City Manager Hobbs then read a memorandum stating that in compliance with
Resolution 25R-04-88 passed at the last commission meeting regarding
forensic audits, he was placing a hold on city resources for LHPP-related
activities. This included freezing contractual services, salaries, partnerships,
supplies, advertising, community grants, and training associated with HHS and
LHPP-related grants.
Commissioner Dunn strongly objected, arguing the HHS grant had nothing to do
with LHPP and that language referencing LHPP managing grants had been
struck from the resolution. She questioned how LHPP could function without
access to these resources, listing specific impacts: frozen salaries for two staff
members, inability to make copies, cancelled advertising for the peace rally, and
halted community projects in Lauderhill Point and Devon Hut.
Mayor Grant attempted to clarify that LHPP is a city program, not a department
or separate entity, emphasizing all city grants should be managed by the
finance department under the city manager's direction. She explained
commissioners cannot manage money directly and must fund programs
through their discretionary accounts.
Commissioner Campbell argued the lack of clear definition for LHPP created
ongoing complications, noting it appears sometimes as
a
commissioner-run
program and sometimes as a city program. He mentioned in October 2024 the
administration recognized the arrangement pf the program was complicated
and discussed making LHPP a 501(c) organization. He questioned how an
entity with major city responsibilities could operate without being registered as a
corporation or nonprofit.
Following heated discussion about LHPP's status and the implications of the
freeze, City Attorney Ottinot explained the commission could approve the grant
with authority for the city manager to seek modifications from the grantor.
Public comments included Sam Wilkerson expressing frustration that after
three meetings discussing the same issues, the commission hadn't made
progress. Mr. Harris questioned whether all grants would now require city
manager modification.
A motion was made by Commissioner R. Campbell, seconded by Commissioner
J. Hodgson, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
5 -
Yes:
Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,
Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant
0
Abstain:
5.
RESOLUTION NO. 25R-05-92:
COMMISSION OF THE LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA,
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
APPROVING THE
REMETERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL
AND KENNETH MYERS TO ALLOW SUBMETERS AT THE PROPERTY
LOCATED
AT
1980-1988 N.W.
58TH
TERRACE,
LAUDERHILL,
FLORIDA, IN ORDER TO SEPARATELY BILL EACH INDIVIDUAL USER
BASED UPON ACTUAL WATER CONSUMPTION AT THE SAME RATE
UTILIZED BY THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).
