Fort Lauderdale public meetings in 2024

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will consider a consent agenda of motions and resolutions, including event agreements for the Great American Bash, Flow Fest, and New Year's Eve Bash, as well as a $300,000 workers' compensation settlement and a $2,048,000 grant for Taxiway Echo pavement rehabilitation at the Executive Airport. Also up for approval are property transfers to the Community Redevelopment Agency and special assessment liens for lot clearing.

• Motion approving Great American Bash 2025 outdoor event agreement with 3-J Hospitality, LLC
• Motion authorizing $300,000 settlement of workers' compensation claims (Thorpe v. City)
• Resolution approving $2,048,000 grant from FDOT for Taxiway Echo pavement rehab at Executive Airport
• Resolution transferring city-owned properties at 1200 NW 3rd St and 1145 NW 5th Ave to Community Redevelopment Agency
• Resolution imposing special assessment liens for lot clearing on properties in Districts 2, 3, and 4

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission approved a $15.9 million, 5-year contract for stormwater infrastructure cleaning, inspections, and surveying. They also approved several event agreements, grant resolutions, and development permits, and passed the first reading of an ordinance establishing a notice procedure for public camping or sleeping violations. A resolution to rescind a prior commuter rail preference was adopted on a 3-2 vote.

• Approved $15.9M stormwater cleaning contracts (5-0)
• Approved outdoor event agreements for Great American Bash, Flow Fest, Igloo Cooler Festival, and NYE Bash (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for 17th Street Mobility Hub capital project (5-0)
• Approved site plan and density incentives for 650 North Andrews Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted resolution vacating easement at 650 N. Andrews Avenue (5-0)
• Passed first reading of public camping/sleeping notice ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted resolution rescinding commuter rail preferred alternative (3-2)
• Approved $300,000 workers' compensation settlement (5-0)

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will discuss the 2025 State Legislative Program, an EMS Special District study, homeless initiatives, and the New River Crossing project. They will also receive a quarterly investment report and an update on city manager recruitment.

• Discussion of the 2025 State Legislative Program for the city's lobbying priorities
• Presentation of Emergency Medical Services Special District Study
• City Homeless Initiatives Update
• New River Crossing 2024 Summary
• Quarterly Investment Report for period ending September 30, 2024

Other Post-Employment Benefits Board Meeting

The OPEB Board will receive a quarterly investment report for the trust ending September 30, 2024, and consider approving the minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting. Public comment is allowed.

• BR-1: Quarterly OPEB Trust Investment Report for period ending September 30, 2024
• M-1: Motion to approve minutes from September 3, 2024 OPEB Trust Board meeting

The Fort Lauderdale Other Post-Employment Benefits Board met on December 17, 2024, with all five members present. The board received the quarterly investment report for the period ending September 30, 2024, and approved the minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received OPEB Trust Quarterly Investment Report for period ending September 30, 2024
• Approved minutes of September 3, 2024 OPEB Board meeting (5-0)

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving the conveyance of two properties for redevelopment and authorizing contracts for appraisal and title services. The agenda also includes approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Approving minutes from November 7 and 19, 2024 meetings
• Accepting instruments of conveyance for properties at 1200 NW 3 Street and 1145 NW 5 Avenue
• Authorizing contracts for appraisal, title, and survey services
• Authorizing the disposition of the properties for redevelopment

The board approved minutes from its November 7 and November 19, 2024 meetings. It also adopted a resolution accepting two properties from the city for public purposes and authorizing their disposition for redevelopment, along with contracts for appraisal, title, and survey services.

• Approved minutes for Nov 7 and Nov 19, 2024 meetings (5-0)
• Adopted resolution accepting two properties for redevelopment (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission is meeting to decide on several infrastructure contracts, grant agreements, and budget amendments. Key items include funding for park improvements, transit pilots, and emergency repair contracts.

• Agreement for Holiday Park Phase 1: Jimmy Evert Tennis Center Improvements with Shiff Construction & Development, Inc. for $7,276,239.53
• Contract capacity increase for Annual Bridge Repair Services with Engineer Control Systems Corporation for $1,613,570
• Agreement for MicroTransit Pilot Services with Circuit Transit Inc. for $440,000
• Agreement for Wave Runner, Fire Boat(s) and Outboard Motor Maintenance with Yacht Management South Florida, Inc. for $771,329.22
• Naming of new city park at 2201 NE 19th Street as Bal Harbour Park

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will receive updates on the Las Olas Intracoastal Bridge Rehabilitation Project, City Attorney recruitment, and the Parks Bond program. No votes are scheduled; all items are informational discussions.

• Las Olas Intracoastal Bridge Rehabilitation Project Update (District 2)
• City Attorney Recruitment update
• Parks Bond update with reconciliation report

CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP

The City Commission will convene a workshop on December 3, 2024, to conduct a swearing-in ceremony and an organization meeting. The session is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

• Swearing-in ceremony for new commissioners
• Organization meeting
• Public appearances before the City Commission
• Roll call
• Adjournment

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will vote on a motion to approve a $1.45 million proprietary purchase and expansion of gunshot detection, location, and forensic analysis service from SoundThinking, Inc. Other notable actions include a $2.94 million contract for emergency generators at two storm stations, a motion to rescind a $3.7 million wastewater treatment plant generator award, and a $1.54 million reinsurance purchase for the city's self-funded medical plan. The consent agenda includes a $534,731 park improvement contract, a $707,584 airport runway consultant increase, and several property agreements.

• Motion to approve agreement with SoundThinking, Inc. for gunshot detection service expansion - $1,453,350
• Motion to approve agreement for Stormstation 1 and 2 fixed emergency generators with Horsepower Electric Inc. - $2,942,250
• Motion rescinding award to Solares Electrical Services for George T. Lohmeyer Wastewater Treatment Plant Generators Phase 1 - $3,698,000
• Motion authorizing purchase of reinsurance for self-funded medical plan from Cigna - $1,541,826
• Consent item: Annie Beck Park Improvements agreement with PRM Engineering & Contracting, Inc. - $534,731.07

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will discuss a report from the Urban Land Institute regarding criteria for road elevation to build a resilient city. The meeting also includes a closed-door session to discuss pending litigation.

• Review of Urban Land Institute (ULI) Report on Developing Criteria for Road Elevation (BUS-1 24-0899)
• Closed-door session regarding litigation: LaToya Ratlieff v. City of Fort Lauderdale, et al. Case No.: 22-cv-61029-RAR

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The Fort Lauderdale CRA Board will consider transferring a property on NW 24th Avenue to Broward County, appropriating unspent FY2024 balances, approving a $79,200 forgivable loan for renovation of the American Legion Post 220 at 1455 Sistrunk Boulevard, and transferring $1,374,247 for SR A1A streetscape improvements.

• Motion approving transfer of property on NW 24th Avenue between North Fork of the New River and Sistrunk Boulevard to Broward County (District 3)
• Resolution appropriating unspent remaining Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights CRA FY2024 balances (District 3)
• Amended resolution approving $79,200 forgivable loan from CRA Property and Business Improvement Program to American Legion Robert Bethel Post 220 for renovation at 1455 Sistrunk Boulevard
• Resolution appropriating $1,374,247 from fund balance for SR A1A Streetscape Improvements (District 2)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission will vote on a series of consent agenda items including outdoor event agreements, financial reports, and grant applications for school security and drone replacement. The body will also consider resolutions for community redevelopment property conveyance, park grant agreements, and a resolution supporting the release of a 2007 education mitigation agreement.

• Water Lantern Festival outdoor event agreement
• FY 2025 Not For Profit Grant Participation Agreements ($100,000, $33,900, $25,000)
• Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant Agreements ($200,000, $170,000)
• Resolution supporting release of 2007 Tri-Party Education Mitigation Agreement
• Resolution declaring intent to convey city property for redevelopment

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will review status reports on homeless initiatives and airport projects. The body will also discuss proposed amendments to the Noise Control Ordinance and the recruitment of a City Attorney.

• Amendments to Chapter 17 - Noise Control Ordinance
• City Attorney Recruitment
• Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Runway 9-27 Extension Project update
• City Homeless Initiatives Update
• Discussion on utility service applications for owners versus tenants

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The CRA Board will consider a resolution to accept the RFP evaluation ranking, approve a $5,000,000 non-forgivable development incentive loan to Sistrunk View, LLC, and authorize negotiation of a development agreement for multiple properties near Sistrunk Boulevard. Additionally, two motions seek approval of $125,000 forgivable loans for a café and a barbershop at 900 Sistrunk Boulevard, Units C and A respectively. The board will also approve minutes from the October 1 meeting.

• Resolution accepting RFP ranking and approving $5,000,000 non-forgivable loan to Sistrunk View, LLC for development of properties at 790 Sistrunk Blvd, 538 NW 8 Ave, 547 NW 7 Ter, 551 NW 7 Ter, and 537 NW 7 Ter (District 3)
• Motion for $125,000 forgivable loan to Provident Market 1937, LLC for a café/specialty foods store at 900 Sistrunk Blvd, Unit C (District 3)
• Motion for $125,000 forgivable loan to Checkmate Barbershop, Inc. for a unisex barbershop at 900 Sistrunk Blvd, Unit A (District 3)
• Approval of October 1, 2024 CRA Board meeting minutes

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will consider several outdoor event agreements and road closures. The body is also reviewing multiple grant participation agreements for the Beach Business Improvement District and various city resolutions.

• FY 2025 BBID Grant for TMF Holdco LLC (Tortuga Music Festival): $225,000
• FY 2025 BBID Grant for A&R Enterprises of So. FL. Inc.: $175,000
• FY 2025 BBID Grant for Lauderdale Air Show, LLC: $75,000
• FY 2025 BBID Grant for Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, Inc.: $70,000
• Change Order No. 1 for Galt Ocean Mile Beautification Improvements: $61,435

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will receive a presentation on the city's development review process and Florida Statute 166.033. The meeting also includes a status report on the audit of internal controls for fuel operations.

• Presentation on Development Review Process and Florida Statute 166.033
• Audit of Internal Controls of Fuel Operations report

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission will consider approving agreements for outdoor events, road closures, and various grants, including a $11.4 million federal grant to hire 28 firefighters and a $280,000 railroad crossing elimination grant.

• Approving $11,386,788 in FEMA SAFER grant funds to hire 28 firefighters
• Approving $280,000 Federal Railroad Administration grant for crossing elimination
• Approving $195,192 Broward County Marine Law Enforcement grant
• Approving outdoor event agreements for March for Cancer and the 13.1 Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon
• Approving $163,457 helistop painting and fireproofing project

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission is reviewing status reports on emergency infrastructure repairs and stormwater projects. The body is also discussing the process for establishing an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) special district.

• Emergency repairs to a 10-inch gravity sanitary sewer main on Bayview Drive and an 18-inch wastewater forcemain at 2901 Vistamar Street
• Process for establishing an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Special District
• Status update on the Melrose Manors Neighborhood Stormwater Project
• Presentation on the 2024 King Tides
• Acquisition presentation for 18 NW 1st Avenue

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will vote on forgivable loans for two projects on Sistrunk Boulevard. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding the sale of CRA property for affordable housing.

• Proposed $1,500,000 loan increase for Wright Dynasty, LLC at 1217-1223 Sistrunk Boulevard
• Proposed $750,000 loan for Ponderosa Plaza and $50,000 streetscape loan for West Sistrunk Plaze, LLC at 2201 Sistrunk Boulevard
• Public hearing on the sale of CRA property at 724 NW 15 Way to Sefton and Beverly Chambers for affordable housing

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission passed the first reading of an ordinance banning unauthorized public camping and sleeping, and adopted codes of conduct for the commission and city boards. It also approved a $3.7 million contract for wastewater treatment plant generators and rejected all bids for Mills Pond Park improvements.

• Passed first reading of ordinance banning unauthorized public camping and sleeping (5-0)
• Adopted code of conduct for City Commission (5-0)
• Adopted code of conduct for city boards and committees (5-0)
• Approved $3,698,000 contract for Lohmeyer Wastewater Treatment Plant generators (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Mills Pond Park improvements (5-0)
• Approved outdoor event agreements for Brazilian Festival, MODS Wine, Spirits and Culinary Celebration, Jingle Bell Jog, Halloween on Second Street, and others (5-0)
• Deferred half marathon road closure request to October 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to establish minimum rent rates and brokerage policy for Executive Airport (5-0)

City Commission Conference Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission meeting will include public appearances, communications to the commission, and several presentations on projects such as The Underwater and the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center. A status update on city homeless initiatives will be provided. An executive closed‑door session will be held to discuss the Mark Messina et al. v. City of Fort Lauderdale lawsuit (Case No. 0:21-cv-60168-RKA).

• Closed‑door session to discuss Mark Messina et al. v. City of Fort Lauderdale litigation (Case No. 0:21-cv-60168-RKA)
• Presentation by Broward Sierra Group and the Cortada Foundation on "The Underwater" project (BUS‑1)
• Update on Prospect Lake Clean Water Center (BUS‑2)
• City Homeless Initiatives update (CF‑1)
• City Commission follow‑up action items (MGR‑1)

CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP

The City Commission is conducting a joint workshop with the Charter Revision Board. The session focuses on the Charter Revision Board Report and a comparison of charter section revisions.

• Joint Workshop with the Charter Revision Board (Item 24-0887)

CITY COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a second budget hearing. The agenda includes public hearings on various assessments and resolutions for Fiscal Year 2025, including the final city budget and millage rates.

• Public hearing on final city budget and personnel complement for Fiscal Year 2025
• Public hearing on final city millage rate and debt service millage rate for Fiscal Year 2025
• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025 final budget for Sunrise Key Neighborhood Improvement District ($201,660)
• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025 Fire Assessment and assessment roll
• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment for Utility Undergrounding

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission will vote on a $2,501,489.50 agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for engineering and inspection services for a force‑main project on SE 9th and SE 10th Avenues. Additional items include event agreements, grant funding, insurance purchase, and a watermains project. The meeting also contains several resolutions and consent agenda items covering public safety, transportation, and community services.

• M-2: $2,501,489.50 contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for force‑main engineering (SE 9th & 10th Avenues)
• CP-1: $615,900 agreement for SW 29th Street Small Watermains Project with Murphy Pipeline Contractors
• CM-5: Acceptance of $41,730 Fresh & Saltwater Submersible Hurst Rescue Tools donation
• CR-4: $50,000 grant from Florida Department of State for architectural resource surveys of several neighborhoods
• CR-7: Authorization to accept FAA grant for Runway 9‑27 Rehabilitation Project

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission approved a consent agenda and several major contracts, including a $6.4 million agreement for construction and demolition debris and yard waste disposal, and a comprehensive agreement with Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale to build and operate a terminal at 1001 Seabreeze Boulevard. The commission also passed first readings on ordinances to establish codes of conduct for the commission and city boards, and adopted second readings on sanitation rate adjustments, public participation requirements, a 3% wage increase, and a rezoning at 647 NW 6th Avenue. All votes were unanimous except for a 4-1 vote on the medical office parking ordinance, with Commissioner Beasley-Pittman dissenting.

• Approved $6,402,533 waste disposal contracts with Waste Management Inc. and Coastal Waste and Recycling (5-0)
• Approved Water Taxi terminal agreement at 1001 Seabreeze Blvd (5-0)
• Approved $2,501,489.50 engineering services contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2024 consolidated budget amendment (5-0)
• Adopted sanitation rate schedule changes on second reading (5-0)
• Adopted 3% general wage increase effective Oct 13, 2024 (5-0)
• Passed first reading of code of conduct for City Commission (5-0)
• Passed first reading of medical office parking requirement revision (4-1)

City Commission Conference Meeting

The commission will review an emergency purchase agreement with Alen Construction Group, Inc. for structural repairs to the City Hall parking garage. It will also receive updates on Lockhart Park, the police headquarters, a draft ordinance to prohibit camping on public property, and a radio tower system. Additional items include a quarterly investment performance report and a discussion on rescheduling 2025 meeting dates.

• Emergency Purchase – structural repairs for City Hall Parking Garage (Agreement with Alen Construction Group, Inc.)
• Draft Ordinance to Prohibit Camping on Public Property
• Lockhart Park update
• Fort Lauderdale Police Headquarters update
• Rescheduling City Commission meeting dates for 2025

CITY COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission will hold its first public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, millage rates, and a five-year community investment plan. Residents may speak on proposed tax rates and spending before commissioners vote on final adoption.

• FY 2025 tentative millage rate of 4.1193 for the City of Fort Lauderdale
• FY 2025 tentative budget of $201,660 for Sunrise Key Neighborhood Improvement District
• FY 2025 tentative budget and personnel complement for the City of Fort Lauderdale
• Five-year Community Investment Plan (2024–2029)
• Sunrise Key Neighborhood Improvement District tentative millage rate of 1.0000

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency Board will approve the minutes from its August 20, 2024 meeting. It will also consider a resolution to reallocate $83,000 in the budget to fund lighting for the NE 4th Avenue streetscape project.

• M-1 24-0811 – Motion to approve minutes for the August 20, 2024 CRA Board meeting.
• R-1 24-0742 – Resolution to reappropriate $83,000 for lighting for the NE 4th Avenue Streetscape Project.

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved a budget amendment reallocating $83,000 for lighting on the NE 4th Avenue Streetscape Project. The board also approved the minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved budget amendment reallocating $83,000 for NE 4th Avenue Streetscape lighting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 20, 2024 CRA Board meeting (5-0)

Other Post-Employment Benefits Board Meeting

The Other Post-Employment Benefits Board is meeting to review the trust's quarterly investment report for the period ending June 30, 2024. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the July 2, 2024, meeting.

• Quarterly OPEB Trust Investment Report for period ending June 30, 2024 (BR-1 24-0734)
• Approval of July 2, 2024, meeting minutes (M-1 24-0739)

The Fort Lauderdale Other Post-Employment Benefits Board met on September 3, 2024, with all five members present. The board received the quarterly investment report for the period ending June 30, 2024, and approved the minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received OPEB Trust Quarterly Investment Report for period ending June 30, 2024
• Approved minutes of July 2, 2024 OPEB Board meeting (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve grants, contracts, and event agreements. Items include accepting state and federal grants totaling over $2.4M, approving utility and event agreements, and authorizing purchases for city services.

• Accept $83,553.33 FDOT grant for police training
• Accept $300,000 EPA grant for Middle River water quality improvement
• Approve $478,329 purchase of police firearms
• Approve $750,000 consulting services for electrical engineering
• Approve event agreements for Igloo Cooler Festival and Day of the Dead Celebration

City Commission Conference Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission will hear presentations on Las Olas Parking Garage mesh and lighting claims, a reimagining of City Hall, the ongoing city manager search, the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup celebration, and a Florida House Bill prohibiting public camping. These items are listed for discussion and informational purposes.

• BUS-1: Presentation by Special Counsel Gary Brown on Las Olas Parking Garage mesh and lighting issues (Commission District 2)
• BUS-2: Reimagining City Hall presentation (Commission Districts 1‑4)
• BUS-3: Update on the City Manager search with timeline (Commission Districts 1‑4)
• BUS-4: Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup Championship Celebration presentation (Commission District 2)
• BUS-5: Presentation on Florida House Bill prohibiting public camping (Commission Districts 1‑4)

CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission holds a joint workshop with the Budget Advisory Board to discuss the tentative Fiscal Year 2025 budget, non-profit funding recommendations, and a review of the proposed budget by the City Auditor. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Budget Advisory Board communication on non-profit funding and GERS COLA recommendations
• Fiscal Year 2025 Tentative Budget Highlights presentation
• Review of the proposed FY 2024/2025 budget by City Auditor Patrick Reilly

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget and Community Investment Plan allocations, as well as an interlocal agreement for redevelopment activity in the Northwest Progresso Flagler Heights area.

• Approval of FY 2025 CRA operating budget and Community Investment Plan allocations
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Fort Lauderdale for Northwest Progresso Flagler Heights redevelopment
• Motion to approve minutes from the July 2, 2024, CRA Board meeting
• Motion to approve a subordination of a CRA mortgage from Junny Investment Group, LLC, to INB, National Association
• Public appearances before the CRA Board

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission is reviewing several items including service agreements, grant acceptances, and construction change orders. Discussion includes emergency shelter placement, water treatment modernization, and police headquarters construction.

• Emergency shelter agreement with Miami Rescue Mission Inc. up to $328,500
• Acceptance of $500,000 grant from Broward Behavioral Health Coalition
• Settlement payment of $78,808 regarding River Oaks Stormwater Improvements
• Peele Dixie Water Treatment Plant modernization agreement for $485,413
• Change order for City of Fort Lauderdale Police Headquarters construction for $1,634,999.49

City Commission Conference Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission will hold a conference meeting focused on informational updates, presentations, and status reports rather than binding votes. Staff and external groups will present on the new City Hall project, the police headquarters update, and policy recommendations for park impact fees that affect developer costs. The commission will also review an audit of the IPS Group, Inc. parking meter contract, quarterly investment performance through March 31, 2024, and follow-up action items to track city spending and infrastructure planning.

• Urban Land Institute presentation on the City Hall project
• Update on the Fort Lauderdale Police Headquarters
• Policy recommendations for park impact fees
• Audit of the IPS Group, Inc. parking meter contract
• Quarterly investment report ending March 31, 2024

CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP

The City Commission will hold a joint workshop with the Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Advisory Board. The session includes a status update and a presentation by Smart Art.

• NWPFH Status Update
• Smart Art Presentation

Other Post-Employment Benefits Board Meeting

The Board will review the quarterly investment report for the OPEB Trust covering the period ending March 31, 2024. Additionally, the Board is asked to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on March 19, 2024.

• Quarterly OPEB Trust Investment Report for period ending March 31, 2024
• Approval of March 19, 2024, Board Meeting minutes

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and consider a budget amendment. The proposed resolution involves appropriating funds received from property sales in Commission District 3.

• Approval of June 18, 2024, CRA Board Meeting minutes
• Resolution R-1 24-0633: Budget amendment to appropriate $1,300,217.50 for revenues received from property sales in Commission District 3

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will review several high-value contracts including water cleaning, asphalt resurfacing, and bridge design. The agenda also includes legal settlements, bond issuances, and public hearings for transport certificates.

• Settlement of workers' compensation claims: $365,000
• Auto liability claim settlement: $200,000
• Waterway cleaning and algal controls agreement: $4,557,000
• Annual asphalt mill and resurfacing agreement: $4,000,000 (estimated two-year total)
• Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleums design-build agreement: $1,555,200

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will discuss a requested cost of living adjustment for the General Employees Retirement System. The meeting also includes discussions regarding amendments to Parks and Recreation rules and the Local Government Areas of Opportunity Program.

• Follow-up discussion on requested Cost of Living Adjustment for the General Employees Retirement System
• Discussion on amending the Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations
• Discussion on Local Government Areas of Opportunity Program including Kelley Commons Ltd. and Pinnacle at Cypress LLLP proposals

CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP

The City Commission is meeting with the Budget Advisory Board to review financial planning. The discussion includes preliminary budget information for Fiscal Year 2025 and a long-term financial plan spanning through 2035.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Preliminary Budget Information
• FY 2025 - FY 2035 Long Term Financial Plan Presentation

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will vote on terminating a $3,000,000 development agreement for a Comfort Suites Hotel project and hold a public hearing to approve selling three city-owned parcels at 822 Sistrunk Boulevard, 824 Sistrunk Boulevard, and 541 NW 8 Avenue to Fuse 9, LLC. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its June 4, 2024 meeting. These items cover property transfers and contract terminations in Commission District 3 that affect local redevelopment projects.

• Terminate $3,000,000 development agreement with Avenue D’Arts FLL, LLC for a Comfort Suites Hotel project
• Public hearing to approve sale of properties at 822 Sistrunk Boulevard, 824 Sistrunk Boulevard, and 541 NW 8 Avenue to Fuse 9, LLC
• Approve minutes from the June 4, 2024 CRA Board meeting

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will consider several event agreements for festivals and beach volleyball. The agenda also includes a resolution to rename Waverly Park to Tequesta Park and various service contracts.

• Renaming of Waverly Park to Tequesta Park
• Agreement for Florence C. Hardy Park Improvements: $731,890.05
• Acceptance of UASI grant funds from US Dept of Homeland Security: $354,517
• Agreement for Armored Car Services: $109,703 (estimated two-year total)
• Agreement for Ice Pigging the Lime Sludge Pipeline: $162,296

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will meet to discuss several city updates including a Broward Commuter Rail update and an analysis of medical plan opt-out compensation. The meeting also includes discussions on Florida House Bill 601 regarding citizen review panels and requested cost of living adjustments for the General Employees Retirement System.

• Broward Commuter Rail South Update
• Medical Plan Opt-Out Compensation Analysis
• Discussion of Florida House Bill 601 - Citizen Review Panels
• Inter Miami Parking Discussion
• City effort to remove trash from waterways

CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission is holding a joint workshop with the Infrastructure Task Force Advisory Committee to review draft guiding principles for reimagining City Hall. Commissioners will examine summaries of public and employee feedback gathered during earlier workshops. This session is informational and does not include a formal vote or binding decision.

• Review of draft guiding principles for the "Reimagining City Hall" initiative from the Infrastructure Task Force Advisory Committee
• Presentation of public engagement summary and prior workshop minutes from August 22, 2023
• Presentation of employee engagement summary regarding the same initiative

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet to discuss a development incentive program. The primary item involves a proposed forgivable loan for the 1435 Art Xchange mixed-use project on Sistrunk Boulevard.

• $6,000,000 Development Incentive Program Forgivable Loan for 1429-1435 Sistrunk Boulevard
• Approval of May 21, 2024, CRA Board meeting minutes

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will conduct public hearings regarding rezoning requests for Cypress Development, LLC at 150 NW 68th Street and a property at 5101 NW 12th Avenue. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance amending solicitation rules on public rights-of-way and a development agreement amendment for Pier 66.

• Rezoning hearings for 150 NW 68th Street (Cypress Development, LLC)
• Rezoning second reading for 5101 NW 12th Avenue
• Pier 66 development agreement amendment hearing
• Amendment to Employee Health Center Administration agreement ($49,048)
• Acceptance of donation from Orange Bowl Committee, Inc. (estimated $10,550)

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will meet to discuss several items including the recruitment of a new City Manager. Other topics include school enrollment, stadium proposals, and parking discussions.

• Redefining Our Schools presentation
• Orange Bowl and United States Tennis Association (USTA) proposal
• Appointment of a City Manager Search Committee
• Bloomberg Harvard Innovation Track update
• Inter Miami parking discussion

CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP

The City Commission will hold a joint workshop with the Charter Revision Board. The session includes a report from the Charter Revision Board to the City Commission.

• Joint Workshop with the Charter Revision Board (BUS-1 24-0535)
• Charter Revision Board Report to the City Commission

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board is considering two development incentive program loans. One proposal involves a $6,000,000 forgivable loan for the 1435 Art Xchange Mixed-Use Project. Another resolution proposes a $307,663 forgivable loan to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County, Inc.

• $6,000,000 forgivable loan for 1435 Art Xchange Mixed-Use Project at 1429-1435 Sistrunk Boulevard
• $307,663 forgivable loan to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County, Inc.
• Approval of May 7, 2024, meeting minutes

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will vote on several high-value service agreements, including large-scale disaster debris removal. Other items include infrastructure design services for the Las Olas Corridor and various municipal resolutions.

• Disaster debris removal and emergency logistical services: $123,904,605 (AshBritt, Inc.) and $109,799,829 (Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.)
• Las Olas Corridor Mobility Project design consulting: $3,499,586.36 (WSP USA Inc.)
• Civil engineering services continuing agreements increase: $3,920,000
• George T. Lohmeyer Wastewater Treatment Plant elevator replacement: $1,361,740 (Boromei Construction Inc.)
• Galt Mile Street Safety Improvements state-funded grant: $500,000

City Commission Conference Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission will hold a conference meeting to review status updates and discuss several proposals. Key topics include the potential purchase of properties at 828 SE 4th Street and 2900 N Atlantic Boulevard, the financial impact of sunsetting the Northwest Progresso Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Agency, and Inter Miami parking agreements. The body will also address public camping regulations under Florida Statutes and review state legislative updates. These discussions could influence neighborhood development projects, local tax district funding, event traffic management, and public space rules for residents.

• Potential acquisition of property at 828 SE 4th Street and 2900 N Atlantic Boulevard
• Financial impact analysis of sunsetting the Northwest Progresso Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Agency
• Discussion of Inter Miami parking agreements and related resolutions
• Review of Florida Statutes regarding public camping and sleeping
• Update on the 2024 State Legislative Session

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board is considering a proposal for an affordable multi-family senior rental housing project. The board will also review a budget amendment and the partial release of mortgages related to development rights.

• Public hearing for affordable multi-family senior rental housing at 1210 NE 5th Terrace
• Proposal by Housing Opportunities, Mortgage Assistance and Effective Neighborhood Solutions, Inc. (H.O.M.E.S., Inc.)
• Resolution to approve partial release of CRA mortgages regarding Urban North, LLC and Claridge Homes 3000 Waterside LP
• Budget amendment for Return Central City Community Redevelopment Agency Fund Balance reallocation

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission will review several agreements regarding park improvements and event permits. The agenda also includes votes on multiple workers' compensation settlements and various contract amendments.

• $1,243,394 agreement for Warfield Park improvements with Sagaris Corp.
• $470,449 purchase of an EVO Plus Bomb Robot from Atlantic Diving Supply Inc.
• Workers' compensation settlements totaling $740,000
• Event agreements for FlockFest 2024 and SEFAA’s 27th Annual Volleyball Tournament
• $160,000 contract increase for fire equipment, supplies, and services

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will receive a presentation regarding mesh and lighting claims for the Las Olas Parking Garage. The meeting also includes an update on the New River Crossing project and discussions about recruiting a new City Manager.

• Presentation on Las Olas Parking Garage mesh and lighting claims
• New River Crossing Update Part VI
• City Manager recruitment
• Review of City Commission follow-up action items

CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP

The City Commission will receive updates regarding the Budget Advisory Board. The discussion includes departmental budget review sessions and the current Budget Advisory Board work plan for fiscal year 2024.

• FY 2025 Departmental Budget Review Sessions
• FY 2024 Budget Advisory Board Work Plan

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission is reviewing several items including a large-scale stormwater improvement contract and various grant acceptances. The agenda also includes appointments for special legal counsel regarding pharmaceutical litigation and requests for park maintenance agreements. Public hearings are scheduled for specific rezoning ordinances.

• $33,841,618.20 agreement for the Dorsey Riverbend Stormwater Improvements Project
• Appointment of special counsel for litigation against pharmaceutical manufacturers regarding insulin and generic medication pricing
• $59,000 grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for a Vulnerability Assessment Project
• $188,740 agreement for Oceanside Park and Greenspace Maintenance
• Rezoning ordinance for 1409 W. Sistrunk Boulevard

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will hold a conference meeting to hear neighbor presentations and discuss various business items. Topics include park development, sponsorships, school policing, and state legislation regarding public camping.

• Presentation on the development of Lockhart Park by AECOM
• Neighbor presentation regarding Sailboat Bend neighborhood by Christian Garay
• Neighbor presentation regarding Leaded Fuel at FXE by Neil D. Kolner
• Discussion on State of Florida legislation related to public camping and sleeping
• Discussion on sponsorships

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission is reviewing several large-scale infrastructure and service contracts. Items include agreements for parking lot maintenance, water treatment plant upgrades, and construction projects. The agenda also includes various grant applications and event approvals.

• $2,936,160 construction agreement for Commercial Boulevard Parking Improvements
• $2,123,016.30 contract for citywide parking lot landscape and pressure washing services
• $901,900 agreement for Fiveash Water Treatment Plant sluice gate replacements
• $708,364 grant agreement for Tarpon River and Shady Banks neighborhood improvements
• $3,000,000 grant application for Riverwalk North Seawall Replacement

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will review the quarterly investment report for the period ending December 31, 2023. The meeting includes a discussion regarding a draft ordinance for a proposed public-private partnership. Additionally, the commission will meet in a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Quarterly Investment Report for period ending December 31, 2023
• Proposed Public-Private Partnership Draft Ordinance
• Closed session regarding Mark Messina and Bernard McDonald v. City of Fort Lauderdale

Other Post-Employment Benefits Board Meeting

The Other Post-Employment Benefits Board will review its quarterly trust investment report for the period ending December 31, 2023. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from its previous meeting on December 19, 2023. This agenda contains only routine oversight items and standard procedural notices.

• Review of the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust quarterly investment report (period ending December 31, 2023)
• Vote to approve the minutes from the December 19, 2023 board meeting

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The CRA Board will consider accepting the FY 2023 Annual Report and Audit Report for transmission to taxing districts. The board is also reviewing a resolution regarding City-owned property at 800 NW 22 Road in Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights. Additionally, members will consider an amendment to a streetscape enhancement program loan agreement.

• Acceptance of conveyance for City-owned property at 800 NW 22 Road
• Authorization of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of 800 NW 22 Road
• Acceptance of the FY 2023 CRA Annual Report and Audit Report
• Amendment to the Streetscape Enhancement Program Loan Agreement

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission will vote on several items including a $2.5 million purchase of breathing apparatus for Fire-Rescue. The meeting includes public hearings regarding rezoning and land use amendments in the city's Comprehensive Plan. Commissioners will also consider various event agreements and service contracts.

• Purchase of 3M Scott breathing apparatus for $2,567,534
• Rezoning for hotel and residential units at 200 and 400 N. Corporate Drive
• $974,000 grant for New River Crossing Project technical assistance
• Food and alcohol service agreement for Four Seasons Hotel on the public beach
• Road closures for Social Distortion / Bad Religion event

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will review several updates including the New River Crossing and the Himmarshee Revitalization Plan. Discussions also include school zone speed cameras and a transition to a new customer request management system.

• New River Crossing Update Part V
• Himmarshee Revitalization Plan Presentation
• Infiltration and Inflow (I&I) Program Update
• Fort Lauderdale Police Department School Zone Speed Cameras Presentation
• SeeClickFix (FixIt FTL) replacing Q Alert (LauderServ) presentation

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will consider a $6 million agreement for the purchase of trees, palms, and plants. The agenda also includes a public hearing on rezoning properties at 600, 800, and 1000 Corporate Drive. Additionally, the commission will review various airport rehabilitation grants and event agreements.

• $6,000,000 agreement for the purchase of trees, palms, and plants
• Rezoning of 600, 800, and 1000 Corporate Drive to Commerce Center District
• $200,000 sponsorship agreement for the 2024 Fort Lauderdale Air Show
• $2,598,458 lease amendment for 1 East Broward Owner LLC
• FDOT grant agreements for pavement rehabilitation at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will review a report on mixed-use development corridors and a presentation on traffic signalization. Discussions are also scheduled regarding the code of conduct for elected officials and advisory boards. A closed session will address pending litigation involving JMS Construction Services, Inc.

• Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel Report on Mixed Use Development Corridors
• Broward County Traffic Engineering Division presentation on traffic signalization
• Discussion on tunnel top branding
• 2024 State Legislative Update
• Code of Conduct for Elected Officials discussion

CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the draft 2024-2026 Federal Legislative Program. This session focuses on reviewing the city's proposed federal legislative agenda.

• Review of the draft 2024-2026 Federal Legislative Program

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission is reviewing several items including federal law enforcement grants and infrastructure agreements. Proposed actions include approving a construction agreement for the new police headquarters and various community event permits.

• AT&T Southeast agreement for New Police Headquarters ($150,087.03)
• DOJ COPS Hiring Program Award ($750,000)
• Grant up to $1,500,000 for Cooley’s Landing Marina Replacement
• One-Way Pairs Study for Andrews Avenue and SE 3rd Avenue ($319,760)
• Urban Forestry Master Plan service agreement ($166,937)

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will review several status reports and updates. Discussion items include flood recovery, the New River Crossing project, and draft priorities for fiscal year 2025.

• Audit of Asphalt Mills and Resurfacing Contract
• Las Olas Parking Garage Facade Lighting Update
• New River Crossing Update Part IV
• Draft FY 2025 Commission Priorities and Themes
• Update on Flood Recovery

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will meet to vote on various municipal matters including property insurance, workforce housing, and special event agreements. The agenda includes several public hearings regarding site plan amendments and boat lift installations.

• Purchase of property insurance for $3,783,474
• Rental of barricades and equipment estimated at $1,400,000 over two years
• Grant application for Broward County Enhanced Marine Law Enforcement for $152,144
• Grant participation agreement with Nova Southeastern University for $500,000
• Workforce housing incentive agreement with Andrews Apartments LLC

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will meet to discuss several administrative updates and program presentations. Topics include the 2024-26 Federal Legislative Program, the Police Department School Resource Officer Program, and public engagement in the budget process.

• Discussion of the 2024-26 Federal Legislative Program
• Fort Lauderdale Police Department School Resource Officer Program presentation
• NLC Good Jobs, Great Cities Academy update
• Presentation of the City of Fort Lauderdale Grant Program update
• Public Engagement in the Budget Process presentation

CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP

The City Commission is conducting a prioritization workshop for Fiscal Year 2025. The session includes reviewing resource guides and the 'Press Play Fort Lauderdale 2029' strategic plan.

• Fiscal Year 2025 City Commission Prioritization Workshop (BUS-1 24-0155)
• Review of Press Play Fort Lauderdale 2029 Our City Our Strategic Plan

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission is reviewing several grant agreements for infrastructure projects, including marina replacement and airport runway rehabilitation. The agenda also includes requests to approve various community event agreements and city service contracts.

• $600,000 grant for Cooley’s Landing Marina Replacement
• $440,771 FDOT grant for Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport runway rehabilitation
• $100,000 grant to The Stranahan House, Inc.
• $192,500 agreement for criminal defense attorney services
• Event agreements and road closures for the NOBE Sunday Block Party and Sistrunk Parade

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will review quarterly investment reports for the period ending September 30, 2023. The agenda includes presentations on the Renew Lauderdale General Obligation Bond and the Press Play Fort Lauderdale 2029 strategic plan. Additionally, officials will provide updates on city homeless initiatives and debt capacity.

• Renew Lauderdale General Obligation Bond presentation
• City Homeless Initiatives Update
• Press Play Fort Lauderdale 2029 Strategic Plan presentation
• Quarterly Investment Report for period ending September 30, 2023
• Debt Capacity and Financing Flexibility presentation

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet to review meeting minutes, a budget amendment for the Central City CRA fund balance, and a rezoning delegation request. The agenda includes a resolution regarding property at 539 NW 13 Avenue.

• Approval of December 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• Resolution R-1 24-0010: Budget amendment to return Central City CRA fund balance for reallocation
• Resolution R-2 24-0108: Delegating authority for rezoning 539 NW 13 Avenue from RS-8 to NWRAC-MUw