Week of September 8, 2022 |
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9/11, A Day of Service and Remembrance
A Message from Mayor Greg Ross
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
This Sunday will mark the 21st anniversary of the terror attacks on 9/11. In memory of the 2,977 innocent lives taken on that fateful day, we will honor the victims with a National Day of Service and Remembrance.
On this “Patriot Day,” help us inspire unity and carry out an act of kindness. Whether participating in a 9/11 commemoration or helping a neighbor, there is something each of us can do to carry on the memory of those killed on September 11, 2001.
By uniting as one, as we did 21 years ago, we can lift each other up and serve the greater good. May we also take time to honor the sacrifices made that day by remembering the heroes, first responders, our armed forces, and the countless acts of service that have helped defend our nation’s freedom.
I hope this National Day of Service and Remembrance calls you to extend a hand, overcome differences, and create relationships that help inspire a lifetime of service.
Sincerely,
Mayor Greg Ross
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Just Ask! Cooper City's Virtual Q/A Forum Provides Answers
Next Session: September 29
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Our next monthly online forum will take place later this month, giving us an opportunity to talk about our community and a chance to answer your questions about City services, projects and initiatives.
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"Taste of Cooper City" is Set for October 20, 2022 |
The City of Cooper City is hosting its inaugural Taste of Cooper City showcase on October 20 featuring the best Cooper City has to offer in food, wine, coffee, tea, desserts, beer, and other culinary and beverage specialties.
This indoor/outdoor tasting event offers Cooper City's restaurants, tea houses, cafes, coffee shops, bakeries, diners, confectioners, caterers and other specialty food and beverage establishments the exclusive opportunity to feature sample-size introductions of their sweet and savory delicacies to future customers from the community at large.
We will be sharing an RSVP link soon, so stay tuned!
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Trying to plan a date night, but can't find a sitter? Our Parks and Recreation Department is here to help. Take advantage of our next "Parents Night Out." Drop off the kids on Friday, September 30, at the Community Center and go enjoy and evening!
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It can be taken for granted, but keeping Cooper City's wastewater moving in the correct direction is a round-the-clock task. Our Utilities Department routinely checks to make sure lift stations are functioning properly and that wastewater lines remain clear of obstructions. This video provides an inside look at how a camera helps us perform routine maintenance.
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A Round Up of Our Bike Rodeo |
Our Parks and Recreation Department partnered with our BSO Cooper City District and Citizen Observer Patrol (COP) to provide residents with bicycle courses, safety tips, helmet fittings, and giveaways at the Bike Rodeo this past weekend.
Four lucky participants received free bicycles, courtesy of Walmart. Thank you to Castaneda Orthodontics and Retro Fitness - Cooper City, FL for your sponsorship and support of this great community event.
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Upcoming Budget Public Hearings
In July, our City Commission set the tentative total millage rate at 5.875, which would be the lowest for Cooper City since 2012. 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.
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Teen Council Applications |
Applications are now being accepted for our Teen Council, through September 22. Teen Council is open to Cooper City residents in grades 6 through 11. Become involved in your community, while earning service hours!
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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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Books Wanted for Cooper City Book Swap |
Are you looking for a new or used good read? Drop off slightly used books, DVDs or video games between September 7 through October 5 at the Community Center or Pool & Tennis Center.
Return to the Community Center on Friday, October 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to swap old stories for new adventures. Kid's book room opens at 5:30 p.m.
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Hold the Dates for These Upcoming Events |
Mark your calendars, many popular events are coming up and more information will become available soon.
- Health & Wellness Expo, October 22
- Garage Sale, November 19 (Registration begins October 19)
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Mom & Kids Super Hero Night of Fun |
Friday, September 23
Registration is open for this superhero-themed night for moms and their kids. Dinner included.
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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!
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Meet Embassy Creek Elementary School's Resource Deputy |
Deputy Mario Ginory, who previously served as the School Resource Deputy at Pioneer Middle School, is now in his first year of protecting Embassy Creek Elementary School. Deputy Ginory shares details on why he loved returning to school as a kid, what he likes to do during his time off, and what has prepared him to adapt to a new school.
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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.
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Keep Our History Alive!
Send Your Images & Stories of Our "Someplace Special"
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#TBT: Morris Cooper built the Cooper Colony Country Club (late 1950s) to attract home buyers. He sold it to the current owner in 1962 with a restriction that it must remain a golf course forever.
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 [email protected].
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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)
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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 ❏
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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 p.m., City Hall
- Candidates for District 6 and Countywide At-Large, Seat 8 are receiving invitations to attend
- Meet the Cooper City Commission Candidates Night
- October 18 at 7 p.m., City Hall
- Candidates for Cooper City Commission District 1 and District 2 are receiving invitations to attend
Both "Meet the Candidates" nights will be streamed via Zoom and Comcast Channel 78.
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Community Pool Progress Report |
- Tile installation is complete.
- Diamond Brite has been applied.
- Pool has been filled with water.
Resurfacing of the Community Pool is complete. The contractor is now running tests on the pool's equipment, while also working to balance the necessary chemicals in the water. Our Public Works Department, in conjunction with Parks and Recreation, will soon make a determination on a reopening date.
If you have questions, please call the Cooper City Parks and Recreation Department at 954-436-7300.
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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
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Cooper City Active Adults Programs
Visit the Community Center or Pool and Tennis Center to pick up a calendar of activities, events and more.
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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.
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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 programs and more information.
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Latest Update (August 2022)
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Construction work in Rock Creek began on August 15, 2022. The entire neighborhood project will be complete by the first week of December 2022 and with no disruption on the existing services. Read more.
On-going projects
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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.
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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.
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Passport appointments every 15 minutes at City Hall.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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 |
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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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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 class is October 12.
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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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COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing |
Cooper City COVID-19 testing site continues to operate until further notice. Several Broward County sites have closed. Many l ocal pharmacies have vaccines and/or testing services.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Get Involved in "Someplace Special" |
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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