b'MAYOR GREG ROSS CALL TODAYto ScheduleThe State Of The City Your Visitgrows stronger every day Ask Aboutour SpringEarlierthisyear,IhadtheThe State of the City I delivered earlier this year includedSpecials! opportunity to present ourinformation on the development of Cooper Citys first-ever StrategicOF DAVIEofStateoftheCityduringaPlan. As mentioned, one of the strategic priorities is proactive publicA Culture Of CaringDavie-CooperCityChambersafety. The other priorities are financially sustaining Someplace Special, Commerce monthly meeting.citywide revitalization, and a strong sense of place.The priority focusing Thispresentationgavemetheop- on building a strong sense of place has garnered much discussion among portunity to speak on the wide variety ofresidents.initiatives being carried out by the City of Cooper City. During public meetings, City Commissioners and I have dis- We know these are nervous times for seniors and their families. Each year, capital improvement projects are worked intocussed information provided through virtual visioning forums, an on- At Oakmonte Village of Davie, our every effort is dedicated to the Citys annual budget. Despite rising inflation and soaring costs forline vision wall, interviews with multiple stakeholders, and an onlinethe safety, comfort, and care of our residents. Our entire staff is products and services, City Commissioners and I passed a 2022 budgetsurvey, filled out by Cooper City residents, which included input on continuouslypracticinginfection-controlprocedurestoensure with the lowest operating millage rate since 2015. We have manageda central gathering place for residents and visitors. This ideathat both residents and staff stay healthy and happy.to keep more money in the pockets of Cooper City taxpayers, whilehas taken on some names, like city center and civic center, but there is continuing to deliver the superior services that residents and businessesno consensus on what it will look like, what it will include, or where have come to expect. Meanwhile, upgrades to critical infrastructure,it will be located. These discussions spurred rumors and speculationOakmonteVillageofDaviesbeautiful199-unitboutique-like our water treatment system, have been in full swing. The City Com- that the City was making a move to demolish Suellen H. FardelmannstyleLuxurySeniorLivingCommunityoffersacontinuumof mission works to be proactive rather than reactive. The strategic repairSports Complex and eliminate the Optimist Club of Cooper City. Thiscare for seniors including Catered Living, Assisted Living and and replacement of assets, which lie underground, will prevent taxpay- could not be further from the truth. Unfortunately, this misinformationMemoryCare. Wealsoofferrestaurant-styledining,luxurious ers from having to pay a higher price in the future. rapidly spread through social media and caused major concern amongaccommodations, washers and dryers in each apartment, a wellness center, 80-foot pool, activities & more. If you are Our annual budget also received a boost from the Americanresidents. I want to be clear that the City Commission has no plans onready, your new home awaits! Please call 954-982-2323 or visit us online at www.OakmonteVillageDavie.com.Rescue Plan Act of 2021, also known as ARPA. The City Commissiondestroying the sports complex or doing away with the Optimist Club. In and staff have worked hand-in-hand to take action on projects that willorder to build a stronger sense of place, we will look at ways to enhanceCatered LivingAssisted LivingMemory Caredirectly benefit residents. One example is approval on a task order toCity facilities rather than demolishing them.develop engineering plans and potential services to address drainageA prime example of the City Commissions promise to always issues at the Bill Lips Sports Complex. Residents brought theselook out for the best interests of our residents, and our City facilities, drainage concerns forward and we have moved quickly to make sure theis the current resurfacing of the Community Pool at the Pool issues are corrected. and Tennis Center. The contractor carrying out the project recently Public safety is, and always will be, a top priority for the Citysubmitted a change order of $19,800, after starting work on the pool Commission. ARPA funding has been used to invest in automated li- resurfacing at an initial cost of $101,595. The City Commission decid-cense plate readers, which can help our law enforcement team quicklyed to wait and have the opportunity to speak directly, during a public identify vehicles that have been reported stolen or involved in criminalmeeting, to an individual who could make decisions on the contractors activity. Furthermore, ARPA dollars are also being allocated toward abehalf. During a public meeting, the City Commission received answers Real-Time Crime Center, which brings our law enforcement capabil- on specifics of the project and agreed to a deadline for the contractor to ities well into the 21st Century and aligns with a strategic priority ofcomplete the work. Through due diligence, the City Commission and proactive public safety. staff can assure residents that money is being well spent and that the Through ARPA, the City Commission is also working to fundCommunity Pool will be brought to modern standards and safety regu-the purchase of fire apparatus. The City continues to vet the best op- lations by this summer.tions for vehicles and equipment that are well suited to serve CooperWith so many projects and initiatives in progress, there will Citys residents. This is a decision that City Commissioners and I do notundoubtedly be questions and concerns brought forward. If you or a954-982-2323take lightly. It will be a multi-million dollar investment in the safety ofneighbor have inquiries, please reach out to me or a City Commissioner.www.OakmonteVillageDavie.comour City and we want to make sure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely. InWe are always happy to hear your concerns and provide the informa-regard to fire services, the City Commission is also determined to seektion we can share. You can reach the City Commission Office by callingTRAVELING TO USout any, and all, options that will decrease response times and enhance954.434.4300 ext. 260. We are conveniently located the level of service to residents. Due to the growth of our city, those4 Miles West of the Florida who reside in the easternmost and westernmost sections of our city haveTurnpike in Davie, next to the experienced longer response times on fire-related emergencies. We areDavid Posnack JCC.resolute in continuing to discuss potential solutions that can cut downBY COOPER CITY on these response times. MAYOR GREG ROSS AL LICENSE #1296020 #397MAY 2022 DRWMAG.COM'