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Violations Issued to Pride Center Over Problems with Stormwater Drainage By Sallie James A residential parking lot flooded, The violations were first spotted by sediment-filled water poured into the neighbor Matt Dreger, who noticed Middle River and construction materials murky brown water spewing from a were dumped too close to trees at a stormwater pipe that carried runoff from construction site where Broward County’s the construction project. first LGBT-friendly affordable housing “The first time there was so much project is being built. pressure it sounded like there was an Inspectors from Broward County’s engine,” said Dreger, president of the Environmental Engineering and Townhomes of Riverside HOA. “I thought, Permitting Division found if this is what happens several violations of a now, what’s going to Surface Water Management happen when they pave The violations License at 2040 N. Dixie over that area for parking were first Highway, where a 48-unit, spaces. The water has only spotted by $15 million complex is being one place to go and that’s neighbor Matt built in the parking lot of the right here.” Pride Center at Equality Park. Dreger, who lives Dreger, who directly south of the Pride noticed murky Center, contacted Broward According to the report: brown water County’s Environmental spewing from a • Catch basins in the Engineering Division construction site had poorly stormwater pipe in October and again in maintained inlet protection November because the that carried dumping into runoff from the runoff • Construction erosion and the south branch of the sediment control measures construction Middle River looked dirty. were not implemented in the project. It had also flooded into temporary parking area the Townhomes’ parking lot, where units have sold • Tree protection was insufficient for up to $350,000. Wilton Manors Utilities Director • Not all catch basins were equipped with David J. Archacki said a county inspector inlet protection discovered that the filter fabric on the • The construction entrance allowed sediment Pride Center’s storm drains had holes in it, allowing for sediment to flow into the to be tracked into an access road Middle River. Pride Center CEO Robert Boo forwarded • Catch basins in the construction zone were several emails to the Wilton Manors filled with sediment-laden water
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Gazette confirming that the filter screens had been repaired. He did not comment further. Kayakers and paddle boarders frequently glide up and down the Middle River, a stone’s throw from where the runoff had spewed out. The city hired engineers to inspect the Pride Center property again on Dec. 2 and discovered additional problems with a silt fence along the railroad, a silt fence along the private driveway and also along the north property line, Archacki said. “We gave them 10 days from today to complete all of the issues or all inspections for the job will be stopped,” Archacki said. Carlos Adorisio, Supervisor for the Environmental Engineering and Permitting Division, said the Pride Center has to work with the city to ensure the sediment control measures are working. He said the county checked the drains in mid-October and late October, and again in mid-November.
Wilton Manors has to check the site regularly to ensure compliance. “We told them you need to visit the site more frequently,” Adorisio said. “They have to constantly maintain those (screens). It’s not like you put them on and it’s forever.” The complex is being built by Carrfour Supportive Housing Inc. The developer is receiving $11.2 million in low-income housing tax credits from Florida Housing Finance Corporation, a FHDC loan of $550,000, and $955,866 in deferred development fees. The city is contributing $200,000 from its Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The county is contributing $900,000. Carrfour’s affiliate Crossroads Management LLC will manage the building and have a presence on-site. The property would be leased from the Pride Center under a 65-year, long-term lease and must be maintained as affordable housing for 50 years. WMG
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Wilton Manors Hosts Family Friendly Holiday Concert
December 4, 2019 • Volume 6 • Issue 23 2520 N. Dixie Highway • Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Phone: 954-530-4970 Fax: 954-530-7943
Publisher • Norm Kent norm.kent@sfgn.com Chief Executive Officer • Pier Angelo Guidugli piero@sfgn.com Associate publisher / Executive Editor • Jason Parsley jason.parsley@sfgn.com Copyeditor • Kerri Covington
By Denise Royal It’s beginning to look and sound a lot like Christmas in Wilton Manors. The holiday lights and signs are up, there are more cars on the road, and holiday parties and performances are in full swing. “Holiday Spectacular in the Park” takes places on Monday, Dec. 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. It’s an outdoor holiday music concert featuring internationally renowned tenor Jonathan Hawkins. The show is performed under the stars at Wilton Manors’ own Richardson Park. “What I am looking forward to the most is the festive transformation of Richardson Park!” said Hawkins. “It’s incredibly special to see the community come together for a good cause, and kick off the holidays in such a special way. Each volunteer, sponsor, spectator and performer play such a huge part in making this event a success. I love being on that stage, surrounded by such amazing talent, and seeing the joyful faces of each audience member. The holidays are such a wonderful time, meant to be shared with each other!
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Yoli Mayor, Jonathan Hawkins and Heather Lundstedt will all feature at the spectacle.
And this event does just that. It truly brings the whole community together, in such a spectacular way. A true embodiment of what the holidays should be.” Several guests will join Hawkins including America’s Got Talent’s Yoli Mayor, Heather
The show is performed under the stars at Wilton Manors’ own Richardson Park.
Lundstedt, The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus, Jennifer McClain, Tommy Paduano, Eytan Deray and more. There’s a VIP area with guaranteed premium seating, admission to a pre-event cocktail party from 5:30 to 7 p.m., along with a meet and greet with the performers. There’s also an option for VIP table sponsorship with premium seating directly in front of the stage and can seat up to eight guests, as well as admission to the pre-show cocktail reception. General admission attendees should bring their own chairs, blankets for lawn seating to enjoy the festivities. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Wilton Manors Children’s Fund. A cash bar with drinks, beer, wine, chips and snacks are available. WMG
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Ticket prices start at $20. More information is at bit.ly/2r9Ty0V Lights on the Drive are coming on Thursday, Dec. 5! Photo via the City of Wilton Manors, Facebook.
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