Dear Neighbor,
By now, you should have received your yearly TRIM (Truth in Millage Rate) notice from the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office. A TRIM notice is NOT a tax bill. It simply allows you the opportunity to review your proposed property taxes, assessment, and exemptions to ensure that your November tax bill is correct and that you are receiving the eligible tax-exemptions allotted for your property.
The amount of taxes that you owe is determined by two factors: the assessed value of your property and the tax rate. The Broward County Property Appraiser determines the assessed value of your property; his office does not set the tax rates. The tax rate is determined by the entities that have taxing authority over the community in which your property is located. In Fort Lauderdale, this would include the Broward County Commission, the Broward County School Board, City of Fort Lauderdale Commission, the hospital district, and multi-county districts such as South Florida Water Management. The property appraiser compiles these individual millages proposed by those entities and sends an all-inclusive TRIM notice to every property owner.
I have heard feedback from neighbors expressing concern as their overall taxes have increased and they are blaming the city, when in fact, you must take a look at the entire TRIM notice and study all of the taxing authorities and millage rates. When you do that, you will see that there is a significant increase with the North Broward Hospital District, which is proposing a millage rate increase from 1.2770 to 1.6029. I am very proud to say that the City of Fort Lauderdale will be able to maintain our current low millage rate of 4.1193 (4th lowest in Broward County) for the sixteenth (16th) consecutive year and produce a structurally balanced General Fund Budget.
Each taxing authority is required to hold two public hearings before they set the tax rate. I encourage everyone to attend the annual public meetings and give input on the tax rates being set. The taxing authorities’ phone numbers, as well as the dates and times for each of the meetings being held, is included in your TRIM notice. The City of Fort Lauderdale will hold two Budget Hearings in-person at City Hall (100 North Andrews Avenue) on September 6, 2022, and September 12, 2022, at 5:01 P.M.
If you feel that your assessed property value is too high, please contact the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office. A representative will be more than happy to speak with you and address your concerns. If after speaking to the property appraiser’s office, you still feel that your market value is too high, you can file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB). The Broward County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) is the independent appeals board that has initial jurisdiction over challenges to any property valuations (the "assessed value"), denials of exemptions, denials of classifications, and other similar matters. The statutory deadline to file with the VAB is September 19, 2022.
Property values and the corresponding tax rate have always been, and will continue to be, a top concern for the residents in our community. Because of that, I am so pleased that the City of Fort Lauderdale has done everything it can to maintain its same millage rate for the past 16 years, even coming through these last few years of the pandemic without raising the millage rate and without cutting services. As property values and the tax rate both serve as the driver for your tax obligation, understanding the methodology for the rates proposed in your recent TRIM notice is a very important step in joining the conversation and having your voice heard.
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City Park Rezoning Initiative
Implementation Summary
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I am very proud to be part of a Commission that recognizes the importance of open space and parks as our city continues to grow. That is why we placed the parks bond on the ballot and that is why we directed staff to study and rezone open space and parks for their protection. Thank you to the Parks and Recreation Department, the Development Services Department, and the Planning and Zoning Board for their work in this important effort.
This rezoning project was made possible by the ballot initiative crafted by this Commission, which was overwhelmingly passed by the voters in March of 2019. In October of 2021, the City Commission directed Parks and Recreation staff to coordinate with the Development Services Department to rezone numerous properties to Parks, Recreation and Open Space zoning District.
Phase 1 was presented at a public presentation meeting on June 17, 2022 and approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on July 20, 2022. Phase 1 is currently scheduled fort first reading by the City Commission on September 22, 2022. Staff anticipates completing Phase 2 and Phase 3 by July 2023.
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Click on the image below to read the Public Works
Project Report for District 2.
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Phase One is Complete!
The Pedestrian Safety Project finished its new six-foot wide pedestrian walkway near NE 4th Avenue and Flagler Drive.
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City Staff, County Staff , FED staff and residents have been working to address the pedestrian safety project along this corridor at the FEC railroad crossing. After approval from the Fort Lauderdale City Commission, the Broward County Public Works department installed white posts and temporary curbs to keep pedestrians, cyclists and scooter users safe. Phase two of the project includes improved pedestrian and vehicle access across the railroad tracks.
The Commission approved the reconfiguration project at the September 21, 2021 Commission Meeting, please see the links below.
CR-4 21-0833 Resolution Supporting Broward County and Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) Collaborative Roadway Reconfiguration Project to Enhance Pedestrian and Vehicular Safety - (Commission District 2)
View the Attachments:
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Watch the Las Olas Marina Project Evolve! |
As a result of the Las Olas Marina $60 Million+ redevelopment project by Suntex, the marina will be transformed into a world-class, mega-yacht facility. Fort Lauderdale residents and guests will enjoy scenic views, as well as an extraordinary dining and entertainment destination.
Cool news: Thanks to a live webcam installed on the Portifino condominium rooftop, you can now see the project evolve throughout the entire construction process. You can even view the time-lapse feature to see all of the progress to date. Check out this project which is vital not only to the beach, but to our entire city and region. https://app.oxblue.com/open/lasolasmarina.
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Hendricks Isle Seawall Project Update!
So pleased that we were able to speed this project up ahead of its original schedule.
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Central City Redevelopment Advisory Board
Special Meeting Tomorrow, August 24, 2022
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The Central City Redevelopment Advisory Board (CCRAB) invites you to join their special meeting to discuss the final zoning code proposal for the Central City Redevelopment Area. See the attached flyer and the corresponding special meeting agenda. A copy of the presentation will be available soon.
The purpose of this meeting:
- Provide status of the work
- Provide timeline to completion
- Overview of adoption process with some immediate benefits
- Overview of the implementation plan for future development
Help spread the word and invite your neighbors! This project has been a long time in the making and I want to thank all of the residents as well as the advisory board members for their valuable input.
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History Fort Lauderdale Launches “Your Story Is Our Story” 60th Anniversary Campaign |
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Your story is our story. Let's share our history, together!
Without an understanding of legacies passed, we'd be without ink or inspiration to write the stories of today. At History Fort Lauderdale, we believe in the power of our collective experience. We see history as not only a tool but a treasure to be discovered and cherished. Fort Lauderdale is a community built on diversity and interwoven with our differences. Our accomplishments, strides and struggles is a common ground that unites us all.
At History Fort Lauderdale, our mission is simple but necessary. We aim to collect, preserve and celebrate the tales created in this great city so that their lessons can educate and motivate generation to come. Our people are our city, and their stories are its legacy. With your help, we can ensure that the story of Fort Lauderdale reflects all who've called it home.
Join our mission today by sharing your own family history in the form below, and please feel free to explore some of the stories that have already been shared with us.
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Click on the images below to view the City's Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Projection Report |
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Click on the images below to view the 2022 Commission Priorities - Quarterly Progress Report and the Proposed Budget Alignment |
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Click on the image below to view the 2023 Proposed Budget Neighbor Engagement Tool Memo |
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Upcoming Road Closures within the FDOT Right-of-Way |
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Dates of Impact & Location:
• August 23 – Ongoing: Sunrise Boulevard near US-1
• August 27 – August 30: Broward Boulevard @ FEC Railroad
• August 31 – September 2: Henry E. Kinney Tunnel
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Click on the image below to view the latest
Infrastructure and Resilience Update
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Republic Services of Florida – Update on Residential Garbage and Yard Waste Collections
Extension of Operational Hours
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Effective Wednesday, June 1, 2022, all LauderGO! Community Shuttle service routes will be restored to their pre-COVID-19 schedules:
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We have the following Board Vacancies below. Please email Erica Franceschi [email protected] if you are interested in serving on a Fort Lauderdale City Board.
Board of Adjustment
Cemetery System Board of Trustees
Central City Redevelopment Advisory Board
Code Enforcement Board
Community Appearance Board
Community Services Board
Education Advisory Board
Fire-Rescue Facilities Bond Issue Blue Ribbon Committee
Insurance Advisory Board
Marine Advisory Board
Nuisance Abatement Board
Sustainability Advisory Board
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The greatness of our community starts with passionate citizens like you.
Please do not hesitate to contact our Outreach Coordinator, Ashley Cacicedo, with any questions, comments or thoughtful suggestions [email protected] or 954-828-5923.
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Steve Glassman
Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner, District 2
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