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NOTICE(S): Per Section 2.1.c of Resolution No. 25-25 as amended by Resolution No. 25-98, Commissioner Pamela Beasley-Pittman will participate in the meeting through communications technology. 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 - Abdo Room 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 - Abdo Room 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
26-0259 Minutes for January 13, 2026, Commission Prioritization Workshop - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
PRES PRESENTATIONS
PRES-1 26-0257 Neighbor Support Manager to recognize the 2026 Neighbor Support Night Sponsors and Supporters
PRES-2 26-0258 Commissioner Sorensen to present a Proclamation declaring March 2026 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Fort Lauderdale
PRES-3 26-0306 Vice Mayor Herbst to present a Proclamation declaring March 2026 as National Procurement Month in the City of Fort Lauderdale
CONSENT AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
CM CONSENT MOTIONS
CM-1 26-0167 Motion Approving an Outdoor Event Agreement with La Familia Music Entertainment LLC for the Isla Music Festival on December 5, 2026, at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park - (Commission Districts 2 and 4)
CM-2 26-0196 Motion Approving an Outdoor Event Agreement and Request for Amplified Music Exemption with Performing Arts Center Authority D/B/A The Broward Center for the Performing Arts for the Latinos Salud Reception 2026 on March 21, 2026, on the Wendt Terrace at Broward Center for the Performing Arts and along the Riverwalk - (Commission District 2)
CM-3 26-0198 Motion Approving an Outdoor Event Agreement, Request for Amplified Music Exemption, and Request for Road Closure with Las Olas Association, Inc. for the American Lung Association's 30th Annual Las Olas Wine & Food Festival on April 24, 2026, on Las Olas Boulevard from SE 6 Avenue to SE 11 Avenue - (Commission District 4)
CM-4 26-0192 Motion Approving an Outdoor Event Agreement and Request for Road Closures beyond 10:00 a.m. on the Barrier Island with Integrity Multisport Inc. for the Las Olas Triathlon on April 19, 2026, at Las Olas Oceanside Park - (Commission District 2)
CM-5 26-0260 Motion Approving an Outdoor Event Agreement and Request for Road Closures with Team Footworks Educational and Fitness Corporation for the Lexus Corporate Run on April 2, 2026, at Esplanade Park - (Commission Districts 2 and 4)
CM-6 26-0210 Motion Approving Walk of Fame Committee Recommendations for the 2026 Walk of Fame Inductees - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
CM-7 26-0020 Motion Approving Fiscal Year 2026 Beach Business Improvement District Grant Participation Agreement with TMF Holdco, LLC, for the Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival on April 10-12, 2026 - $275,000 - (Commission Districts 2 and 4)
CM-8 26-0211 Motion Approving Fiscal Year 2026 Beach Business Improvement District Grant Participation Agreement with Rainbow Sidekick Inc. for the Beach Party Event Associated with Lauderdale Tropical Bear Week - $5,000 - (Commission District 2)
CM-9 26-0090 Motion Approving an Affiliation Agreement with Miami Marlins Foundation, Inc. for the 2026 Marlins Youth Academy Nike Jr. Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities League at Joseph C. Carter Park - (Commission District 3)
CM-10 26-0217 Motion Approving a Licensed Training Provider Agreement with the American Red Cross - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
CM-11 26-0028 Motion Approving an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lauderhill for the Maintenance and Repair of a Stormwater System Starting at the Intersection of Kentucky Avenue and Broward Boulevard Proceeding North Along NW 35 Avenue and Ending at the New River C-12 Canal - (Commission District 3)
CM-12 26-0290 Motion Approving Change Order No. 6 - Replatting for the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center - Prospect Lake Water L.P. - $540,753.75 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
CM-13 26-0231 Motion Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Revocable License with 626 Flagler LLC for Temporary Right-of-Way Closure on NE 1 Avenue in Association with the 626 Flagler Development Located at 626 NE 1 Avenue - (Commission District 2)
CM-14 26-0245 Motion Authorizing Settlement of General Liability Claim in Paula Wren v. City of Fort Lauderdale, Case No. CACE 25-004231 (03) - $185,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
CM-15 26-0216 Motion Approving a Municipal Elections Agreement with the Broward County Supervisor of Elections for the November 3, 2026, Municipal Special Election - Referendum - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
CR CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
CR-1 26-0137 Resolution Approving an Application for a Dock Permit for Usage of Public Property by Roger and Mary Ann Edwards, adjacent to 823 SE 2 Street, Unit #A-6 for a Proposed Wood Marginal Dock and Authorizing Execution of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants - (Commission District 4)
CR-2 26-0162 Resolution to Impose Special Assessment Liens for Board-Up Costs - (Commission Districts 2 and 4)
CR-3 26-0288 Resolution Approving an Agreement Between Broward County, Cypress Phase I JV SPE LLC, and the City of Fort Lauderdale Related to the Eligibility of the Issuance of Building Permits Prior to Plat Recordation and to Delegate Authority to the City Manager to Execute the Agreement for "The Cypress Development" - 150 NW 68 Street - (Commission District 1)
CR-4 26-0176 Resolution Amending Rule XI, Subsection 2(a), "Legal Holidays," of the Personnel Rules of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Include Juneteenth as a Recognized City Holiday - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
CP CONSENT PURCHASE
CP-1 26-0009 Motion Approving an Agreement for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 483-4 - Automated School Zone Speed Detection Camera Program (Rebid) - RedSpeed Florida - $1,710,000 (estimated revenue); $598,500 (estimated expense) - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
M MOTIONS
M-1 26-0233 Motion Approving a Design-Build Agreement for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 541-5, Federal Courthouse Parking Garage - Finfrock Enterprises, LLC - $11,869,598.32 - (Commission District 4)
M-2 26-0266 Motion Approving a Services Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - (Commission Districts 2 and 3)
M-3 26-0303 Motion Designating a Representative to the Ten Most Populous City Seat on Florida League of Cities' 2026-2027 Board of Directors - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
M-4 26-0304 Motion Designating City of Fort Lauderdale Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for National League of Cities' 2026 City Summit and Annual Business Meeting - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
R RESOLUTIONS
R-1 26-0283 Appointment of Board and Committee Members - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
R-2 26-0302 Resolution Appointing the City of Fort Lauderdale Voting Director, Alternate and Second Alternate to the 2026-2027 Broward League of Cities' Board of Directors - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
R-3 26-0132 Resolution Approving a Third Amendment to the Operations Agreement and Operational Transition Schedule with the Broward Performing Arts Center Authority, the Discovery Center, and the Downtown Development Authority Related to the Arts and Science District Parking Facility - (Commission District 2)
R-4 26-0250 Resolution Delegating the City Manager Authority to Submit a Grant Application to the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) for a Grant of up to $75,000 to Design and Permit Floating Docks at the George English Park Tennis Center Dock - (Commission District 1)
R-5 26-0300 Resolution Delegating the City Manager the Authority to Submit a Grant Application to the Florida Inland Navigation District's (FIND) Waterways Assistance Program (WAP) for $85,000 to Design and Permit an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible Kayak Launch and Floating Dock at the North Fork Riverfront Park - (Commission District 3)
PH PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH-1 26-0094 Public Hearing - Quasi-Judicial Hearing to Consider a Resolution for a Waiver of Limitations at 736 NE 20 Avenue for Two (2) Triple Mooring Pile Clusters Extending 60' +/- and Three (3) Triple Pile Clusters Extending a Maximum Distance of 120' +/- as Measured from the Property Line into the Adjacent Waters of the Middle River - (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
OFR ORDINANCE FIRST READING
OFR-1 26-0252 First Reading - Ordinance Amending Section 13-151 - Ambulance Transport User Fees, of the Code of Ordinances to Modify Emergency Medical Service ("EMS") Transport User Fees for Basic Life Support ("BLS"), Advanced Life Support Level 1 ("ALS1"), and Advanced Life Support Level 2 ("ALS2") - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)