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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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Balancing the Future: Fort Lauderdale’s Budget in a Changing Tax Landscape

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Balancing the Future: Fort Lauderdale’s Budget in a Changing Tax Landscape

You’re invited to an extraordinary Fort Lauderdale Forum program – “Balancing the Future: Fort Lauderdale’s Budget in a Changing Tax Landscape”
Join us as top leaders discuss how Fort Lauderdale is at a financial turning point with shifts in the budget, ad valorem tax rate unchanged for nearly 20 years, rising costs, and the potential ripple effects of 2026 property tax reform—you’ll want to be in the room for this conversation! What does the future hold for City of Fort Lauderdale?
* Rickelle Williams, City Manager of Fort Lauderdale
* Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser
* Bill Brown, Chair of the Budget Advisory Council
Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the city’s budget process and the pressures shaping fiscal decision-making.
With the ad valorem tax rate unchanged for nearly 20 years, rising costs, and the potential ripple effects of 2026 property tax reform, what does the future hold for City of Fort Lauderdale?
The conversation will examine the long-standing stability of the city’s ad valorem tax rate—unchanged for nearly two decades—against the backdrop of rising costs, service demands, and infrastructure needs. Panelists will also unpack the potential impacts of 2026 Florida legislative actions on property tax reform, and what those changes could mean for residents, businesses, and future revenues.
With projections pointing toward a possible budget shortfall as early as 2028, this forum offers a timely and candid look at the difficult choices ahead, the trade-offs involved in maintaining a balanced budget, and the strategies being considered to sustain Fort Lauderdale’s growth and quality of life.
Fort Lauderdale Forum Program
Moderator: Mayor Jack Seiler
Program Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 7:30 – 9 AM
Location: Fort Lauderdale Forum, at Broward College/FAU Building, 111 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL

May 12, 2026 General Meeting Agenda

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CFLCA GM Agenda 05122026

SPEAKERS and GUESTS May 12th
· Ben Rogers – Assistant City Manager, City of Fort Lauderdale
· Colette Satchel – Director, Capital Projects, City of Fort Lauderdale
Council Business –April 14th Meeting
1. Charter Review Board (CRB) / City Commission Recommendations – TBD
2. Update on City Hall – Ben Rogers
3. Update of Parks Bonds Project – Colette Satchel
4. Public Art Ordinance Update – Troy Liggett
5. Update on the CFLCA Social at NSU Art Museum of Fort Lauderdale, May 31st – Marilyn Mammano/Michael Albetta
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes
7. Membership Update
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY