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Fort Lauderdale City Commission approves budget amendments, housing funds, utility projects, appointments, and event permits (Nov. 18, 2025)

Fort LauderdaleNov 18, 20253 min read

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The Commission adopted a final FY2025 budget amendment, accepted $1,321,921 in 2025-2026 SHIP housing funds, approved multiple not-for-profit grants and event agreements, authorized contracts for water-main and fleet work, set a $2,000 initial application fee for the undergrounding utilities program, and appointed Shari L. McCartney as City Attorney (effective Dec. 15, 2025). Several land-use ordinances and valet/utility-related ordinances advanced or were adopted on second reading.

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City Commission Regular Meeting

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Approved the Consent Agenda including multiple outdoor event agreements (VCA Walk for the Animals; Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon & Half Marathon; NOBE Sunday Block Party) and related road-closure requests.
Adopted the Final Consolidated Budget Amendment to Fiscal Year 2025.
Approved FY2026 not-for-profit grant participation agreements: Museum of Discovery and Science ($214,800) and NSU Art Museum ($500,000).
Adopted resolution accepting 2025-2026 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds in the amount of $1,321,921 and authorized use of program income and administrative allocations.
Established an initial $2,000 application fee for the Undergrounding of Overhead Utilities Program.
Approved capital and services contracts and purchases including: Fleet roof replacement with Best Roofing Services LLC ($779,255); Hendricks Isle small water main replacement with Murphy Pipeline Contractors, LLC ($6,081,451); increase in contract capacity for liquid oxygen with VirtAir Inc. ($1,950,000); and Parks Bond and Master Plan design/program management agreements with Perkins & Will and CES Consultants, Inc. ($3,000,000).
Adopted ordinance on second reading limiting establishment of utility accounts to property owners only.
Adopted on second reading ordinance establishing boundaries for valet operations in public rights-of-way.
Passed first reading on zoning and TDR-related ULDR amendments (including updates to the Transfer of Development Rights program) and passed first reading on a rezoning from RD-15 to RM-15 (1000 SW 26 Street).
Adopted resolution appointing Shari L. McCartney as City Attorney, effective December 15, 2025 (3-2 vote).
Approved a walk-on motion authorizing staff to negotiate amendments to the Comprehensive Agreement with Hall of Fame Partners, LLC.

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