial Services Department at 954-630-4203.

The City of Oakland Park is pleased to offer free bulk collection once a month. Next week, starting Monday, Oct. 11 is the second week of the month. The area that will be serviced for bulk trash collection is the southeast corner of the city, including the area from 38 Street south, between Federal Highway and NW 9 Avenue; and the area south of Prospect Road, between Dixie Highway and NE 5 Avenue (see area shaded in purple on the enclosed map). Please place only accepted items curbside for bulk collection. Please do not include items such as construction material or demolition debris, lumber, dirt, rocks, sod, or tree stumps. Items not accepted or placed out too early may be tagged by Community Enhancement, in which case residents will be asked to remove the items within two days. Bulk trash collection information, including pick-up schedules and accepted items, can be found on the City website. For more information, call 954-630-4452.

Unusually high tides known as “King Tides” occur each year between September and December. These tides can cause flooding in low-lying areas. The City of Oakland Park is taking steps to address King Tides, and we encourage our community to do the same. Visit the City website to learn what you can do to prepare. If you experience unusual flooding or impassable roads during a tidal event, please call our 24-Hour Customer Service number at 954-561-6275.

As a reminder, the City of Fort Lauderdale, which provides water to Oakland Park, will temporarily return to using free chlorine in its drinking water system from 9 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5 to 9 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. Free chlorination is a common practice for water systems using combined chlorine disinfection. The chlorination period is anticipated to be transparent; however, there may be a slight change in the taste or smell of tap water. In addition, some customers may see water running from fire hydrants in their neighborhoods, which is part of the normal maintenance process. A list of Frequently Asked Questions is posted on the City website. For more information, please call 954-630-4430.  

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We're still collecting stories to share during Oakland Park's upcoming Centennial celebration. If you have an untold story, photos, or memorabilia to share during our Centennial, please send them via email to shareyourhistory@oaklandparkfl.gov.

The City offers a variety of services online to provide efficient and convenient customer service from anywhere, anytime. Some of the things you can do online include paying a utility bill, watching a Commission Meeting, submitting a building permit, and searching for public records. In addition to online services, the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park library offers curbside pick-up from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Call the library at 954-630-4335 for more information. Save yourself a trip to City Hall and avoid waiting in line, click here to learn more about the efficient and convenient services available on the City of Oakland Park website.