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In case you missed them, the following are highlights from the Fort Lauderdale City Commission meetings on Tuesday September 15, 2026. The video is available at youtube.com/cityoffortlauderdale, and the vote summary will be available later this week at fortlauderdale.legistar.com/calendar.
CITY COMMISSION COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING
R-1 CRA Approves $150,000 for New NE 13th Street Sculpture
The CRA Board approved up to $150,000 for a new public art installation at the roundabout at NE 13th Street and NE 7th Avenue. The sculpture, titled Community Connections, will replace the deteriorating artwork currently at the site and feature interconnected elements designed to represent community relationships. The project will also address safety concerns associated with the condition of the existing sculpture while improving the appearance of the NE 13th Street business corridor. For more details, visit ftlcity.info/4xZpUYo.
CITY COMMISSION CONFERENCE MEETING
BUS-2 Commission Receives Update on Fort Lauderdale Movie Studio Project
The Commission received an update on plans to develop a full-service movie studio complex on City-owned property at 1400 NW 31st Avenue. The project would transform a portion of the former Wingate incinerator site into a film and television production campus, creating opportunities to grow the industry in Fort Lauderdale and build career pathways for the local workforce. A site plan application was submitted in August 2025 and is currently under review by the City’s Development Review Committee. The project’s proposed completion deadline is December 31, 2027. For more details, visit ftlcity.info/3UXmaYX.
BUS-4 Commission Receives Update on Floodplain Management Improvements
The Commission received an update on the City’s ongoing efforts to strengthen floodplain management and improve its Community Rating System (CRS) rating. Following the April 2023 flood, the City improved its floodplain review and damage reporting processes and introduced new technology to make those processes more efficient. The City has also developed plans to address repetitive loss from flooding and meet additional CRS requirements. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is scheduled to review the City’s improvement efforts in October. Fort Lauderdale is currently a Class 7 community, which provides eligible property owners with a 15% flood insurance discount. Should FEMA approve the submission it could result in a higher CRS rating and up to 25% flood insurance discount for eligible property owners. For more details, visit ftlcity.info/4yGRZnq.
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
M-1 Commission Approves Structural Engineering Services Agreement
The Commission approved a two-year agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for up to $2.1 million in structural engineering services for projects throughout the city. The firm will provide engineering support as needed for City infrastructure projects, such as seawalls, bridges and other structures. The agreement gives the City additional engineering resources to evaluate existing infrastructure and support future improvements as projects move forward. Kimley-Horn joins four other engineering firms previously selected by the City to provide these services based on project needs and available funding. For more details, visit ftlcity.info/3SP0eyF.
M-3 Commission Extends Free Transportation Program for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
The Commission approved up to $200,000 to continue the City’s partnership with Fellowship Recovery Community Organization for Fiscal Year 2027. Through its Rotary Connection program, a free 14-seat shuttle helps individuals experiencing homelessness reach healthcare, treatment programs and other essential services throughout Greater Fort Lauderdale. Since launching in August 2025, the program has provided more than 6,500 rides, connected 254 people with residential substance use or behavioral health treatment and helped reunite 18 individuals with family or caregivers outside Fort Lauderdale. The partnership also provides transportation support for the City’s homeless outreach teams, helping remove a major barrier for individuals working toward greater stability. For more details, visit ftlcity.info/4h46daM.
M-4 Commission Extends Housing and Mental Health Services for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
The Commission approved up to $125,000 to continue the City’s partnership with HomesUnited Ministries through September 2027. The program provides temporary shared housing and mental health support for individuals experiencing homelessness who are referred through City outreach programs. Participants receive a behavioral health assessment before placement and can receive treatment and housing support for up to 180 days based on their progress. The program is designed to help participants transition toward stable housing and greater self-sufficiency while giving City outreach teams another option for individuals who are willing to accept assistance. For more details, visit ftlcity.info/3UUIRgo.
R-5 Commission Accepts Additional $2 Million Grant for FXE Taxiway Improvements
The Commission approved an additional $2.03 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation for improvements to Taxiways Bravo and Quebec at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE). The project will realign the taxiways to improve airfield safety by moving aircraft waiting to access the primary runway outside of a designated runway safety area. The additional grant brings FDOT’s total contribution to approximately $3.66 million and helps offset the increased cost of the project. For more details, visit ftlcity.info/3TtRFJI.
OFR-2 Commission Advances Changes to Outdoor Event Regulations
The Commission approved the first reading of changes to the City’s outdoor event regulations following extensive input from community stakeholders and event organizers. The proposed ordinance creates a new fee structure based on an event’s impact and establishes fee caps for qualifying Signature and Legacy events. It also addresses concerns about the number and frequency of events on the barrier island by limiting road closures, adding seasonal restrictions and guaranteeing one quiet weekend each month. The changes are intended to better balance Fort Lauderdale’s popular events with their impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. For more details, visit ftlcity.info/4irBSVX.
For more information on the September 15, 2026, Commission meetings, visit fortlauderdale.legistar.com/calendar.
Upcoming City Commission Meetings
The next regularly scheduled City Commission meetings will occur on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.