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City presents capital projects: water mains, lift stations, parks renovations and Satkin Center elevator
Summary
City staff presented the city’s capital‑projects portfolio including a $2.3 million 80 Second Avenue waterline, lift station upgrades, water‑treatment security wall, and park and facility improvements; commissioners asked for clearer local‑contracting figures and resident outreach.
Lauderhill officials presented an overview of ongoing and planned capital projects to the City Commission on April 28, detailing water‑ and sewer‑system upgrades, park improvements, and facility work across the city.
Key projects and budgets - 80 Second Avenue waterline replacement: installation of ~3,000 feet of 12‑inch water main to improve pressure and fire protection, budgeted at about $2,300,000. Staff said communications to residents are underway and work is anticipated within six months. - Lift stations: Lift Station 15 is complete; Lift Station 5 was out for bid with award planned for May 2025; Lift Stations 47 and 48 are in design. Typical lift‑station budget estimates are ~ $1.1 million each. - Water‑treatment plant security wall: initial budgeting of about $500,000 for a perimeter security wall to restrict unauthorized access to the plant site. - Various water main and road‑related replacements: Longmeade Road water main reportedly completed at roughly $400,000.
Parks and public‑facility work - Parks department reported irrigation and landscape improvements at Veterans Park, West Wind Park, Eileen Lieberman Park and St. George Park, and anticipated procurement for West Kenlark track work. The Satkin Center elevator contractor has a purchase order; staff expects the elevator to be operational in time for summer camp. - Roof replacement for Windermere, track improvements at West Kenlark, turf upgrades at multiple parks and pool repairs were listed among near‑term projects. City staff said four out of six park irrigation projects are complete.
Local contracting and small‑business participation Commissioner Dunn asked about Lauderhill‑based contracting: city staff said they had compiled a list of potential target businesses, conducted outreach and mailed notices. Staff did not provide a precise dollar percentage of capital spending that will flow to Lauderhill firms during the presentation; the interim finance director said staff will prepare a follow‑up that quantifies subcontracting percentages for SBE/target‑market firms and report back to the commission.
Implementation notes City staff emphasized the age of underground utilities across Lauderhill and the need to keep updating infrastructure. Commissioners requested more proactive social‑media updates and resident outreach so neighbors can track large projects and understand construction impacts.
Next steps Staff will return with details on local subcontracting percentages and a schedule for communications to residents describing work on 80 Second Avenue and lift‑station projects.
