Yearly Archives: 2016

We all want to be a Sustainable City. What does that really mean? What will we have to do to adapt to rising sea levels? What is the Plan? What will it cost? Who will have to pay for it? We start the discussion with he City’s proposal to require all waterfront property owners and the City itself to raise their seawalls by the year 2035. And that’s only part of the plan.

You can download the presentation, prepared by the City, describing the problem of flooding and the proposal to raise the seawalls as well as the proposed ordinance here

Seawall Ordinance Public Presentation

Proposed Seawall Ordinance ULDR 47-19 3 Public Discussion Draft 03312016

You can also view an interactive map of projected sea level rise in south florida. Zero in on Fort Lauderdale

Interactive Map of Sea level Rise

2965 CCR 2016_Nominations Flyer_Final

City of Fort Lauderdale Accepting Nominations for Citizens Recognition Awards

Fort Lauderdale, FL – The City of Fort Lauderdale is accepting nominations for the 2015-2016 Citizens Recognition Awards. The nomination form is available online at www.fortlauderdale.gov/ccr and submissions are due by Friday, April 15, 2016 at 5 p.m.

The Citizens Recognition Awards recognize Fort Lauderdale citizens whose efforts and achievements foster civic pride and responsibility, encourage public service, develop appreciation of the City’s heritage, and significantly contribute to the development of the community. Award categories include:

Honored Founder – awarded to a courageous citizen who prepared the way for future growth and harmony in Fort Lauderdale

Citizen of the Year – awarded to a Fort Lauderdale resident who, in the opinion of the Citizens Committee of Recognition and the City Commission, has made the greatest contribution to the community in the current year

Distinguished Citizen – awarded to a resident of the community who has contributed to the development of Fort Lauderdale over a number of years (i.e., a pioneer)

Exemplary Former City Employee – awarded to a former City employee who has served the citizens of Fort Lauderdale for a significant number of years and whose service has made a significant impact on the development and quality of life for the community (This person may be retired, deceased or separated from the City.)

The Citizens Committee of Recognition will review the nominations and make their recommendations to the City Commission for final approval. The 2015-2016 recipients will be recognized at the 42^nd Annual Citizens Recognition Awards event later this year.

For more information, visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/ccr, email [email protected], or call 954-828-5942.

Saturday morning on March 12 we will gather downtown for the Saint Patircks’s Day Parade. If you want to participate instead of sitting on the sidelines, you can march behind the CFLCA banner. Neighborhoods are encouraged to bring their banners and dress up. For information about where and when to line up come to the Tuesday March 8 Meeting or send us a message at  CONTACT CFLCA

Download a copy of the Council Corner January 2016 here

Council Corner January 2016