Citizen's - City of Coral Springs

National Flood Insurance Program Grants
Coral Springs’ Participants A 10% Discount
The NFIP’s Community Rating System gives Coral Springs a very good
rating for its flood protection activities, which include publishing
flood information twice a year. Our residents receive a 10% discount
on NFIP insurance as a result of our good rating.
Flood Warnings
The City and Broward County have warning systems and
severe weather emergency operating plans. When severe weather
threatens, warnings will be issued on radio and television.
Evacuation shelter locations and maps are available at City
Hall and City Hall in the Mall at Coral Square.
Flood Safety
Even if your area is not directly hit by heavy winds, flooding
is a potential threat. Knowing what to do to
minimize your loss is the first step to storm
survival.
1. Turn off electricity and natural gas.
2. Have a battery-powered radio or television
to monitor flood warning information.
3. Heed warnings from officials and
evacuate when orders are given, usually
over radio and television.
4. Know your evacuation zone and route to a shelter. It
may be difficult to distinguish between roads and
canals during severe flooding.
5. Be particularly careful when moving about at night.
The local branch library
at 10077 NW 29 St.
has flood protection
information, copies of
flood insurance rate
maps and flood zone
explanations.
Flood Insurance
Homeowner insurance policies
do not cover loss due to flooding.
Coral Springs participates in the
National Flood Insurance Program,
which makes coverage available to everyone in the city.
The City urges residents and business owners to buy flood
insurance to protect against potential devastating loss. Property
owners may insure buildings and contents; renters may insure
their possessions. Just because you haven’t been flooded doesn’t
mean you won’t be. Call your insurance agent today.
Floodplain Development Permit Requirements
All development, including new construction, repair/replacement
work and additions, signs, fences, fill and tree removal
requires a permit. Contact the Building Department at 344-1025.
Draining System Maintenance
The City has a system of drainage catch basins for storm
water management that is maintained on a regular basis by the
Public Works Department. Basins drain into canals that are maintained
by specific drainage districts.
State law prohibits dumping in waterways. Violations should
be reported to Citizen’s Services, 344-1001; or the Police
Department, 344-1800.
Some Valuable Property Protection Measures In Case Of Storm
1. Check everything outside your
home that could blow away or be blown
against the house. Garbage cans, gardening
tools, toys, lawn furniture,
awnings and the like can become deadly
missiles in hurricane-force winds.
Carefully secure objects that cannot be
taken inside.
2. Park your car on high ground,
preferably inside a garage or other
shelter and set the parking brake. Fill
the gas tank and make sure your windshield
wipers are in working order in
case you must evacuate later.
3. Cut down loose tree limbs and
palm fronds. If you have a swimming
pool, drain half of the water to
prevent the pool from overflowing.
4. Move furniture to the second
floor or at least elevate
expensive items on concrete
blocks. Put electronic devices and
other easily damaged items inside
plastic bags and place on high
shelves. Sandbag around doors
and other openings to minimize
flood damage.
5. Put up storm shutters or board and tape
windows and other openings. Tape may not
keep a window from breaking but it can minimize
damage from flying glass.
More than 90 percent of Coral Springs is located within a Special Flood Hazard
Area, which means your home could be prone to flooding. For information about
your property, call the Community Development Department at 344-1160.
6. Small boats should
be pulled from the water
and secured. Filling the
boat with water may keep
it from being blown away.
For trailered boats, strip
them of accessories, let
the air out of the tires and
last down the boat and
trailer.
7. Severe storms may cause prolonged
power or water failure. Keep
emergency supplies on hand, including
several flashlights, candles, a camp
store or canned heat, a battery-powered
radio and prescription medicines.
8. Stock food that requires no
refrigeration and little preparation. Be
sure you have plenty of water for drinking
and fill the bathtub to ensure water
is available for washing and flushing
the toilet.

ON THE
COVER
inside this issue
Bring the whole family out
and celebrate Independence
Day at the City’s 4th of July
Celebration at 6 p.m.
at Sportsplex
AAA Credit Rating
City receives AAA Credit Rating -
Wall Street’s highest distinction,
and a savings to our community.
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Fire Department
Volunteer Fire Department receives
additional support during
peak daytime hours.
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CITY COMMISSION
Mayor John Sommerer
Vice Mayor Maureen Berk
Commissioner Rhonda Calhoun
Commissioner Alan Polin
Commissioner William Stradling
The Coral Springs Citizen is produced
six times a year by the
Communications & Marketing
Division of the City of Coral
Springs for the benefit of residents
and businesses. This publication
is made possible by the
Coral Springs City Commission. If
you have questions or comments,
please call (954) 344-1021;
or write to us at City Hall, 9551
W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs,
FL 33065. Send your e-mail to
cmsec@ci.coral-springs.fl.us.
The TTY number for the hearingimpaired
is (954) 344-1022.
4th of July Celebration
Come out and celebrate July 4th with us
at 6 p.m. at Sportsplex for food,
fun and tons of fireworks!
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Plus...
City Manager
Michael S. Levinson
Communications Manager
Sheri Chadwick
Communications Coordinator
Liz Kolodney
Publications Coordinator
Nicki Schaeffer
Multimedia Coordinator
Matt Hoffman
Citizen Survey Results . . . . . . .2
Building Department . . . . . . . .3
Victim Rights Resource Fair . .6
Hurricane Preparedness . . . . .8
Matching Grant Program . . . . .9
Charter School . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . .11
City Hall in the Mall . . . . . . . .13
Swimming Lessons . . . . . . . .15
And Much More, INSIDE
June/July 2000 CITIZEN • 1

City Receives AAA Credit Rating – Wall Street’s Highest
Distinction, and a Savings to Our Community
The results are in from Wall Street....
Fitch IBCA, the City’s municipal credit rating agency, has
assigned its “AAA” rating to the City of Coral Springs. This indicates
that the City has earned the highest possible rating of credit
quality, based on excellent financial performance.
The ultimate financial distinction for any city, the AAA rating
means the bonds the City issues for future capital projects are of
the very highest grade. This enables the City to borrow at the
lowest possible interest rate.
In other words, imagine you were to receive a credit card offer
in the mail. If you have no credit history, or have not been able to
pay past debts, the card may start with a high interest rate, such as
18-21%. If you have an excellent credit history, that same card
may be offered to you at a lower rate, such as 7 or 8 %.
At the municipal level, a AAA credit rating can result in significant
savings.
For example, if a city issued $100,000 million in general obligation
bonds, the difference between a AAA credit rating, and the
next level down (a AA credit rating), could mean a savings to the
AAA community of approximately $2 million in interest over the
20-year life of the bonds.
According to Fitch IBCA, Coral Springs was given the AAA
City Recognized for Financial
Achievements
The City of Coral Springs
was recently recognized for its
strong financial management
and achievements.
The Government Finance
Officers Association of the
United States and Canada
(GFOA) awarded the City
with its Certificate of
Excellence for the City’s
Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR).
The GFOA is a non-profit
Members of the Financial Services team
were honored at a City Commission
meeting for being awarded the
Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) for the twentieth
consecutive year.
professional association serving approximately 13,500 government
finance professionals with offices in Chicago, Illinois,
and Washington, D.C.
This award is the highest form of recognition in the area of
governmental accounting and financial reporting and represents a
significant achievement by the City and its management.
In addition, Director of Financial Services David L. Russek
received an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement for being
primarily responsible for the CAFR’s preparation.
Both the GFOA Certificate and the AAA Bond Rating can be
attributed to the the City’s strong financial condition. Through
effective cash and debt management, strong internal control, and
sound financial policies, the City is able to provide the sufficient
resources necessary to meet their residents’ expectations.
designation based on “strong financial management within an
institution of prudent policies, moderate debt levels, and good
economic activity.”
The demonstrated ability of the City to effectively partner with
the private sector on projects such as the Coral Springs Charter
School and the new Radisson Resort Conference Center was cited
as an additional factor contributing to the rating.
Fitch also noted the City’s ability to attract and retain new jobs,
as well as the financial forecasting and strategic planning that have
enabled the City to identify trends and adjust to any future challenges
that may arise.
Your Opinions Matter!
Citizen Survey Results
The City places customer satisfaction at the very heart of
its daily operations. The annual customer survey, conducted
from March through April 2000, is one way for us to judge the
success of our efforts.
The research is designed to provide an assessment of
performance in relation to the Key Intended Outcomes set
forth in the City’s Strategic Plan. The results provide
direction for future planning and actions.
Overall, majority of residents (93%) feel the quality of City
services meets their expectations. Specifically, customer
satisfaction ratings, police approval ratings, and recreation
services satisfaction ratings remain high. Here are some of
things you told us:
Effectiveness of City’s efforts to address
public school issues
2000 Contributing Factor:
81% • Donated land for Parkside Elementary
School (formerly M-91 Elementary School)
1999 which is scheduled to open this fall.
76%
Satisfaction With Enforcement of Codes
2000 Contributing Factor:
89% • Working with specific neighborhoods that
have high instances of cut-through traffic to
1999 develop traffic calming programs.
85%
Satisfaction With Taxes
Paid to the City of Coral Springs
2000 Contributing Factor:
76% • Retired $8 million in construction debt on
the Radisson Resort Conference Center,
1999 prior to opening date of May 1999.
74%
For additional survey results,
visit our website at
www.ci.coral-springs.fl.us
2 • CITIZEN June/July 2000

Volunteer Fire Department Receives Additional
Support During Peak Daytime Hours
After an extensive four-month assessment of Coral Springs’
fire suppression services, the City Commission unanimously
supported the existing volunteer system, and approved up to
$500,000 for additional enhancements.
This decision was based on five different options, presented
by a cross-functional business SWAT team, which included
union and non-union members, paid and volunteer personnel,
management and outside expertise. The SWAT team had been
convened to examine concerns raised by the growing needs of
our community.
The new plan calls for three stations manned by paid crews
(3 people per station) Monday-Friday during the peak hours of
6 a.m.-10 p.m. The plan includes provisions to hire 25 new positions
such as an additional training officer, a standby coordinator,
and additional firefighters and fire inspectors. Hiring will
begin immediately with full implementation by October, 2000.
Having the additional paid staff available during the day and
evening enables the Department to maximize productivity
because the staff can also perform inspections and community
education duties when not on calls.
Volunteers will staff three stations round-the-clock on
weekends, and between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Monday-Friday (a time period that averages one call per night).
The Commission was also strongly in favor of more benefits
for volunteers, such as additional incentives and pension
benefits, as well as paid training opportunities offered during
evening and weekend hours.
What is a Building Department’s
Role Within a Construction Project?
Despite misleading media reports, fractile response time has
improved significantly over the past three years, not only for the
first engine on the scene, but for the second engine as well. And,
although the number of calls for service have increased from
2,779 in 1997 to 3,197 in 1999, the number of times the fire
department actually had to extinguish a fire has remained low
(about 8% of calls for first quarter of 2000).
While everyone agrees that response times can, and should,
continue to improve, Vice Mayor Maureen Berk said, “Some of
the things I’ve read in the media have not been 100% on target.
There are a lot of components that haven’t been reported. Our
volunteers are doing a great job.”
Commission Alan Polin said, “When I think of a volunteer, it
creates a picture of someone who gives a couple of hours a
month doing something that’s rather easy to do—-not risking
their life as the case is here. Our volunteer firefighters have to
spend an incredible amount of time in training to be a part of a
lifesaving crew; and they spend an incredible amount of time out
of their private lives and work lives, and they deserve to be
fully-recognized for the value of what they give to this community.”
The new plan will cost approximately $1.7 million annually.
The estimated increase of the City’s residential fire assessment
due to these changes alone is about $26 per household.
Broward Board of Rules and Appeals
Commends Building Department for
Proper Handling of Case
Within all building projects, a municipality’s building
department is just one of many parties involved. Unfortunately,
this involvement of various groups can cause confusion for
developers, contractors, owners and tenants alike as to what
specific responsibilities actually belong to the Building
Department.
The Building Department’s responsibility is to enforce the
South Florida Building Code (SFBC). The SFBC establishes a
strict, minimum set of criteria, made up of 52 chapters and 491
individual standards, for inspections and approvals throughout
a construction project. The Building Department must see
that the project complies with the SFBC to ensure that construction-related
health, safety and welfare requirements
are met.
The architect and engineer are responsible for the project’s
design, and workmanship and aesthetic elements are the
responsibilities of the contractor and owner.
But by law, Building Inspectors must approve the project
inspection, if all requirements of the code are satisfied, to
ensure life safety. Since workmanship and aesthetics both do
not effect life safety, an Inspector must approve the project
regardless of dissatisfaction in these two areas.
The City of Coral Springs’ Building Department was
recently criticized by newspaper articles claiming that the
City had acted inappropriately in its handling of an
“owner/builder” permit for a duplex being built by a local
family.
Two front-page articles about the family’s “Dream House
Nightmare” appeared in a local newspaper that contained
such outrageous allegations and factual inaccuracies, that
the City asked Broward Board of Rules and Appeals to
conduct an independent review of the case.
The conclusion reached by the Board is that “If the City
erred in any substantative manner in its handling of this
project, it was on the side of allowing too great a latitude in
its enforcement of the South Florida Building Code.”
City Manager Mike Levinson said, “The Report’s conclusion
validated Chief Building Official Bill Dumbaugh’s
statement that the Building Division ‘bent over backwards
to assist the family,’ almost to a fault!”
The Building Department also sent surveys to all other
owners/builders that have applied for permits within the
past year, and all of the responses were extremely positive.
February/March 2000 CITIZEN • 3
June/July 2000 CITIZEN • 3

K-9 Unit Dogs Get Bullet-Proof Vests
K-9 Unit Officer Bill Floyd fits Boris, a Belgian
Malinois, with a new vest made of the same Kevlar
material in Officers’ vests. Donated by local
Chiropractors, brothers Dr. Gary and Harley
Bofshever, each vest costs approximately $400,
weighs 5.5 lbs, and is made to protect against
oncoming bullets, and threatening physical
strikes to the dog’s central body.
S.A.F.E. Program Teaches Charter School
Student Seat Belt Safety – A Lesson That
Saves Her Life
They say knowledge is power. For Chantal Patorny it is
much more – it saved her life.
On a rainy Halloween night in 1999, Patorny and her
friends were driving home when their car hit a wall and spun
out of control, turning the car over several times.
Patorny and the other passengers survived with just minor
cuts and bruises thanks to wearing their safety belts. She
learned this lesson at a Stay Alive From Education (S.A.F. E.)
presentation, a program taught in schools by
Coral Springs Firefighter/ Paramedics.
“Ever since that program, I make sure
that I and all other passengers, are
wearing their seat belts. If it wasn’t for
that presentation, I wouldn’t be here
today. The S.A.F.E. program really
saves lives, I know that because my
friends and I were spared because of
the program’s emphasis on wearing
your seat belt,” said Patorny, a Coral
Springs Charter School student.
The S.A.F.E. Program is an intense visual and interactive
presentation emphasizing the consequences of not wearing
seat belts, and driving under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. The program is conducted throughout the state by
various fire rescue groups.
Coral Springs Fire Rescue is the pilot department for
Broward and Palm Beach Counties. To date, the department
has reached approximately 5,000 students in both counties,
Bicycle Summer
Safety Tips
■ Always ride single-file. Never ride double on
one bike unless using a tandem bike.
■ Before crossing any street, stop at the road’s
edge and look both left and right, then left
again for coming cars.
■ Avoid biking at night. If you must: be careful,
wear reflective clothes and use reflectors and
a front light on your bike.
■ Make sure your bike is not too large or small.
You should be able to straddle your bike comfortably
with both feet flat on the ground. When
sitting on the seat, you should be able to touch
the ground with the tips of your toes.
■ Keep your bicycle in good condition. Check
your brakes, tires and handlebars every time
you ride.
■ Watch for and avoid potholes, drain grates,
sand and other road hazards.
■ When crossing a street within a crosswalk,
always walk your bike.
■ Know and follow the following road rules
(Bikers, just like drivers, must obey the rules of
the road.):
- Ride on the right side of the street
- Do not ride against traffic
- Obey all traffic signs and signals
- Use hand signals when turning
■ Wear an approved bicycle helmet every time
you ride. Children under 16 are required to
wear a helmet by law. The helmet should fit
snugly, sit low on your forehead and always be
buckled.
■ Be alert and watch for cars while riding. Look
for cars moving out from a curb, driveway or
alley. Maintain a safe distance from parked
vehicles to allow for suddenly opened doors.
and hopes to bring the program to schools throughout the
tri-county area in the future.
For more information on the program, contact Department
Chapter Administrator and Coral Springs Firefighter/
Paramedic, Jon S’Dao at 346-1386.
4 • CITIZEN June/July 2000

Take Precautions Against Identity Theft/Fraud - It Could Save
You Money And a Time-Consuming Recovery Process
Social Security cards, drivers licenses and credit cards are
just a few examples of the many personal information items
we carry with us each day – all types of information we give
out regularly either in writing, on the internet, in person or
over the phone.
Yet, unfortunately, the more we give out, the more chances
there are for someone to see personal information, and
possibly steal it in an act of identity theft/fraud.
Identity theft/fraud is the unlawful use of a person’s
identity to steal things, such as money or credit, under a
person’s name.
In majority of identity theft/fraud cases, victims must go
through a long, rigorous recovery process of phone calls and
paperwork to clear their name and, hopefully, recover money
stolen from them.
To prevent this crime from happening to you, the Police
Department urges residents to take the following precautionary
measures:
✔ Contact all your credit card companies and determine a
purchase limit based on your normal spending amounts. If a
purchase made on your credit card exceeds this limit, your
credit card company will notify you at the time of purchase,
Know The Code
Know The Code
Animal Requirements
Licenses and vaccinations - Protect pets
by making sure all dogs and cats four
months or older are licensed by Broward
County and vaccinated by a certified
veterinarian. Rabies tags must
be worn at all times.
Leashes - Dog-owners must keep
their dogs on securely-fastened
leashes no more than
ten feet in length when walking on public streets and
places, or on other residents’ property.
If your cat or dog goes to the bathroom outside, you
must clean up your pet’s mess - To avoid the
spread of diseases, animals, owned or kept
by residents, are prohibited to defecate on all
public and private properties (including the
owner’s or keeper’s), unless the owner or
keeper immediately removes any feces
deposited by the animal, contains it in a bag
or other suitable container, and
disposes of it in a sanitary manner.
stopping authorization.
You can also request your
credit card company,
when notifying you, to
ask for additional information
only the cardholder
would know, such
as a maiden name.
✔ Contact the three
major credit bureaus –
Experian, TransUnion and
Equifax – and set up the
same type of purchase amount limit as with your credit card
companies. Furthermore, you should arrange with the
bureaus to request your verification before any new credit
cards may be awarded to you.
✔ Safe-guard all vital, personal information such as Social
Security and drivers license numbers. Do not give them out
easily. Give them only to people you trust. Try to avoid
giving them over the phone or internet.
✔ When determining passwords on credit cards or other
secure information, avoid using common numbers like the
last four digits of your Social Security number or your
birthdate.
Do not, under any circumstances, pay any bills or allow
yourself to be coerced into paying bills resulting from
identity theft/fraud. Your refusal to pay should not cause
legal action against you or permanently affect your credit
rating. If any merchant, financial institution or collection
agency attempts to take legal action against you, simply
restate your willingness to cooperate.
For more information, contact Detective Alan Brodsky at
346-1214 or Detective Charlene Caffray at 346-1773 in the
Coral Springs Police Department.
Police Explorers Program Gives
Young People On-Site Experience
Have you ever wanted to learn some of the skills your
neighborhood police officer performs on a daily basis?
Then, maybe you should join the Police Department’s
Explorers program.
The Explorers program educates and involves young
people in police operations through training in areas such
as CPR and fire arms safety; and participation in various
on-site activities.
To qualify, you must be 14-21 years of age, have completed
the eighth grade, currently hold a 2.0 grade point
average, and pass a background investigation and oral
review board evaluation.
For more information or to apply for the Explorers
program, contact Officer Jon Wilkinson at 346-1306.
5 June/July February/March
• CITIZEN 2000 2000
April/May CITIZEN 2000 • 5

City and County Groups Hold Resource Fair at Coral Square
Mall in Honor of National Victim’s Rights Week
Various City and County organizations recently held a
resource fair at Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs to
provide education about victims rights, services and
issues.
“Since the event is normally held in Ft. Lauderdale, I
suggested Coral Square Mall to the Fair Committee as a
way to bring education to Coral Springs and other communities
that lie in western Broward County,” said Lori
Gerber, Fair Chairperson and Coral Springs Police
Department Victim/Family Advocate.
Four Coral Springs Police Department programs were
among 20 organizations represented that day.
These programs included: Victim Voices’, Victim/
Family Advocates, Community Involvement and
Volunteer Services.
Sponsored by the Broward County Victim Rights
Coalition, the event was part of the 20th anniversary of
National Victim’s Rights Week.
National Victim’s
Rights Week is a time
to honor crime
victims and crime
witnesses; and commemorate
the many
accomplishments
made by crime
victims and those
who have served
them. The week also
focuses on spreading
awareness about
victims and their need
for assistance.
Through interaction
with group representatives
at the various
Dr. Jean Kerry sits ready
to answer questions
about Victim’s Voices’, a
program that educates
juvenile offenders
about victims.
booths, passing shoppers were able to have one-on-one
conversations with representatives, and receive direct
answers to their questions and concerns, along with educational
brochures and flyers.
Marcy Markowitz, a Coral Springs resident and
Deerfield Beach High School teacher, was one of the
many passing shoppers that day. As she asked questions
and picked up brochures from the Coral Springs
Victim/Family Advocate booth, she expressed her
positive impressions of the event.
“I think having this Resource Fair is a wonderful idea,
it has given me, and I’m sure many others, many different
pieces of information about topics that are so
important. I just keep picking information from people
here because I continually teach these issues to my
students,” said Markowitz. “It’s high school, after all, we
can’t pretend
that these kids
aren’t exposed
to these types
of issues.”
I think it’s
great to have
such a wonderful
event in
Coral Springs.
It’s nice having such
close access to this
type of information.”
Coral Springs Police Department
Victim/Family Advocates, Diane
Vollmann and Lori Gerber, are
available to help those in need.
The theme of this year’s Victim Rights week was,
“Dare to Dream,” which reflects on victims’ education
and outreach efforts, people who have served victims,
and justice officials who pursued a justice system that
balances the rights of the accused and convicted
offenders with the rights of crime victims.
Gerber said, “The response has been very positive,
which helps not only the shoppers passing by, but also us
as group representatives, because it gives us an idea of
what people’s needs are and how we can better serve
them. These results are both positive steps towards better
education and outreach. That’s really the key to everything,
we need to reach people before the crime occurs.”
City Victim Services
The City recognizes that being a victim of crime
can be a frightening and painful experience. To
offer support and assistance, the City’s Police
Department has two full-time Victim/Family
Advocates available to help.
They provide friendly, professional assistance to
victims and their families through the following
services:
• Crisis Intervention • Information
• Emotional Support • Referrals
• Assistance with crimes
compensation forms
The Victim/Family Advocates can be contacted
directly at the following phone numbers:
Diane Vollmann - Ph: 346-1239
Lori Gerber - Ph: 346-1303
6 • CITIZEN June/July 2000

Resident Wins National Award for Dedication to Community
If you are looking for the Property Manager of Glenwood
Gardens, you’ll probably find him in blue jeans and
sneakers working on one of many property improve-ment
projects.
His name is Paul Tavilla, a man
with a relentless desire to improve
his community.
He was
recently
honored with
this year’s
Neighborhoods
USA (NUSA)
Notable Award
– a national
award presented
each
year to selected individuals, businesses
and corporations for their neighborhood
efforts and community support.
Tavilla received the award for lessening
crime and improving the quality of
life in the Glenwood Gardens complex
through his hard work and dedication.
He shares this honor with such famous
past recipients as Willard Scott of NBC’s
The Today Show and Oprah Winfrey.
Tavilla, who has owned and managed the complex since
1998, partnered with the City to identify and respond to the
needs of both his tenants and the neighborhood as a whole.
With assistance from the Coral Springs Police Department,
Tavilla trimmed trees and bushes, and added lights and
fencing. He spent over $300,000 for painting, tile installation,
appliance upgrades, carpet and lighting installations, landscaping,
pool reworking and various other improvements. In
the future, Tavilla plans to add barbeque and playground areas
for family activities.
To help lessen crime, Tavilla worked with the Police
Department to aid in the establishment of the Northwest
District Substation (previously planned for the area), by both
approving the Department’s lease and providing assistance
with Substation setup in one of the complex’s apartments. The
Substation currently has two
officers working from it who aid in
preventing crime, work with residents
on creative problem-solving,
provide outreach programs and
services, and work in partnership
with neighborhood businesses to
provide services to residents living
in the complex.
“Mr. Tavilla really has an open
heart for people in need. He is
amazing. He is truly a neighborhood
leader,” said Northwest
Substation Officer Karla Hines.
Yet, despite his long list of
improvements, Tavilla continues
to put on his jeans and sneakers,
seeing the complex as a continuous
process to enhance neighborhood
vitality.
“I enjoy doing what I’ve been
doing. It feels really good to be able to be restoring something,
making it more beautiful. I continually strive to make
this place somewhere where people want and are proud to
live,” says Tavilla.
Neighborhoods USA is a national organization that has
formed a collaborative effort to bring together citizen activists,
elected officials, business persons and professionals who have
been instrumental in addressing neighborhood ideas and
concerns.
Paul Tavilla presents a new bike to children as
part of the “Bicycle and Helmet Giveaway
Program,” an outreach program
coordinated between Tavilla and
the Northwest Police Substation.
Each month, Tavilla buys a new bicycle (with
helmet donated by the Police Department) to
give to a child in need. Children must submit
essays or pictures giving reasons why
they deserve the bicycle.
Work on New Gymnasium Continues to Progress
Work continues on construction of the new gymnasium,
located just south of the Public Safety Complex
near the City Centre. This project was approved by
voters in a 1998 bond referendum, and is expected to be
completed by the end of this year.
Designed for all age groups, the multi-purpose recreation
facility will include basketball courts, meeting
rooms and offices for recreation staff members. It will
also offer space for volleyball games, computers,
concerts, dances and community meetings.
Rendition of the new gymnasium to be built south of the Public Safety Complex.
(Exterior paint color will be slightly lighter than above rendering.)
February/March 2000 CITIZEN • 7
June/July 2000 CITIZEN • 7

City Wins Award for Restoration
of Sandy Ridge Sanctuary
The Grey Fox, one of the
Sanctuary’s many residents,
lives amongst various native
Florida plants.
The City has received First
Place in the State from the
Florida Native Plant Society
(FNPS) for the Community
Development Department’s
restoration of Sandy Ridge
Sanctuary.
The award was within
FNPS’s “Design with Natives
2000” Landscape Awards
Program.
The Sanctuary is located at
NW 40 Street, between Riverside
Drive and University Drive.
Since a 1994 citizen vote to purchase and protect privately
owned Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL), the City has
restored Sandy Ridge Sanctuary, a forty-acre slash pine
flatwood originally planned for 195 zero-lot-line homes. Staff
designed the Sanctuary with native plants such as fakahatchee
grass, sabal palms, cocoplum, and slash pines.
Organized in 1980, the Florida Native Plant Society is a
non-profit organization founded to promote the preservation,
conservation and restoration of Florida native plants and native
plant communities. Their primary goal is education, which
they promote through educational tools and activities such as
conferences, workshops and conservation efforts.
EARTHFEST 2000
Recently, families tickled their “nature” bones at Earthfest
2000, an Earth Day-themed event sponsored by the Community
Development and Parks and Recreation Departments.
Residents enjoyed live animal presentations, tours of the
Sanctuary, displays, giveaways, and fun, hands-on nature projects
for children.
Hurricane Season
is Here!
Stock up on these supplies:
-Battery-powered radio and flashlight
-Water purification tablets
-Disposable plates and utensils, storage
containers and plastic bags
-Sterno or gas camping stove
-Two-week supply of food, including two
quarts of water per person, per day
-Personal hygiene items, toilet paper, medications,
soap, and disinfectant
-First aid kit
Protect
Windows and Doors
-When buying shutters, make sure they meet
current building code standards. Call the Building
Department at 344-1025 for more information.
-Metal shutters should be installed by a professional
and require a permit issued by the City s
Building Department.
-Most importantly, make sure all shutters
are installed properly. Even the best shutters offer
little protection if installed improperly.
Coral Springs Public Shelter
During the 2000 hurricane season, only Coral
Springs High School will open as a public shelter
in the event of a Category One storm.
If a storm s severity increases, Taravella High
School, Ramblewood Middle School and Forest
Glen Middle School will open as needed. Senior
Citizens with special medical problems who may
require assistance must register by calling
357-6402.
Remember Your
Pets
-If you must evacuate, do not leave your pet
behind. If it is unsafe for you to remain, it s also
unsafe for your pet.
-Place an out-of-state contact name and
number along with your own, on your
pet s ID tag.
-Public shelters do not allow pets, but the
City s volunteer-staffed emergency pet shelter is
available as an option. Call the Police Department
Humane Unit in advance at 346-1339 to register
your dog or cat.
8 • CITIZEN June/July 2000

Neighborhood Matching Grant Program Provides
Assistance for Improvement Projects
Residents interested in
enhancing their neighborhood
are encouraged to
apply for the Neighborhood
Matching Grant Program.
The City will provide
matching funds of up to
$5,000 for single family
neighborhoods that utilize
City streets within their
development, and up to
$2,000 for condominium/
townhouse neighborhoods
bordering a City collector or
arterial roadway (most City
streets).
Past recipients have made
various improvements such
as enhanced lighting and
relandscaping.
To be eligible, neighborhoods
must have either a
Homeowners Association or
Neighborhood Association
and be established as a notfor-profit
corporation
pursuant to Florida Statute,
Chapter 617.301-312.
At press time, the City
was revising the program’s
policy guidelines, in an effort
to increase eligibility for
various types of neighborhoods.
For revision updates,
visit the City’s website at
www.ci.coral-springs.fl.us.
Applications may be
obtained at City Hall, 9551
West Sample Road, and at
City Hall in the Mall, located
in the south section of Coral
Square Mall. Applications
are also available via fax-ondemand
through the City’s
Information line at 755-4636,
option #256.
For more information,
please contact the
Community Development
Department at 344-1114.
Local Groups Work Together to Beautify
Community Through Landscaping Efforts
Residents of Waterside,
a subdivision of
Cypress Isles, worked
together, through a voluntary
effort, to relandscape
a median with
flowers. Waterside residents
raised all project
funding and completed
the entire project
(including fundraising)
within one month.
Rae Soder of the
Lake Coral Springs
Association and Marcy
DiMare of the Coral
Springs Garden Club
worked with crews to
relandscape one of
the Lake Coral
Springs signs. The project,
funded by the Lake Coral Springs Association, was
a community effort to improve the appearance of various
entrance signs in the Lake Coral Springs area.
The Matching Grant Program Has Helped
Increase Neighborhood Vitality in Many
Communities, For Example:
Cypress Isles - This subdivision
of Cypress Run replaced
four rotting wooden signs with
two new, sand-blasted urethane
signs, along with additional landscaping
work around both signs.
“Without the program, our
association would never have
been able to complete the
project. The project not only
helped beautify our community it
really brought the community
closer together,” said Association
Member David Schulson.
Forest Hills - Through
fundraising and city matching
funds generated from a variety
of resources, this community
replaced two miles of medians
with new landscaping and
irrigation.
Forest Hills Residents’
Association, known as “Circle
on the Square, was selected as
1999 “Neighborhood of the
Year” by Neighborhoods USA
(NUSA).
Before
After
Before
After
City Receives Award For Construction
of Water Storage Reservoir
The City recently received the Distinguished Architectural
Treatment Award from The Portland Cement Association,
located in Skokie, IL, for construction of the City’s 1.35
million-gallon water storage reservoir.
The tank has 25-foot, seven-inch high
walls, is 95 feet in diameter, and was
built by Camp Dresser & McKee,
Cambridge, Mass., and Crom
Corporation, Gainesville, FL.
The City installed precast capitals
with stainless steel rods. Columns and
horizontal bands were also installed
through conventional shotcrete construction, a process
involving spraying the concrete onto the surface rather than the
cast. The reservoir’s bands were painted with a contrasting
color to create a pleasing aesthetic appearance.
February/March 2000 CITIZEN • 9
June/July 2000 CITIZEN • 9

Charter School Implements New Graduation and Curriculum Programs
For the coming school year, the Charter School has implemented
a new standards and graduation program, and a majorbased
curriculum, both intended to increase student preparedness
for college and the workforce.
“The Charter School offers an opportunity for an additional
educational experience. We are very proud to have our Charter
School in Coral Springs,” said Vice Mayor Maureen Berk.
The new Standards and Graduation program will require
students to complete 28 credit hours, 3 credits more than the
Broward County High School 25-credit graduation requirement.
The new program also aligns students, almost exactly, to the
Florida Academic Scholars Program’s graduation requirement of
25 credits. The Florida Academic Scholars Program is a lotteryfunded
scholarship program administered by the Florida
Department of Education that provides funding to students who
demonstrate high academic achievement and enroll in eligible
Florida post-secondary institutions.
The major-based curriculum will enable students, while still
completing all requirements in the new standards and graduation
program, to focus on one of three areas of study (business and
finance, law, and technology). The student will fulfill their
elective requirements by taking classes dealing with their chosen
major. For example, a student with a technology major could take
such electives as Introduction to Programming and
HTML/Website Design. One class in each major will also serve as
an internship.
Chief Executive Officer of Charter Schools USA, Inc. and
Coral Springs Charter School Interim Principal Edwin Fredie
explains, “The majors concept is used as a rigorous academic,
inclusive program, that will be inclusive, not exclusive for all
students. It will connect academic learning will experiential
learning. So that what’s present in everyday life, is mirrored again
in the classroom and academic world.”
For more information, visit the Coral Springs Charter School
website at www.coralspgscharterschool.net. or call 340-4100.
Waste Guidelines to Always
Keep in Mind
Remember to Recycle!
Place these items in your recycling bin:
Glass, bottles and jars
◆ Clear, brown and green
glass only
◆ Rinse before recycling
◆ Lids are not recyclable;
discard in garbage can
Food and Beverage Cans
◆ Steel Cans
◆ Aluminum cans
Beverage Cartons
◆ Drink boxes
◆ Milk and juice containers
DROWNING IS THE LEADING ◆ Small CAUSE grass clippings OF or leaves DEATH may be bagged FOR or
Plastic bottles CHILDREN with a 1, 2 or IN 3 FLORIDA UNDER placed in THE a can, not AGE over 32 gal. OF or 40 FOUR lb. in
inside of recycling logo on
capacity.
bottom of container
◆ Discard lids and rinse bottles
◆ Flatten to save space
Place these items on or beside recycling bin:
Newspaper
◆ Separate from other
recyclables and place
on top or side of
recycling bin
◆ May be placed in a
brown paper bag
Cardboard Boxes
◆ Flatten first and bundle, no
larger than 3 ft. x 3 ft. in size
Yard Waste and
Horticultural Materials
◆ Yard waste such as tree trimmings or branches
should be tied in bundles, not to exceed 4 ft. in
length or 40 lbs. in weight.
◆ Unbundled or loose material will not be collected.
◆ Bundled or containerized yard waste will be
picked up curbside on your regular collection day.
(Materials cannot extend out of your bag or
container.)
10 • CITIZEN June/July 2000

Coral Springs Museum of Art Features Gullah-Inspired
Works of Jonathan Green
Thru July 16, the Coral Springs Museum of Art will
display the Gullah-inspired paintings and sculptures of
Jonathan Green, a nationally-acclaimed artist whose
works are displayed in museum collections throughout
the United States.
Green’s pieces of bright colors and shapes have been
featured in three national group-traveling exhibitions
and included and reviewed in major art publications and
cultural journals.
On May 6, Green was the special guest at the
Museum’s “Great Art Plate Affair,” a silent auction of
ceramic plates created and donated from artists
throughout the state of Florida. Green donated his artist
proof of his painting
“Bessie Mae” as a special
auction item. Director of
Broward County Library
Sam Morrison was the
highest bidder, donating it
to new Northwest
Regional Library being
built adjacent to the
Coral Springs Charter
School. The auction is
the Museum’s largest
fundraiser to date, raising approximately $7,000.
Jonathan Green presents
“Bessie Mae” at the Museum’s
“Great Art Plate Affair.”
Though Green’s work ranges in styles, he is best
known for a style often referred to as “narrative
realism,” which he uses to capture and record his early
life experiences and the rich heritage of the Gullah community
in which he was raised.
Green’s mastery of color and skillful use of the human
figure allow him to preserve and share with the viewer a
deep sense of community, and how the challenges of
A Short History of the Gullah People*
The Gullah have inhabitated the islands off the South
Carolina and Georgia coasts (otherwise known as “the
lowcountry”) since the first West African Slaves arrived
on shore about 300 years ago.
Isolated from the mainland, these slaves created the
Gullah culture, a blend of West African, European, and
Native American cultures.
The Gullah keep their culture alive through vivid storytelling
in the native Gullah tongue – a combination of
English and various African languages.
They revive their past and hopes for the future through
passionate prayers, sermons and tales; and crafts such
as sweet grass basket sewing, boat building and quiltmaking.
*Taken from the “Native Islander Gullah Celebration 2000” Website,
www.gullahcelebration.com
love, work and belonging are met.
Green finds much of his inspiration
in the balance between the
“simple life,” nature and daily
life tasks.
Home Place, 1995
“I am drawn to rural environments that afford a sense
of space and silence, and an opportunity to unobtrusively
observe daily functions of others as we all pursue
life’s mission of work, love and belonging. Agrarian life
allows me to experience how we work in harmony with
the mysterious and changing fabric of nature. It is the
small, but critical tasks of daily life that I find most
stimulating and reflective of the quality of essential,
personal, community and social values,” said Green.
The Coral Springs Museum of Art is located in the
Coral Springs City Centre, 2855 Coral Springs Drive.
The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday,
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission is $3, members and children under 18 are
free, and free to all on Wednesdays. For more information,
please call 340-5000.
Haitian Art on Display Thru July 16
(May 6 - July 16) - The Coral Springs Museum of Art
will feature “Haitian Celebration: South Florida Collects
Haitian Art,” a collection of
75 works by Haitian artists.
Assembled by Guest
Curator and City Link Writer
Candice Russell, the exhibit
includes paintings by Rigaud
Benoit, Andre Pierre, Wilson
Bigaud, Louisiane Saint
Fleurant, Antoine Obin and
Gerard Valcin.
Other exhibited pieces
include: wood sculptures, Erzulie Freda by Gerard Valcin
papier mache, and
recycled metal from oil drums.
From jungle paintings to angel figures, the exhibit
expresses the profound spiritual faith and hope of a country
with long-standing ties to South Florida, as well as the
United States.
All works in this special exhibition were gathered from
private collections, making this exhibit a rare opportunity
and possibly something never seen publicly again.
For more information, contact the Coral Springs Museum
of Art at 340-5000.
February/March 2000 CITIZEN • 11
June/July 2000 CITIZEN • 11

City Celebrates Religious Diversity
With Candlelight Prayer Service and
Multi-Cultural Seder
Participants from many
different faiths
gathered to pray
during the 12th annual
National Day of Prayer
ceremony held at City
Hall on May 4.
In an effort to expose
residents to different religious
customs and traditions,
the City’s Multi-
Cultural Advisory
Committee hosted a
Multi-Cultural Seder celebration
on April 17. A
Pastor and a Rabbi led
attendees through an
inter-faith Seder service. The service was a modified
version of the original Jewish Passover ceremony, with
the Pastor and Rabbi explaining the history and
symbolism behind the ceremony.
Coral Springs’ Business Executives
Teach Students About Business World
at “Young Entrepreneur’s Session”
Members of the Coral
Springs’ Council of
Executive Officers (CEO)
recently shared their experiences
and ideas about the
professional business world
with students from Coral
Springs and Coconut Creek
at the CEO’s “Young Entrepreneur’s Session.”
Held at the Radisson Resort and Conference Center Heron
Bay on April 4, the event consisted of presentations by CEO
members on various business values, followed by a student
question and answer session. Students asked questions on
topics ranging from global marketing to methods of finding
business opportunities.
The CEO is a membership based, not-for-profit corporation
comprised of chief executive officers of Coral Springs-based
companies. These officers commit private resources to work
together as a unified voice which acts on critical issues, and
generates solutions to benefit its members and community.
For more information on the “Young Entrepreneur’s
Session” and the Council of Executive Officers, please call
346-6996.
City Conducts First Quality-Focused
Training Class with Taravella
Innovation Zone Staff
City staff recently began conducting
training sessions with
Taravella Innovation Zone staff,
as a joint effort to bring a
“quality-focused” approach into
classrooms.
The first session covered
Quality Awareness and is one of four
sessions based on the Sterling Criteria for Organizational
Excellence. There will be three additional sessions over the
next six months, each session providing zone employees with
skills in empowerment, process-improvement and customer
service.
“This is our first really big step towards this approach and
we’re very excited. Plus having such expert trainers will help
us see movement and change in our schools,” said Zone
Facilitator and Ramblewood Elementary Principal Jane
Kinghorn.
The five schools within the Zone include: J.P. Taravella
High School, Ramblewood Middle School, Maplewood
Elementary, Ramblewood Elementary and Riverside
Elementary.
V olunteer
Spotlight
Sadie Silber
At 85 years of age, Sadie
Silber still keeps the schedule
of someone at least 30 years
younger. Aside from walking
four miles a day, she volunteers
in Citizens’ Service, assisting
Shirley Calhoun and other
Human Resources staff with
daily duties and resident
requests. Silber also takes yoga and aerobics classes, and
volunteers as an usher at the Coral Springs City Centre
Silber said, “I really enjoy people, speaking with them
and helping them. Working for Coral Springs has been
the most enjoyable volunteering experience for me. Both
the atmosphere and the environment are just wonderful.”
Calhoun and the rest of the staff continually appreciate
Silber’s hard work and dedication.
Calhoun said, “I’m so glad that Sadie chose Citizens’
Service, she is the three “D’s” of quality: dedicated,
dependable and delightful.”
The City offers many volunteer opportunities for residents
of all ages and backgrounds. For more information,
call Volunteer Services at 346-4430.
12 • CITIZEN June/July 2000

Visit City Hall in the Mall
Your One Stop Location for Public Services!
City Hall in the Mall is a satellite office located in the Coral
Square Mall that provides a wide variety of City services to
residents. Here are just some of the many services offered:
◆ Insurance Information
- SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) will give
individual counseling sessions every other Wednesday from 1 p.m to
3 p.m. thru August.
Counselors will assist seniors with answering questions, comparing
supplemental health insurance policies, paperwork, and
claims and appeals.
- The Florida Department of Insurance will have an information
booth set up on the third Tuesday of each month from
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Counselors will be available to make needed
referrals and answer insurance questions.
To assist with hurricane season preparation, homeowners policy
and hurricane preparation information will also be available.
◆ Sales Tax Seminars - In partnership with the City, the
Florida Department of Revenue will be holding “Small
Business/New Dealer Sales Tax Seminars” the first Friday of every
month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m at City Hall in the Mall.
◆ Passport Services - Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
U.S. Passport Service Fees and Information
Adult (16 years of age and older) - Valid for 10 years.
Fee: $60 (Must be paid with two checks, one payable to
Passport Services for $45, and the other to City of Coral
Springs for $15.)
Child (15 years of age and younger) - Valid for 5 years.
Fee: $40 (Must be paid with two checks, one payable to
Passport Services for $25, and the other to City of Coral
Springs for $15.)
Applicants must submit a completed application form, and
two identical passport photographs in black and white or
color, with 2” x 2” white background. (Photograph services
are available for a fee of
just $8.) A photo ID and
proof of citizenship, such
as an original birth certificate,
a certificate of naturalization,
or a previous
expired passport, are also
required.
Note: The City is not a
passport processing center, only an exception office. We are
not equipped or authorized to answer any questions about
pending applications. For assistance with pending applications,
please call (900) 225-5674.
Examples of Other Services:
• Bike Registration • Photocopy and Fax Services • Notary Service • Bus Passes • Fingerprinting
• Broward County Information • Bill Payments (Water and Cable) • Info. on City Programs and Services • And much more!
City Hall in the Mall is open Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. It is located at the Southwest entrance (Across from
Camelot Music Store) of Coral Square Mall, 9239 W. Atlantic Blvd.
For more information, contact 344-1828.
Special Events Funding Applications for Non-Profit Groups Available in August
The City will begin accepting applications in August
from non-profit groups requesting Special Events Funding.
Groups must host events in Coral Springs between
October 1, 2000 and April 30, 2001. Event themes should
focus on cultural, educational, environmental/health-related
topics or issues.
The City will make group funding recommendations to
the City Commission in September. Within approximately a
month, staff will notify groups approved for funding.
The Special Events Funding Program provides financial
◆ Homestead Exemption
You may file for Homestead Exemption at City Hall in the Mall
every Thursday, from September 2000 to February 2001.
To be eligible for the exemption, you must have purchased a new
home before December 31, 2000.
The exemption lowers the taxable value of your home by $25,000,
which can save you more than $600 on your annual property taxes.
For more information, contact the Deerfield County Courthouse
Homestead Exemption Office at 831-1270.
assistance to community, non-profit groups. Through this
assistance, the City hopes to develop a variety of special
events in the City which might not have otherwise been
hosted in Coral Springs.
Past recipients have included such groups as Girl Scouts
of Broward County, Grupo Folklorico Esmeralda, Earth
Rangers, Inc., Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.),
and the Coral Springs Chinese Culture Association.
For more information, please contact Community
Relations Manager Joyce Campos at (954) 344-1005.
February/March 2000 CITIZEN • 13
June/July 2000 CITIZEN • 13

Have a Love for the Game? Sign Up for One of Our
One-Week Sports Camps!
Basketball
The City is hosting the third season of “Sportstar
Camps,” featuring basketball camps for ages 8-14. All participants
will receive a Sportstar Camp T-Shirt and
Basketball.
Instructor Mike Noblet, a former player
and head coach for the Miami Hurricanes
and professional basketball player in
Europe, will train participants, within
game settings, on dribbling, shooting,
rebounding and defensive skills.
June 19 - June 23
August 7 - August 11
August 14 - August 18
All Camps will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $130
per camp. Camp will be held at the Track 23 Fields in
Mullins Park
For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation
Department at 345-2107.
Baseball
Come out and learn to be as good as the “Babe” himself
with new instructor, Jerry Albert, Athletic Director and
Head Baseball Coach at the Coral Springs Charter School.
All camps are open to ages 7-15 and will be held at
Mullins Park. Discounts are available for multiple camps.
June 26 - June 30
July 10 -July 14
July 17 - July 21
August 14 - August 18
All camps will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $110
per camp.
For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation
Department at 345-2107.
Soccer
Simply Soccer Summer camps will be held at the Track 23
Fields in Mullins Park. All camps are open to ages 6 - 14.
This year’s Head Instructor is Gary Curreri, USSF National
License and USSF National Youth License, Florida Youth
Soccer Association State Staff Coach, as well as long time
coach for the Coral Springs Storm.
Through educational and fun exercises, Curreri will have
participants practice training and skills in mini-game settings.
June 21 - June 25
June 26 - June 30
July 10 - July 14
August 14 - August 18
August 21 - August 25
Two Sessions
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $110 per participant
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $125 per participant
For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation
Department at 345-2107.
Residents Shake Their
Bunny Tail at Hoppin’
Into Spring!
Need additional parks and
recreation information?
We’ve got it!
Simply call the City’s
automated City information hotline,
755-INFO (755-4636)
Or visit Coral Springs’
award-winning website at:
www.ci.coral-springs.fl.us.
Children of all ages
enjoyed fun and
games at this year’s
“Hoppin into Spring,”
held on April 22 at
Mullins Park.
14 • CITIZEN June/July 2000

Red Cross Swimming Lessons Available at
Various City Pools
Red Cross weekday and weekend swimming lessons are
now available at Cypress Park Pool, Mullins Park Pool and
the Aquatic Complex.
Classes are available for a variety of levels and times will
vary depending upon the site. Cost is $40 for eight, 45-minute
lessons, unless otherwise noted. (Parent and infant classes last
for 30 minutes.)
For more information, please call the CityINFO Line at
755-INFO, ext. 377, Cypress Park Pool at 345-2109, Mullins
Park Pool at 345-2170, or the Aquatic Complex at 345-2121.
Sign Your Little One Up for the New Toddler
Swimming Program
Staff has designed the program primarily for children 18
months - 36 months old. Children will be taught to perform
elementary forms of aquatic
New Summer
Hours for Water
Aerobics Classes
All classes last for
45 minutes.
Cost: $3/class or
$30/12-class pass.
For days and times,
call the CityINFO Line
at 755-INFO, ext. 382.
movement, learn safety rules,
and experience appropriate
water safety skills.
The program will be held at
Cypress Park Pool and follows
the American Red Cross Infant
and Preschool Aquatic format.
For more information, please
call the Cypress Park Pool at
345-2109.
Participants Enjoy
End-Of-The-Year Bowling
Bowling Participants cheer as their fellow teammates
receive trophies at the Parks and Recreation
Department’s End-Of-The-Year Bowling Party. The event,
sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department and
the Lions Club of Coral Springs, was part of the City’s
annual bowling league for people with special needs.
Community Awareness Classes Offered
American Red Cross Community Awareness Classes are now
available at the Aquatic Complex.
The Staff is currently accepting enrollment for the following
classes: Infant/Child CPR, Adult CPR, Community First Aid
and Baby Sitting. Classes are available once a month.
Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor courses are
also available.
For class times and dates, please call the Aquatic Complex at
345-2121.
Celebrate Independence day with a BANG
at this year’s:
4th of July Celebration !
✰ Refreshments
and Snacks
Event opens at 6 p.m.
✰ Bounce Houses
✰ Live Music by Jessie
James and the
And a
fantastic fireworks display!!!
Come Join Us for Fun, Food, music, fireworks and much
more
Fun for
the whole
family!
$3 parking Fee. Personal fireworks and Sparklers are prohibited.
June/July 2000 CITIZEN • 15

City’s Jobline
Makes Job Search
A Little Easier
Looking for a job? Call
the City’s 24-hour jobline
for an automated list of the
City’s available positions.
Just call 755-4636, ext. 311
for a complete listing.
Parents Vote on
Name for M-91
Elementary
It’s official! M-91
Elementary, under construction
near the library,
has been named Parkside
Elementary.
The school will open it’s
doors in the fall with school
colors of coral and teal, and
a panther as it’s mascot.
Built on land donated by
the City, the school is part of
a partnership between the
City and the School Board
to help reduce overcrowding
problems within Country
Hills Elementary,
Westchester Elementary,
and Eagle Ridge
Elementary. The school will
also receive kindergarten
students from Riverglades
Elementary.
The school will
offer a wide
variety of
amenities
such as bathrooms
in each
classroom, and
full art, music and physical
education facilities.
Additional learning
programs and services will
focus on such areas as
multi-age and gifted classes,
portfolio assessment, and
after-school care.
For more information,
contact Parkside Elementary
Principal Susan Colton at
786-7600 or 344-5880.
News Briefs
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Coral Springs’ History
How would you like to be a part of the
newly-forming Coral Springs Historical
Board? This board will assist City staff
in collecting, preserving and showcasing
our City’s history.
If you would like to volunteer on this Board,
please submit your letter of interest to:
Human Resources Department
Gina Salinsky, Project Coordinator
9551 W. Sample Road
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Fax: (954) 344-1151
Letters will be received no later than June 30, 2000.
Help us Keep Coral Springs’ History
Alive for Present
and Future Generations
New Nature Center Building
Expected to Break ground in Fall
The City is currently
reviewing the plans for the
Sawgrass Nature Center
and Wildlife Hospital’s
new building, to be located
on Sportsplex Drive,
adjacent to Sawgrass
Springs Middle School.
Groundbreaking is tentatively
set for later this year.
Formerly known as the
Coral Springs Nature Center
and Wildlife Hospital, the
Center’s Board of Directors
changed the name to reflect
the Center’s anticipated
future impact on the South
Florida area.
If you would like to help
with funding or as a volunteer,
please contact the
Sawgrass Springs Nature
Center and Wildlife Hospital
at (954) 752-7732.
Business Mentors
and Big Brothers/
Sisters Needed
Please call Jenny Rebour,
Youth Mentoring Program
Coordinator at 346-1289 if you
are interested in becoming a
Business Mentor and/or a Big
Brother/Sister in the City’s
Youth Mentoring Program.
Business Mentors work with
youth at the Mentor’s work
place once a week for two
hours, for six weeks. Big
Brother/Big Sisters establish a
relationship with a youth after
school or on weekends for at
least two hours a month, from
six to twelve months.
Volunteers
Needed for
December
Holiday Parade
Preparation
The Holiday Parade
Committee needs volunteers
to assist with the
planning and organizing
of this year’s holiday
parade. Committee
members and volunteers
will meet once a month
on Thursdays at City Hall
around lunchtime.
For more information,
or to receive a sponsorship
package, or entry
application, please
contact the Parks and
Recreation Department at
345-2200.
City Maps
Available
New street
maps of Coral
Springs are now
available at
City Hall and
City Hall in
the Mall for $1.
Pick up one today!
16 • CITIZEN June/July 2000

What’s going up?
At press time, there were 61 projects under construction or going through the approval process. Take a look at what’s coming to your
area of the City! If you have any questions about this list, please call Community Development at 344-1114.
Legend: P=Proposed Development APP=Approved by DRC
LC=Land Clearing UC=Under Construction C=Complete
1 GREEN HILLS GOLF VILLAS (21 townhomes)(Phase II) UC
NW 38 Dr., S of Continental Golf Course
2 THE BREEZES (18 townhomes)(1.584 acres)
SE corner of NW 111 Ave and Sample Road
3 WALMART SUPERSTORE (218,729 sq. ft.) P
SE corner of Sample Road and Turtle Creek Drive
4 STORAGE USA (90,050 sq. ft.) UC
NW Corner of Sample Rd and NW 124th Ave. (Corporate Park)
5 MAINSTREET USA (Land area 14.0 acres) UC
NW corner of Westview Drive and Coral Springs Drive
6 SYLVIA INDUSTRIAL PHASE II (6,000 sq. ft.) P
SW corner of Wiles Road and NW 120th Ave.
7 PELICAN POINTE (125 townhomes) UC
W of Coral Ridge Dr., N of Wiles Rd., off Wyndham Lakes Blvd. South
8 ALDEN THE CLEANERS (3,000 sq. ft.) P
NE corner of Sample Rd. and Coral Springs Dr.
9 SOUTHERN SELF STORAGE (101,353 sq. ft.) UC
Coral Ridge Drive between Sample Rd. and NW 39th Street
10 THE HAMPTONS AT CORAL SPRINGS (296 apartment units) UC
E side of Coral Ridge Drive across from Heron Bay Blvd
11 EAGLE CREEK / MORRISON HOMES (83 zero lot-line homes) UC
Wyndham Lakes Blvd N and W of Coral Ridge Dr.
12 TALL CYPRESS NATURAL AREA (Land area 68.38 acres) P
NE corner of Sample Road and Turtle Run Blvd.
13 THE FAIRWAYS AT HERON BAY (148 townhomes) UC
N of Sawgrass Expwy, S of 58th Manor, W of NW 123rd Ave.
14 Z-PLAT - PHASE III (28,174 sq. ft. add’l retail space) UC
Sample Rd between Woodside Dr and Rock Island Rd.
15 COURTYARD MARRIOTT (110-room hotel) UC
SW corner of University Dr. and Atlantic Blvd.
16 HERON BAY FOUR (115 zero lot line homes) UC
N of Sawgrass Expwy., W of Coral Ridge Dr.
17 CLATSOFF OFFICE BUILDING (6,826 sq. ft.) P
NW 29th St. and NW 101st Lane
18 MULLINS PARK GYMNASIUM (36,625 sq. ft.) P
2501 Coral Springs Dr.
19 CORAL SHORES (84 zero-lot line homes) UC
S side of Wyndham Lakes Blvd. N., W of Coral Ridge Dr.
20 CORAL PALM PLAZA (Facade & Landscaping Upgrade) P
East side of University Drive bet. Royal Palm and NW 20th St.
21 HESS GAS STATION/CONVENIENCE STORE (3,197 sq. ft.) P
West of 441 South of Turtle Creek Dr.
22 JM GLAD BUILDING (27,998 sq. ft.) P
E of NW 124th Ave. and S of NW 44th St./Greater Coral Springs R&D Park
23 CENTER WEST (2 large office bldgs., 86,830 sq. ft.) APP
W side of University Dr., between Royal Palm Blvd. & Sample Rd.
24 ADDISON COURT VILLAS (83 townhouses) Phase II UC
Wyndham Lakes Blvd., W of Coral Ridge Dr., N of Westview Dr.
25 THE HAMLET (29 townhomes) UC
NE corner of NW 28 St. and Coral Hills Dr.
26 SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE HOSPITAL
(Building: 12,815 sq. ft., Land Area: 1.8 acres) P
Sportsplex Dr. between Sample Rd. and Wiles Rd.
27 MOBIL MART / CAR WASH (6,080 sq. ft.) APP
NW corner of Coral Ridge Drive and Wiles Rd.
28 CORAL SPRINGS COVE (108 zero lot-line homes) UC
E of Wyndham Lakes Blvd, N of NW 49 Dr.
29 THE POINTE AT HERON BAY (68 zero lot-line homes) UC
N of Sawgrass Expwy., S of Heron Bay Blvd.
30 PELICAN TRAILS EAST (77 zero lot line homes) UC
W of Coral Ridge Dr., N of Wyndham Lakes Blvd. S.
31 GOLDEN BAY (90 zero lot line homes) UC
Wyndham Lakes Blvd. S., N of Wiles Rd., W of Coral Ridge Dr.
32 CHEVRON GAS STATION (3,300 sq. ft.) UC
NW corner of University Dr. and Westview Dr.
33 HERON BAY SOUTH (168 zero lot line homes) P
S side of Heron Bay Blvd across from TPC Golf Course
34 CORAL SPRINGS NW REGIONAL LIBRARY (71,684 sq. ft.) P
SE corner of University Dr. and W Sample Rd.
35 CHABAD OF CORAL SPRINGS (SYNAGOGUE) (8,516 sq. ft.) P
SE portion of University Dr. and Cardinal Rd.
36 STEAK N SHAKE (Building: 344,399 sq. ft., Land Area: 7.9 acres) P
West of 441 South of Turtle Creek Dr.
37 ALBERTSON’S (Facade & Landscaping Update) P
SE corner of University Drive and Royal Palm Boulevard
38 RIDGEVIEW CROSSINGS (23 single family homes) UC
W side of University Drive, south of Westview Dr.
39 COMMERCE CENTER OF CORAL SPRINGS (46,752 sq.ft.) LC
Corporate Park of Coral Springs
40 CORAL SPRINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GYM (14,700 sf) APP
NE corner of Riverside Dr. and Royal Palm Blvd.
41 LAKEVIEW WEST VISCAYA (267 zero lot line homes) UC
W side of Lakeview Dr., N of Atlantic Blvd.
42 SAWGRASS CENTER (81,398 sq. ft.) P
E of NW 124th Ave. and S of 44th St./Greater Coral Springs R&D Park
43 POINTEBANK (3,000 sq. ft.) P
NW corner of Wiles Rd. and 441
44 HAMPSHIRE HOMES (3,248 sq. ft.) LC
NE corner of Wiles Rd. and Coral Ridge Dr.
45 PROF. ENTERPRISES COMMERCIAL BLDG (19,730 sq. ft.) APP
S side of Wiles Rd, just E of Woodside Dr.
46 OLYMPIA GOLD (6,449 sq. ft.) P
South side of Wiles Rd. just east of Woodside Dr.
47 SEVEN ELEVEN (2,940 sq. ft.) P
NW corner of Royal Palm Boulevard and Coral Springs Dr.
48 CYPRESS POINT AT CORAL SPRINGS (12,292 sq. ft.) UC
NE corner of Atlantic Blvd. and Coral Springs Dr.
49 LAKE POINT APARTMENTS (360 units) P
N corner at Riverside Dr. and W Atlantic Blvd.
50 SAWGRASS EXECUTIVE GOLF @ SPORTSPLEX (25.3 acres) P
NE corner of Coral Springs Dr. and Westview Dr.
51 ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATH. CHURCH (24,278 s.f.) APP
SE corner of Coral Ridge Dr. and Lakeview Dr.
52 M-91 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UC
NW corner of NW 29th St. and NW 101st Lane
53 DESMAR CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOMES (10 Units) P
NW corner of Coral Springs Dr. and Royal Palm Blvd.
54 ARCHSTONE AT CORAL SPRINGS (251 townhouse units) APP
SE corner of Wiles Rd. and Turtle Run Blvd.
55 CAMBRIDGE ACADEMIES (59,563 sq. ft.) P
NE corner of Westview Dr. and NW 56th Dr.
56 WAL-MART SUPERSTORE (223,235 sq. ft.) P
NE corner of Coral Ridge Dr. and the Sawgrass Expressway
57 FOUR EYES OPTICAL, INC. (12,100 sq. ft.) P
N of Atlantic Blvd. on University Dr./NW 14th St.
58 M. ECKER & COMPANY (Building: 48,910 sq ft, Land Area: 3.13 acres) P
West of Coral Ridge Drive and south of Wiles Road
59 ALE HOUSE AT CORAL SPRINGS (Building 8,100 sq ft, Land: 2.1 acres) P
West of Riverside Drive on West Atlantic Boulevard at Coral Square Mall
60 PESTANA PROFESSIONAL OFFICE PLAZA (Building: 5,082 sf, Land: 7.3 acres) P
Northwest of the Corner of NW 29th St and NW 99th Ave.
61 D & M CORAL SPRINGS (Warehouse: 158,881 sq. ft., Land Area: 3.64 acres)
West if Coral Ridge Drive on NW 124 Avenue.

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