Cooper Academy Application

The Cooper Academy Local Government Program is an opportunity for residents to go behind-the-scenes and learn about the operations of the City, as well as the roles of your City Commission and staff. The program is comprised of seven (7) sessions, held once a week on Mondays, starting on August 11, 2025. Only two (2) absences will be permitted for obtaining a certificate.

Each class will be hosted by City departments. Some classes will involve facility tours. Participants must be Cooper City residents, age 16 or older.

The maximum class size will consist of twenty (20) applicants on a first-come first-serve basis. Priority will be given to applicants who did not participate in Cooper Academy in 2024.

All classes will be held on Monday evenings starting at 6 p.m. Locations will vary by department. Below is the schedule for the upcoming classes. (All class dates, times, and locations are subject to change with notice)

August 11, 2025 | 6 - 8:30 PM: City Commission, City Manager's Office, City Clerk's Office, City Attorney's Office, Communications (Location: City Hall Auditorium)
August 18, 2025 | 6 - 8 PM: Utilities Department (Location: George A. Haughney Water Treatment Complex)
August 25, 2025 | 6 - 8 PM: Community Development Department (Location: City Hall Auditorium)
September 8, 2025 | 6 - 8 PM: Parks and Recreation Department (Location: Community Center)
September 15, 2025 | 6 - 8 PM: Human Resources & Finance Department (Location: Community Center)
September 22, 2025 | 6 - 8 PM: BSO/Cooper City Police District 16 (Location: Cooper City/BSO Police Station - Community Room)
September 29, 2025 | 6 - 8 PM: BSO/Cooper City Fire District 28 (Location: Cooper City/BSO Police Station - Community Room)
October 14, 2025 | 6:30 PM - Graduation and Recognition during City Commission Regular Meeting

Name *

Address *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Date of Birth *

Length of Residence in Cooper City *

Please provide a brief statement outline why you wish to participate in the Cooper Academy Local Government Program. *

Please provide information on any civic affiliation or work you have done within your community.

DISCLOSURES:

1. Do you have any unpaid or delinquent accounts, water bills, etc. owed to the City of Cooper City? If yes, please list the account(s). *

If you answered yes to question one, please list the unpaid account(s).

2. If you own property in the City of Cooper City, do you have any pending code violations or unpaid code fines related to such property? If yes, please list. *

If you answered yes to question two, please list any pending code violation(s) or unpaid code fine(s).

If there is any other information you would like to disclose in connection with this application, please do so here.

Please affirm and acknowledge that you understand and agree to the following (check each box):

I understand in accordance with Florida Sunshine Law, the information submitted on this application becomes public record and may be subject to public review. (Please check the box to show you agree and understand) * I agree

I understand misrepresentation of any information or qualifications given on this application may cause automatic removal from Cooper Academy. (Please check the box to show you agree and understand) * I agree

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