Fort Lauderdale
Last 30 days
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 Conference Meeting
City Commission Regular Meeting
City Commission Regular Meeting
Historic Preservation Board
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 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