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Florida City Government Week - Oct. 21 - 27, 2024

fcgw-logo Join us as we celebrate all that makes our city special, including YOU! We’ve recently completed our Community Survey, and the results are in! We’ll be sharing some incredible insights throughout the week, with many of our averages topping both state and national levels.

Stay tuned for daily highlights on how we're working together to make our city an even better place to live, work, and play! Let’s continue building a city that we can all thrive in. You may view the entire 2024 resident survey here.

Public Safety:

More than 80% of residents feel safe in our city, thanks to quick police and fire response times, six strategically placed stations, and our own 911 dispatch system.

Parks:

91% of you are very satisfied or satisfied with our parks, special events, and playgrounds. From wide-open spaces to family-friendly events, we’re proud to provide places where everyone can play, relax, and enjoy our community.

Communication:

Nearly 60% of you find our website useful, our social media relevant, and feel well-informed on local issues—beating the national average by 20 points.

Overall Appearance:

A city to be proud of! 86% of our residents are very satisfied or satisfied with the city’s overall appearance, exceeding the national average by over 30 points. We take pride in our beautiful parks, green spaces, and streets—and our hardworking employees who make it all happen.

Place to Live:

Our residents love where they live! An amazing 92% of you said you love or like living in our city—surpassing the Florida average by a whopping 49 points! With great parks, stellar public safety, and incredible people, it’s easy to see why.

2024: Whose Job Is It?

Florida City Government Week is October 16 – 22. This week is meant to showcase how the City and its departments serve our community.

During the two weeks leading up to Florida City Government Week, we have been testing how well our community knows what your City is responsible for on social media.

Whose Job Is It?

Who is in charge of servicing the power of your home?
- Florida Power and Light Company Provides electricity to more than 12 million people, including the City of Plantation residents and businesses. The Florida Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric companies such as FP&L (www.floridapsc.com).

Who maintains and repairs the roads in the City of Plantation?
- FDOT, Broward County, and City own and maintain the roadways or segments of roadways within Plantation (not including privately owned roads). For example, within City boundaries, Broward Blvd. east of University Dr. belongs to FDOT, but west of University Dr. to S. Flamingo Rd. it is a Broward County roadway. And west of S. Flamingo Rd., it is a City road. We collaborate closely with these agencies on roadway projects.

Who determines your property tax rate?
- City property taxes (or millage) help fund City services, programs and projects. Plantation City Council approves the millage rates over the course of several public hearings. Our budget that outlines the funding plan for operations and projects is based on the revenues raised through your property taxes and other sources. There are several other entities you pay taxes for on your ad-valorem tax bill. Approximately 28% of your property tax payment goes to the City of Plantation.

Who is best to call if your trash/recycling or bulk is not picked up at your single-family home?
- The City has a contract with waste Management to provide you with the solid waste services. If you have questions about your service, missed pick-ups or other information, please call Waste Management at 954-974-7500.

Who maintains 42 City of Plantation parks?
- The City of Plantation Parks Recreation Department maintains all 42 city parks. Even long-term residents might be surprised to learn that Plantation boasts 42 unique parks and many recreational facilities, all offering endless opportunities to relax, play, exercise, learn, and enjoy the Florida sunshine.

Who is responsible for stormwater drainage and water canal maintenance in Plantation?
- The city’s stormwater management system is divided into 27 basins owned and maintained by three entities: City of Plantation, Plantation Acres Improvement District and Old Plantation Water Control District. There are also privately owned and maintained canals and drainage facilities in the City.

Which entity is most responsible for soliciting for required services, materials, equipment and construction while ensuring that quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness is achieved?
- Procurement aims to achieve the optimal market response to solicitations for goods and services at a fair and reasonable price to get us exactly what is needed and when it is needed. We do it with the long-term interests of the City in mind, while minimizing risks, accomplishing social and economic objectives, maximizing competition, and maintaining integrity.

Who oversees public schools in the City of Plantation?
- Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second-largest in the state of Florida. 13 public schools are located in Plantation serving the city and the surrounding communities. For a list of Broward County Public Schools in Plantation visit www.BrowardSchools.com.

Which best describes Plantation’s city elections?
- The Mayor and five (5) Councilmembers are elected to four-year staggered terms on a non-partisan basis. Plantation Municipal Elections take place every two (2) years in even numbered years in November. All seats are elected at-large citywide meaning Plantation has no districts.

Who is the first to respond after a hurricane?
- We all know and appreciate what an important role public safety agencies, such as police and fire rescue, play during emergencies. But our Public Works crews are actually the first ones to respond after the storms. They clear the debris to make the roads passable so that other response and recovery activities can take place. In fact, their slogan is “First to respond, last to leave”.

City Council meetings are.....
- Plantation City Council meetings are generally held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Plantation City Hall, 400 NW 73rd Avenue. Periodically, meetings may be cancelled, or special meetings may be held. www.Plantation.org/meetings While some may find them exciting, the best part is that the public can comment on any item that the Council is voting on.

How can you get city information?
- Want to know what’s going on in the City of Plantation? We have plenty of ways to stay connected and communicate with the public to keep our community “in the know.”
  - City Social Media: www.Linktr.ee/CityofPlantation
  - Mayor Updates: www.Plantation.org/SignMeUp
  - Contact a Councilmember: www.Plantation.org/ContactCouncil

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FL City Government Week

Florida City Government Week - Oct. 21 - 27, 2024

Whose Job Is It?