Week of September 1, 2022
Visit us at www.CooperCity.gov
In observance of Labor Day, City offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022. The gym and courts at the Pool & Tennis Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Labor Day.
Just Ask! Cooper City's Virtual Q/A Forum Provides Answers
We held our monthly online forum this week where we talk about the community and strive to answer your questions about City services, projects and initiatives.

Ride on Over to the Bike Rodeo this Saturday, September 3
The event will be held at Suellen H. Fardelmann Sports Complex on Saturday, September 3, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. There will be safety tips, helmet fittings, bike rodeo courses and more! No pre-registration necessary.

*Thank you to sponsor Castañeda Orthodontics for your support of this event!

Upcoming Budget Public Hearings

In July, our City Commission set the tentative operating millage rate at 5.875, which would be the lowest for Cooper City since 2014. This month, the City Commission will solidify the operating millage rate. Residents, businesses, and stakeholders will have the opportunity to share thoughts, opinions, and input during two upcoming budget hearings.

The first hearing will be held on September 14 at 6:30 p.m. and the second hearing will be held on September 27 at 6:30 p.m. Both budget hearings will take place at City Hall.

School is in Session
Meet Your School Resource Deputies

Renaissance Charter School Resource Deputy Paola Bello-Sanchez talks about the little things that make her job special and the love of interacting with students and staff, while also dishing the details on her favorite food and music!

Kids Day Off Registration
Registration for Cooper City's Kids Day Off program opened today, September 1. Kids Day Off is offered on Broward County Public School's teacher planning days. Register at either the Community Center or the Pool and Tennis Center.

"Tool Time" Tax Holiday, September 3 - 9
Florida’s first “tool time” sales-tax holiday that applies to tools and other home-repair and construction items will kick off during the Labor Day weekend. The seven-day holiday, which was part of a wide-ranging tax bill passed this year, will allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on numerous home-repair and construction items from Saturday through September 9.

Sprouting and Caring: 2022 Tree and Plant Care Workshop
Cooper City is certified as a wildlife-friendly city by the National Wildlife Federation for the community's wildlife conservation efforts and for coming together for a common purpose -- to create a community where people and wildlife can flourish.

In an effort to educate the community on proper care of trees and plants that help our wildlife, the annual Tree and Plant Care Workshop will be held on Saturday, September 24, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Space is limited, reservations required. Please RSVP by calling our Public Works Department at 954-434-2300.

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My Safe Florida Home Program Launches Soon
The Florida Legislature recently re-enacted the My Safe Florida Home to address the property insurance crisis in the state. The program has two primary components: 1. Provide, free of charge, a home inspection that identifies recommended improvements a homeowner may take to mitigate hurricane damage. 2. Eligible homeowners within defined areas of the state may apply for a up to $10,000 grant for home hardening improvements to make them less vulnerable to hurricane damage.

Read more at https://myfloridacfo.com/mysafeflhome and also subscribe to receive more information as it becomes available.
Hold the Dates for Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars, many popular events are coming up and more information will become available soon.

  • Book Swap, October 7
  • Taste of Cooper City, October 20 (More details coming soon)
  • Health & Fitness Expo, October 22
  • Garage Sale, November 19 (Registration begins October 19)

Mom & Kids Super Hero Night of Fun
Friday, September 23
Registration is now open for this super fun themed night for moms and their kids. Dinner included.

Touch-a-Truck, September 17
This family event will be held at Suellen H. Fardelmann Sports Complex from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The first hour will be sensory friendly, meaning horns and sirens will not be utilized from 9-10 a.m.

*Thank you to sponsors Retro Fitness, Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics, and Castañeda Orthodontics for your support of this event!

Food Truck Frenzy at Tree Tops Park is Tonight
Broward County Parks has started Food Truck Frenzy! at Tree Tops Park in Davie on the first Thursday of every month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Are You Ready? The Tropics Are Stirring Up
Be ready throughout storm season. Data shows that mid-September is the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. Build a kit and gather supplies before a storm threatens our area.

Get a full checklist to make sure you and your loved ones are ready.
Keep Our History Alive!
Send Your Images & Stories of Our "Someplace Special"
#TBT: An interior view of the Rock Creek Clubhouse showing the weight room in 1984. Our Pool & Tennis Center, today, offers many activities and programs. Visit our Parks & Recreation.

Share your memorable photographs to help us keep our history alive. For more details on how to share photos, postcards and stories with us, click here. If you have any questions, please call 954-434-4300 ext. 263 or email community@coopercityfl.org.

Special Treats Coming this Halloween
Halloween events are more treats than tricks. Save the dates.
  • Trick or Treat Shop to Shop, October 29
  • Home Halloween Decorating Contest (Registration begins early October)

Cooper City Election is November 8, 2022
Election Day is set for November 8, 2022. This year's ballot will include elections for Cooper City Districts One (1) and Two (2). The mayor and four city commissioners are elected to four-year, staggered terms on a non-partisan basis with a consecutive term limit of three terms.

On the November ballot, Cooper City voters will also decide on a proposed City Charter amendment with regard to election districts.

The language on the ballot will read as follows:

Shall the Cooper City Charter be amended to provide for the elimination of single-member commission districts and the establishment of four (4) commission seats elected at-large, along with an at-large elected mayor; commencing in November 2024 with the positions of Commissioner 3, Commissioner 4 and the mayor elected at-large, and in November 2026 with the positions of Commissioner 1 and Commissioner 2 elected at-large?

This proposed Charter amendment will have no financial impact to the City.

YES NO
Meet the Candidates Nights
The City's Education Advisory Board is organizing and facilitating two "Meet the Candidates" nights in October. These public events will provide Cooper City residents with the opportunity to hear from and learn about the candidates seeking seats on the Broward County School Board and Cooper City Commission.

  • Meet the Broward County School Board Candidates Night
  • October 4 at 7 PM - City Hall
  • Candidates for "District 6" and "Countywide At-Large, Seat 8" are receiving invites to attend

  • Meet the Cooper City Commission Candidates Night
  • October 18 at 7 PM - City Hall
  • Candidates for Cooper City Commission District 1 and District 2 are receiving invites to attend

Both "Meet the Candidates" nights will be broadcast via Zoom and Comcast Channel 78.
Hazardous Waste & Electronics Disposal Monthly
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wheelabrator
Saturdays: Sept 17, Oct 22, Nov 12, Dec 17

Bulk Waste Pick-up Schedule
Sept 19 -24 | Oct 17 - 30 | Nov 21 - 26 | Dec 19 - 24


Recycling Rules (Do and Don'ts)
Programs & Activities
Cooper City Active Adults Programs

Cooper City active adults are invited to join a wide variety of activities, classes and programs. Click here for a list of programs available. More information, call 954-434-4300, extension 255.


Visit the Community Center or Pool and Tennis Center to pick up a calendar of activities, events and more.

September is Yoga Month, Step into a Fitness Routine
The Cooper City Fitness Center is located at the Pool and Tennis Center. Explore your health insurance for membership benefits. An individual annual gym membership starts at only $85.60 for seniors (age 62+). An individual annual membership for Cooper City residents, age 14-61, is $139.10.

Non-residents can also enjoy the facilities. Get more information by visiting our Facilities page or call 954-436-7300.
Year-round Fitness Programs

Cooper City offers fitness programs and classes for all interests, ages and experience. Visit our programs and classes webpage for programs and more information.

Community Pool Progress Report
Tile installation is complete and Diamond Brite is being applied to the Community Pool. While we approach the latter stages of this project, the City is implementing a fine of $250 each day on the contractor, due to the agreed upon completion date of June 24, 2022 not being met.

If you have questions, please call the Cooper City Parks and Recreation Department at 954-436-7300.

Latest Update (August 2022)
  • AT&T recently completed its fiber-optic cable projects in Embassy Trace and Trellises. Construction work in Rock Creek will begin on August 15, 2022. The entire neighborhood project will be complete by the first week in December of 2022 and with no disruption on the existing services. Read more.

On-going projects
When Lightning Strikes, What Do You Do?
It's summer and that means thunderstorms can pop up at any time as the heat of the day stirs. Lightning kills about 20 people in the U.S. each year, and hundreds more are severely injured. Learn indoor and outdoor safety tips to protect yourself and your loved ones from lightning.

Indoor Safety Tips
  • Avoid water.
  • Don’t touch electronic equipment.
  • Avoid windows, doors, porches and concrete.
  • Don’t use corded phones.

Outdoor Safety Tips
  • The best defense is to avoid lightning.
  • Be aware of weather forecast.
  • Go indoors, “When thunder roars, go indoors.”
  • Seek shelter immediately, even if caught out in the open.
  • Separate from others.
  • If you are out in the open water and a storm rolls in, return to shore immediately.
  • Don’t stay in open vehicles.
  • Don’t stay in open structures.
  • Avoid open spaces.
  • Don’t stay near tall structures.

For more details on safety tips during a lightning storm, read more from CDC or NOAA.

Cooper City Optimist for Adult and Youth Organized Sports
From soccer to cheerleading, there is a sport and team for all interests through the Optimist Club of Cooper City.

At Your Service
Passport Appointments
Passport appointments every 15 minutes at City Hall.

Sign Up for E-Billing

View your bill online and you also have the option to sign up for automatic payments. Information on all of these options is here.
Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW)
Third Tuesday of every other month
Community Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

September 20 appointments are full. The final visit in 2022 will be on November 15 with registration opening on October 3. Call 954-434-4300, ext. 255.

FLOW services include license and I.D. credentialing services, renew a vehicle registration, emergency contact information registration, and purchase a specialty license plate. However, no written or driving tests are given from mobile units.

Safety Zone
September is Suicide Prevention Month
In Florida, a person dies by suicide every two hours on average. suicide is the second leading cause of death for children, adolescents, and young adults age 10 to 24 year.

It's Hot Outside! Be Mindful While Exercising
Humidity increases your chances of heat exhaustion. If unable to exercise in the early morning or evening, please be mindful of your body's reaction to heat and humidity during the daytime hours. In extreme heat, the body's ability to self-regulate & cool itself is affected, which can lead to illness or death.

What If 911 Does Not Answer?

In the event a Cooper City resident calls 911 and there is no answer, Cooper City residents can call the BSO Cooper City station directly by dialing 954-435-2000. Cooper City's BSO station is the only BSO district to staff a lobby 24/7, 365 days a year.
Broward Sheriff Cooper City
Contacting BSO to report a crime, abuse, tips or other non-emergency incidents has never been so easy. Here are the many ways you can call, email or text us so they can help you. There is even a SaferWatch app.

Learn How to Set-up Your Mobile Phone for Emergency Notices
Sign-up to receive important notices. It's free!

SCAM ALERT - DO NOT OPEN OR SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
There have been reports of fraudulent text messages being sent to Floridians asking for driver license details. The text messages lead to a phony/fraudulent webpage that requests Social Security and driver license information. DO NOT share your personal information.

Lock Your Vehicle to Prevent Crime
Leaving your vehicle unlocked, especially at night, makes it easy for criminals to take its contents. Start a new bedtime ritual by making sure your vehicle is locked before you call it a night. #9PMInitiative
Get a Jump Start on Heart Health
BSO Fire Cooper City offers Heartsaver classes monthly for adults to learn more on how to conduct CPR and address foreign body airway obstruction. The next classes are September 7 and October 12.

Cooper City Explorer Program

Our Cooper City BSO District is looking for teenagers interested in a career in law enforcement or criminal justice. If your child in considering a career in public safety, this program may be the perfect fit.

COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing
Cooper City COVID-19 testing site continues to operate until further notice. Several Broward County sites have closed. Many local pharmacies have vaccines and/or testing services.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
  • Call 988 for crisis (mental health, substance use and suicide).
  • Call 211 to connect to community resources, emotional support and crisis intervention.
  • Call 911 for medical, fire and police emergencies.

Monkeypox Prevention & Vaccination
There are cases of monkeypox across the country, including Broward County. The risk of monkeypox to the general population remains low. For prevention and treatment information, click here.

BSO Cares Program, Registry for People with Developmental Disorders

This registry is part of a free community service program that will allow our emergency personnel to respond to and serve our community with disabilities better when our help is needed. Participation is voluntary. To register for Care Program
Get Involved in "Someplace Special"
Upcoming Regular City Commission Meetings
Tuesdays: September 13 & 27, at 6:30 p.m.

In-person: City Hall, 9090 SW 50 Place
TV: Comcast/Xfinity: Channel 78

Apply to Serve on a Board or Committee
Are you a resident of Cooper City and interested in becoming more involved? Consider applying for an one of many advisory boards. 

Join Our Team
Cooper City’s mission is to provide excellent services and facilities to support a high quality of life for our residents to maintain Cooper City’s designation of “Someplace Special.” Full and part-time positions
Cooper City's Strategic Plan
The City's strategic plan is a roadmap to carry out strategic priorities from 2022-2027. There are four strategic priorities:

  • Financially Sustaining Someplace Special
  • Proactive Public Safety
  • A Strong Sense of Place
  • Citywide Revitalization

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Report Issues in Your Neighborhood with a Click
See a streetlight out or flickering, pothole, graffiti or beehive, report it through SeeClickFix, an online web application that allows any individual to report non-emergency issues on a map for everyone to see.

The SeeClickFix works as a request and work management system to get the job done.

From your phone, download the free SeeClickFix app and type in Cooper City, FL. To report, it's as easy as taking a photo and submitting. For updates on your service request, you will have to create a log-in.

Register with Code Red to Receive City Emergency Notices

CodeRed is the City's emergency call system. If you have signed up for CodeRed, please check your information to ensure your phone number is accurate, and that you are signed up to receive "general information." If you have not yet signed up for CodeRED, please do so by clicking the button below. There is no fee to participate in CodeRED.

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