The Fort Lauderdale City Commission discussed and approved several major items during a recent meeting. Following a presentation by Colliers International to summarize a financial analysis of the proposal, a presentation by the developer, and a public comment period, the City Commission voted to enter into a comprehensive agreement with One Stop FTL, whose proposal will bring a cultural center and ArtsPark featuring green spaces, gardens, and shade structures to the City-owned property located at 301 N Andrews Avenue. Next steps for the developer include securing financing, developing the site plan, and following the City’s permitting process.
The City Commission passed an ordinance on first reading amending the City of Fort Lauderdale Code of Ordinances to revise the permissible hours of operation for power tools or motorized equipment used for landscaping and yard maintenance in residential areas. Based on input from a committee made up of members from the public and private sectors, the amended ordinance changes the permissible use time in residential areas from between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The amended ordinance does not include any changes to the permissible use times on Saturday and Sunday, which are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in any portion of the City.
The City Commission discussed the Parks, Recreation and Beaches Advisory Board’s recommendation for approval of 12 parks’ improvement projects: North Fork Elementary School/Park, Sunrise Middle School/Park, Stranahan High School/Park, Stephen Foster Elementary School/Park, Westwood Heights Elementary School/Park, Rock Island Elementary School/Park, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School/Park, Dillard 6-12 School/Park, Harbordale Elementary School/Park, Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School/Park, Sheridan Technical High School/Sunset Park, and George English Pickleball Courts. The City Commission deferred the item to the April 19 regular meeting. In the meantime, City staff will revisit the $1.7 million allocation for improvements at Sunrise Middle School/Park.
