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June 9, 2026 General Meeting Agenda

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SPEAKERS and GUESTS
• Silvia Duque Anez – Sustainability & Special Projects Division City of For Lauderdale
Council Business –June 8th Meeting
Silvia Duque Anez with the city’s Sustainability and Special Projects Division.

1. Presentation on the Private Resiliency Outreach Program
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
3. Membership Update
OLD BUSINESS
Motion of Support for Fort Lauderdale City Manager Williams *
NEW BUSINESS
FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY
ADJOURN

Additional Community Meetings: CDBG-DR

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Mayor, Vice Mayor and Commissioners,

Staff has added additional Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) educational meetings to help residents learn more about available housing assistance programs and the application process related to recovery from the April 2023 flood event.

These informational sessions are designed to provide residents with an overview of available programs, eligibility requirements and guidance on how to apply for assistance.

Community Education Sessions
Thursday, May 28, 2026
6 p.m.
Sanctuary Church – Banquet Hall
2501 NE 30th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Monday, June 1, 2026
6 p.m.
South Side Cultural Art Center
701 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Programs may include assistance for:
• Home rehabilitation and reconstruction
• Elevation of homes
• Reimbursement for eligible flood-related expenses
• Other recovery and mitigation activities

Residents who are unable to attend in person will be able to view recordings of the educational meetings on the City of Fort Lauderdale’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/PHn8XatjMc8?si=eKF03XwL_IRHy0D-

The online housing application portal is scheduled to open on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 9 a.m.

Additional information, updates and application resources are available on the City’s dedicated CDBG-DR webpage: https://ftlcity.info/CDBG-DR

We encourage residents impacted by the April 2023 flood event to attend a meeting and learn more about available recovery assistance programs.

Flood Recovery Grant Programs (CDBG-DR): Community Meetings and Application Information

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The City of Fort Lauderdale is preparing to launch housing assistance programs and infrastructure initiatives funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program to support recovery efforts following the April 2023 flood event.

As part of this process, the City will host a series of public meetings and outreach events to help residents learn more about available programs, eligibility requirements and how to apply for assistance.

Programs may include support for:
• Home rehabilitation and reconstruction
• Elevation of homes
• Reimbursement for eligible flood-related expenses
• Other recovery and mitigation activities

Residents are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming community education sessions:

Community Education Sessions
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1:30 p.m.
101 NE 3rd Ave., 11th Floor

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
6 p.m.
Mills Pond Park
2201 NW 9th Ave.

Livestream

Because these meetings were scheduled on a limited timeline, the 1:30 p.m. session will be livestreamed, recorded and shared on the City of Fort Lauderdale’s YouTube channel for residents who are unable to attend in person. Access the livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/live/PHn8XatjMc8?si=B-Vo8o4bBc4CPbuw

The online housing application portal is scheduled to open on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 9 a.m.

In-person application assistance will also be available during the following mobile outreach events:

Mobile Outreach and Application Support
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:30 a.m.
African American Research Library
2650 Sistrunk Blvd.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
10:30 a.m.
African American Research Library
2650 Sistrunk Blvd.

These outreach events are designed to assist residents who may not have internet access or who would prefer hands-on support completing the application process.

Eligibility for assistance will depend on several factors, including household income, documented flood-related damages and prior assistance received through insurance or other programs.

For questions, please contact the City of Fort Lauderdale Customer Support Center at 954-828-8000.

We encourage residents impacted by the April 2023 flood event to attend a meeting, learn more about available resources and apply if eligible.

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