Week of November 18, 2021 |
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Special Cooper City Commission Meeting |
City Commission Approves Redistricting Map, Allowing for Ordinance on First Reading
The City Commission requested a slight adjustment to one of the alternatives presented in regard to redistricting. The map, which still requires further approval, provides for more of a quadrant approach to the district map, and also improves compactness and population equity among the districts.
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Our Recreation Department will be holding special camp for students from kindergarten through eighth grade during the Thanksgiving (Nov. 22 - 24) break at the Community Center. Registration now available at the Community Center and Pool and Tennis Center. Non-resident registration opens on Nov. 15. More information.
Residents: $90 for full camp / $80 per additional child
Non-residents: $135 for full camp / $125 for additional child
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Cooper City Holiday Happenings |
Brunch with Santa
Saturday, December 18
Santa will be paying a visit to Cooper City for this special brunch open to families with children in grade 3 and under. Get tickets now.
Light Up Cooper City
Friday, December 3
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with us, as we light up Memorial Park with holiday cheer.
Holiday Home Decorating
Register by Friday, December 3
Which home will be the "Most Creative," "Most Lights" and "Best Decorated" home this holiday season?
Winter Break Camp
Special winter break camp sessions will be held. More information coming soon. Resident registration will begin on Monday, November 29.
Holiday Movie at the Park
Friday, December 10
A holiday movie kicks off the return of Movies in the Park series. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a family comedy film under the stars.
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Yard of the Month - November 2021 |
Congratulations to the Gunpat family in Commissioner Pulcini's district.
Every month a home is selected in a commission district that meets and exemplifies the Yard of the Month criteria. Congratulations to the winners. Cooper City is "Someplace Special." Winners receive a $50 certificate from Florida Nursery Mart.
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Protect Your Online Purchase Deliveries From Porch Pirates |
This free delivery protection program begins this Saturday, November 20, and continues through December 24, 2021. You must register.
Operation Front Porch is here to help prevent “porch pirates,” who target your holiday packages while you’re not home. Our BSO Cooper City team offers the police station as a safe delivery location for your holiday packages. It’s a simple and free service for Cooper City residents.
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Bulk Waste Pick-up
Garbage Trash and Vegetative Growth
Bulk may be placed out no earlier than 24 hours before scheduled pick up collection. Items placed curbside outside of the designated collection schedule will be subject to violation. Bulk trash includes large household trash that does not fit in roll-out carts or bags. No black bags will be collected with bulk.
Acceptable bulk items include: • Furniture, mattresses, white goods (washer, dryer, etc.), appliances, refrigerators (with freon removed), carpets & paddings, yard waste in clear bags, tree branches, & other yard waste. Bulk trash brochure for more tips. Dates for 2022 Bulk Pick-ups
(* some recent changes to ordinances are not reflected on the portal)
To file a code complaint, contact Code Compliance / BSO District 16 at 954-436-7335 (non-emergency) or 954-764-4357 (dispatch).
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Let's continue to make Cooper City "Someplace Special."
The appearance of properties plays a vital role in our community to ensure neighborhoods are well-kept, safe and in good condition. The physical state of private property can impact the overall image of Cooper City. City Code of Ordinances specifies minimum standards to protect the community.
We're doing our part. Your assistance and cooperation in making our community a better place is greatly appreciated.
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#TBT City founder Morris Cooper built the Cooper Colony Country Club in the late 1950s to attract home buyers. He sold it in 1962 with a restriction that it must remain a golf course forever.
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Cooper City Commerce Column |
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Sweet Home for New Bakery |
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New! Business Expo & Job Fair Coming January 22 |
This event will showcase the goods, services, and job opportunities available from Cooper City businesses, offering participants both professional networking and consumer exposure.
We are currently seeking Cooper City businesses, professionals and groups who wish to participate in our event as vendors and sponsors.
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Hazardous Waste & Electronics Disposal Monthly
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wheelabrator
Saturdays: December 11, January 22, February 12, March 12
Bulk Waste Pick-up Schedule
December 20 - 24 (No garbage or bulk pickup on Christmas)
January 17 - 22
February 21 - 26
March 21 - 26
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Emergency Rental Assistance Still Available
OUR Florida is accepting applications for rental and utility assistance Outstanding rent and utility bills that were not covered by other programs may be eligible for support from OUR Florida. More details.
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Free Walk-up COVID Testing in Cooper City |
We partnered with Allied Health to offer a COVID-19 walk-up rapid and PCR testing site at Suellen H. Fardelmann Sports Complex. For information on days and times that the testing site is open, please click here.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children
Vaccination and Testing Sites Open
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There are multiple locations, including your local pharmacy, offering COVID-19 vaccines and tests.
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Passport Appointments Now Available |
Now booking appointments for new passports every 15 minutes.at City Hall.
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Also, don't miss free seminars on Medicare plans, nutrition and financial assistance, and special events such as luncheons and field trips.
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File for Property Tax Exemptions at the Community Center |
Broward County Property Appraiser's office will set-up a mobile office at the Pool and Tennis Center tomorrow, Friday, November 19. More details.
They regularly are here at the Cooper City Community Center on the second Tuesday of the month from 12 noon to 2 p.m., next stop is Tuesday, December 14.
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Blood Mobile is Back at the Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center
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On the following Tuesdays
- November 23: 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- December 21: 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Donors receive a $20 gift card and a wellness checkup. ID required. Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center is located at 11600 Stonebridge Parkway, 33026.
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Year-round Fitness Programs
Cooper City offers fitness programs and classes for all interests, ages and experience. Visit our programs and classes webpage for more information.
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Learn How to Set-up Your Mobile Phone for Emergency Notices
Sign-up to receive important notices. It's free!
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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.
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Mental Health Resources at a Click |
The burden of mental illness in the United States is among the highest of all diseases, and mental disorders are among the most common causes of disability. The pandemic has had an impact on mental health and with the holidays coming up, getting help will brighten the days.
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City Commission Meetings
Tuesdays, November 30,
December 14 & 28
6:30 p.m.
Note: Regular commission meeting that was scheduled for November 23 has been moved to November 30.
In-person: City Hall, 9090 SW 50 Place
Comcast/Xfinity: Channel 78
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Get Involved, 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 advisory board.
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New Members Sought for the Education Advisory Board |
Are you interested in serving the City in an advisory position? The City seeks members for the Education Advisory Committee. The committee serves as a liaison between the City and the School Board and Charter schools by monitoring their actions and proceedings to ensure a quality education for our children.
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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.
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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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