Accomplishments November 2020-March 2021 (Pandemic)

• Provided Temporary Rent, Mortgage & Utilities Assistance to 53 families equaling $98,708.56; Mom & Pop Small business assistance which included PPE distribution to non-profit and religious institutions in the amount of $26k.
• Along with this, we were able to feed close to 6,000 families with our free Food Distributions
• Every household received a “Helpful Numbers” postcard containing not only the entire Commission contact info but all departmental numbers also.
• Safe re-opening of parks, youth and senior programs.

Accomplishments March 2021-March 2022

• Black history contest for new Apple iPads
• Annual Scholarship Program where 5 students received $1,000 each
• Mental Health Initiative
• Restoration of Business chamber relationship
• In collaboration with Feeding South Florida and Farm Share, we successfully held Monthly Food Giveaways event averaging over 400 vehicles.
• The now completed Plaza Mall project was constructed as part of public-private development partnership.
• Infill Lot Affordable Housing Initiative was established to provide true affordable housing in the City of West Park.
• Paint it Broward free paint program for residents
• Minor home repair grant program. We awarded funding in the amount of $32,083.59 to improve existing living conditions for eleven West Park households.
• We awarded funding in the amount of $750 to assist local residents in obtaining tree trimming services
• Children Services Council for youth afterschool programming
• Partnerships with ADRC for daily senior citizen program
• We launched our first Holiday Home Decorating contest
• We awarded funding in the amount of $3,600 to assist local residents in obtaining childcare services.
• We awarded funding in the amount of $125,045.61 to assist local residents in paying outstanding rent, mortgage and utility payments during the current pandemic.
• Our Building Department processed 1052 permits.
• The City developed a brand new website and agenda management software to provide more updated digital engagement for residents and visitors.
• Unveiled a video showcase of the city
• Scan Code implementation
• Enhanced Facebook presence
• Little library book club
• We successfully administered the Amnesty Program which assists property owners to bring their property in compliance regarding outstanding code violation, with liens and/or accruing fines.
• Transportation Surtax Grant Funding secured for SR7 Pedestrian Lighting, 48th Ave complete street improvement (design phase), SW 25th street improvement (construction phase), SW 21st Street improvement (design phase) and Mary Saunders field Improvement (design phase)

Accomplishments March 2022-Present

• Distributed new Apple iPads for Black History contest winners
• Minor Home Repair and Weatherization Program: As a result of both these programs, a total amount of Seventy Eight Thousand, Three Hundred and Fourteen Dollars, was disbursed to residents to assist with much needed housing repairs.
• Temporary Small Business Assistance Program: The City provided local businesses a total amount of Eighty Thousand Dollars to assist in stabilizing our business community.
• McTyre Park Mini-Amphitheater Development: This proposed open air facility is approximately 1,267 square feet in area containing a large outdoor performance stage.
• State Road 7 Pedestrian Lighting: The City secured ninety thousand dollars in grants for the design phase of this project in an effort to prevent potential safety concerns along the corridor.
• SW 48th Avenue Complete Street Improvement: This complete street improvement project consists of roadway improvements from County Line Road to Pembroke Road.
• SW 21st Street Complete Street Improvements: The design phase for this complete street improvement is grant funded at two hundred and forty thousand dollars.
• Mary Saunders Park Field Improvements: This ongoing improvement started last year with the site preparation to refurbish the baseball field, soccer fields, football field, and the installation of goal posts.
• Mary Saunders and McTyre Park Building Improvements: This project is at the completion state with improvements to tile flooring, ceiling, lighting, and various security elements at both parks.
• SW 25th Street Complete Street Improvements: This ongoing construction phase project consists of drainage system improvement; traffic calming devices; roadway resurfacing; installation of sidewalk; bike lanes; and installation of traffic calming devices along the corridor from State Road 7 to SW 40 Avenue.
• Social Media Outreach: Overall enhanced communication to residents via text and email blasts as well as developed a more robust social media presence.
• Code Compliance: In an effort to educate property owners about code compliance, we issued one thousand, four hundred and fifty-four educational notices.
• Public Works: Our Public Works Department continues to maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness at our facilities, parks, on our roadways, and throughout our city, while also offering free exterior house paint to residents.
• Social Services: In partnership with Memorial Hospital, the Children’s Services Council and the Department of Juvenile Justice, our Parks and Recreation Department provides exceptional educational, and social services programming to enrich the quality of life of children and their families. Our signature programming includes the Camp B.R.A.V.E.R.Y. and Youth Force Afterschool Programs, Youth Council, and Summer Camp. These programs provide a safe, positive environment for children that enhances academic performance, supports social, emotional and physical development, and strengthens positive peer relationships.
• McTyre Park Cultural Facility: We successfully secured federal funding of three million dollars for the Cultural Facility Development at McTyre Park.
• Senior and Youth Programs: We successfully secured Legislative Appropriations for our Senior Program and Youth Crime Prevention Program, each for Two Hundred Thousand Dollars. Both programs have grown significantly in numbers over the past year.
• As part of our Annual Scholarship Program, we awarded seven students with college scholarships last academic year.
• In collaboration with Feeding South Florida and Farm Share, we successfully hosted Monthly Free Food Distributions serving an average of 400 families per event.
• Offered Tennis and Basketball program for youth, Fitness program, Summer Camp, Year Round after school program

• Implemented Small business Financial planning, OSHA Standards, Entrepreneurship training class and Broward college workforce training certification programs and job placement opportunities