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TABLE OF CONTENTS LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

CODE RED - Emergency Notification System

EVENTS CALENDAR

MIRAMAR CULTURAL CENTER - Education Programs

WATER QUALITY REPORT

TIME SAVING TECH TIPS

MIRAMAR COMMUNITY GARDEN - Plant Sale

MIRAMAR COMMUNITY GARDEN - FREE Veggies

RECLAIMED WATER PROGRAM

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS

NBC-LEO SUMMER CONFERENCE

MIRAMAR 60 CITY BEAT SPOTLIGHT

6:01 THURSDAY

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM

LET’S CLEAR THE F.O.G.

MIRAMAR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

WORK FOR MIRAMAR

STAY CONNECTED

TOP TEN REASONS

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Mayor

Wayne M. Messam

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Commissioner

Maxwell B. Chambers

Commissioner

Yvette Colbourne

Vice Mayor

Darline B. Riggs

Commissioner

Winston F. Barnes

See what happens when Miramar City Officials’ “Mini-Mes” direct them on their vision for Miramar’s 60th Birthday Celebration!

CodeRED EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

What is CodeRED? The CodeRED Emergency Notification System is a fast communication service allowing the City of Miramar to notify citizens of an emergency situation. It enables the city to provide mass notification quickly and easily. This service is free to all Miramar residents and businesses located within our incorporated limits. CodeRED delivers the important message through a highspeed telephone calling system to a phone number on the CodeRED database. City staff will access CodeRED via a secure portal on the web. You can register at:

www.miramarfl.gov/em

or by clicking the Code Red web link below.Â

SCHEDULED EVENTS

Oct. 1st Oct. 4th-10th Oct. 10th Oct. 15th Nov. TBA Dec. TBA Dec. 17th

State of the City Address Fire Prevention Week Latin Music Festival 6:01 Thursday Senior Thanksgiving Dinner Holiday Tree Lighting Senior Holiday Party

COMMISSION MEETINGS

Oct. 7th & 21st Commission Meeting Nov. 2nd & 18th Commission Meeting

EDUCATION PROGRAMS 2015-2016

Kids Culture Series Bella & Harry: Let’s Visit London Saturday, October 10, 2015 2:00PM

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for Public, Private and Home Schools The Miramar Cultural Center presents outstanding school day matinee performances of theatre, music and dance to complement classroom learning and to provide a rich array of cultural and artistic expression for school groups.

Bella & Harry: Let’s Visit London Friday, October 9, 2015

10:30AM • Grade Level: K – 3 Curriculum: Language Arts, Social Studies, Theater Come along with Bella and Harry as they embark on an educational and fun-ﬁlled journey to London. Based on the educational series, The Adventures of Bella and Harry, these two jet-set pets help to foster education and appreciation of the world in which we live. Children will now get the chance to see their favorite globetrotting Chihuahua duo come to life in an informative, interactive musical as they explore the sights and sounds of London. Bella and Harry: Let’s Visit London introduces children to travel, customs, history and landmarks with songs like “Big Ben Boogie”, “Tea Time for Two” and “Stonehenge Rocks!” So join Bella and her little brother Harry on their musical adventure through London … Cheerio!

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe Tuesday, November 17, 2015

10:00AM • Grade Level: 3 – 7 Curriculum: Literature-based, Music, Visual Arts This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis’ adventure story about four children of wartorn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. This strange and wondrous place is ruled by the cold-hearted White Witch, who makes the winter last year round. Although they seem unlikely saviors, the children fulﬁll an ancient prophecy by defeating the witch, thus restoring sunshine and peace to the spell-bound Narnia and returning the great Lion King Aslan to his throne.

Learning Through Master Classes, Workshops and Lecture Demonstrations

Professional theatre artists, musicians, dancers, and live production specialists deliver hands-on participatory activities that address imagination, creativity, problem-solving and teamwork through participation.

HIP HOP SUMMIT Saturday, November 14, 2015 10AM-2PM

Target Audience: Music Students (12 and up)

Ballet Hispanico Master Dance Class Saturday, October 17, 2015 • 10:00AM

Target Audience: Ballet Students (12 and up) Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced Cost: $25

America’s Got Talent ﬁnalist SVET, the electro hip hop violinist, who has performed with celebrities including Jamie Foxx, Kanye West, and Gym Class Heroes. SVET has introduced a new captivating sound into the mainstream realm that fuses classical training with elements of Hip Hop, House and Reggae.

ART EXHIBITIONS The Ansin Family Art Gallery at the Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark presents a stellar showcase of art exhibitions throughout the season that are thought provoking, celebratory and uniquely creative. School groups are encouraged to make reservations to meet and learn from the visual artist, when available, for a “Classroom in the Art Gallery” experience. For more information, contact the Education Department at 954-602-4519 or email Education@MiramarCulturalCenter.org.

NIÑA | PINTA | SANTA MARIA September 3, 2015 - October 30, 2015 A collection of art pieces that celebrate the distinct, vibrant and rich traditions of Hispanic Heritage. PURVIS ON PAPER November 5, 2015 - January 11, 2016 A unique exhibit ﬁlled with works by internationally renowned, Miami-based artist Purvis Young. Ansin Family Art Gallery Hours Monday and Friday Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:00PM 10:00AM – 6:00PM

Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark 2400 Civic Center Place Miramar, FL 33025 | 954-602-4500

www.miramarculturalcenter.org

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT (CCR) titled “City of Miramar Water Quality Report”. This past July, we published our Water Quality Report. This is an annual report required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), which provides information to the consumer about your drinking water. The report gives an overview on water treatment, drinking water contaminants, water quality, source water assessments, health information, water conservation programs and year round landscape irrigation rules. It also informs residents on neighborhood improvements, leak detection programs, wastewater collection system rehabilitation, and reclaimed water customer connections. Offered to the consumer at no charge, this report ensures YOU, the resident that the water used in your homes and businesses meets the FDEP standards. SUPERCHLORINATION is a common utility practice the City employs to maintain water quality in the distribution system. The treatment adds additional chlorine to the distribution system, as a precautionary measure, to disinfect and remove any contaminants that might be resistant to regular chlorination. The event general takes place for two consecutive weeks during the last quarter of the year. All residents/customers receive notification through the water bill, local newspapers, the City’s cable channel and website. SUPERCHLORINATION WILL BEGIN THIS YEAR ON OCTOBER 7, 2015. If you require further information, please contact Jose Cardoso, Regulatory Compliance Superintendent at 954-883-6851 or jgcardoso@miramarfl.gov .

The CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM helps the City to continue preserving and protecting our water and wastewater infrastructures. In 2014, the City determined Historic Miramar, east of University Drive that the time had come to rehabilitate the sewer system, since its original construction dated back to the 1950’s. Using state-of-the-art trenchless technology, the project applied cured-inplace pipes (CIPP), repaired leaks and restored the integrity of the collection system, by installing polyethylene liners inside the existing sewer pipes without the need of excavating roads or backyards. The project improved approximately 11,500 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer line from Island Drive to S.W. 62nd Avenue upgrading 2,263 properties. To date, the project continues its rehabilitation efforts. The WATER METER REPAIR and REPLACEMENT PROGRAM began in 2014 replacing and upgrading approximately 4,000 water meters and meter components that had reached their useful operating life. The Utilities staff, to date continues maintaining, repairing and replacing water meters to ensure accurate water accountability. Would you like to learn more about our water, receive a free Water Quality Report, or have questions? Visit us at www.miramarfl.gov/utilities or give us a call 954-602-HELP (4357). Our friendly and courteous staff will be more than happy to address your Utility needs.

TIME SAVING TECH TIPS by Jenae Duarte

As we are entering our fall season and inching closer to “falling back” on November 1st-- and the dark mornings are making it increasingly difficult to wake up—well, if you are anything like me, you’ll be happy to gain that hour back. Thinking of gaining time, I am reminded that time is our most precious commodity as we only have a limited amount of it. Once it’s done, that’s it. In the spirit of taking advantage of technology to maximize the time we have, I have two of my favorite apps and programs that will boost your productivity and help you be more efficient with your time. The first of my favorite tech tools on the list will be a game-changer for you if you are in email purgatory. This awesome program is called Unroll.me https://unroll.me . This is an email subscription management tool. It is completely FREE! This program will help you automatically unsubscribe from many of those pesky email newsletters (not this one of course) that you probably have no idea on how you got involved with in the first place. Another cool feature you will love; it allows you to keep the subscriptions that you do want and “rolls” them into one single email for the day at the time of your choice. You also have the option of keeping the emails you want to receive in your inbox as is. How awesome is that! And did I mention it’s free?! This tool took me from nearly 200 emails per day to around 20. If you are like me and have multiple email accounts you will need to do this for each account separately-- but it’s totally worth it. The next one is an actual app but can be used as an extension in Google Chrome as well. I personally use both. The app is called Keeper which you can get at https://keepersecurity.com . I have it on my phone which is password protected and keeps all of my passwords in one handy and safe location. This one keeps me from having to remember a million passwords. My favorite feature of this app is that you can sync it to the web version and as you go to the various sites you use on the web, it will auto-populate the username and password fields for you. Also, it has a password generator that you can use to come up with unique and complicated passwords when updating or opening new accounts. With the issues of Cyber security, it’s vitally important to keep your passwords updated and complicated. This app is free but it has optional upgrade plans.

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City of Miramar

Reclaimed

Water Program Conserving Water in an Economic, Safe & Environmentally Friendly Manner Frequently Asked Questions What is Reclaimed Water?

Reclaimed water is recycled wastewater which has undergone a high level of treatment, including filtration and disinfection, so it can be safely reused. Commonly referred to as reuse water, it can be used to replenish our depleting groundwater supplies for landscape irrigation applications.

What are the Benefits?

Water reuse curtails withdrawals from the Biscayne Aquifer, our region's primary water supply, and provides a recharge mechanism as reclaimed water used for irrigation percolates into the ground. Reuse water also: + Helps keep utility fees low + Promotes water conservation + Promotes Miramar's Green Initiative (Resolution No. 08-167) + Promotes environmental stewardship + Conserves valuable aquifer resources + Reclaimed water is beneficial to landscaping + Eliminates staining on exterior walls, driveways, sidewalks, etc. + Exempts users from all mandatory water shortage orders and usage restrictions + Complies with statutory requirements, the City's Consumptive Use Permit conditions and water supply elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan

Who Can Use it?

Reclaimed water can serve industrial facilities, urban landscapes, parks, roadway medians and residential irrigation. Our own City of Miramar has been irrigating public green areas and residential community common spaces with reuse water since 1996.

How is Reuse Water Rendered Safe?

Three key elements ensure the safe utilization of reclaimed water:

+ A High Treatment Level: Only water of the highest quality is discharged into our system. Continuous monitoring allows for diversion of water which does not meet quality standards and precludes it from entering the reuse water distribution system. + A Separate Distribution System: A separate distribution system, not connected in any manner to our drinking water supply, is installed and clearly identified by color coding (purple) and signage. This ensures that the Public is made aware of any reuse in service, and that crossconnection with the drinking water system will never occur. + A Public Education and Information Program: Miramar takes pride not only in its leadership role with regard to water resource conservation, but also in educating and keeping residents informed on the benefits and limitations of reuse water program.

Why did Miramar Implement a Reuse Program?

Our City, like all other south Florida communities, is faced with diminishing fresh water supplies. As water

restrictions continue to affect the quality of life of all residents, reuse is critical to the conservation of water supplies for current and future generations. In addition, the implementation of a reclaimed water system was a condition incorporated into the Wastewater Reclamation Facility construction and operating permits.

Is the Reuse Water Supply Reliable?

The City maintains a reuse system that meets all applicable jurisdictional requirements for redundancy and reliability. As such, the system is designed to produce and distribute irrigation water quality water at all times. The City has recently expanded production and storage capacities to 4 million gallons per day (4 MGD) to help ensure continuity of reuse service. On rare occasion, the system may require maintenance and reuse water may not be available for short periods of time. Every effort will be made to keep users of the system informed of such events in a timely manner.

What You Should Know About the Limitations of Reuse Water: + Do NOT drink water from clearly marked reuse sources. + Do NOT connect residential plumbing to a reuse source. + Do NOT fill your swimming pool / spa with reuse water. + Do NOT install hose connections to a known reuse source.

Reuse water is NOT intended for recreational or any use other than landscape irrigation.

MIRAMAR POLICE DEPT.â€™S

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS The Miramar Police Department would like everyone to have a safe and enjoyable Halloween. Below are some important Halloween safety tips to remember: Drivers should drive below the posted speed limit in residential areas during trick-or-treating hours. This will allow you time to brake if you see a child dart in front of you. Be sure to show your children how to cross a street properly. Make sure your child carries a flashlight, glow stick or has reflective tape on their costume to make them more visible to cars. Also make sure costumes are fire proof or treated with fire retardant. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure that the eye holes are large enough for good peripheral vision. Make sure that if your child is carrying a prop, such as a sword or pitchfork, that the tips are smooth and flexible enough to not cause injury if fallen on. Avoid costumes that could cause children to trip. Children should always go out trick-or-treating accompanied by a responsible adult. Trick-ortreaters should not cut through fields, backyards or unlit areas. Make sure you stay in populated areas and not to go off the beaten path. Instruct your children not to eat any treats until they bring them home to be examined by you. Teach your child to never go into the home of a stranger or get into their car. Explain why this is not a good idea and what to do if someone approaches them and tries to talk to them. Explain to kids of all ages the difference between tricks and vandalism. Throwing eggs is vandalism. Keep pets indoors, but keep in mind animals may become alarmed if they do not recognize you or your children wearing costumes. Please report any suspicious activity to police.

#OURMIRAMAR HOSTS THE 2015 NBC-LEO SUMMER CONFERENCE

The City of Miramar was proud to host the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) in partnership with the World Conference of Mayors, Annual Summer Conference Wednesday, August 5 through Saturday, August 8, 2015. The National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) was created in 1970 to represent the interests of African American elected officials. NBC-LEO’s objectives include increasing African American participation on the National League of Cities steering and policy committees to ensure that policy and program recommendations reflect African American concerns and benefit their communities. Nearly 200 elected officials from across the country participated in the conference. They attended several seminars ranging from how cities handle electrical power grids and energy conservation, implementing sewer repair and replacement warranty programs to police brutality and its affect on public trust and Stand Your Ground polices and strategies at the local, state and federal level. NBC-LEO President, Mayor James Walls and committee coordinated an impressive host of plenary sessions and keynote speakers including U.S. Representative Alcee Hastings, Florida State Senator Chris Smith and National League of Cities Executive Director, Clarence Anthony. Miramar hosted “A Night in the Caribbean” welcome reception at the Miramar Cultural Center followed by a live concert featuring the Jason Taylor Foundation, CODE RED and Deep Fried Funk. An awards luncheon to recognize Miramar community leaders for their contributions in Education, Economic Development, Spiritual Leadership and Community Partnership added to the conference experience. In addition, Miramar hosted a mobile bus tour of our beautiful city which included a tour of the Federal Bureau of Investigations Miami Field Office.

SHOWCASING SOME OF MIRAMAR’S FINEST. Click on an image to view an interview.

FRANK BRANCA You have seen his family name all around Miramar, but if you are new to the area, you might not know the story behind the man who became Miramar’s mayor from 1983-89, Frank Branca.

FRANK BRANCA, PART II Former Mayor Branca has seen a lot of history in Miramar—and made a lot of it, too. Hear him tell the story of the sleepy little town that became the center of “Beauty and Progress”-Miramar. DON BAILEY When you hear the name Don Bailey, does a man in his “birthday suit” lying on top of wood, carpet, laminate and tile come to mind? Remember, it’s flooring that this company has been selling for more than 50 years—and Don Bailey was the mastermind behind the self-portrait. LORI MOSELEY The woman who guided Miramar from its years of being a small bedroom community of 30,000 to its explosive growth of Fortune 500 companies, contstruction expansion and population boom of 130,000 gives her take on why Miramar is truly the city of “Beauty and Progress.” KHAYE CURRY A longtime City employee tells her story of why she loves what she does for Miramar’s Social Services Department and its residents.

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MIRAMAR POLICE DEPT.’S

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

The Miramar Police Department would like to wish the community a safe and joyous holiday season. We suggest following these prevention tips to thwart thieves and other criminals from ruining your holidays: Avoid wearing expensive jewelry or carrying large amounts of cash. Whenever possible, use credit/debit cards. Park in a well-lit space, and be sure to lock your car and close your windows. Don’t leave valuables in your car. Covering items to hide them does not work either. It may only draw attention. If you must leave valuable items in your car while out and about, place items out of sight before reaching your destination or move them inconspicuously. Someone may be watching when you put items under a seat or in your trunk. When returning to your auto (or home), have your keys in your hand, ready to open the door. Unload your valuables immediately. Do not store valuables in your car any longer than necessary, and certainly never overnight. Be extra careful with purses and wallets. Carry a purse close to your body, not dangling by the straps or sitting in a shopping cart. Notify the credit card issuer immediately if your credit card is lost, stolen or misused. Keep a record of all of your credit card numbers in a safe place at home. Avoid overloading yourself with packages. It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps. Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. At this time of year, “con-artists” may try various methods of distracting you with the intention of taking your money or belongings. Try to shop with friends or relatives. There is safety in numbers. Shopping with kids? Teach them to go to a store clerk or security guard if you get separated. If you see suspicious activity, call the police immediately.

LET’S DO OUR PART TOGETHER. The WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM focuses on conserving and protecting our most important resource-WATER. Together with Broward County and 18 other local governments, the City of Miramar has joined the efforts through the Broward Water Partnership Program in making water conservation a top priority within our community. This program is an award-winning concept that has received “Best in Class” for its excellence, in water conservation, from the Florida section of the American Water Works Association. The Partnership has set a goal to save 30 million gallons of water per day, and YOU can help us reach that goal. Conservation starts with these simple steps:

Turn off the tap while shaving or brushing your teeth. Showers use less water than baths, as long as you keep an eye on how long you’ve been lathering. Plug up the sink or use a washbasin if washing dishes by hand. Use a dishwasher only when fully loaded. Keeping a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of letting the faucet run until the water is cool. Add food wastes to your compost pile instead of using the garbage disposal. Wash only full loads of laundry or use appropriate water level or load size selection on the washing machine. Create a water-smart landscape that is both beautiful and efficient give your home the curb appeal you desire. Sweep driveways, sidewalks and steps rather than hosing off. Wash the car with water from a bucket, or using commercial car washes that recycle their water. These are all small, but important steps in saving water. Want to do more, we can help-The City of Miramar offers FREE WaterSense approved conservation devices including regular and hand-held showerheads, kitchen and bathroom faucet aerators, toilet leak detection tablets, and commercial sink heads. To get your free device, contact the Customer Service Response Team at 954-602-HELP (4367) to schedule a pick-up. Remember WATER CONSERVATION is the least costly and easiest plan in preserving our water for today and tomorrow.

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Proper F.O.G. (Fats, Oils and Grease) Disposal Tips

WHAT’S F.O.G.?

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF F.O.G. 4 Proper F.O.G. (Fats, Oils and Grease) Disposal Tips

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cooled down F.O.G. prior to washing in a container.

COLLECT

F.O.G. into sealable or reusable container with an absorbent.

DISCARD

collected F.O.G. with the garbage (convert into solid waste).

CLEAN

work areas, use basket strainers in sinks to catch additional waste.

City of Miramar

Industrial Pretreatment Program | 954-883-6851

LIVE IN MIRAMAR WORK FOR MIRAMAR City of Miramar is Recruiting

The City of Miramar is currently recruiting for part-time & full-time positions. Learn about how you can join the City and help provide unparalleled services for your community. View current job openings and apply online:

www.miramarfl.gov/hr

For additional information, please call (954) 602-3800

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