Fort Lauderdale Commission approves ordinance on sidewalk installation
From David Volz
The Fort Lauderdale Commission approved various items that will important for the city’s long term development during a recent meeting.
The Commission considered the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 25 of the City’s Code of Ordinances regarding sidewalk installation requirements. The proposed amendments aim to streamline the process for requesting exceptions to sidewalk installation and introduce new criteria for developments that may be exempt from installing sidewalks.
Key changes include shifting the review of sidewalk exceptions from the Board of Adjustment (BOA) to the Development Review Committee (DRC), with the option to appeal to the BOA if needed. The new regulations also include updated exceptions, such as properties located on dead-end streets or certain zoning districts. The ordinance is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and enhance the multimodal transportation network.
The Commission approved Change Order No. 9 for the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center (PLCWC) project with Prospect Lake Water L.P. in the amount of $6,952,000. This change order covers the construction of water, sewer, and communication infrastructure needed to support the PLCWC. It includes the installation of a 12-inch diameter water main, a new sanitary sewer pumping station, and communication lines. The project is part of the ongoing effort to replace the Charles W. Fiveash Water Treatment Plant and enhance water treatment capacity. The funds are available in the FY2025 Community Investment Plan, and the project’s cost is within the engineer’s cost estimate range.
The Commission approved a license application and agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and FLB Hotel, LLC d/b/a Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, allowing the sale, service, and consumption of food and alcoholic beverages on the public beach at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel. This agreement follows the City’s adoption of an ordinance in 2022 and 2023 permitting such services on the beach by upland hotels facing A1A. The license application fee for the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, which has 290 rooms, is $7,250 annually.
The Commission approved Change Order No. 9 for the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center (PLCWC) project with Prospect Lake Water L.P. in the amount of $6,952,000. This change order covers the construction of water, sewer, and communication infrastructure needed to support the PLCWC. It includes the installation of a 12-inch diameter water main, a new sanitary sewer pumping station, and communication lines. The project is part of the ongoing effort to replace the Charles W. Fiveash Water Treatment Plant and enhance water treatment capacity.
