On Monday, May 30, please take time to honor and remember our nation’s veterans who sacrificed everything for our freedom as Americans.

City Hall and the Community Center will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. The Pool & Tennis Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the pool is currently closed for renovation.

Our Cooper City Commission gathered for a regular meeting on May 24, 2022. Within this recap, Commissioner Ryan Shrouder provides a summary of some Commission actions.

This recap focuses on the rejection of an ordinance that could have passed responsibility for the repair of sidewalks to property owners, an approval related to an interlocal agreement that helps pave the way to roadway and drainage improvements along a portion of Stirling Road, an update on the renewal of a facility use agreement with the Cooper City Optimist Club, some details on preliminary discussions with Davie Fire Rescue and the continuing work to improve Cooper City's fire rescue and emergency services, and an update on an ordinance that will allow for leashed dogs in more passive parks.

Full Recap of the Commission Meeting.

We are rolling out our first "lunch-n-learn" on Wednesday, June 1, at noon.

Do you have a question about City services, current and upcoming projects, or something else? Please submit your question(s) in advance and join our city manager from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. during this live question and answer session.

Click here to ask your questions. The deadline to submit questions, in advance, is Friday, May 27, at 3 p.m.

Congratulations to David and Dey Thomas, of Marin Ranches, on being recognized with June's "Yard of the Month." As part of the recognition, they receive a $50 gift certificate from Florida Nursery Mart. We thank them for helping to make Cooper City "Someplace Special."

The Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) is monitoring the current infant formula shortage and takes this life-threatening issue very seriously.

On May 12, 2022, State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo sent a letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf regarding the formula shortages affecting some of Florida’s most vulnerable populations.

DOH-Broward wants to ensure Floridians are kept up to date on this issue and have the correct information on how to protect your family.

PROTECT YOUR FAMILY

Saturday, June 18, 8AM – 11AM

Pool and Tennis Center

Price: $30 for a father & son / $12 per additional guest

Registration can be completed at the Community Center or Pool and Tennis Center.

On Tuesday, May 24, the City Commission received an update from the City’s finance director. As the Fiscal Year 2023 budget moves through the early stages of development, a presentation was provided that focused on budget assumptions and concerns. City Commissioners had the opportunity to provide input and opinions on what should be considered for the next fiscal budget.

The City’s Green Advisory Board provided the City Commission with its “Someplace Green” sustainability recommendation. Many of the suggested initiatives align with the City’s strategic plan, as we work toward better means of conserving energy and water, reducing waste, and increasing community participation in environmental stewardship.

Earlier this month, the City Commission recognized May as National Water Safety Month and presented a proclamation to David Duda, who has been an aquatics professional in our community for more than 60 years.

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children between the ages of one and four. Living in South Florida, water safety is a year-round effort.

The City is proud to offer several aquatic programs: Splash with Mommy and Me, swim lessons and other programs.

Water safety tips:

Our BSO Cooper City District is implementing, and will adjust, a temporary traffic change during Cooper City Elementary School's drop-off and dismissal times through June 9, 2022.

Drivers can utilize both lanes of the one-way roadways. While the right lane is used for drop-off and pickup, the left lane can be used by all drivers. Those dropping off or picking up children are encouraged to utilize the passing lane to avoid any drop-off and pickup points that do not apply to them.

Friday, July 8, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Suellen H. Fardelmann Sports Complex

Food trucks, activities for the kids and free concert featuring Shane Duncan Band

July 23, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

BSO Cooper City Headquarters

Pre-registration is required and opens June 13.

Get your shopping list together. The 14-day “disaster preparedness” Florida sales tax holiday will be held from Saturday, May 28 through Friday, June 10, 2022, to purchase qualifying disaster preparedness and pet supplies.

Follow these links for helpful tips on getting prepared. Hurricane season is June 1 through November 30.

If you find yourself feeling anxious due the recent horrific events, 211 Broward is your help line. Dial 211 or download the 211 app on your cellphone for assistance 24/7.

211 Broward is the live, 24-hour comprehensive helpline, providing all people with crisis, health and human services support, and connecting them to resources in our community for housing, food, financial assistance, relief from abuse, family issues, depression, childcare, suicide prevention, etc.

We have a variety of recreational activities planned including

swimming, field trips, games, arts & crafts and so much more for children in first through eighth grade. Register now.

More information on summer camp | Download flyer

We are accepting applications for our Student Assistant Volunteer Program (S.A.V.) for the 2022 Summer Camp. If interested, please complete the application and return to the Community Center by Friday, May 27. Applications are on a first-come, first-serve basis until full.

More information on S.A.V. | Download flyer

While visiting one of our many parks, please remember to always look around and make sure you did not leave any items that should be placed in a trash receptacle.

No person shall throw or deposit litter in any park within the City except in public receptacles and in such a manner that the litter will be prevented from being carried or deposited by the elements upon any part of the park or upon any street or other public place. Where public receptacles are not provided, all such litter shall be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence and properly disposed of elsewhere as provided herein. Those regulations set forth herein shall be construed so as to supplement those prohibitions against littering in parks which are contained in Chapter 12 of the City Code.

If you have any questions about this City Code, you can contact our Public Works Department or Code Enforcement team.

Cooper City has received funds as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 to be used to facilitate the community’s recovery from the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Specifically, the Cooper City Grant Program is intended to support small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals who have experienced loss of income or other negative economic impacts from 2019 to 2020 or from 2020 to 2021. These are one-time grants that do not need to be repaid.

Applications for residential mortgage and rent, residential utilities, nonprofits and small business assistance will be closing soon. Assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-qualified, first-serve basis to eligible applicants with complete applications.

Here's how we have helped, so far:

Click here for detailed information on the programs.

Join our Walking Club every Wednesday evening at Flamingo West Park at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to come out and get some exercise, while making new friends each week.

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 15-61, is $139.10.

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

For months, Cooper City residents and our neighbors have provided incredible support to the Ukrainian community by donating items to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Cooper City. Donations are still being accepted, especially medical supplies from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Click here for a full list of requested items.

Collection efforts.

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 class for the general public is June 15.

Third Tuesday of every other month

Community Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration opens June 1, 2022 for the July 19 appointments. Call 954-434-4300, ext. 255.

More information.

This program is available to anyone who resides in or frequently visits Broward County who has a developmental disability diagnosis. Participation is voluntary. To register for Care Program

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

Cooper City COVID-19 testing site continues to operate until further notice. Several Broward County sites have closed or will be closing soon. Many local pharmacies have testing services or at-home testing kits available.

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.