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Commission approves budget and major projects

Fort LauderdaleJul 2, 20263 min read

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The City Commission adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed millage and budget process, authorized up to $333 million in stormwater utility bonds, and approved several major contracts and agreements for transportation, public safety, housing, and infrastructure work.

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Fort Lauderdale Unified Land Development Ekos Melrose Manor Affordable Housing Development Urban Development Bahia Mar Community Development The Era Residential Development Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Use Pilot Program Central City Community Redevelopment Joseph C. Carter Park Improvement Project

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Residents should expect the city to move forward with its next budget cycle, with public hearing dates set for the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 tax rate and budget. The commission also approved financing for stormwater improvement projects and funding or contracts tied to roads, sidewalks, fire stations, police headquarters, and airport work. It additionally approved an affordable housing commitment for the Ekos Melrose Manor development and a pilot program for certificates of use for businesses.

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Adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed millage rate and debt service rate and acknowledged the City Manager’s budget message and proposed budget.
Adopted a resolution authorizing up to $333,000,000 in stormwater utility system special assessment revenue bonds for stormwater improvement projects.
Approved a $640,000 Local Government Area of Opportunity loan commitment for the Ekos Melrose Manor affordable housing development.
Approved a construction agreement for a median refuge island on Riverland Road as part of the traffic calming project.
Approved change orders and professional service agreements for the Joseph C. Carter Park improvement project, new police headquarters, Fire Station No. 13 and Emergency Medical Station No. 88, and citywide sidewalk improvements.
Approved an interim agreement for the Holiday Park Parking Project and an interim agreement for the City Hall Project.
Adopted on second reading an ordinance establishing a certificate of use pilot program.
Adopted on second reading an ordinance updating historic preservation district rules and landmark designation procedures.
Approved an appeal affirming the denial of a protest on the P25 radio communication system refresh-replacement award.
Adopted a resolution approving a mutual separation agreement with City Manager Rickelle Williams and appointed Christopher 'Chris' Cooper as Acting City Manager.

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City Commission Regular Meeting

Jul 2, 2026, 10:00 PMBroward Center for the Performing Arts - Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom - 201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312completed

Agenda

PUBLIC APPEARANCES BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION: If any person wishes to address the City Commission, the person shall sign up in the Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom lobby. A member of the City Clerk’s Office Staff will be there to assist. Speaker Cards are given to the Mayor. After being recognized by the Mayor, the speaker should approach the podium, identify the agenda item in question, indicate support, opposition, or neutrality on the agenda item, and then proceed to succinctly state the speaker’s position or present information. If an attorney, or any other person appears before the Commission in a representative capacity, the attorney, or other representative shall also sign up in the Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom lobby. A member of the City Clerk’s Office Staff will be there to assist. After being recognized by the Mayor, the speaker should approach the podium, identify the client(s) being represented, and identify the agenda item in question. The speaker shall then indicate the client’s support, opposition, or neutrality on the agenda item and then proceed to succinctly state the client’s position or present information on behalf of the client(s). Pursuant to Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Mayor shall maintain order at all meetings, and the Police Department, upon instructions of the Mayor, shall expel any person from the meeting who refuses to obey the order of the Mayor in relation to preserving order at the meetings. Any person who interrupts or disturbs a City Commission meeting, or who willfully enters or remains in a City Commission meeting having been warned by the Mayor to depart and who refuses to do so, may be subject to arrest. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES: If you desire auxiliary aids or services or both to assist in viewing or hearing the City Commission meetings or reading the agenda and minutes for the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 954-828-5002 at a minimum of two days prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made to provide these services to you.
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Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
Approval of MINUTES and Agenda
Minutes for April 21, 2026, Commission Joint Workshop with Budget Advisory Board and April 21, 2026, Commission Conference Meeting - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
PRESENTATIONS
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) to present the U.S. Department of Defense’s Seven Seals Award to the City of Fort Lauderdale
Vice Mayor Sorensen to present a Proclamation declaring July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month in the City of Fort Lauderdale
CONSENT AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT MOTIONS
Motion Approving an Outdoor Event Agreement and Request for Road Closures with Rock Nation Inc. for Rock Nation Community Impact Day: Where the Block Becomes the Blessing on August 8, 2026, at Apostle Faith Church of Jesus (2660 NW 20 Street) - (Commission District 3)
Motion Approving a Non-Exclusive Facility Use Agreement with Indiana Diving Academy, Inc. for Use of the Morton Center, located at 2980 SW 8 Avenue - (Commission District 4)
Motion Approving a Sponsorship Agreement with Bank of America Corporation, for the 2026 Starlight Musical event series held at Holiday Park from June 5, 2026, through August 14, 2026 - $20,000 - (Commission District 2)
Motion Approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Employee Health Center Administration with Marathon Health, LLC - $279,891 on an Annualized Basis - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Authorizing Settlement of Auto Liability Claim of Johnnie Randell, Jr. - $195,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Revocable License with Andrews Apartments, LLC, for Temporary Right-of-Way Closures on SW 21 Street and SW 22 Street for The Era Residential Development Located at 2125 South Andrews Avenue - (Commission District 4)
Motion Approving a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement between 1 East Broward Owner, LLC and the City of Fort Lauderdale - Annual Total Rent of $115,203 - (Commission District 2)
Motion Approving the First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between City of Fort Lauderdale and Bahia Mar Community Development District to Extend the Project Completion Date and Update the Project Scope - (Commission District 2)
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving the Consolidated Budget Amendment to Fiscal Year 2026 - Appropriation - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Construction of a median refuge island on Riverland Road north of the entrance to the Cube Smart Self Storage as part of the Riverland Road Traffic Calming Project - (Commission Districts 3 and 4)
Resolution Approving the Consent to Assignment of Lease Agreement from KAS Airport LLC for Parcel 1A to Perimeter Flex Center, LLC at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport - (Commission District 1)
CONSENT PURCHASE
Motion Approving an Agreement for Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 600-1, Purchase of Boat Engines (including removal and installation services of the six (6) purchased engines) - Preferred Marine Sales Group, Inc. - $225,055.52 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving an Agreement for the Proprietary Purchase of Professional Services - N. Harris Computer Corporation - $249,200 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving an Agreement for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 560-4, Job Classification and Compensation Study - Management Advisory Group International, Inc. - $149,500 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving an Agreement for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 410-2, Capital Improvement Master Plan for the Central City Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) - Alta Planning + Designs, Inc. - $200,000 - (Commission Districts 2 and 3)
MOTIONS
Motion Approving Change Order No. 3 to Task Order No. 12: Joseph C. Carter Park Improvement Project - Redesign and Post-Design Services - AECOM Technical Services Inc. - 1,100-Day Time Extension and $1,233,555 - (Commission District 3)
Motion Approving the Final Ranking of Firms, Negotiated Fee Schedules, and Agreements for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 502, Transportation and Public Spaces Planning & Engineering Continuing Services - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Marlin Engineering, Inc., Alfred Benesch & Company, The Street Plans Collaborative, Inc. and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. - $5,000,000 (initial 3-year term estimated aggregate amount) - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving Change Order No. 35 for Construction Management at Risk Services Phase II for the New Police Headquarters - Moss & Associates, LLC - $1,191,064.34 - (Commission District 2)
Motion Approving the Final Ranking of Firms, Negotiated Fee Schedules, and Agreements for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 449, Structural Engineering Continuing Services with BCC Engineering, LLC, HBC Engineering Company, R.J. Behar & Company, Inc. and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. - $2,165,000 (initial two (2)-year term estimated aggregate amount) - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving the Final Ranking of Firms, Negotiated Fee Schedule, and Agreement for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 562, Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for Fire Station No. 13 and Emergency Medical Station No. 88 - Artaic Group LLC - $1,275,865 - (Commission Districts 2 and 4)
Motion for the City Commission to Accept Grant Funds from the Federal Aviation Administration for Construction of the Runway 27 Bypass Taxiways Project at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport - $4,307,742 - (Commission District 1)
Motion Approving the Final Ranking of Firms, Negotiated Fee Schedules, and Agreements for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 320 - Design of Sidewalk Improvements Citywide (Surtax Project Fort-104) - Craven, Thompson & Associates, Inc., and HBC Engineering Company - $360,000 (estimated aggregate amount) - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving an Interim Agreement with Holiday Park Parking Partners LLC for the Holiday Park Parking Project, Pursuant to Section 255.065(6), Florida Statutes, in Substantially the Form Attached Hereto - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving an Interim Agreement with FTL City Hall Partners, LLC for the City Hall Project, Pursuant to Section 255.065(6), Florida Statutes, in Substantially the Form Attached Hereto - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Appeal of the Chief Procurement Officer's Denial of Protest Submitted by Communications International, Inc. on the Recommendation to Award Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 549, P25 Radio Communication System Refresh-Replacement - Rebid - Motorola Solutions, Inc. - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
RESOLUTIONS
Appointment of Board and Committee Members - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Resolution Approving a Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement for State Road 845 (Powerline Road) with the Florida Department of Transportation for Landscape Improvements within the Right-of-Way of State Road 845 and Assumption of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement with Gala Home LLC - (Commission District 1)
Resolution Approving a Twenty-Second Amendment to the Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement for State Road A1A with the Florida Department of Transportation for Landscape Improvements within the Right-of-Way of State Road A1A and Assumption of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement with Broward County - (Commission District 4)
Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Stormwater Utility System Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, for Stormwater Improvement Projects - Not to Exceed $333,000,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency, to add the Capital Improvement Master Plan Project for the Central City Community Redevelopment Area - (Commission Districts 2 and 3)
Resolution Approving the Appointment of Special Bond Counsel and Special Disclosure Counsel for the Issuance of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, for Funding Improvements to the Water and Sewer Utility System, and Prescribing Compensation - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Resolution to Adopt the First Amendment (Facilities Amendment) to the Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward County, Florida - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Resolution to Adopt the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward County, Florida - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing Approving an Amendment to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2021-2022 HOME Investment Partnership-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan - (Commission Districts 1, 2 ,3 and 4)
RESOLUTIONS CONTINUED
Resolution Approving a Local Government Area of Opportunity Loan Commitment (LGAO) of $640,000 for McDowell Housing Partners, LLC's Application to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation for Two (2) Competitive Funding Cycles for Nine Percent (9%) Low-income Housing Tax Credits for Ekos Melrose Manor Affordable Housing Development; and Authorizing the City Manager to Provide a Letter of Commitment and Execute the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s (“FHFC”) Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding Form - (Commission District 3)
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
First Reading - Ordinance Amending the Classification Table of the Pay Plan of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida by Establishing One New Classification - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
Second Reading - Ordinance Amending City of Fort Lauderdale Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR) Section 47-16, “Historic Preservation District”, Including an Update to the List of Historic Districts, Modification of Dimensional Requirements, including an Increase in Height, Modification to Sign Regulations and ULDR Section 47-24.11, "Historic Designation of Landmarks, Landmark Site or Buildings and Certificate of Appropriateness," to Amend the Effective Date, To Provide for an Approval Process for an Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness when Visible from the Public Right-Of-Way - Case No. UDP-T26002 - (Commission Districts 2 and 4)
Second Reading - Ordinance Amending the City of Fort Lauderdale Code of Ordinances Chapter 15, Business Tax Receipts and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, to Establish a Certificate of Use Pilot Program - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Second Reading - Quasi-Judicial Ordinance Approving a Rezoning from Residential Multifamily Mid-Rise/Medium-High Density (RMM-25) District to Northwest Regional Activity Center-Mixed-Use West (NWRAC-MUw) District - Case No. UDP-Z26002 - 538 NW 8 Avenue and 537 NW 7 Terrace - (Commission District 3) Anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in. The Commission will announce any site visits, communications or expert opinions received and make them part of the record.
BUDGET ITEMS
Resolution Setting the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Millage Rate and Debt Service Rate for the City of Fort Lauderdale, Setting the Millage Rate for the Sunrise Key Neighborhood Improvement District, and Acknowledging the Receipt of the City Manager’s Budget Message and Proposed Budget - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Setting the Public Hearing Dates to Consider the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Millage Rate and Budget for the City of Fort Lauderdale and Sunrise Key Neighborhood Improvement District - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Setting the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Public Hearing Date for the Lauderdale Isles Water Management District Tentative Budget - (Commission District 4)
Preliminary Rate Resolution for the Fire Assessment Establishing the Estimated Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Authorizing a Public Hearing on September 14, 2026 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Preliminary Rate Resolution for the Beach Business Improvement Assessment Establishing the Estimated Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Authorizing a Public Hearing on September 14, 2026 - (Commission District 2)
Preliminary Rate Resolution for the Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment for Utility Undergrounding and Authorizing a Public Hearing on September 14, 2026 - (Commission District 2)
Preliminary Annual Assessment Resolution for the Stormwater Assessment Initiating the Process for Imposing the Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment and Authorizing a Public Hearing on September 14, 2026 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
ADJOURNMENT
WALK ON RESOLUTIONS
WALK ON Resolution Appointing Christopher "Chris" Cooper as Acting City Manager
Approval of the Consent Agenda

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Summary

Commission approves budget and major projects

Fort LauderdaleJul 2, 20263 min read

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Projects mentioned

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Committees mentioned

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City Commission Regular Meeting

Topics discussed

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Key decisions

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Adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed millage rate and debt service rate and acknowledged the City Manager’s budget message and proposed budget.
Adopted a resolution authorizing up to $333,000,000 in stormwater utility system special assessment revenue bonds for stormwater improvement projects.
Approved a $640,000 Local Government Area of Opportunity loan commitment for the Ekos Melrose Manor affordable housing development.
Approved a construction agreement for a median refuge island on Riverland Road as part of the traffic calming project.
Approved change orders and professional service agreements for the Joseph C. Carter Park improvement project, new police headquarters, Fire Station No. 13 and Emergency Medical Station No. 88, and citywide sidewalk improvements.
Approved an interim agreement for the Holiday Park Parking Project and an interim agreement for the City Hall Project.
Adopted on second reading an ordinance establishing a certificate of use pilot program.
Adopted on second reading an ordinance updating historic preservation district rules and landmark designation procedures.
Approved an appeal affirming the denial of a protest on the P25 radio communication system refresh-replacement award.
Adopted a resolution approving a mutual separation agreement with City Manager Rickelle Williams and appointed Christopher 'Chris' Cooper as Acting City Manager.

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City Commission Regular Meeting

Jul 2, 2026, 10:00 PMBroward Center for the Performing Arts - Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom - 201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312completed

Agenda

PUBLIC APPEARANCES BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION: If any person wishes to address the City Commission, the person shall sign up in the Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom lobby. A member of the City Clerk’s Office Staff will be there to assist. Speaker Cards are given to the Mayor. After being recognized by the Mayor, the speaker should approach the podium, identify the agenda item in question, indicate support, opposition, or neutrality on the agenda item, and then proceed to succinctly state the speaker’s position or present information. If an attorney, or any other person appears before the Commission in a representative capacity, the attorney, or other representative shall also sign up in the Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom lobby. A member of the City Clerk’s Office Staff will be there to assist. After being recognized by the Mayor, the speaker should approach the podium, identify the client(s) being represented, and identify the agenda item in question. The speaker shall then indicate the client’s support, opposition, or neutrality on the agenda item and then proceed to succinctly state the client’s position or present information on behalf of the client(s). Pursuant to Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Mayor shall maintain order at all meetings, and the Police Department, upon instructions of the Mayor, shall expel any person from the meeting who refuses to obey the order of the Mayor in relation to preserving order at the meetings. Any person who interrupts or disturbs a City Commission meeting, or who willfully enters or remains in a City Commission meeting having been warned by the Mayor to depart and who refuses to do so, may be subject to arrest. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES: If you desire auxiliary aids or services or both to assist in viewing or hearing the City Commission meetings or reading the agenda and minutes for the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 954-828-5002 at a minimum of two days prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made to provide these services to you.
PAGE BREAK
Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
Approval of MINUTES and Agenda
Minutes for April 21, 2026, Commission Joint Workshop with Budget Advisory Board and April 21, 2026, Commission Conference Meeting - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
PRESENTATIONS
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) to present the U.S. Department of Defense’s Seven Seals Award to the City of Fort Lauderdale
Vice Mayor Sorensen to present a Proclamation declaring July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month in the City of Fort Lauderdale
CONSENT AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT MOTIONS
Motion Approving an Outdoor Event Agreement and Request for Road Closures with Rock Nation Inc. for Rock Nation Community Impact Day: Where the Block Becomes the Blessing on August 8, 2026, at Apostle Faith Church of Jesus (2660 NW 20 Street) - (Commission District 3)
Motion Approving a Non-Exclusive Facility Use Agreement with Indiana Diving Academy, Inc. for Use of the Morton Center, located at 2980 SW 8 Avenue - (Commission District 4)
Motion Approving a Sponsorship Agreement with Bank of America Corporation, for the 2026 Starlight Musical event series held at Holiday Park from June 5, 2026, through August 14, 2026 - $20,000 - (Commission District 2)
Motion Approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Employee Health Center Administration with Marathon Health, LLC - $279,891 on an Annualized Basis - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Authorizing Settlement of Auto Liability Claim of Johnnie Randell, Jr. - $195,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Revocable License with Andrews Apartments, LLC, for Temporary Right-of-Way Closures on SW 21 Street and SW 22 Street for The Era Residential Development Located at 2125 South Andrews Avenue - (Commission District 4)
Motion Approving a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement between 1 East Broward Owner, LLC and the City of Fort Lauderdale - Annual Total Rent of $115,203 - (Commission District 2)
Motion Approving the First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between City of Fort Lauderdale and Bahia Mar Community Development District to Extend the Project Completion Date and Update the Project Scope - (Commission District 2)
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving the Consolidated Budget Amendment to Fiscal Year 2026 - Appropriation - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Construction of a median refuge island on Riverland Road north of the entrance to the Cube Smart Self Storage as part of the Riverland Road Traffic Calming Project - (Commission Districts 3 and 4)
Resolution Approving the Consent to Assignment of Lease Agreement from KAS Airport LLC for Parcel 1A to Perimeter Flex Center, LLC at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport - (Commission District 1)
CONSENT PURCHASE
Motion Approving an Agreement for Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 600-1, Purchase of Boat Engines (including removal and installation services of the six (6) purchased engines) - Preferred Marine Sales Group, Inc. - $225,055.52 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving an Agreement for the Proprietary Purchase of Professional Services - N. Harris Computer Corporation - $249,200 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving an Agreement for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 560-4, Job Classification and Compensation Study - Management Advisory Group International, Inc. - $149,500 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving an Agreement for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 410-2, Capital Improvement Master Plan for the Central City Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) - Alta Planning + Designs, Inc. - $200,000 - (Commission Districts 2 and 3)
MOTIONS
Motion Approving Change Order No. 3 to Task Order No. 12: Joseph C. Carter Park Improvement Project - Redesign and Post-Design Services - AECOM Technical Services Inc. - 1,100-Day Time Extension and $1,233,555 - (Commission District 3)
Motion Approving the Final Ranking of Firms, Negotiated Fee Schedules, and Agreements for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 502, Transportation and Public Spaces Planning & Engineering Continuing Services - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Marlin Engineering, Inc., Alfred Benesch & Company, The Street Plans Collaborative, Inc. and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. - $5,000,000 (initial 3-year term estimated aggregate amount) - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving Change Order No. 35 for Construction Management at Risk Services Phase II for the New Police Headquarters - Moss & Associates, LLC - $1,191,064.34 - (Commission District 2)
Motion Approving the Final Ranking of Firms, Negotiated Fee Schedules, and Agreements for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 449, Structural Engineering Continuing Services with BCC Engineering, LLC, HBC Engineering Company, R.J. Behar & Company, Inc. and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. - $2,165,000 (initial two (2)-year term estimated aggregate amount) - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving the Final Ranking of Firms, Negotiated Fee Schedule, and Agreement for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 562, Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for Fire Station No. 13 and Emergency Medical Station No. 88 - Artaic Group LLC - $1,275,865 - (Commission Districts 2 and 4)
Motion for the City Commission to Accept Grant Funds from the Federal Aviation Administration for Construction of the Runway 27 Bypass Taxiways Project at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport - $4,307,742 - (Commission District 1)
Motion Approving the Final Ranking of Firms, Negotiated Fee Schedules, and Agreements for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 320 - Design of Sidewalk Improvements Citywide (Surtax Project Fort-104) - Craven, Thompson & Associates, Inc., and HBC Engineering Company - $360,000 (estimated aggregate amount) - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving an Interim Agreement with Holiday Park Parking Partners LLC for the Holiday Park Parking Project, Pursuant to Section 255.065(6), Florida Statutes, in Substantially the Form Attached Hereto - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Approving an Interim Agreement with FTL City Hall Partners, LLC for the City Hall Project, Pursuant to Section 255.065(6), Florida Statutes, in Substantially the Form Attached Hereto - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Appeal of the Chief Procurement Officer's Denial of Protest Submitted by Communications International, Inc. on the Recommendation to Award Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 549, P25 Radio Communication System Refresh-Replacement - Rebid - Motorola Solutions, Inc. - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
RESOLUTIONS
Appointment of Board and Committee Members - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Resolution Approving a Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement for State Road 845 (Powerline Road) with the Florida Department of Transportation for Landscape Improvements within the Right-of-Way of State Road 845 and Assumption of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement with Gala Home LLC - (Commission District 1)
Resolution Approving a Twenty-Second Amendment to the Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement for State Road A1A with the Florida Department of Transportation for Landscape Improvements within the Right-of-Way of State Road A1A and Assumption of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement with Broward County - (Commission District 4)
Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Stormwater Utility System Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, for Stormwater Improvement Projects - Not to Exceed $333,000,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency, to add the Capital Improvement Master Plan Project for the Central City Community Redevelopment Area - (Commission Districts 2 and 3)
Resolution Approving the Appointment of Special Bond Counsel and Special Disclosure Counsel for the Issuance of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, for Funding Improvements to the Water and Sewer Utility System, and Prescribing Compensation - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Resolution to Adopt the First Amendment (Facilities Amendment) to the Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward County, Florida - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Resolution to Adopt the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward County, Florida - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing Approving an Amendment to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2021-2022 HOME Investment Partnership-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan - (Commission Districts 1, 2 ,3 and 4)
RESOLUTIONS CONTINUED
Resolution Approving a Local Government Area of Opportunity Loan Commitment (LGAO) of $640,000 for McDowell Housing Partners, LLC's Application to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation for Two (2) Competitive Funding Cycles for Nine Percent (9%) Low-income Housing Tax Credits for Ekos Melrose Manor Affordable Housing Development; and Authorizing the City Manager to Provide a Letter of Commitment and Execute the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s (“FHFC”) Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding Form - (Commission District 3)
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
First Reading - Ordinance Amending the Classification Table of the Pay Plan of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida by Establishing One New Classification - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
Second Reading - Ordinance Amending City of Fort Lauderdale Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR) Section 47-16, “Historic Preservation District”, Including an Update to the List of Historic Districts, Modification of Dimensional Requirements, including an Increase in Height, Modification to Sign Regulations and ULDR Section 47-24.11, "Historic Designation of Landmarks, Landmark Site or Buildings and Certificate of Appropriateness," to Amend the Effective Date, To Provide for an Approval Process for an Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness when Visible from the Public Right-Of-Way - Case No. UDP-T26002 - (Commission Districts 2 and 4)
Second Reading - Ordinance Amending the City of Fort Lauderdale Code of Ordinances Chapter 15, Business Tax Receipts and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, to Establish a Certificate of Use Pilot Program - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Second Reading - Quasi-Judicial Ordinance Approving a Rezoning from Residential Multifamily Mid-Rise/Medium-High Density (RMM-25) District to Northwest Regional Activity Center-Mixed-Use West (NWRAC-MUw) District - Case No. UDP-Z26002 - 538 NW 8 Avenue and 537 NW 7 Terrace - (Commission District 3) Anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in. The Commission will announce any site visits, communications or expert opinions received and make them part of the record.
BUDGET ITEMS
Resolution Setting the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Millage Rate and Debt Service Rate for the City of Fort Lauderdale, Setting the Millage Rate for the Sunrise Key Neighborhood Improvement District, and Acknowledging the Receipt of the City Manager’s Budget Message and Proposed Budget - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Setting the Public Hearing Dates to Consider the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Millage Rate and Budget for the City of Fort Lauderdale and Sunrise Key Neighborhood Improvement District - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Motion Setting the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Public Hearing Date for the Lauderdale Isles Water Management District Tentative Budget - (Commission District 4)
Preliminary Rate Resolution for the Fire Assessment Establishing the Estimated Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Authorizing a Public Hearing on September 14, 2026 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Preliminary Rate Resolution for the Beach Business Improvement Assessment Establishing the Estimated Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Authorizing a Public Hearing on September 14, 2026 - (Commission District 2)
Preliminary Rate Resolution for the Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment for Utility Undergrounding and Authorizing a Public Hearing on September 14, 2026 - (Commission District 2)
Preliminary Annual Assessment Resolution for the Stormwater Assessment Initiating the Process for Imposing the Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment and Authorizing a Public Hearing on September 14, 2026 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
ADJOURNMENT
WALK ON RESOLUTIONS
WALK ON Resolution Appointing Christopher "Chris" Cooper as Acting City Manager
Approval of the Consent Agenda