Public Safety in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Police, fire, emergency services, and public-safety policy decisions.
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3 filings to know
Motion Approving the Fiscal Year 2027 City Commission Priorities - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) — Exhibit 2 - FY 2027 Prioritization Workshop Resource Guide — City Commission Regular Meeting (2026-02-17)
Feb 17, 2026This budget document outlines Fort Lauderdale's newly funded initiatives for Fiscal Year 2026 across multiple city departments, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars in capital improvements and operational funding. Major investments include Fire Station 13 completion ($3...
Presentation on Parks Bond Program Prioritization Plan - City Manager's Office (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) — Exhibit 1 - Presentation — City Commission Conference Meeting (2026-05-19)
May 19, 2026The City of Fort Lauderdale presents a comprehensive Parks Bond Program Prioritization Plan detailing capital improvements across four city districts from fiscal years 2026 through 2029. The plan encompasses over 100 parks and recreation facilities with a combined investment of over $200 million, funded through a mix of general revenue, park impact fees, grants, and land/water conservation programs...
City Manager Annual Performance Review - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) — Exhibit 1 – Annual Performance Review — City Commission Regular Meeting (2026-05-05)
May 5, 2026City Manager Rickelle Williams presented her first-year performance review highlighting organizational restructuring that appointed 20 internal leaders and improved operational efficiency. The city secured $2...
Recent Filings
Vacation Rental Enforcement: Current Practices and Opportunities for Enhancement - Community Services Department (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) — Exhibit 1 - Vacation Rental Enforcement Presentation — City Commission Conference Meeting (2026-06-02)
The City staff presented how it enforces vacation rental rules and proposed changes. Fort Lauderdale regulates 1,514 vacation rental properties—more than any nearby city...
2026 Storm Season Preparedness - City Manager’s Office and Fire Rescue Department (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) — Exhibit 1 - 2026 Storm Season Preparedness Presentation — City Commission Conference Meeting (2026-06-02)
The City of Fort Lauderdale presented its plan to prepare for storms in 2026. The city will host a free public event on May 30, 2026, from 10 a...
2026 Storm Season Preparedness - City Manager’s Office and Fire Rescue Department (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) — Commission Agenda Memo #26-0573 — City Commission Conference Meeting (2026-06-02)
The city will present its plan to prepare for 2026 hurricane season. City staff will discuss planning, stormwater improvements, sandbag distribution, and available resources...
City Commission Conference Meeting — Agenda (2026-06-02)
Second Reading - Ordinance Amending the Charter of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Article IV, Executive Officers by Establishing the Charter Position of Police Chief - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) — Commission Agenda Memo 26-0584 — City Commission Regular Meeting (2026-06-02)
Second Reading - Ordinance Amending the Charter of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Article IV, Executive Officers by Establishing the Charter Position of Police Chief - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) — Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. C-26-27 — City Commission Regular Meeting (2026-06-02)
Second Reading - Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 - Code Enforcement, Section 11-25, Chart of Civil Penalties, to Establish Civil Penalties for Improper Solid Waste Container Placement as defined in Section 24-27(b) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Lauderdale - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) — Commission Agenda Memo 26-0453 — City Commission Regular Meeting (2026-06-02)
Second Reading - Ordinance Amending Chapter 24 - Solid Waste, Article II - Municipal Collection and Disposal Services, Section 24 27(b), to Eliminate the Fee for Relocation of Solid Waste Containers and Establish Improper Container Placement as a Citable Offense Enforced Pursuant to Chapter 11 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4) — Exhibit 3 - Ordinance — City Commission Regular Meeting (2026-06-02)
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