Fort Lauderdale, FL

City Commission Conference Meeting

City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP

This is a joint workshop with the Budget Advisory Board to review the Fiscal Year 2027 tentative budget highlights and the City Auditor's review of the proposed budget for FY 2026/2027. The commission will discuss the budget presentation and the auditor's management response. No final decisions are expected at this workshop.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Tentative Budget Highlights (BUS-1, item 26-0721)
• Review of Proposed Budget for FY 2026/2027 by City Auditor Patrick Reilly (BUS-2, item 26-0801)
• Management Response to Auditor's Review (LTC No. 26-234)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission is holding a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, with a consent agenda and individual motions. Key decisions include approving a $23.1 million contract for a P25 radio communication system refresh, several airport construction contracts, and collective bargaining agreements with firefighters. The agenda also includes public hearings on property conveyances and a site plan approval.

• M-4: $23,109,800 agreement with Motorola Solutions for P25 radio system refresh
• M-1: $3,934,061.15 contract for FXE Taxiway Bravo & Quebec realignment
• M-2: $3,384,742.95 contract for FXE Taxiway Echo pavement rehabilitation
• R-4/R-5: Ratify collective bargaining agreements with IAFF (rank and file and battalion chiefs)
• R-6: Affordable-workforce housing tax reimbursement for The Cypress at 400 Corporate Drive

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission approved a $23.1 million contract with Motorola Solutions for a P25 radio communication system refresh, along with several other major contracts including airport taxiway projects and a water meter reading agreement. The commission also passed first readings on ordinances to allow fortune tellers in certain business zones, revise fence height measurements, and update vacation rental regulations. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $23,109,800 P25 radio system contract with Motorola Solutions (5-0)
• Approved $3,934,061.15 FXE Taxiway Bravo & Quebec realignment with Weekley Asphalt Paving (5-0)
• Approved $3,384,742.95 FXE Taxiway Echo pavement rehabilitation with Weekley Asphalt Paving (5-0)
• Approved $2,606,864.28 water meter reading contract with Bermex, Inc. (5-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance to allow fortune tellers as accessory uses in CB and B-1 zones (5-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance to revise fence height measurement method (5-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance to update vacation rental enforcement and compliance (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving collective bargaining agreements with firefighters union (5-0)

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider several funding items, including a $2.5 million development incentive for Holy Cross Hospital's outpatient center and emergency department, a $193,500 grant for warehouse retail space, and a $189,952 contract for planning services. The board will also vote on amending an interlocal agreement with the city to fund redevelopment projects and approve prior meeting minutes.

• $2,500,000 Development Incentive Program funding to Holy Cross Hospital Inc. for outpatient center, ambulatory surgery center, and emergency department at 200 East Sunrise Boulevard
• $193,500 Property and Business Improvement Program funding to Queen Progress Investments, Inc. for warehouse buildout at 603 NE 13 Street (Unit C)
• $189,952 appropriation for professional planning services by MHCP COLAB, LLC for Future Land Use Plan Amendment for Central City CRA
• Resolution amending interlocal agreement between CRA and City of Fort Lauderdale to authorize funding for redevelopment projects
• Motion approving minutes from May 19, 2026 CRA Board meeting

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved all items on the agenda, including a $2.5 million development incentive for Holy Cross Hospital's outpatient center and emergency department, and a $193,500 grant for warehouse retail space. The board also adopted resolutions to amend the interlocal agreement for Central City redevelopment funding and to fund planning services for a future land use amendment. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved minutes for May 19, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Approved $193,500 to Queen Progress Investments for warehouse retail buildout at 603 NE 13 Street (5-0)
• Adopted resolution amending interlocal agreement for Central City redevelopment funding (5-0)
• Adopted resolution appropriating up to $189,952 for MHCP COLAB planning services (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving $2,500,000 incentive to Holy Cross Hospital for outpatient center and emergency department (5-0)

City Commission Conference Meeting

This is a conference meeting of the Fort Lauderdale City Commission, primarily consisting of informational presentations and status reports. Items include the Resilient Broward Grant Program, a Broward County Public Schools referendum, an infrastructure bond, a harm reduction program, and an airport leasing policy update. No final votes are scheduled; the commission will discuss these items and may provide direction.

• Resilient Broward Grant Program presentation by Dr. Jennifer Jurado
• Broward County Public Schools Next Generation Referendum informational presentation
• Infrastructure Investment Special Obligation Bond presentation
• Florida Department of Health's Harm Reduction Overdose Program presentation
• Airport Leasing Policy and Lease Reversion Update for Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

Planning and Zoning Board

City Commission Conference Meeting

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission approved a mutual separation agreement for City Manager Rickelle Williams and appointed Christopher Cooper as Acting City Manager effective July 3, 2026. The commission also approved various infrastructure contracts, professional service agreements, and several construction change orders.

• Approved mutual separation of City Manager Rickelle Williams (4-1)
• Appointed Christopher Cooper as Acting City Manager (5-0)
• Approved $1.23M change order for Joseph C. Carter Park improvements (5-0)
• Approved $1.19M change order for New Police Headquarters construction (4-1)
• Approved $4.3M in FAA grant funds for airport runway taxiways (5-0)
• Approved $2.16M for structural engineering continuing services (5-0)
• Approved $1.27M for fire and emergency medical station inspection services (5-0)
• Approved $5M for transportation and public spaces planning (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

City Commission Regular Meeting

Historic Preservation Board

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission will vote on a $31 million stormwater master plan contract with Hazen and Sawyer, a $10 million public works asset management contract, and several service agreements for emergency shelter and mental health housing. They will also consider disposing of surplus property on South Rio Vista Boulevard and approving multiple outdoor event agreements including Stonewall Pride and Juneteenth events.

• $31M Stormwater Master Plan contract with Hazen and Sawyer
• $10M Public Works Asset Management consulting contracts
• $328,500 extension for Broward Outreach Center emergency shelter
• $125,000 for mental health and substance abuse housing program
• Disposal of city-owned surplus property at South Rio Vista Boulevard

The commission voted 2-2 (with the mayor absent) to defeat a motion that would have rejected all proposals for the P25 radio communication system refresh, allowing the procurement process to continue. They also approved a $31 million stormwater master plan contract and a $10 million public works asset management consulting contract.

• Defeated motion to reject all P25 radio system proposals (2-2)
• Approved $31M stormwater master plan contract with Hazen and Sawyer (4-0)
• Approved $10M public works asset management consulting contracts (4-0)
• Approved economic development incentive up to $15,750 for Project Axis (4-0)
• Approved disposal of surplus city-owned property on South Rio Vista Blvd (4-0)
• Approved $125K mental health housing agreement with Fellowship Recovery (4-0)
• Approved $328,500 extension for Broward Outreach Center shelter (4-0)
• Approved outdoor event agreements for Stonewall Pride, NOBE Block Party, and others (4-0)

City Commission Conference Meeting

The Commission will review a ten-year financial plan and several city status reports. Discussion items include new film permitting fees, the future use of the USPS building at 400 NW 7 Avenue, and parking updates for Holiday Park.

• Fiscal Years 2027 - 2036 Long Term Financial Plan presentation
• Proposed Film Permitting Fee Structure and Public Property Use Fee
• Future use of the United States Post Office at 400 NW 7 Avenue
• Holiday Park Parking Update interim agreement term sheet
• Federal Courthouse Building disposal process update

CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP

The City Commission holds a joint workshop with the Budget Advisory Board to discuss the preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 budget and the impacts of property tax reform. The meeting focuses on reviewing budget information, a diagnostic review from the advisory board, and potential tax policy changes.

• Presentation of FY 2027 Preliminary Budget Information
• Discussion of Property Tax Reform and City Impacts
• Review of Budget Advisory Board FY 2027 Diagnostic Review

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will discuss a comprehensive rate study for water and wastewater services, which may lead to changes in utility bills. Other key topics include storm season preparedness, potential limits on outdoor events on the barrier island, enforcement of vacation rental regulations, and a lien amnesty program.

• Water and wastewater comprehensive rate study presentation
• 2026 storm season preparedness discussion
• Limiting outdoor events on the barrier island
• Vacation rental enforcement: current practices and enhancements
• Lien amnesty program: current practices and opportunities for enhancement

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will vote on a consent agenda with numerous routine items and separately consider a $5 million architectural services contract and a MOU for the airport. Notable actions include approving a budget amendment, removing fluoride references from a water plant agreement, and authorizing several grant applications.

• Remove fluoride references from Prospect Lake Clean Water Center agreement
• Authorize $5M grant application for Riverside Park Mobility Project
• $300k purchase of ferric chloride for water treatment
• $750k FDOT grant for roadway resurfacing in District 3
• $5M architectural continuing services contract with Wolfberg/Alvarez

The City Commission approved the Consent Agenda as amended, including a fourth amendment to the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center agreement that removes all references to fluoride (5-0). Also approved were a $5M architectural continuing services contract, a $5M grant application for the Riverside Park Mobility Project, and the extension of the Homeless Advisory Committee through 2027. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved removal of fluoride references from water treatment agreement (5-0)
• Approved $5M architectural continuing services contract with Wolfberg/Alvarez (5-0)
• Authorized grant application for up to $5M for Riverside Park Mobility Project (5-0)
• Approved $392,000 Safe Streets for All grant for Vision Zero Plan (5-0)
• Extended Homeless Advisory Committee through June 20, 2027 (5-0)
• Approved Local Legends’ Legacies Public Art Project at Lincoln Park (5-0)
• Adopted consolidated budget amendment for FY2026 (5-0)
• Accepted $344,988 grant for harm reduction overdose program (5-0)

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider a resolution to allocate up to $200,000 for capital improvement master planning services with Alta Planning + Design for the Central City CRA. The board will also vote on motions to extend its current office lease and approve a new office space lease.

• Motion to extend current office lease at 914 NW 6 Street through September 30, 2026
• Motion to approve new office space lease at 501 NW 7th Avenue
• Resolution to fund up to $200,000 for capital improvement master planning with Alta Planning + Design, Inc.

The Board unanimously approved a resolution appropriating up to $200,000 for capital improvement master planning services with Alta Planning + Design for the Central City Community Redevelopment Area. They also approved a third lease amendment extending the current office space through September 30, 2026, and a new office space lease at 501 NW 7th Avenue. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved minutes for May 5, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Approved third lease amendment with FPA II, LLC to extend lease at 914 NW 6th St to Sep 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved new office space lease at 501 NW 7th Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted resolution appropriating up to $200,000 for capital improvement master planning with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission approved the Sidewalk Master Plan (R-2) as a comprehensive guide for future sidewalk improvements. They also authorized several large infrastructure contracts, including a $16.1 million asphalt resurfacing agreement and a $1.7 million seawall replacement. All votes were unanimous 5-0 except where noted.

• Adopted Sidewalk Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved $16.1M increase for annual asphalt mill and resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved $1.7M Sebastian and Seville seawall replacement (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M increase for annual sewer repairs and replacements (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for street light improvements on NE 4 Avenue (5-0)
• Approved $851K fireworks contract for special events (5-0)
• Approved $516K special event clean-up services contract (5-0)
• Approved $250K pole setting, removal and disposal services (5-0)

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will receive several status reports and presentations regarding city infrastructure and safety. Key discussions include the 2026 storm season readiness and updates to the city's sidewalk and parks bond programs.

• Performance Audit of the Procurement P-card Program
• Broward Solid Waste Authority staff presentation and master plan
• Parks Bond Program Prioritization Plan presentation
• Sidewalk Master Plan update
• 2026 Storm Season Preparedness presentation

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The Fort Lauderdale CRA Board will consider a resolution to add a Property Safety Enhancement Program to its incentive programs, authorizing funding and delegating authority to the Executive Director to execute related agreements. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Resolution R-1: Approving new Property Safety Enhancement Program with funding and implementation details
• Motion M-1: Approving minutes from March 19, 2026 CRA Board meeting

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from March 19, 2026, and adopted a resolution creating a new Property Safety Enhancement Program, authorizing funding and delegating execution authority to the Executive Director.

• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Property Safety Enhancement Program resolution (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The commission will vote on a $22.7 million contract to design and build Fire Station No. 13 and EMS Sub-Station No. 88. They will also consider a 13-story, 54-unit multifamily development on Bayshore Drive, and approve several grant agreements and budget amendments. A $150,000 subgrant for the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative and a $533,750 change order for the new police headquarters are on the consent agenda.

• Motion to approve $22,745,045 contract with CORE Construction for Fire Station No. 13 and EMS Sub-Station No. 88
• Resolution to approve $3,000,000 Breakers Avenue resiliency and traffic improvements project funded by surtax grant
• Quasi-judicial resolution approving a 13-story, 54-unit multifamily development (Opus at 701) at 623 Bayshore Drive
• Consent motion approving $533,750 change order for new police headquarters construction
• Consent resolution establishing a Living Seawall Permit Fee Assistance Program

The City Commission defeated the annual performance review of City Manager Rickelle Williams by a 2-3 vote. Commissioners approved a $22.7 million contract for Fire Station No. 13 and an EMS sub-station. Two large development projects were also approved: a 13-story, 54-unit multifamily building at 623 Bayshore Dr. and a mixed-use expansion of Sereno adding 88 units, 113 hotel rooms, and commercial space.

• City Manager annual performance review defeated (2-3)
• Approved $22.7M contract for Fire Station No. 13 & EMS Sub-Station No. 88 (5-0)
• Approved 13-story, 54-unit multifamily at 623 Bayshore Dr. (5-0)
• Approved Sereno expansion: +12 units, 113 hotel rooms, 1,800 sq ft commercial (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for Breakers Ave resiliency & traffic improvements with $3M surtax grant (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for Las Olas Blvd safety improvements with $1M state grant (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for HUD $850,000 grant for Breakers Ave project (5-0)
• Approved consolidated budget amendment for FY2026 (5-0)

City Commission Conference Meeting

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission will receive presentations on charter revision ballot questions, a parks bond program prioritization plan, and conceptual site plans for Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. They will also hear updates on school resource officer negotiations, a street name change, the Broward Solid Waste Authority master plan, and evaluations of unsolicited proposals for stormwater improvements in Melrose Manors and Riverland. A performance audit of the procurement P-card program is also on the agenda.

• Charter revision ballot questions presentation
• Parks bond program prioritization plan
• Conceptual site plan for Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
• Unsolicited proposals for Melrose Manors/Riverland stormwater improvements (David Mancini & Sons, Man-Con Inc.)
• Update on School Resource Officer negotiations with Broward County Public Schools

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will receive updates on several key projects: the International Swimming Hall of Fame, the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center, and water/wastewater consent orders. Commissioners will also consider a proposed Outdoor Event Ordinance with an impact fee matrix.

• International Swimming Hall of Fame project update (BUS-1)
• Prospect Lake Clean Water Center progress update (BUS-2)
• Water and wastewater consent orders update and I&I program development (BUS-3)
• Outdoor Event Ordinance presentation with impact fee matrix (BUS-4)

CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP

The City Commission is holding a joint workshop with the Budget Advisory Board to discuss business updates and begin developing the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Budget Advisory Board business updates and FY2027 budget development

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will consider an interim agreement with FTL City Hall Partners for the City Hall project, a $5M architectural continuing services contract, and several consent items including event permits and settlements. They will also vote on a $200K air show sponsorship and a $992K streetscape improvement contract.

• Interim agreement with FTL City Hall Partners for City Hall project
• $5M architectural continuing services contract (RFQ No. 456)
• $991,990 NW 5 Avenue streetscape improvements
• $200,000 sponsorship for 2026 Fort Lauderdale Air Show
• $336,534 workers' comp settlement for Kelly Phillips

The Commission deferred the interim agreement with FTL City Hall Partners for the City Hall project to June 2, 2026. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, including a $5M architectural continuing services contract, a $991K streetscape improvement, and multiple event agreements.

• Approved minutes and consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 Air Show sponsorship (CM-4, 5-0)
• Approved $5,000,000 architectural continuing services contract (M-2, 5-0)
• Approved $991,990.57 NW 5 Avenue Streetscape contract (CP-3, 5-0)
• Approved $690,520 Sunrise Middle School Park Improvements (CP-4, 5-0)
• Approved two workers' compensation settlements totaling $611,534 (CM-10 & CM-11, 5-0)
• Deferred interim City Hall project agreement to June 2, 2026 (M-3, 5-0)
• Adopted resolution waiving procurement for Beacon Advisory Partners (R-2, 5-0)

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will hear presentations on recommended changes to the city charter and amendments to the Special Entertainment Overlay District. The body will also discuss a new ordinance regarding outdoor events and hear resident concerns about parking and property damage.

• Charter Revision Board recommendations and updates
• Special Entertainment Overlay District Ordinance amendments
• Outdoor Event Ordinance presentation including an impact fee matrix
• Neighbor presentation on loading/unloading zones and parking enforcement
• Neighbor presentation regarding a damaged fence

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will vote on a $10 million contract for public works asset management consulting, a citywide interactive digital kiosk program, and a $774,000 reallocation of parks bond funds. Other items include vacation of utility and drainage easements, a waiver for boat pier extensions, and an ordinance update to public notice procedures. The consent agenda covers multiple event agreements, a budget amendment, and a proprietary contract for telephone services.

• Up to $10M for public works asset management consulting services (Jacobs, Stantec, Woolpert)
• Citywide interactive digital kiosk program with IKE Smart City (negotiation notice)
• Reallocation of $774,146.88 from GO bonds to Bass Park and Lauderdale Isles Landing improvements
• First reading of ordinance updating notice procedures for site plans, rezonings, and vacations
• Waiver of competitive bidding for cemetery software services with PlotBox, Inc.

The City Commission unanimously approved a resolution to enter into a comprehensive agreement for a citywide interactive digital kiosk program with IKE Smart City. It also adopted a second-reading ordinance increasing emergency medical service transport user fees. In other actions, the commission denied a waiver for oversized finger piers and reallocated $774k in park bond funds to Bass Park and Lauderdale Isles Landing.

• Adopted resolution for citywide interactive digital kiosk program (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance increasing EMS transport user fees on second reading (5-0)
• Denied waiver for oversized finger piers and mooring piles at 1409 SW 17 St (5-0)
• Approved consolidated budget amendment to FY2026 (5-0)
• Reallocated $774k from park bond to Bass Park and Lauderdale Isles Landing (5-0)
• Approved special assessment liens for lot clearing (5-0)
• Passed first reading of notice procedures amendment (5-0)
• Designated Commissioner Ben Sorensen as Vice-Mayor (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will consider approving multiple outdoor event agreements, including the Isla Music Festival and Las Olas Wine & Food Festival, along with a design-build contract for a new federal courthouse parking garage.

• Approving a $11.87M design-build contract for a Federal Courthouse Parking Garage
• Approving an outdoor event agreement for the Isla Music Festival at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
• Approving an outdoor event agreement for the Las Olas Wine & Food Festival on Las Olas Boulevard
• Approving a $1.71M Automated School Zone Speed Detection Camera Program
• Approving a $275,000 Beach Business Improvement District grant for Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission approved a design-build agreement with Finfrock Enterprises for the Federal Courthouse Parking Garage at $11,869,598.32, and approved a $1.71M automated school zone speed detection camera program with RedSpeed Florida. The commission also passed first reading of an ordinance modifying EMS transport user fees, adopted a resolution adding Juneteenth as a city holiday, and approved multiple event agreements, grants, and appointments. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $11,869,598.32 design-build agreement for Federal Courthouse Parking Garage (5-0)
• Approved $1,710,000 estimated revenue school zone speed camera program with RedSpeed Florida (5-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance modifying EMS transport user fees (5-0)
• Adopted resolution adding Juneteenth as recognized city holiday (5-0)
• Approved $275,000 grant for Tortuga Music Festival (5-0)
• Approved $185,000 settlement in Paula Wren v. City of Fort Lauderdale (5-0)
• Adopted walk-on resolutions for International Swimming Hall of Fame promenade grants totaling $11.38M (5-0)
• Removed from agenda: Marlins Youth Academy affiliation agreement (CM-9)

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

The Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider three motions: approving minutes from February 17, approving a services agreement between the city and the CRA that includes estimated service charges for the FY2026 budget, and accepting the CRA's annual report and audit report for FY2025.

• Approval of Services Agreement between City of Fort Lauderdale and CRA with estimated service charges for FY2026 budget
• Acceptance of FY2025 CRA Annual Report and Audit Report, with authorization to transmit to taxing districts
• Approval of minutes from February 17, 2026 CRA Board meeting

The Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved three items unanimously (5-0): the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting, a services agreement between the city and the CRA, and the CRA's annual report and audit report, which will be transmitted to taxing districts. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes for February 17, 2026 CRA Board meeting (5-0)
• Approved services agreement between City of Fort Lauderdale and CRA (5-0)
• Approved CRA annual report and audit report, authorized transmission to taxing districts (5-0)

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will discuss follow-up actions, a sanitary sewer lift station presentation, and the evaluation of an unsolicited proposal for interactive digital kiosks. The meeting will also include a closed-door session regarding litigation with the Florida Department of Transportation.

• Presentation of IKE Smart City digital kiosk program proposal
• Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport lease policy review
• Sanitary Sewer Lift Station A-5 presentation
• City Commission follow-up action items and letters
• Closed-door session on litigation with Florida Department of Transportation

City Commission Conference Meeting

The City Commission will review a presentation on public engagement in the budget process and the Uptown Urban Village Planning Initiative. The meeting includes a closed-door session to discuss pending litigation with the Florida Department of Transportation.

• Public Engagement in the Budget Process (Item 26-0221)
• Uptown Urban Village Planning Initiative presentation (Item 26-0281)
• Closed session regarding City of Fort Lauderdale v. Florida Department of Transportation (Case No. 4D2025-2783)
• Closed session regarding City of Fort Lauderdale v. Florida Department of Transportation (Case No. 25-004856RU)
• Closed session regarding City of Fort Lauderdale v. Florida Department of Transportation (Case No. 4D2026-0271)