Lauderdale Lakes, FL
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Lauderdale LakesFL averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$203,100 Typical home value $138,348 -9.5% yr/yr · +17.2% 5-yr
Reported crime — Lauderdale Lakes Police Department (2020)
Violent crime276 (754/100k · 2020)
Property crime783 (2,140/100k · 2020)
Homicides7 (19/100k · 2020)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$43.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$34.8M (FY2023)
Taxes$23.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$13.8M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$976 (FY2023)
Development activity
202533 housing units ($11.2M)
Upcoming
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 07:00 PM
City Commission Regular
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 05:00 PM
City Commission Workshop
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 01:00 PM
Special Magistrate Meeting
Special Magistrate hearing 11 new code-enforcement cases
The Special Magistrate will hear 11 new code-enforcement cases and 3 previously imposed cases. No ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed on this agenda. The meeting is purely procedural with no substantive decisions scheduled.
- CASE 26-09-001 CITY vs VERNON, AUSTIN H/E ALBELAR, TRACIE
- CASE 26-09-002 CITY vs YEARGIN, LEONARD LEWIS
- CASE 26-09-004 CITY vs PATTERSON, NORMA
- CASE 26-09-005 CITY vs SMITH, OWEN JR H/E SMITH, SHARON
- CASE 26-09-007 CITY vs 3450 LAUDERDALE INVESTMENTS LLC
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4300 N.W. 36" Street, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
Special Magistrate
City of Lauderdale Lakes Celena Nash
Board Clerk
Owen Skinner
City Attorney
Janeil Morgan
Staff Support
Alan Maestra, Code Supervisor
Meeting Location: Commission Chambers, Tanja McCoy, Director
4300 NW 36 St Second Floor
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Vil.
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE MEETING
AGENDA
Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 - 1:00 P.M.
ASSEMBLY & ORGANIZATION:
Call to Order
Pledge of allegiance
Swearing of the Witnesses
Cases in the order they arrive
Next Meeting
Adjournment
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING:
A. August 12", 2026
NEW CASES:
CASE 26-09-001 CITY vs VERNON, AUSTIN H/E ALBELAR, TRACIE
CASE 26-09-002 CITY vs YEARGIN. LEONARD LEWIS
CASE 26-09-004 CITY vs PATTERSON, NORMA
CASE 26-09-005 CITY vs SMITH, OWEN JR H/E SMITH, SHARON
CASE 26-09-007 CITY vs 3450 LAUDERDALE INVESTMENTS LLC
CASE 26-09-008 CITY vs FKH SFR C1 LP % FIRST KEY HOMES LLC
CASE 26-09-010 CITY vs SANTANA, MIGUEL ANGEL JR
CASE 26-09-011 CITY vs CHERILUS -JEAN, JULIENNE
IMPOSITIONS:
CASE 26-05-001 CITY vs FLORIDA CONFERENCE ASSN OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS
CASE 26-06-002 CITY vs MPT OF LAUDERDALE LAKES EXCHANGE LLC
CASE 26-06-012 CITY vs LITTLE, CELESTE COATES, RONALD
LIENS REDUCTION REQUEST:
COMMUNICATIONS:
A. FUTURE MEETING DATES: OCTOBER 14", 2026.
ADJOURNMENT:
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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Special City Commission Meeting
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Strategic Planning Meeting: Financial Sustainability Planning: Preparing the City for the Financial Impact of Amendment 3
Recent meetings
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Conversation With Your Commissioners
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
Board to discuss storage facility conditional use and variances at 3685 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss a conditional use approval for a storage and distribution facility at 3685 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, along with three related variance requests regarding landscape open space, vehicular area landscaping, and tree-lighting separation. The board will also discuss city-initiated text amendments to land development regulations on office park conditional uses and definitions. No final decisions are noted; items are listed for discussion only.
- Conditional use application LDA-26-4 for storage and distribution facility at 3685 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
- Variance LDA-26-9 from minimum landscape open space requirements at 3685 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
- Variance LDA-26-10 from minimum vehicular use area landscaping requirements at 3685 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
- Variance LDA-26-11 from separation of trees from lighting requirements at 3685 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
- City-initiated text amendments (LDA-26-18) to land development regulations on office park conditional uses and definitions
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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
AGENDA
September 01, 2026
6:00 PM
1.
ASSEMBLY AND ORGANIZATION
A.
CALL TO ORDER
B.
ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS
C.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
A.
JULY 07, 2026 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES
3.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
DISCUSSION REGARDING APPLICATION NO. LDA-26-4, A REQUEST FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW A STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION
FACILITY LOCATED AT 3685 W. OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD.
B.
DISCUSSION REGARDING APPLICATION NO. LDA-26-9, DISCUSSION REGARDING
APPLICATION NO. LDA-26-9, A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE MINIMUM
LANDSCAPE OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS AT 3685 W. OAKLAND PARK
BOULEVARD FOR A STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY.
C.
DISCUSSION REGARDING APPLICATION NO. LDA-26-10, A REQUEST FOR A
VARIANCE
FROM
THE
MINIMUM
VEHICULAR
USE
AREA
LANDSCAPING
REQUIREMENTS AT 3685 W. OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD FOR A STORAGE AND
DISTRIBUTION FACILITY.
D.
DISCUSSION REGARDING APPLICATION NO. LDA-26-11, A REQUEST FOR A
VARIANCE FROM THE SEPARATION OF TREES FROM LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS AT
3685 W. OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD FOR A STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION
FACILITY.
E.
DISCUSSION REGARDING APPLICATION NO. LDA-26-18, CITY-INITIATED TEXT
AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND CODE OF
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ORDINANCES
PERTAINING
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PARK
CONDITIONAL
USES
AND
DEFINITIONS
4.
OLD BUSINESS
5.
COMMUNICATIONS
6.
A …
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 07:00 PM
PUBLIC NOTICE - Cancellation of the August 25, 2026 City Commission Meeting
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 05:00 PM
PUBLIC NOTICE - Cancellation of the August 24, 2026 City Commission Workshop
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 05:30 PM
PUBLIC NOTICE - Cancellation of the August 18, 2026 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 06:00 PM
August 13, 2026 Historic Preservation Board Meeting
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 01:00 PM
Special Magistrate Meeting
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 07:00 AM
PUBLIC NOTICE - Cancellation of the August 11, 2026 City Commission Meeting
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 05:00 AM
PUBLIC NOTICE - Cancellation of the August 10, 2026 City Commission Workshop
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Public Notice - Town Hall Meeting - Property Tax Town Hall
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 04:00 PM
JULY 29, 2026 CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEETING
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 06:00 PM
CANCELLATION - Public Notice - Town Hall Meeting - Property Tax
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 07:00 PM
City Commission Regular
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Good evening, everyone. Good evening. Thank you so very much for attending our City Commission meeting this evening. We're glad that you are recording in progress. Thank you so very much for attending our City Commission meeting this evening. We are so very glad that you are here with us. We are pleased that you have demonstrated an interest in the City of Lauderdale Lakes by attending a City Commission meeting. We hope that you enjoy the meeting and will attend more of these meetings in the future. Please turn off or silence your cell phones. Any person requiring auxiliary aids and services must have contacted the City Clerk's Office at least 24 hours prior to this meeting. Who may speak? Any individual who wishes to address the City Commission may do so, providing it is accomplished in an orderly manner and in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 2 -54, parentheses 2, and of the Code of Ordinances. Petitions from the public. Per Section 2-54 of the Code of Ordinances, each person desiring to petition the City Commission will be allowed at five minutes under the applicable order of business for the City Commission meeting. Petitions from the public shall not exceed 30 minutes in aggregate time. The mayor at her discretion may allow more time than the allotted time. Each person who wishes to address the City Commission must sign in with the City Clerk's Office before 7 o'clock p.m. by completing the petition from the public forum located on the podium outside of …
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Workshop
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good afternoon everyone thank you so much for attending our city commission workshop thank you so much our city commission workshop this afternoon our meeting is now called to order roll call madam clerk please mayor Edwards Phillips here vice mayor Thomas president commissioner Coswell commissioner Harrison commissioner Maxwell Williams present acting city manager Howard present city attorney Calloway present madam Mayo we have a quorum for workshop purposes all right I think we have a quorum okay madam mayor for the record commissioner Harrison is present very much good afternoon item three discussion item 3a review of the July 8 2026 city commission meeting agenda madam ACM and madam ACM before you begin I would like to for the commissioners solicit that we bring item 10 I as the first item on discussion for the commission agenda when we get there colleagues item 10 I is resolution 2026-096 authorizing and fixing the compensation for the city manager of the city of the large lakes I'm asking that it's moved up to the beginning thank you thank you thank you thank you madam mayor we'll divert our attention to the pink sheets which is the city commission meeting agenda item number 3a will have our invocation and then our pledge of allegiance there are no proclamations next item number five approval of minutes from previous meetings 5a July 13th 2026 city commission workshop minutes and b July 14th 2026 city commission meeting minutes and b July 14th 2026 city commission meeti …
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 05:30 PM
CRA Meeting Regular
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All right. Thank you, everybody, for joining our CRA meeting. Time is now 5.30. First item on the agenda, call to order. Chairperson Harrison. Present. Vice Chair Thomas. Present. Commissioner Coswell. Present. Commissioner Edwards-Phillips. Here. Commissioner Maxwell-Williams. CRA Administrator Howard. Here. CRA Attorney Haygood. Here. Mr. Chair, we have a quorum. Thank you for that. Next item on the agenda is item number three, minutes from previous meeting. Item 3A, June 16, 2026, Community Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes. Mr. Chair. Madam Vice Chair. I have read the minutes for June 16, 2026, Community Redevelopment, and I find no errors. I move that the minutes be approved. Chairperson Harrison. Vice Chair Thomas. Commissioner Coswell. Commissioner Edwards-Phillips. Motion passes. Thank you. Next item on the agenda, item number four, public comment. City Clerk, do we have any public comments signed up for today? Mr. Chair, we do not have any public comments today. Thank you. That takes us to item number five, Executive Director Report. Item 5A, report from the CRA Executive Director. Madam Executive Director, take us away. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good evening. We do have Ms. Celeste Dunmore, CRA Executive Director, to provide this report through you. Thank you. Ms. Dunmore, you're recognized. CRA Chair, Vice Chair, Commissioner, CRA Attorney who is online, CRA Administrator, CRA Secretary, again, for the record, Celeste Dunmore, the Executive Director for the Communit …
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Budget Advisory Committee
Budget Advisory Committee meets with no substantive items on agenda
This meeting of the Lauderdale Lakes Budget Advisory Committee is procedural only, with no listed budget decisions, discussions, or public hearings. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, new and old business without specifics, petitions from the public, and future workplan discussions.
- No specific items listed on the agenda
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BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
July 15, 2026
6:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
NEW BUSINESS
4.
OLD BUSINESS
5.
PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
6.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (WORKPLAN)
7.
ADJOURNMENT
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board, Agency, or Commission with
respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of
the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based. (FS 286.0105)
Any person requiring auxiliary aids and services at this meeting may contact the City Clerk's
Office at (954) 535-2705 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech
impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by using the following numbers: 1-800-
955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771.
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 07:00 PM
City Commission Regular
City Commission Chambers
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 05:00 PM
City Commission Workshop
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Workshop
City Commission Chambers
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Public Notice
Commissioners host community conversation on involvement
This is a public notice for a 'Conversation With Your Commissioners' event on July 9, 2026. No formal decisions or votes will occur; it is a community discussion on building a culture of involvement.
- Event on July 9, 2026, 6-8 p.m. at Hazelle P. Rogers Multipurpose Center, 4340 NW 36th Street
- Topic: 'Building A Culture of Community Involvement'
- Two or more Commissioners may attend
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City of Lauderdale Lakes
Office of the City Clerk
4300 Northwest 36 Street - Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33319-5599
(954) 535-2705 - Fax (954) 535-0573
Public Notice
A.
PUBLIC NOTICE - CONVERSATION WITH YOUR COMMISSIONERS
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board, Agency, or Commission with respect to any
matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such
purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS 286.0105)
Any person requiring auxiliary aids and services at this meeting may contact the City Clerk's Office at (954) 535-
2705 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida
Relay Service by using the following numbers: 1-800-955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771.
Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips - Vice Mayor Sharon Thomas
Commissioner Tycie Causwell - Commissioner Easton Harrison - Commissioner Karlene Maxwell-Williams
CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES
Agenda Cover Page
Fiscal Impact: Contract Requirement:
Title
PUBLIC NOTICE - CONVERSATION WITH YOUR COMMISSIONERS
Summary
Staff Recommendation
Background:
Funding Source:
Fiscal Impact:
Sponsor Name/Department:
Meeting Date:
7/9/2026
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Type
Public Notice - Conversation With Your Commissioners
Cover Memo
PUBLIC NOTICE
Conversation With Your Co …
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 09:00 AM
Special City Commission Meeting
City Commission to vote on appointing new permanent City Manager
This special meeting is to consider Resolution 2026-075, which approves the appointment of a City Manager as the city's chief administrative officer. The position has been vacant since March 2025, with Venice Howard serving as acting City Manager. The commission conducted a recruitment process with MGT Impact Solutions and interviewed candidates. At this meeting, the commission will vote to appoint a permanent City Manager effective July 2026.
- Consideration of Resolution 2026-075 to appoint a City Manager
- Former City Manager Treasa Brown Stubbs resigned effective March 18, 2025
- Acting City Manager Venice Howard has served since March 2025
- Recruitment through executive search firm MGT Impact Solutions, LLC
- Appointment subject to an employment agreement fixing compensation
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City of Lauderdale Lakes
Office of the City Clerk
4300 Northwest 36 Street - Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33319-5599
(954) 535-2705 - Fax (954) 535-0573
SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
City Commission Chambers
July 8, 2026
9:00 AM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
A.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
Consideration of Resolution 2026-075 approving the appointment of a City Manager to serve as the
City's Chief Administrative Officer in accordance with Section 4.02 of the Lauderdale Lakes
Charter.
4.
CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS CONTAINED IN THE CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING
A.
RESOLUTION 2026-075 APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A CITY MANAGER TO
SERVE AS THE CITY’S CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 4.02 OF THE LAUDERDALE LAKES CHARTER
This resolution approves the appointment of a City Manager to serve as the City's Chief
Administrative Officer in accordance with Section 4.02 of the Lauderdale Lakes Charter.
5.
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER MATTERS BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
6.
ADJOURNMENT
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning And Zoning Board
Board to consider drive-thru coffee shop and residential density changes
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings regarding a drive-thru coffee shop proposal and an ordinance to align residential density limits with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
- Conditional use approval for a drive-thru coffee shop at 3660 NW 31 St (LDA-26-3)
- Major site plan approval for a drive-thru coffee shop at 3660 NW 31 St (LDA-26-13)
- Proposed ordinance establishing a maximum residential density of 50 dwelling units per acre in applicable zoning districts
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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
AGENDA
July 7, 2026
6:00 PM
I.
ASSEMBLY & ORGANIZATION
A.
CALL TO ORDER
B.
ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS
C.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
A.
JUNE 2, 2026
III.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
APPLICATION NO. LDA-26-3 REQUESTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL
FOR A DRIVE THRU COFFEE SHOP IN THE TOWN CENTER (TC) ZONING
DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3660 NW 31 ST,
LAUDERDALE LAKES FL 33311.
B.
APPLICATION NO. LDA-26-13 REQUESTING FOR A MAJOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL FOR A DRIVE THRU COFFEE SHOP IN THE TOWN CENTER
(TC) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3660 NW 31 ST,
LAUDERDALE LAKES FL 33311.
C.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES APPROVING A
CITY INTIATED TEXT AMENDMENT OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE CITY’S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
REGARDING MAXIMUM RESIDENTIAL DENSITY; PROVIDING FOR A
MAXIMUM DENSITY OF FIFTY (50) DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE IN
APPLICABLE ZONING DISTRICTS.
This is an ordinance to amend the City of Lauderdale Lakes Land Development
Regulations (“LDRs”) to ensure consistency with the recently approved
Comprehensive Plan amendments adopted by the City and approved by the State of
Florida. Specifically, the amendment establishes a maximum residential density of fifty
(50) dwelling units per acre within applicable zoning districts consistent with the Future
Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
IV.
NEW BUSINESS
V.
OLD BUSINESS …
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Public Notice
Lauderdale Lakes to hold State of the City address
The City of Lauderdale Lakes will hold a State of the City event on June 25, 2026. Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips will provide an address regarding city accomplishments, initiatives, and future goals.
- Address from Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips
- Review of city accomplishments and major initiatives
- Celebration of 65 years of the city
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City of Lauderdale Lakes
Office of the City Clerk
4300 Northwest 36 Street - Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33319-5599
(954) 535-2705 - Fax (954) 535-0573
Public Notice
A.
STATE OF THE CITY
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board, Agency, or Commission with respect to any
matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such
purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS 286.0105)
Any person requiring auxiliary aids and services at this meeting may contact the City Clerk's Office at (954) 535-
2705 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida
Relay Service by using the following numbers: 1-800-955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771.
Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips - Vice Mayor Sharon Thomas
Commissioner Tycie Causwell - Commissioner Easton Harrison - Commissioner Karlene Maxwell-Williams
CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES
Agenda Cover Page
Fiscal Impact: Contract Requirement:
Title
STATE OF THE CITY
Summary
Staff Recommendation
Background:
Funding Source:
Fiscal Impact:
Sponsor Name/Department:
Meeting Date:
6/25/2026
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Type
State of the City
Cover Memo
STATE OF THE CITY
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ci ty of Lauderdale Lakes will hold the
State of the City on Thursday, June 25, 2026 …
Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Budget Advisory Committee
Budget committee to review FY 2025 audit and discuss FY 2027 priorities
The Budget Advisory Committee will review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the FY 2025 audit. They will also discuss special assessments and set priorities for the FY 2027 budget. The meeting includes a public comment period.
- Review of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) – FY 2025 Audit
- Special Assessment Discussion
- FY 2027 Budget Priorities discussion
- Public petitions and comments
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BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
June 24, 2026
6:30 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Review of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) - FY 2025 Audit
4.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Special Assessment Discussion
B.
FY 2027 Budget Priorities
5.
PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
6.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (WORKPLAN)
7.
ADJOURNMENT
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board, Agency, or Commission with respect to any
matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such
purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS 286.0105)
Any person requiring auxiliary aids and services at this meeting may contact the City Clerk's Office at (954) 535-
2705 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida
Relay Service by using the following numbers: 1-800-955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771.
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 07:00 PM
City Commission Meeting
Commission to vote on $257,600 wall repair and $260,052 fuel canopy contracts
The City Commission will hold a second reading of an ordinance amending donation procedures and consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including contracts for the Vincent Torres Wall Repair ($257,600) and Fuel Bay Canopy Replacement ($260,052.79), applications for FEMA fire department grants, and an interlocal agreement with Broward County. Regular agenda items include accepting the FY2025 audit and ratifying the April 2026 financial report.
- Ordinance 2026-003 (second reading) amending Section 82-195 on donations to private organizations
- Resolution 2026-069: contract with VPR Construction for Vincent Torres Wall Repair, not to exceed $257,600
- Resolution 2026-070: contract with Remanton Designs for Fuel Bay Overhead Canopy Replacement, not to exceed $260,052.79
- Resolutions 2026-066/067/068: applications for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters, Fire Prevention & Safety, and SAFER grants
- Resolution 2026-072: amending funding source for surveying services from FDEP grant to Stormwater Fund (up to $172,525)
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in progress good evening everyone thank you so very much for attending our city commission meeting tonight we are pleased that you have demonstrated an interest in the city of lauderdale lakes by attending a city commission meeting we hope that you enjoy the meeting and will attend more of these meetings in the future please turn off or silence all of your cell phones or other devices your watches and all of the things that ring an alarm any person requiring auxiliary aids and services must contact the city clerk's office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting who may speak any individual who wishes to address the city commission may do so providing it is accomplished in an orderly manner and in accordance with the procedures outlined in section 2-54 parentheses 2 of the code of ordinances petitions from the public per section 2-54 of the code of ordinances each person desiring to petition the city commission will be all otted five minutes under the applicable order of business for the city commission meeting petitions from the public shall not exceed 30 minutes in aggregate time the mayor at her discretion may allow more time than the allotted time each person who wishes to address the city commission must sign in with the city clerk before seven o'clock p.m. by completing the petition from the public forum located on the podium outside of the city commission chambers the city commission meeting is a business meeting and as such please conduct yourselves in a respectful and …
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
City Commission Chambers
June 23, 2026
7:00 PM
Please join the meeting via Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81033195468
Please join the meeting via telephone:
1 305 224 1968 or 1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 810 3319 5468
Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips - Vice Mayor Sharon Thomas
Commissioner Tycie Causwell - Commissioner Easton K. Harrison - Commissioner Karlene Maxwell-Williams
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City of Lauderdale Lakes City Commission Meeting
Welcome to the City Commission Meeting
We are pleased that you have demonstrated an interest in the City of Lauderdale Lakes by attending a City
Commission Meeting. We hope that you enjoy the meeting and will attend more of these meetings in the future.
GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT CITY
COMMISSION MEETINGS:
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City Clerk's Office at 954-535-2705 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 05:00 PM
City Commission Workshop
City Commission to discuss new fire station and SR-7 overpass project
The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss several infrastructure projects, including a new fire station and a center turn overpass at Oakland Park Blvd. and SR-7. The body will also review the Fiscal Year 2025 financial audit and discuss the hiring of a new city manager.
- FDOT presentation on the center turn overpass at Oakland Park Blvd. and SR-7
- Planning for a new fire station with a $3,000,000 grant and $3,000,000 city match
- Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Audit presentation by HCT Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, LLC
- Proposed amendment to Resolution 2025-107 regarding a $10,000 annual donation from Westway Towing, Inc.
- Naming of the greenway trail along the SFWMD C-13 Canal as Veterans Park or Veterans Walkway Trail
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Recording in progress. Good afternoon everyone. Good afternoon. City of Lauderdale Lake City Commission workshop meeting is now called to order. Roll call, Madam Clerk, please. Mayor Edwards Phillips. Here. Vice Mayor Thomas. Present. Commissioner Coswell. Present. Commissioner Harrison. Present. Commissioner Maxwell Williams. Acting City Manager Howard. City Attorney Calloway. Madam Mayor, we have a quorum. Thank you so much. Madam Mayor, Commissioner Maxwell Williams is due to be online tonight. Thank you so much. Item 3, Discussion Review of the June 23rd, 2026 City Commission meeting agenda. Madam ACM. Thank you, Madam Mayor. Good evening everyone. We will divert our attention to the pink agenda, the City Commission meeting agenda. Our first item of business is invocation and pledge. Then we will have our approval of our minutes from previous meetings being June 8th and June 9th. Then we have consideration of ordinances on second reading. Item number 7A, Ordinance 2026-003, amending section 82-195 of the City's Code relative to donations. And our City Attorney did present this at our last workshop . And he will be providing you an overview of this item through you, Madam Mayor. Thank you. Mr. Attorney Calloway. Yes, Madam Mayor and Commissioners and for the public. This item, again, is a second reading of a proposed amendment to section 82-195 of the City's Code relating to contributions of public funds to private organizations. As I've indicated, our initial intent was t …
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City of Lauderdale Lakes
Office of the City Clerk
4300 Northwest 36 Street - Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33319-5599
(954) 535-2705 - Fax (954) 535-0573
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP AGENDA
City Commission Chambers
June 22, 2026
5:00 PM
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Meeting ID: 862 4093 3443
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
DISCUSSION
REVIEW OF THE JUNE 23, 2026 CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
4.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE(S)
5.
ADDITIONAL WORKSHOP ITEMS
A.
PRESENTATION BY FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) ON THE
CENTER TURN OVERPASS AT OAKLAND PARK BLVD. AND SR-7 (FM 453154-1), AS
LISTED IN THE COMMITMENT 2045 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN (MTP), TO
ADVANCE THE PROJECT INTO THE FEASIBILITY STUDY PHASE (5:30 P.M. TIME
CERTAIN)
This is a discussion regarding the center turn overpass (CTO) project at the intersection of Oakland
Park Blvd. at SR-7.
B.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE HIRING OF THE NEW CITY MANAGER (SPONSORED BY
MAYOR EDWARDS PHILLIPS) (6:00 P.M. TIME CERTAIN)
This is a continued discussion regarding the hiring of the new city manager.
C.
PRESENTATION - FISCAL YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL AUDIT (6:30 P.M. TIME CERTAIN)
This is a discussion and summary of the City's Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Audit presented by HCT
Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, LLC.
D.
DISCUSSION REGARDING PLANNING OF THE NEW FIRE STATION
This is a continued discussion re …
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting
CRA to consider $13,608 residential preservation agreement
The Community Redevelopment Agency will discuss a residential preservation agreement and the termination of a buffer wall contract. The board will also receive updates on the Comprehensive Gateway & Wayfinding Signage Project and review May 2026 financial activities.
- CRA Resolution 2026-006: Agreement with Fortune First 51 LLC for $13,608.00 for property at 3908 NW 30 Terrace
- CRA Resolution 2026-007: Termination of contract with AE Engineering, LLC for a buffer wall on the east side of NW 31st Avenue
- CRA Resolution 2026-005: Approval of the May 2026 financial activity report
- Discussion on the Comprehensive Gateway & Wayfinding Signage Project update from Saltz Michelson Architects Inc.
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📹 From the video · 55m
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All right, good evening everyone. Thank you for coming out to the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting. The time is now 5.33. Meeting call to order. City Administrator? City Administrator? Roll call please. Chairperson Harrison? Present. Vice Chair Thomas? Present. Commissioner Coswell? Commissioner Edwards-Phillips? Here. Commissioner Maxwell-Williams? Present. CRA Administrator Howard? CRA Attorney Haygood? Mr. Chair, I understand that the CRA Attorney is having some technical difficulties, so he should be joining us shortly. All right, we're going to move on as our CRA Attorney works through his technical issues. Next item on the agenda, item 3, minutes from previous meeting. Item 3A, April 21, 2026, Community Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes. Mr. Chairman, I have read the April 21, 2026 Community Rede velopment Agency meeting minutes and not finding any errors or omissions. I move acceptance. It's been properly moved. Chairperson Harrison? For. Vice Chair Thomas? For. Vice Chair Thomas? For. Commissioner Coswell? Commissioner Edwards-Phillips? Motion passes. Thank you. Next item on the agenda, public comment limited to two minutes. CRA Clerk, any public comments for today? Mr. Chair, we do not have any public comments. All right. Thank you. Without objection, the next item on the agenda is item number five, Executive Director Report. Item 5A, report from the CRA Executive Director. CRA Administrator? Thank you, Madam Chair. And we do have Celeste Dunmore, CRA Execut …
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City of Lauderdale Lakes
Office of the City Clerk
4300 Northwest 36 Street - Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33319-5599
(954) 535-2705 - Fax (954) 535-0573
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AGENDA
City Commission Chambers
June 16, 2026
5:30 PM
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Meeting ID: 814 4206 4318
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
A.
APRIL 21, 2026 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES
4.
PUBLIC COMMENT (LIMITED TO 2 MINUTES-MUST SIGN IN WITH CLERK)
5.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
A.
REPORT FROM THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
This is a report highlighting the CRA activities and projects during the month of May 2026.
6.
FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT
A.
CRA RESOLUTION 2026-005 APPROVING THE CRA FINANCIAL ACTIVITY REPORT FOR
MAY 2026
This is a resolution approving financial operations and results of the CRA as of May 31, 2026.
7.
CHAIRMAN REPORT
8.
COMMITTEE REPORTS : STANDING
9.
COMMITTEE REPORTS : AD HOC
10.
LEGAL REPORT
11.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE COMPREHENSIVE GATEWAY & WAYFINDING SIGNAGE
PROJECT (FOURTH UPDATE)
This is a discussion regarding the Comprehensive Gateway & Wayfinding Signage Project. The
representative from Saltz Michelson Architects Inc. will provide an update regarding the concepts
12.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
CRA RESOLUTION 2026-006 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE RESIDENTIAL
PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGR …
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 08:30 AM
Economic Development Advisory Board
Board to approve minutes from two prior meetings; no new business listed
This meeting's agenda is primarily procedural, with routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes from the May 11 and May 18, 2026 meetings. No specific new business, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled for discussion. The board may continue general strategic discussions under old or other business.
- Approval of EDAB minutes from May 11, 2026
- Approval of EDAB minutes from May 18, 2026
- No new business or public hearings on the agenda
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
June 15, 2026
8:30 AM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
A.
EDAB Minutes May 11, 2026
4.
NEW BUSINESS
5.
OLD BUSINESS
6.
OTHER BUSINESS
7.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.
PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
9.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES
Agenda Cover Page
Fiscal Impact: No Contract Requirement: No
Title
EDAB Minutes May 11, 2026
Summary
Staff Recommendation
Background:
Funding Source:
Fiscal Impact:
Sponsor Name/Department:
Meeting Date: 6/15/2026
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Type
EDAB Minutes May 11 2026
Minutes
EDAB Minutes May 18 2026
Minutes
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD (EDAB) MEETING
MINUTES
Monday, May 11, 2026
8:30 AM
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Public Notice
Town Hall on FY 2027 property values and TRIM notices
The Mayor and Commissioners may attend a public town hall meeting to discuss how property values are determined and what the Truth in Millage (TRIM) notice means for residents. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational.
- Discussion on FY 2027 property value determinations
- Explanation of Truth in Millage (TRIM) notices
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City of Lauderdale Lakes
Office of the City Clerk
4300 Northwest 36 Street - Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33319-5599
(954) 535-2705 - Fax (954) 535-0573
Public Notice
A.
FY 2027 PROPERTY VALUES AND UNDERSTANDING TRIM NOTICES TOWNHALL
MEETING
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Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips - Vice Mayor Sharon Thomas
Commissioner Tycie Causwell - Commissioner Easton Harrison - Commissioner Karlene Maxwell-Williams
CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES
Agenda Cover Page
Fiscal Impact: Contract Requirement:
Title
FY 2027 PROPERTY VALUES AND UNDERSTANDING TRIM NOTICES TOWNHALL
MEETING
Summary
Staff Recommendation
Background:
Funding Source:
Fiscal Impact:
Sponsor Name/Department:
Meeting Date:
6/11/2026
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Type
FY 2027 PROPERTY VALUES AND UNDERSTANDING TRIM
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Net migration-13,129 people (+$331.8M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)16 ({"Hurricane": 25, "Freezing": 5, "Severe Storm": 4, "Fire": · last Fri Oct 11, 2024)
Traffic fatalities2 (2 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments68,191 (780,632 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,388/mo (770 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy24.7% (low numeracy 36% · 2017)
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Permitted housing units
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Revenue$43.5M
Spending$34.8M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$13.8M
Debt-to-revenue0.32×
Debt-load index31 / 100
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