Fort Lauderdale City Hall news
Fort Lauderdale city government news, newest first: city council votes, the mayor, the budget and new ordinances, each story linked to the agenda or minutes.
Top story
Fort Lauderdale approves $171M Riverland drainage deals
Commissioners voted 5-0 on Oct. 20 for two contracts worth $171.5 million to build drainage pipes and pump stations in Riverland and Melrose Manors.
Who to call and how to vote
Trash
Trash and recycling pickup in Fort Lauderdale: schedule, bulk
Fort Lauderdale trash goes twice a week, recycling and yard waste weekly, bulk monthly. Carts out by 7 a.m. Questions: 954-828-8000.
Broward County
Voting in Broward County: registration, polling places, early voting
Broward's Nov. 3 general election: early voting Oct. 19 to Nov. 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mail ballot requests due Oct. 22. Elections office: 954-357-8683.
City Commission
Who to call at City Hall in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's mayor and commissioners by district, the city manager, clerk, utility billing, police non-emergency and code enforcement, with phone numbers.
Latest stories
Energy
Fort Lauderdale to vote on ending its Net Zero Policy
The City Commission votes Friday, Nov. 6, on rescinding its 2021 Net Zero Policy after a new state law barred such goals. A new energy policy would replace it.
Business
Fort Lauderdale adds $238.50 permit for new businesses
Since Oct. 1, every new Fort Lauderdale business needs a $238.50 Certificate of Use before its business tax receipt. Who is exempt, what triggers one and how to apply.
Downtown
Himmarshee district end passes first vote; permit tabled
Commissioners voted 5-0 on Oct. 20 to end the Himmarshee entertainment district and raise alcohol fines to $425 on first reading, but tabled the late-night permit plan.
Water
Fort Lauderdale opens $666 million Prospect Lake water plant
The new plant replaces the 1953 Fiveash plant and can treat 50 million gallons a day. Tap water may look or taste different through the end of 2026.