Dear Friends and Neighbors,

One of the most important functions of the City Commission is setting the City Budget in September every year. It is through this process that we fund all of our objectives. This includes our Community Priorities such as improving Public Safety (reducing response times, adding Police & Firefighters, equipment,...), upgrading Infrastructure (water, sewer, flooding, stormwater), improving Traffic & Sidewalks, and investing in our Parks. 

Last month I hosted an initial meeting with all the District 4 Association Presidents. I invited the City Manager and the Budget Director to present the proposed budget and review our priorities. I plan on hosting a Townhall meeting later this month to include all residents of District 4.

September 5th is our first City Commission Budget Hearing, followed by the second and final hearing on Sept 19th. I encourage you to attend these meetings to help us set our financial goals for the coming year and beyond.

Dr. Warren Sturman,

District 4 Commissioner

City of Fort Lauderdale

Are you hurricane ready?

Stop by August 12th for a mid-season check-up!

Free water, Sandbags, Raffle and more!

Prepare for before, during and after a hurricane!

Commissioner Sturman Prepares District 4 for Budget season!

Budget season is here! Commissioner Sturman and District 4 Association Presidents met with city staff to go over the budget. Many questions were asked concerning their individual neighborhoods, sidewalks, infrastructure and Park projects. These topics were all discussed and remain a priority in the District.

Public Hearings for the Budget are located at The Parker at 5:01pm

First Budget Hearing – Sept 5th

Second Budget Hearing – Sept 13th

Through the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Financial Transparency Portal, users can view financial data based on the current budget or up to the current month. In addition, historical fiscal year and budgetary information is included within the portal. 

Progress of Parks Bond Projects

To learn more about the status of each park, the allocated budget, and the proposed improvements, please click on the image below!

This map shows the parks bond projects throughout the City. Click to explore the map and find projects in your community!

Questions about Stormwater the Masterplan?

Stormwater is a multi-jurisdictional operation, but the City operated, repairs, and maintains much of the stormwarter infrasrturture within City limits, including:

• 186.88 miles of stormwater pipe
• 1263 manholes
• 1064 outfalls
• 13 drainage wells
• 9,099 catch basins
• 160 tidal valves

Water and Wastewater Rate Increase

In February, the City Commission approved the construction of the prospect Lake Clean Water Center. This facility will replace Fiveash water treatment facility, significantly enhancing the water service. Click image for more information on what you need to know!

North Fork Elementary Community Resource Closet

Help Neighborhood Leadership Academy Class 12 collect resources to empower the North Fork Students and youth this summer.

June 20th - August 4th