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City Commission Regular Meeting

October 6, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Fort Lauderdale Police Department - Community Room #1004 - 1300 West Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Agenda — 69 items

  1. 1 PUBLIC APPEARANCES BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION: If any person wishes to address the City Commission, the person shall sign up in the Fort Lauderdale Police Department 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 Fort Lauderdale Police Department 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.
  2. 2 PAGE BREAK
  3. 3 Pledge of Allegiance
  4. 4 ROLL CALL
  5. 5 Approval of MINUTES and Agenda
  6. 6 Minutes for August 18, 2026, Commission Joint Workshop with Budget Advisory Board, August 18, 2026, Commission Conference Meeting and August 18, 2026, Commission Regular Meeting - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-0938 APPROVED AS AMENDED Pass
  7. PRES PRESENTATIONS
  8. PRES-1 Mayor Trantalis to present a Proclamation recognizing the 115th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the City of Fort Lauderdale 26-0932 PRESENTED
  9. PRES-2 Commissioner Beasley-Pittman to present a Proclamation recognizing the 10th Anniversary of AutoNation’s DRV PNK Initiative and October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Fort Lauderdale 26-0980 PRESENTED
  10. PRES-3 Vice Mayor Sorensen to present a Proclamation declaring September 15 to October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Fort Lauderdale 26-0964 PRESENTED
  11. PRES-4 Commissioner Glassman to present a Proclamation declaring October 4-10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Fort Lauderdale 26-0981 PRESENTED
  12. 12 CONSENT AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
  13. 13 CONSENT AGENDA
  14. CM CONSENT MOTIONS
  15. 14 Approval of the Consent Agenda APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA Pass
  16. CM-1 Motion Approving an Outdoor Event Agreement and Request for Road Closures with Museum of Discovery and Science, Inc., for Museum of Discovery and Science’s 30th Annual Wine Event on October 23, 2026, at the Museum of Discovery and Science - (Commission District 2) 26-0827 APPROVED Pass
  17. CM-2 Motion Approving an Outdoor Event Agreement and Request for Road Closure with Las Olas Association, Inc. for Sunday Drive on Las Olas on Las Olas Boulevard on January 17, 2027 - (Commission District 4) 26-0865 APPROVED Pass
  18. CM-3 Motion Approving an Outdoor Event Agreement with Coconuts Bahama Grill, LLC for Oyster Fest on October 9, 2026, at Coconuts and G&B Oyster Bar (429 Seabreeze Blvd) - (Commission District 2) 26-0896 APPROVED Pass
  19. CM-4 Motion Approving an Outdoor Event Agreement and Request for Road Closures beyond 10:00 a.m. on the Barrier Island with Wildside Foundation, Inc. for the 20th Annual Liquid Youth Fort Lauderdale Running Festival on November 8, 2026, at Las Olas Oceanside Park - (Commission Districts 2 and 4) 26-0943 APPROVED Pass
  20. CM-5 Motion Approving Interlocal Agreement with Broward County for Cost Share Support of the Broward County Water Partnership/Conservation Pays Program at an Estimated Cost Not-to-Exceed $383,956.01 (Five-Year Period) - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-0775 APPROVED Pass
  21. CM-6 Motion Approving a Sponsorship Agreement with Merrimac Ventures, LLC for the 2026 Diwali Festival held at the Las Olas Oceanside Park on October 25, 2026 - $2,450 - (Commission District 2) 26-0905 APPROVED Pass
  22. CM-7 Motion Authorizing Execution of a Dock Lease Agreement with Rubber Duck Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Yachtsalesinternational.com, Retroactive to October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027 - $118,146.49 - (Commission District 4) 26-0942 APPROVED Pass
  23. CM-8 Motion Approving and Authorizing the Execution of 1) A Revocable License Agreement Between FAT Village Project LLC, Broward County, and the City of Fort Lauderdale for the Installation and Maintenance of Improvements on North Andrews Avenue in Association with “FAT Village East” Project Located at 550 NW 1 Avenue; and 2) An Agreement Ancillary to Revocable License Agreement, Between FAT Village Project LLC and the City of Fort Lauderdale - (Commission District 2) 26-0817 APPROVED Pass
  24. CM-9 Motion Approving a One-Year Agreement with the School Board of Broward County, Florida for the School Resource Officer Program - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-0860 APPROVED Pass
  25. CM-10 Motion Approving an Increase in Contract Cost Capacity to Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 159, Airport Noise Consultant and Related Matters Agreement - Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc. - $69,525 - (Commission District 1) 26-0861 APPROVED Pass
  26. CM-11 Motion Approving the First Amendment to the Construction Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and CORE Construction Services of Florida, LLC, for the Holiday Park South Surface Parking Lot, in Substantially the Form Attached Hereto - (Commission District 2) 26-0925 APPROVED Pass
  27. CR CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
  28. CR-1 Resolution Approving the Consolidated Budget Amendment to Fiscal Year 2027 - Appropriation - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-0858 ADOPTED Pass
  29. CR-2 Resolution Approving a Business Associate Agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc. for Access to the Health Level Seven Portal and Delegate Authority to the City Manager to Execute the Agreement - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-0869 ADOPTED Pass
  30. CR-3 Resolution Accepting a Donation from Broward Sheriff's Advisory Council of a Train Rescue Kit - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-0926 ADOPTED Pass
  31. CR-4 Resolution Approving a Request for a Special Permit to Extend Construction Hours for The Cove Development Subject to the Requirements of Section 17-10 - Construction of Large or Complex Projects (Transportation and Non-Transportation) of the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Code of Ordinances District - (Commission District 2) 26-0870 ADOPTED Pass
  32. CR-5 Resolution Approving a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant for the Preservation and Maintenance of the John H. Hill II Memorial Located on City-Owned Property at 400 NW 7 Avenue (Folio ID 504203230010), the Sylvia H. Alridge Station Post Office - (Commission District 2) 26-0876 ADOPTED Pass
  33. CR-6 Resolution Rescheduling the Conference and Regular Meetings of the City Commission of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from Tuesday, March 16, 2027 to Tuesday, March 23, 2027, from Tuesday, July 6, 2027 to Thursday, July 1, 2027, and from Tuesday, December 7, 2027, to Wednesday, December 8, 2027 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-0890 ADOPTED Pass
  34. CP CONSENT PURCHASE
  35. CP-1 Motion Approving the Final Ranking of Firms, Negotiated Fee Schedule, and Agreement for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 594-1, Professional Engineering Services for Water Distribution System Assessment and Consent Order Compliance, Continuing Services Contract with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. - $750,000 (initial three-year term estimated amount) - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-0906 APPROVED Pass
  36. NP NEIGHBOR PRESENTATIONS
  37. 35 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
  38. NP-1 Marilyn Mammano - Charter Amendments 26-0975 RECEIVED
  39. NP-2 Alexander Stewart - Drainage Impacts of the Las Olas Mobility Improvements Project on Private Properties 26-0993 RECEIVED
  40. M MOTIONS
  41. M-1 Motion Authorizing Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims for James Brinton v. City of Fort Lauderdale, Case Number 22-005088DAL - $850,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-0511 APPROVED Pass
  42. M-2 Motion Approving an Agreement for Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 622-2 for FXE Runway 27 Bypass Taxiways Project - Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. - $4,942,388 - (Commission District 1) 26-0788 APPROVED Pass
  43. M-3 Motion Approving an Agreement for Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 646-4 - Osswald Park Improvements - H.G. Construction, Development and Investment, Inc. - $1,901,043.99 - (Commission District 3) 26-0868 APPROVED Pass
  44. M-4 Motion Approving Proprietary Purchases for Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facilities (Utility Services Department) - Estimated Amount of $6,857,300 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-0830 APPROVED Pass
  45. R RESOLUTIONS
  46. R-1 Appointment of Board and Committee Members - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-0941 ADOPTED Pass
  47. R-2 Resolution Approving the City of Fort Lauderdale’s 2026 Title VI Program Plan - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-0563 ADOPTED Pass
  48. R-3 Resolution Approving the Street Renaming of Southwest 1st Avenue and Northwest 1st Avenue from West Las Olas Boulevard to Sistrunk Boulevard to be known as “Mary Brickell Avenue” - (Commission District 2) 26-0564 ADOPTED Pass
  49. R-4 Resolution Accepting the South Regional Activity Center (SRAC) Vision Plan - (Commission District 4) 26-0755 ADOPTED Pass
  50. R-5 Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the FY 2023-2024 State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP) Rental Housing Development Participation Agreement with H.O.M.E.S., Inc. to Allocate an Additional $105,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, for Site Clearance for the Development of an Affordable Multi-family Housing Project at 1210 NE 5th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305 - (Commission District 2) 26-0829 ADOPTED Pass
  51. R-6 Resolution Approving the Seventh Amendment to the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with FXE Parcel 15, LLC for Parcel 15 at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Lease Amendment - (Commission District 1) 26-0880 ADOPTED Pass
  52. R-7 Resolution Approving the Termination of the Amended and Restated Lease Agreements for Parcels 8AB and 8G at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and Authorizing the Proper City Officials to Execute a Consolidated Lease Agreement with MABA Aviation, LLC, in Substantially the Form Attached; Delegating Authority to the City Manager to Take Certain Actions - (Commission District 1) 26-0885 ADOPTED Pass
  53. R-8 Resolution Approving the Termination of the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with Sheltair Sixteen, LLC, for Parcel 16 at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a New Lease Agreement with Sheltair Sixteen, LLC - (Commission District 1) 26-0955 ADOPTED Pass
  54. R-9 Resolution Approving the Termination of the Amended and Restated Lease Agreements for Parcels 1B, 7B, 22 and O, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with Sheltair Executive South, LLC, for the consolidation of Parcels 1B, 7B, 22, O, 3A, 23, 23A, and 24A, at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport - (Commission District 1) 26-0958 ADOPTED Pass
  55. R-10 Resolution Approving the Performing Arts Center Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 - (Commission District 2) 26-0911 ADOPTED Pass
  56. R-11 Resolution Approving a Service Agreement for 401(a) & 457(b) Employee Plan Administration (Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 330) with VALIC Retirement Services Company; Designating VALIC Retirement Services Company as Plan Administrator of the City’s Deferred Compensation Plan and the City’s Defined Contribution Money Purchase Plan; Authorizing the Director of Human Resources or Deputy Director of Human Resources to Modify, Finalize, Approve, and Execute Any and All Agreements, Extensions, and Documents Necessary to Effectuate Deferred Compensation and Defined Contribution Money Purchase Administration by VALIC Retirement Services Company; Designating the Human Resources Director as the Coordinator of the City’s Deferred Compensation Plan and the City’s Defined Contribution Money Purchase Plan; Authorizing Certain Employees to Execute Certain Documents and Take Certain Actions; Rescission of Conflicting Resolution Provisions; and Providing for an Effective Date - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-0468 ADOPTED Pass
  57. PH PUBLIC HEARINGS
  58. PH-1 Public Hearing - Resolution Approving the Transfer of City-Owned Property Located at 1306 NW 6th Street (Sistrunk Boulevard) in the Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Area to the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency, Pursuant to Section 8.02 of the Charter of the City of Fort Lauderdale - (Commission District 3) 26-0529 ADOPTED Pass
  59. PH-2 Public Hearing - Resolution Approving the Transfer of City-Owned Property Located at 400 NW 7 Avenue (Folio ID 504203230010), the Sylvia H. Alridge Station Post Office, in the Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Area to the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency, Pursuant to Section 8.02 of the City Charter - (Commission District 2) 26-0875 DEFERRED Pass
  60. PH-3 Public Hearing - Second Reading - Ordinance Amending City of Fort Lauderdale Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR) Article XIII, Additional Zoning Districts, Section 47-37B.2, Intent and Purpose of Each District; Section 47-37B.3, Applicability and General Regulations; Section 47-37B.4, List of Permitted and Conditional Uses - Uptown Urban Village Northeast (UUV-NE); Uptown Urban Village Northwest (UUV-NW); Uptown Urban Village Southeast (UUV-SE); Uptown Urban Village Southwest (UUV-SW); Uptown Urban Village Southcentral (UUV-SC); and Section 47-37B.6, Uptown Urban Village Zoning District Special Regulations - (Commission District 1) 26-0891 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING Pass
  61. PH-4 Public Hearing - Second Reading - Quasi-Judicial Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a Fifteen (15)-Foot-Wide and 150-Foot-Long Portion of Alley - 501 NE Holdings, LP. - Case No. UDP-V23008 - (Commission District 2) 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. 26-0892 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING Pass
  62. PH-5 Public Hearing - Second Reading - Ordinance Amending City of Fort Lauderdale Unified Land Development Regulations, Article II, Zoning District Requirements, Section 47-6, Business Zoning Districts, Section 47-6.12, List of Permitted and Conditional Uses, General Business (B-2) District to Allow Warehouse as a Conditional Use - City of Fort Lauderdale - Case No. UDP-T26009 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-0893 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING Pass
  63. PH-6 Public Hearing - Quasi-Judicial De Novo Hearing - Consideration of an Application for a Variance from Section 47-5.31 - Table of Dimensional Requirements for RS-8 District for Minimum Rear Yard - Case # PLN-BOA-26020001 - 1017 SW 19th Street - (Commission District 4) 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. 26-0902 APPROVED Pass
  64. OSR ORDINANCE SECOND READING
  65. OSR-1 Second Reading - Ordinance Amending Chapter 15, Article V, of the Code of Ordinances, by Amending Sections 15-181, 15-182, 15-183, 15-184, 15-185, and 15-186, to Revise the Outdoor Event Application and Permit Requirements and Implement a New Event Application Fee Structure with Exceptions, Providing for Definition of the Terms “Legacy Event” and “Signature Event,” Adopting an Event Impact Fee Matrix, Limiting the Number of Permitted Events and Road Closures on the Barrier Island, and Providing for Increased Penalties - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-0658 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING Pass
  66. OSR-2 Second 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) 26-0945 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING Pass
  67. 65 ADJOURNMENT
  68. 67 WALK-ON RESOLUTION
  69. 68 WALK-ON Resolution Urging the School Board of Broward County, Florida, to Provide to the City of Fort Lauderdale Data Supporting School Closures Within the City of Fort Lauderdale, to Include the City of Fort Lauderdale in Decision-Making Regarding School Closures Within the City of Fort Lauderdale, and to Consider Carefully the Community Impact of Closing Legacy Schools Within the City of Fort Lauderdale, and Providing for Distribution and an Effective Date - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) 26-1012 ADOPTED Pass

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