City Commission Regular Meeting

Agenda items

• Appeal of the Chief Procurement Officer's Denial of Protest Submitted by Communications International, Inc. on the Recommendation to Award Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 549, P25 Radio Communication System Refresh-Replacement - Rebid - Motorola Solutions, Inc. - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Legal Services
  • Office & Business Support Services
• Appointment of Board and Committee Members - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
• Approval of the Consent Agenda
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
• BUDGET ITEMS
• CONSENT AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
• CONSENT MOTIONS
• CONSENT PURCHASE
  • Government Authority
• CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
• Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) to present the U.S. Department of Defense’s Seven Seals Award to the City of Fort Lauderdale
  • Government Authority
  • Religious & Civic Organization
• First Reading - Ordinance Amending the Classification Table of the Pay Plan of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida by Establishing One New Classification - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Legal Services
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Business Consulting
  • Office & Business Support Services
• MOTIONS
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Real Estate Development
• Minutes for April 21, 2026, Commission Joint Workshop with Budget Advisory Board and April 21, 2026, Commission Conference Meeting - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
• Motion Approving Change Order No. 3 to Task Order No. 12: Joseph C. Carter Park Improvement Project - Redesign and Post-Design Services - AECOM Technical Services Inc. - 1,100-Day Time Extension and $1,233,555 - (Commission District 3)
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Carpentry & Cabinetry
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Roofing
  • Drywall & Insulation
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Real Estate Development
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
• Motion Approving Change Order No. 35 for Construction Management at Risk Services Phase II for the New Police Headquarters - Moss & Associates, LLC - $1,191,064.34 - (Commission District 2)
  • General Contractor
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Carpentry & Cabinetry
  • Drywall & Insulation
  • Electrical
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Plumbing
  • Roofing
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Cleaning & Janitorial
• Motion Approving a Non-Exclusive Facility Use Agreement with Indiana Diving Academy, Inc. for Use of the Morton Center, located at 2980 SW 8 Avenue - (Commission District 4)
  • Government Authority
  • Other Services (Misc)
• Motion Approving a Sponsorship Agreement with Bank of America Corporation, for the 2026 Starlight Musical event series held at Holiday Park from June 5, 2026, through August 14, 2026 - $20,000 - (Commission District 2)
  • Event Planning & Rentals
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Business Consulting
  • Admin Services (Other)
• Motion Approving a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement between 1 East Broward Owner, LLC and the City of Fort Lauderdale - Annual Total Rent of $115,203 - (Commission District 2)
  • Property Management
  • Legal Services
  • Finance (Other)
• Motion Approving an Agreement for Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 600-1, Purchase of Boat Engines (including removal and installation services of the six (6) purchased engines) - Preferred Marine Sales Group, Inc. - $225,055.52 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Construction (Other)
  • Transportation (Other)
• Motion Approving an Agreement for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 560-4, Job Classification and Compensation Study - Management Advisory Group International, Inc. - $149,500 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Business Consulting
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Business Coaching & Training
• Motion Approving an Agreement for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 410-2, Capital Improvement Master Plan for the Central City Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) - Alta Planning + Designs, Inc. - $200,000 - (Commission Districts 2 and 3)
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Business Consulting
  • Government Authority
• Motion Approving an Agreement for the Proprietary Purchase of Professional Services - N. Harris Computer Corporation - $249,200 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • IT Services & Cybersecurity
  • Business Consulting
  • IT Consulting & Managed Services
• Motion Approving an Interim Agreement with FTL City Hall Partners, LLC for the City Hall Project, Pursuant to Section 255.065(6), Florida Statutes, in Substantially the Form Attached Hereto - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • General Contractor
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Real Estate Development
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Carpentry & Cabinetry
  • Roofing
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Drywall & Insulation
  • Waste Management
  • Cleaning & Janitorial
• Motion Approving an Interim Agreement with Holiday Park Parking Partners LLC for the Holiday Park Parking Project, Pursuant to Section 255.065(6), Florida Statutes, in Substantially the Form Attached Hereto - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Real Estate Development
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Waste Management
• Motion Approving an Outdoor Event Agreement and Request for Road Closures with Rock Nation Inc. for Rock Nation Community Impact Day: Where the Block Becomes the Blessing on August 8, 2026, at Apostle Faith Church of Jesus (2660 NW 20 Street) - (Commission District 3)
  • Event Planning & Rentals
  • Waste Management
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
• Motion Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Revocable License with Andrews Apartments, LLC, for Temporary Right-of-Way Closures on SW 21 Street and SW 22 Street for The Era Residential Development Located at 2125 South Andrews Avenue - (Commission District 4)
  • General Contractor
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Carpentry & Cabinetry
  • Roofing
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Drywall & Insulation
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Real Estate Development
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
• Motion Approving the Final Ranking of Firms, Negotiated Fee Schedule, and Agreement for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 562, Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for Fire Station No. 13 and Emergency Medical Station No. 88 - Artaic Group LLC - $1,275,865 - (Commission Districts 2 and 4)
  • General Contractor
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Carpentry & Cabinetry
  • Electrical
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Plumbing
  • Roofing
  • Drywall & Insulation
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Windows, Doors & Glass
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Waste Management
• Motion Approving the Final Ranking of Firms, Negotiated Fee Schedules, and Agreements for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 320 - Design of Sidewalk Improvements Citywide (Surtax Project Fort-104) - Craven, Thompson & Associates, Inc., and HBC Engineering Company - $360,000 (estimated aggregate amount) - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Business Consulting
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • General Contractor
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Handyman & Remodeling
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Real Estate Development
• Motion Approving the Final Ranking of Firms, Negotiated Fee Schedules, and Agreements for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 449, Structural Engineering Continuing Services with BCC Engineering, LLC, HBC Engineering Company, R.J. Behar & Company, Inc. and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. - $2,165,000 (initial two (2)-year term estimated aggregate amount) - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • General Contractor
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Carpentry & Cabinetry
  • Drywall & Insulation
  • Electrical
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Plumbing
  • Roofing
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Real Estate Development
• Motion Approving the Final Ranking of Firms, Negotiated Fee Schedules, and Agreements for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 502, Transportation and Public Spaces Planning & Engineering Continuing Services - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Marlin Engineering, Inc., Alfred Benesch & Company, The Street Plans Collaborative, Inc. and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. - $5,000,000 (initial 3-year term estimated aggregate amount) - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Business Consulting
  • Legal Services
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Roofing
  • Drywall & Insulation
  • Carpentry & Cabinetry
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
• Motion Approving the First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between City of Fort Lauderdale and Bahia Mar Community Development District to Extend the Project Completion Date and Update the Project Scope - (Commission District 2)
  • Government Authority
• Motion Approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Employee Health Center Administration with Marathon Health, LLC - $279,891 on an Annualized Basis - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Medical Practice
  • Business Consulting
  • Professional Services (Other)
• Motion Authorizing Settlement of Auto Liability Claim of Johnnie Randell, Jr. - $195,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Legal Services
  • Finance (Other)
• Motion Setting the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Public Hearing Date for the Lauderdale Isles Water Management District Tentative Budget - (Commission District 4)
  • Government Authority
  • Legal Services
  • Engineering & Architecture
• Motion Setting the Public Hearing Dates to Consider the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Millage Rate and Budget for the City of Fort Lauderdale and Sunrise Key Neighborhood Improvement District - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Government Authority
• Motion for the City Commission to Accept Grant Funds from the Federal Aviation Administration for Construction of the Runway 27 Bypass Taxiways Project at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport - $4,307,742 - (Commission District 1)
  • General Contractor
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Utilities (Sub)
  • Engineering & Architecture
• ORDINANCE FIRST READING
  • Legal Services
• ORDINANCE SECOND READING
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Carpentry & Cabinetry
  • Roofing
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Drywall & Insulation
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Real Estate Development
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Legal Services
  • Government Authority
• PUBLIC APPEARANCES BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION:
  • Legal Services
  • Event Planning & Rentals
  • Office & Business Support Services
• Preliminary Annual Assessment Resolution for the Stormwater Assessment Initiating the Process for Imposing the Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment and Authorizing a Public Hearing on September 14, 2026 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Utilities (Sub)
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Engineering & Architecture
• Preliminary Rate Resolution for the Beach Business Improvement Assessment Establishing the Estimated Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Authorizing a Public Hearing on September 14, 2026 - (Commission District 2)
  • Legal Services
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Business Consulting
• Preliminary Rate Resolution for the Fire Assessment Establishing the Estimated Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Authorizing a Public Hearing on September 14, 2026 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Legal Services
  • Office & Business Support Services
• Preliminary Rate Resolution for the Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment for Utility Undergrounding and Authorizing a Public Hearing on September 14, 2026 - (Commission District 2)
  • Utilities (Sub)
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Electrical
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Building & Industrial Supply
• Public Hearing Approving an Amendment to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2021-2022 HOME Investment Partnership-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan - (Commission Districts 1, 2 ,3 and 4)
  • Real Estate Development
  • General Contractor
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Legal Services
  • Government Authority
• RESOLUTIONS
  • Legal Services
• RESOLUTIONS CONTINUED
  • Legal Services
• Resolution Approving a Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement for State Road 845 (Powerline Road) with the Florida Department of Transportation for Landscape Improvements within the Right-of-Way of State Road 845 and Assumption of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement with Gala Home LLC - (Commission District 1)
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Engineering & Architecture
• Resolution Approving a Local Government Area of Opportunity Loan Commitment (LGAO) of $640,000 for McDowell Housing Partners, LLC's Application to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation for Two (2) Competitive Funding Cycles for Nine Percent (9%) Low-income Housing Tax Credits for Ekos Melrose Manor Affordable Housing Development; and Authorizing the City Manager to Provide a Letter of Commitment and Execute the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s (“FHFC”) Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding Form - (Commission District 3)
  • Real Estate Development
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Carpentry & Cabinetry
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Roofing
  • Drywall & Insulation
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Legal Services
  • Lending & Credit
• Resolution Approving a Twenty-Second Amendment to the Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement for State Road A1A with the Florida Department of Transportation for Landscape Improvements within the Right-of-Way of State Road A1A and Assumption of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement with Broward County - (Commission District 4)
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Engineering & Architecture
• Resolution Approving the Appointment of Special Bond Counsel and Special Disclosure Counsel for the Issuance of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, for Funding Improvements to the Water and Sewer Utility System, and Prescribing Compensation - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Legal Services
  • Government Authority
• Resolution Approving the Consent to Assignment of Lease Agreement from KAS Airport LLC for Parcel 1A to Perimeter Flex Center, LLC at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport - (Commission District 1)
  • Real Estate Development
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
  • Admin Services (Other)
• Resolution Approving the Consolidated Budget Amendment to Fiscal Year 2026 - Appropriation - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Legal Services
  • Finance (Other)
• Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency, to add the Capital Improvement Master Plan Project for the Central City Community Redevelopment Area - (Commission Districts 2 and 3)
  • Government Authority
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Legal Services
  • Real Estate Development
• Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Construction of a median refuge island on Riverland Road north of the entrance to the Cube Smart Self Storage as part of the Riverland Road Traffic Calming Project - (Commission Districts 3 and 4)
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Utilities (Sub)
• Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Stormwater Utility System Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, for Stormwater Improvement Projects - Not to Exceed $333,000,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Utilities (Sub)
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Engineering & Architecture
• Resolution Setting the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Millage Rate and Debt Service Rate for the City of Fort Lauderdale, Setting the Millage Rate for the Sunrise Key Neighborhood Improvement District, and Acknowledging the Receipt of the City Manager’s Budget Message and Proposed Budget - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Legal Services
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Government Authority
• Resolution to Adopt the First Amendment (Facilities Amendment) to the Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward County, Florida - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Utilities (Sub)
  • Trucking & Freight
  • Waste Management
  • Government Authority
• Resolution to Adopt the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward County, Florida - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Waste Management
  • Government Authority
• Second Reading - Ordinance Amending City of Fort Lauderdale Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR) Section 47-16, “Historic Preservation District”, Including an Update to the List of Historic Districts, Modification of Dimensional Requirements, including an Increase in Height, Modification to Sign Regulations and ULDR Section 47-24.11, "Historic Designation of Landmarks, Landmark Site or Buildings and Certificate of Appropriateness," to Amend the Effective Date, To Provide for an Approval Process for an Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness when Visible from the Public Right-Of-Way - Case No. UDP-T26002 - (Commission Districts 2 and 4)
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Real Estate Development
  • General Contractor
  • Carpentry & Cabinetry
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Drywall & Insulation
  • Electrical
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Plumbing
  • Roofing
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Signage & Printing
• Second Reading - Ordinance Amending the City of Fort Lauderdale Code of Ordinances Chapter 15, Business Tax Receipts and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, to Establish a Certificate of Use Pilot Program - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  • Legal Services
  • Business Consulting
  • IT Services & Cybersecurity
• Second Reading - Quasi-Judicial Ordinance Approving a Rezoning from Residential Multifamily Mid-Rise/Medium-High Density (RMM-25) District to Northwest Regional Activity Center-Mixed-Use West (NWRAC-MUw) District - Case No. UDP-Z26002 - 538 NW 8 Avenue and 537 NW 7 Terrace - (Commission District 3)
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Real Estate Development
  • Legal Services
• Vice Mayor Sorensen to present a Proclamation declaring July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month in the City of Fort Lauderdale
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Fitness, Gym & Studio
  • Sports Facility
  • Event Planning & Rentals
  • Religious & Civic Organization
• WALK ON RESOLUTIONS
• WALK ON Resolution Appointing Christopher "Chris" Cooper as Acting City Manager
• WALK ON Resolution Approving a Mutual Separation Agreement and First Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and City Manager Rickelle Williams
  • Legal Services