While the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season does not officially start until June 1st, City preparations began months ago.  City departments developed "Continuity of Operations Plans" with comprehensive strategies to provide essential services to our neighbors in the event of an emergency. 

 

The City has also trained staff, providing detailed instructions on how to complete required Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) forms for the Public Assistance Grant Program.  The City of Fort Lauderdale is ready.  As hurricane season approaches, we will be asking our neighbors to get ready too.   

 

 

Many features of the website can be accessed directly from the homepage, including:

• Interactive map 
• Green Your Routine Dictionary
• Information about rebate and incentive programs
• Links to sustainability mobile apps

The City's Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) is now available! Neighbors can review the report for a basic overview of City finances in straightforward terms and plain language.  The 

information in the PAFR is drawn from the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which provides a more technical and detailed look at the City's financial position and operating activities.  The 2014 PAFR is available on the City website.  

Our neighbors want Fort Lauderdale to be a connected community where people can move seamlessly and easily. Well maintained roads are an essential part of this community priority. As we strive to create "The City You Never Want to Leave," we are taking proactive measures to strengthen our infrastructure and improve our roads to help neighbors travel quickly and safely throughout our community.  

 

In May we are scheduled to begin resurfacing the 12 miles of City streets that will be enhanced in 2015.  Asphalt Paving Systems will start by applying a crack seal to the roadways scheduled to be resurfaced.  About 30 to 45 days after applying the crack seal, the contractor will apply a new micro-surface and temporary striping on the road. Permanent striping will be applied to the street approximately 30 days after micro-surfacing.  

 

Work is scheduled to begin in District I and continue south to the other Commission Districts in Fort Lauderdale.  You can find more information on this project, including a map of the specific streets scheduled to be resurfaced on the City website. 

 

Towards the end of the summer, the City plans to begin a second resurfacing project to further enhance the quality of our roadways, look for more information on that project in a future newsletter.  

From horse and buggy byways to car-centric highways, our streets are ready for a transformation that gets people out of their cars and onto their feet, putting pedestrians first! 

Join us Wednesday, May 20^th for the StreetSmarts 2015 Transportation Summit and collaborate with elected officials, industry leaders, regional experts, colleagues, neighbors, and students to exchange best practices, share innovative ideas, and achieve Fort Lauderdale's vision of creating safe, connected, sustainable, pedestrian-focused streets for people of all ages and abilities.

 

For details about StreetSmarts, to register, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, click here. For questions, please call 954-828-4750 or email cfanchi@fortlauderdale.gov.

 

For updates, join the

StreetSmarts Facebook page, follow the City on Twitter (#StreetSmarts) or visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/tamevents to access the StreetSmarts web page.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is hosting a Neighbor Appreciation Day during our Public Works Week Celebration. 

Join us for a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look into the variety of services the Public Works Department provides. Learn about services provided by utilities, engineering, and sustainability, including:

• Where your garbage goes
• Where your water comes from
• How to report service requests
• How the City is improving your streets and sidewalks