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LHIA President’s Message continued

The investment will increase the economic impact of Port
operations by 14-16%. $700M has already been funded
for these projects. Future money will come from assorted
sources, as this is today's plan and things can always
change. Fortunately, we should not be impacted with any
additional Port noise other than the horns and the ‘Love
Boat’ theme we enjoy every weekend.

NEW RESIDENTS/MEMBER RENEWALS
Big welcome to new residents! You have chosen your
neighborhood wisely. It’s my personal favorite. We
and one more will be added. Bulkheads will be replaced communicate through this magazine and also thru e-blasts.
and raised if necessary. We hope you will voluntarily join our LH Improvement
The 50 proposed projects come at a cost of 3 billion dollars. Association ($30/yr) which pays for common area
Twenty-two of the projects are coming in the next 5 years at maintenance and neighborhood gatherings. Even if you
a cost of $1.67B. Seven of those projects will be in the north decide not to join, please send us your email so I can keep
port area. An important project will be the widening and you informed. Membership renewal forms will be going out in
deepening of the port which will allow mega-cargo ships to March. If you have any questions or are interested in being a
get past the cruise ships and be docked at the south port. board member, email LauderdaleHarbors@gmail.com. (emails
Often ships have to wait to get in and out of Port Everglades. are NEVER sold or shared) LH

2020.

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