The City Commission will meet on Tuesday,
Nov. 5, 2013.
100 N. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Conference Meeting- 1:30 Regular Meeting- 6:00 pm
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City Adopts Strategic Plan
We are pleased to announce that the City Commission voted unanimously on September 17 to approve the City's five-year strategic plan, Press Play Fort Lauderdale 2018. Press Play Fort Lauderdale 2018 is a strategic action plan, in direct alignment with the citywide Vision, Fast Forward Fort Lauderdale. To learn more about Press Play Fort Lauderdale, click here.
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Complete Streets Initiative
The City of Fort Lauderdale envisions roadways that safely move people, rather than just vehicles. The City Commission recently adopted a Complete Streets Policy aimed at transforming existing streets into transportation infrastructure for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit and vehicles. The Complete Streets initiative is a tool that will help the City implement the vision of the community through the Fast Forward Fort Lauderdale 2035 Vision to have a Connected Community.
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 Most Outstanding Green Government
Fort Lauderdale was recently named "Most Outstanding Green Government" by the South Florida Chapter of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The City received the designation at the annual USGBC GalaVerde Awards, South Florida's premiere LEEDership and Green Awards Program. The Most Outstanding Green Government award recognizes a local government that implements progressive initiatives and demonstrates an overall commitment to sustainability. Click here to learn more about the City's proactive initiatives to create a more sustainable community.
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 For Lauderdale Top 100 Place to Live
The City of Fort Lauderdale has been named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live by Livability.com, a national website that ranks quality of life amenities of America's small and mid-sized cities. Fort Lauderdale ranked number 24 on the list nationwide and number 3 in the state. To produce the list, a study was conducted of more than 1,700 U.S. cities and the factors that make them the best places to live, work and play. Click here to learn more.
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 Top 10 Vacation Destination Fort Lauderdale has been named one of the top 10 cities for families as reported by Good Morning America. Family Vacation Critic, an online family travel planning guide, recently released its list of top 10 urban destinations based on a survey of its readers, with New York City leading the pack. The Big Apple was closely followed by Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Chicago, New Orleans, Honolulu, San Antonio, Fort Lauderdale, San Diego and Boston. Click here to read more. |
New Public Butterfly Garden
The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department hosted the grand opening of the new butterfly garden at Snyder Park on September 14. The National Recreation Foundation and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) awarded Green Parks - Green Kids grants to only five agencies across the country, one of which is Fort Lauderdale. The goal of the grant program is to enhance and increase the number of children participating in regular, outdoor environmental education programs. Click here to learn more.
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 HHW Disposal Changes
Effective October 1, 2013, Fort Lauderdale's neighbors are no longer able to dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW), electronics, or yard waste at any of Broward County's drop-off locations. This change reflects a decision to streamline fiscal spending for our neighbors. Fort Lauderdale is looking at more cost-effective options to manage the disposal of HHW. Click here to read more. |
Fort Lauderdale recently launched a Parklet Program to enhance our community and provide neighbors with more open space. Parklets provide amenities like seating, planting, bike parking, and art. They reflect the City's commitment to encouraging walking and biking, creating pedestrian-friendly streets, strengthening neighborhoods, and building community by providing innovative economical solutions to the need for increased public open space. Click here to learn more about our new Parklet Program.
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The weather is nice, the water is warm and it is never too late to Learn to Swim! In Broward County, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4. Research shows that participation in formal swim lessons reduces the likelihood of drowning by 88 percent. Play it safe, equip your child with this valuable life skill so they can have access to all the fun and fitness water provides! Low-cost programs are available for eligible participants. For more information, please
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Introducing the City of Fort Lauderdale's newest sustainability initiative! GET IN THE GREEN encourages multi-family properties to increase their recycling participation through a series of online tools and resources, including workshops, webinars and financial rebates of up to $1,000. Click here to learn more. |
Fort Lauderdale proudly displays original artwork from local artists each month on the first floor of City Hall. For the month of October 2013, Fort Lauderdale selected the south Florida native artist, Phoenix. One of her favorite images of the Bonnet House is shown above. Click here for more information on Phoenix, and be sure to stop by City Hall to see her art on display through the end of the month.
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Join our VITA Volunteer Team today! We need your help to provide valuable FREE income tax preparation to help hard-working families in your community! The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program provides FREE tax preparation services for individuals and/or households with an income of less than $52,000. Volunteers must be at least 18-years-old and are asked to commit four hours per week from February 1 - April 15, 2014. Anyone can help! Free training is provided and no experience is necessary. For more information, please contact Jason Selznick at (954) 828-4542 or jselznick@fortlauderdale.gov.
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 Animal Removal Service Update
Broward County has announced that beginning October 1, it will no longer remove deceased animals from public roadways. Residents who want to report a deceased animal on a public roadway should contact the City of Fort Lauderdale by clicking here or calling the 24-Hour Customer Service Center at (954) 828-8000.
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 Deputy Director on NATA Board Deputy Director of Transportation and Mobility, Clara Bennett, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). NATA is the leading organization representing aviation service businesses such as fixed base operators, charter providers, maintenance and repair organizations, flight training, airline service companies and aircraft management companies. NATA represents its members' interests to regulators, the media, legislators, and other decision-makers in Washington, D.C. and throughout the United States. Click here for more information. |
 Streetlights Out? Help us see the light! The City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and FPL share responsibility for our streetlight system. The City of Fort Lauderdale is requesting your help in maintaining the streetlight system. Report outages to our 24-Hour Customer Service Center by calling (954) 828-8000 or completing the online form. To learn more about reporting outages, click here. |
Prepare for High Tides
Fort Lauderdale is a coastal community with low-lying areas and 300 miles of canal coastline. From time to time, we experience flooding associated with extreme weather events. Flooding can also occur as a result of seasonal high tides. NOAA is advising that we should expect higher than average tidal levels now through Sunday, October 20. High sea levels can lead to minor coastal flooding, especially along the Intracoastal side of the Barrier Islands. Water levels will continue to run between half a foot to a foot above normal, around high tide through the weekend. Please refer to the City website for important information regarding seasonal high tides. Neighbors are also encouraged to monitor www.weather.gov for timely information on active weather alerts and forecasts from NOAA and the National Weather Service. To report flooding in your area, please call (954) 828-8000.
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 Upcoming Water Chlorination
The City of Fort Lauderdale is temporarily returning to using free chlorine in its drinking water system. This preventive maintenance procedure will start at 9am on Tuesday, November 5 and will end at 9am on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Click here for more information. |
 Lights On Open House
Join the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department as we celebrate the importance of after-school programs on Thursday, October 17. In communities today, 15.1 million children take care of themselves after the school day ends. After-school programs keep kids safe, help working families, and inspire learning. Join us, along with more than 7,500 other after-school programs nationwide, in celebrating our after-school programs. For more information, please click here or call (954) 828- 7275.
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 Participate in the Next Telephone Town Hall Fort Lauderdale District III Commissioner Bobby B. DuBose held the fourth citywide Telephone Town Hall Meeting on September 24, 2013. More than 8,400 neighbors joined that call. If you missed it, you can listen to the Sept. 24 meeting and all of the previous Town Hall Meetings, just click here. Mark your calendar to join us for the final Town Hall Meeting of 2013, which will be hosted by District IV Commissioner Romney Rogers and will take place at 7pm on Monday, October 21, 2013. Call toll free (855) 269-4484 from your home or cell phone to participate. |
Have a Spooktacular Halloween
The City will transform into a world of folklore as princesses, superheroes, pirates, ghosts, goblins and more fill the streets celebrating Halloween at one of our several events suitable for the entire family! For more information, please click here or call (954) 828-7275. |
Relax at the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch
The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale's scenic Riverwalk. Listen to the soulful sounds of outstanding local jazz artists on three stages from 11am - 2pm on the first Sunday of each month. The scheduled performers for November 3rd are Bobby Rodriguez, the Joey Gilmore Band, and 2 Guitars ~ Betan and Carmelitano . The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is sponsored by SunTrust Bank, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, News Radio 610 WIOD, Beck's Sapphire and Bud Light Platinum. For more information, please click here or call our 24-hour event hotline at (954) 828-5363. |
 Register for the Regional Climate Summit
Registration is now open for
the 5th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit. Join experts from local governments, along with scientists, nonprofit and business leaders and other stakeholders as they discuss resiliency and adaptation in the face of our changing climate. The event will be held Nov. 7 - 8 at the Broward County Convention Center. |
 Honor our Veterans Join the City of Fort Lauderdale and the William C. Morris American Legion Post 36 at a Veterans Day Ceremony to honor the men and women of the U. S. Armed Forces. The event will take place at 11am on Monday, November 11, at the Sandy Nininger Statue on the Riverwalk. Please join us for a barbeque following the ceremony at the American Legion Post 36, located at 1620 Marina Boulevard. |
Learn How You Can Benefit from GIS
Come to the 2nd annual GIS day, which will take place from 9am - 4pm on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. Learn about the latest in Fort Lauderdale's Geographic Information System (GIS) innovations; find out how to access the City's GIS services to look up code cases in your neighborhood; track the status of building permit applications; locate City parks by amenities; find your voting location; and discover how GIS is used to track sea turtles, analyze crime patterns, maintain the City's utility infrastructure, and more. Click here to get more information on the City website.
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 Don't Miss Light Up Sistrunk
Save the date for the third annual Light Up Sistrunk event, which will take place on Friday, December 6th, from 5:30pm - 9:00pm on Sistrunk Boulevard, between NW 9th Avenue and NW 12th Avenue. Bring the whole family to experience this exciting event that will feature music, live entertainment, food, vendors, kids activities and more. Look for details about Light Up Sistrunk on the City's website in the coming weeks. If you would like to participate as a vendor or sponsor, please call (954) 828-4742.
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 Winterfest is Coming
Mark the date on your calendar- the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade sets sail on the New River on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013. Click here to visit the Winterfest Boat Parade website to find out everything you need to know about this spectacular signature Fort Lauderdale event!
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 Save the Date
Get ready to paint the town green! The Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival returns Saturday, March 8, 2014 to celebrate all things Irish! The free festival will feature decorative floats, live music and entertainment, a kids zone, exhibitors, games and contests, and Irish food and beverages. For the latest information and updates about the 2014 St. Patrick's Parade and Festival "Like Us" on Facebook at StPatsFtL or follow us on Twitter @StPatsFtL. |
 MPO Grants Available
The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is now offering grants to Community Based Organizations for Speak Up Broward. They want the community to design and conduct their own public outreach effort to get Broward talking about transportation issues. For more information on the grant program, please click here or call Pamela Adams at (954) 764-8500.
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 Supporting the Arts
In an effort to attract and encourage new donors, Business for the Arts Broward will facilitate a $100,000 matching grant from the Community Foundation of Broward to support artistic projects by non-profit organizations in Broward County. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to post arts and cultural specific projects to power2give.org/broward. Between October 15 through December 15, any donations made by new donors will be matched 2:1 up to $10,000 by Community Foundation of Broward. Click here for more information on the program.
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