Department of Business Enterprises

The Department of Business Enterprises was established in October 2004 to combine those activities of municipal government that have a more entrepeneurial spirit. The divisions within the Business Enterprises Department are the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex, the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Marine Facilities (Las Olas Marina, New River/Downtown Marina and Cooley's Landing), War Memorial Auditorium, City of Fort Lauderdale Municipal Cemeteries (Lauderdale Memorial Park, Sunset Memorial Gardens, Evergreen Historical Cemetery, Woodlawn Historical Cemetery), and the operation of an in-house Copy Center/Print Shop for intragovernmental and quasi-governmental entities.

Department Mission

"Enhance the City's image and overall quality of life through service excellence, creativity, professionalism, while exploring revenue opportunities and investing in our diverse facilities and programs."

Core Values

• Creativity
• Service Excellence
• Accountability

Divisions of Business Enterprises

Municipal Cemeteries The City of Fort Lauderdale has four municipal cemeteries. Learn more about the history and features of Evergreen Cemetery, Lauderdale Memorial Park Cemetery, Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, and Woodlawn Cemetery. Municipal Cemeteries 2001 SW 4th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315 954-745-2141

Central Services/Print Shop – City Hall Copy Center/Mail Room This division operates a full service in-plant "business" offering high quality, in-house graphic design, copy, four-color print, bindery and mail services at a cost generally 25-30% less than outside vendors. A variety of brochures, stationery, carbonless forms, agendas, flyers, newsletters, and posters are produced for City departments as well as homeowners associations, local non-profit groups, and other governmental entities. Rick Keiser Graphic Services & Mail Supervisor 954-468-1665 or rkeiser@fortlauderdale.gov

Executive Airport (FXE) The Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is fast and convenient, it has no ticket counters, no lines, and no confusing terminal. Fly by sometime and you'll find two runways and nearly 500 hangars. Executive Airport 6000 NW 21st Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 954-828-4966

Marine Facilities The City offers three full-service marinas with a wide range of shoreside amenities. Our dockage provides convenient access to the best of what Fort Lauderdale has to offer! Marine Facilities Main Office 2 South New River Drive East Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-828-5423

War Memorial Auditorium The War Memorial Auditorium hosts local events, concerts, trade shows, and much more inside this 20,000 sqaure feet facility. The recent $2.5 million renovations and versitle set ups make this the perfect venue for any event. War Memorial Auditorium 800 NE 8th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-828-5380

Department Contacts

Cate McCaffrey, Director of Business Enterprises -- 954-828-5130
Susan Thomas, Secretary to Cate McCaffrey -- 954-828-5130
Lisa Slagle, Administrative Assistant II -- 954-828-5316

Department of Business Enterprises
City Hall
100 N. Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301