Budget Advisory Board
NOTE: Starting Wednesday, December 1, 2021, public participation during City Commission and Advisory Board meetings has returned to an in-person format only.
Email the Board
- You may email comments to the board at BudgetAdvisoryBoard@fortlauderdale.gov
- Keep in mind that your e-mail address, comments, and other information will become part of the official public record, as required by Florida law. If you do not want your personal information included in the official record, do not proceed.
2025 Agendas, Backups & Minutes
- December 10, 2025
- November 19, 2025_Cancelled
- October 15, 2025_Cancelled
- September 17, 2025
- August 19, 2025_Joint BAB Workshop3
- August 13, 2025
- July 16, 2025
- June 17, 2025_Joint BAB Workshop2
- June 11, 2025
- May 21, 2025
- May 21, 2025_Dept Budget Review3
- May 14, 2025_Dept Budget Review2
- May 14, 2025
- May 7, 2025_Dept Budget Review1
- April 16, 2025
- April 15, 2025_Joint BAB Workshop1
- March 19, 2025
- February 19, 2025
- February 19, 2025-Interactive Training
- January 15, 2025
2025 Budget Advisory Board Meeting Videos
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The Purpose and Duties of the Budget Advisory Board:
1. To provide the City with input regarding the taxpayers' perspective in the development of the annual operating budget.
2. To review projections and estimates from the City Manager regarding revenues and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year.
3. To advise the City Commission on service levels and priorities and fiscal solvency. Matters subject to labor bargaining will not be within the scope of the Board deliberations.
4. To submit recommendations to the City Commission no later than August 15 of each year regarding a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
In making the appointments, the City Commission shall consider the following quidelines:
1. That members live or work within the corporate limits of the City of Fort Lauderdale.
2. That persons with various qualifications be represented on the Budget Advisory Board, includinq community, financial, educational and commercial, with representation of small and large businesses.
To apply to the Budget Advisory Board and to view the board's legislation, please go to the Board Details Page