Commission Agenda Items
Lauderhill to Accept $125K FIFA World Cup Sponsorship, Administer Municipal Subawards
The City Commission is considering a resolution to enter a sponsorship agreement with Broward County under the 'Broward Welcomes the World' FIFA 2026 initiative, accepting up to $125,000 in reimbursement-based funding. The resolution also authorizes Lauderhill to act as a pass-through administrator, issuing subawards to other participating Broward municipalities and requiring a 1:1 match from the city and each subrecipient.
Lauderhill Adopts ADU Standards, Opens Residential Districts to Accessory Units
Lauderhill is amending its Land Development Regulations to create a new Subsection 5.1.8 establishing standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), including where they may be located and specific use requirements. The ordinance also adds ADUs to the city's land use classifications and the allowable-use table for residential zoning districts.
Lauderhill Adds Food Pantry as Permitted Use in Residential Zoning Districts
Lauderhill is amending its Land Development Regulations to create a new "Food Pantry" land use classification with dedicated standards under Section 5.1.9 (Accessory Structures and Uses). The ordinance defines "Food Pantry," establishes operational standards, and adds it as a permitted or conditionally permitted use in residential zoning districts via Schedule B updates.
Lauderhill Overhauls Alcohol, Nightclub & Entertainment Zoning Rules
Lauderhill is amending its Land Development Regulations and noise ordinance to modify prohibited hours for alcohol sales, clarify zoning requirements for bars, nightclubs, and live entertainment venues, and add nightclubs to the list of uses requiring special exception approval. The ordinance also updates noise measurement standards, removes certain vendor requirements, and revises land use classifications and allowable uses for indoor and outdoor live entertainment.
Lauderhill Awards $112K Generator Rehab Contract to Integrated Power Services
The Lauderhill City Commission is set to award ITB 2026-027 to TAW Miami Service Center Inc. (dba Integrated Power Services) for a comprehensive electrical rehabilitation, exciter rewind, and reinstallation of an 800 KW Cummins standby generator (Model 800DFJB) at the Lauderhill Facility. The contract amount is not to exceed $111,687.75.
Lauderhill Backs Federal HELPER Act for First-Responder Home Loans
The Lauderhill City Commission is considering a resolution expressing support for the federal HELPER Act (H.R.2904 / S.978), which would establish a home loan program to make homeownership more affordable for law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and teachers. The resolution is a statement of legislative support and does not create any local program or funding mechanism.
Lauderhill Amends Artificial Turf Rules in Land Development Regs
Ordinance 26O-04-106 amends Lauderhill's Land Development Regulations to alter the definition of artificial turf and modify the procedures and conditions for installing artificial turf under the city's landscape and tree preservation standards. The changes affect Article III (Zoning Districts) and Schedule J (Landscape Installation, Irrigation and Maintenance Standards).
Lauderhill Awards $200K Contract for GO Bond Community Engagement
The Lauderhill City Commission approved a $200,000 contract to Garth Solutions, Inc. for public information and community engagement services related to the city's General Obligation Bond program (RFP 2026-004). The resolution passed and authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Lauderhill Approves Second Amendment to Broward County Bus Shelter Agreement
The Lauderhill City Commission passed a resolution approving the second amendment to its agreement with Broward County for the installation and maintenance of bus shelters. The resolution authorizes the City Manager and City Attorney to execute all actions needed to implement the amended terms.
Lauderhill Awards $120K Contract for GO Bond Referendum Outreach
The Lauderhill City Commission approved a $120,000 contract with Pompano Beach Community Development to serve as the community outreach data analyst for the city's upcoming General Obligation Bond referendum. The vendor was selected through RFI No. 2026-005 as recommended by the City Manager.
Canaima Bakery Wins Manufacturing Special Exception on 10.55-Acre N. University Dr Site
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Resolution 25R-11-218 granting Promenade Plaza, LLC (for Canaima Bakery) a special exception use development order to allow manufacturing, compounding, processing, or storage in the General Commercial (CG) zoning district at 4474-4476 N. University Drive on a 10.55± acre site. This approval enables an industrial-type use within a commercially zoned retail plaza.
Medical Office Special Exception Approved on 1.6-Acre CG Site at 1879 NW 40th Ave
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Resolution 25R-11-214, granting 1879 N State Road, LLC a special exception use development order to operate a pediatric dental center (classified as a medical office with controlled substance practitioner) in the General Commercial (CG) zoning district. The 1.6± acre site is located at 1879 NW 40th Avenue in Lauderhill.
Medical Office with Controlled Substance Use Approved at 4966 N. Pine Island Rd
The Lauderhill City Commission passed a special exception use development order allowing a medical office with a controlled substance practitioner (South Florida Wellness & Clinical Research Institute) within the General Commercial (CG) zoning district at Atrium Lauderhill Shopping Center, a 1.9± acre site at 4966 N. Pine Island Road. The resolution was approved at the November 24, 2025 meeting.
Lauderhill Approves Site Plan for 0.91-Acre Fuel Storage at 3550 NW 16th St
The Lauderhill City Commission is considering Resolution 25R-11-226, which approves a conditional site plan for Boye's Gas Service Inc. (on behalf of Sharp Energy Inc.) to develop an approximately 0.91-acre vacant parcel at 3550 NW 16th Street for outdoor storage/distribution of gas, oil, and other fuels. The site is zoned Light Industrial (IL) and is located on the south side of NW 16th Street between NW 34th Terrace and NW 38th Avenue.
Lauderhill Approves $2M Intra-Department Capital Budget Shift for FY2026
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Resolution 25R-11-219 approving a $2,000,000 intra-department capital budget adjustment for Fiscal Year 2026, reallocating funds across various expenditure accounts. The adjustment does not represent new spending but shifts existing capital dollars between line items within the same department.
Lauderhill Sets FY2026 State Legislative Funding Priorities
The Lauderhill City Commission is considering a resolution to approve its state legislative appropriations priorities for FY2026 and authorize the City Manager to pursue those funding requests through the Florida Legislature. The resolution incorporates project narratives detailing the specific infrastructure or program requests the city intends to advance in Tallahassee.
Lauderhill Passes $18.4M Supplemental Budget Appropriation for FY2026
The Lauderhill City Commission approved Ordinance 25O-11-145, a supplemental appropriation of $18,427,163 for Fiscal Year 2026 with adjustments to various revenue and expenditure accounts. The measure was requested by City Manager Kennie Hobbs, Jr. and passed.
$6,125 Change Order for Wolk Park G.O. Bond Design Services
The Lauderhill City Commission is considering a $6,125 change order with Saltz Michelson Architects for additional design services related to the Wolk Park G.O. Bond project. The resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute the additional service agreement.
Lauderhill OKs $200K Emergency Generator Rental for Water Plant
The Lauderhill City Commission is considering a resolution authorizing up to $200,000 to Paramount Power for emergency generator rental service at the city's Water Treatment Plant. The expenditure covers temporary backup power to maintain water utility operations.
Lauderhill OKs $90K Piggyback Deal for Water Meter & Hydrant Supplies
The Lauderhill City Commission is considering a resolution to waive competitive bidding and piggyback on Deerfield Beach's ITB No. 25-017 for a contract with Ferguson Enterprises to supply water meter fittings, water line accessories, and fire hydrant accessories for up to $90,000. The agreement would be executed by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Lauderhill Expands Housing Authority Board to Seven Commissioners
The Lauderhill City Commission is considering a resolution to expand the Lauderhill Housing Authority Board from five to seven members and to approve the mayor's appointments to fill those seats. The action amends a 2002 resolution and is authorized under Florida Statutes Chapter 421.
Lauderhill Adds Police Pension Board Trustee Role to City Clerk's Duties
Resolution 25R-11-217 would formally expand the City Clerk's office duties to include serving as a member of the Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees. The measure has not yet been voted on as of the November 24, 2025 revised agenda.
Lauderhill Commission Elects Vice Mayor
The Lauderhill City Commission conducted the election of a Vice Mayor at its November 24, 2025 meeting. The item passed, confirming the selection.
Lauderhill Approves $50K County Sponsorship + $50K Match for Beer-B-Q Festival
Resolution 25R-11-224 authorizes the City Manager to execute a sponsorship agreement with Broward County for the 6th Annual Beer-B-Q on 38th Avenue Festival, accepting $50,000 in county sponsorship funding and committing a $50,000 city cash match. The total event funding is $100,000.
Lauderhill Approves Outdoor Storage & Metal Recycling on 2-Acre Industrial Site
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Resolution 25R-10-205, granting 1701 NW 31 LLC (on behalf of Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc.) a special exception use development order on an approximately 1.99-acre parcel at 1701 NW 31st Avenue. The approval permits outdoor storage for commercial vehicles and a resource metal acceptance site in the Light Industrial (IL) zoning district.
Lauderhill Approves 3rd Amendment to Le Parc Development Agreement
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Ordinance 25O-09-142, approving the third amendment to the real estate development agreement and addendum between the City and Le Parc at Lauderhill, LLC. The amendment was requested by City Manager Kennie Hobbs, Jr., and was adopted by the commission at its October 27, 2025 meeting.
Lauderhill Tightens Building Inspections: 30-Year Threshold Replaces 40-Year
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Ordinance 25O-10-143, lowering the mandatory building safety inspection threshold from 40 years to 30 years and updating related provisions in Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances. This aligns Lauderhill with the statewide post-Surfside trend of accelerating structural safety inspections for aging buildings.
Lauderhill Backs 3 Projects for MPO's Amended 2050 Transportation Plan
The Lauderhill City Commission is considering a resolution supporting the Metropolitan Planning Organization's amended 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and requesting that three specific projects be included in the plan. The resolution authorizes the City Manager and City Attorney to take all necessary steps to effectuate the city's position.
Lauderhill Partners with Broward County on Unsafe Structures Board Hearings
The Lauderhill City Commission is considering an interlocal agreement with Broward County to provide staff services for hearings before the Broward County Unsafe Structures Board. The agreement formalizes local support for the county's enforcement process targeting buildings deemed structurally unsafe.
Lauderhill Tightens Business Licensing & Property Owner Duties
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Ordinance 25O-10-144, amending Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances to clarify prohibitions on unauthorized and illegal businesses, update certificate of use and local business tax receipt requirements, and strengthen property owner responsibilities. The ordinance revises enforcement language and the purpose statement for the city's business regulations.
Lauderhill Denies Extended Hours for Convenience Store at 4039 NW 19th St
The Lauderhill City Commission voted to deny a special exception use development order that would have extended operating hours from 6AM–11PM to 6AM–2AM for U Save Food Store, an existing convenience store on a 0.27-acre site at 4039 NW 19th Street in the General Commercial (CG) zoning district. The applicant was NTT R E Investments, LLC, on behalf of Ryan Mart, Inc.
Lauderhill Approves Phase 2 FPL LED Street Lighting Conversion
The Lauderhill City Commission is considering a resolution authorizing an agreement with Florida Power & Light for Phase 2 conversion of city lighting facilities to LED. The City Manager is authorized to execute the agreement and take all necessary steps to implement it.
Lauderhill Updates Recyclable Waste Fee Schedule Effective Oct. 1, 2025
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Ordinance 25O-09-141 amending the municipal code to update the fee schedule for recyclable waste collection, effective October 1, 2025. The ordinance was requested by City Manager Kennie Hobbs and covers fees under Chapter 10, Article II of the code.
Lauderhill Appoints Cheryl Langley to General Employee Pension Board
Resolution 25R-10-206 would approve the City Manager's appointment of Cheryl Langley to the General Employee Pension Board for the remainder of an unexpired four-year term expiring June 2029. The resolution also grants the City Manager and City Attorney authority to effectuate the appointment.
Lauderhill Passes Resolution Supporting SB 178 for Student-Athlete Aid
Resolution No. 25R-10-208 expresses the Lauderhill City Commission's support for Florida Senate Bill 178, which would permit coaches to provide financial assistance to public K-12 student athletes. The commission directed the City Clerk to send certified copies to the Florida Senate President, House Speaker, Senator Shevrin Jones, and the Broward County Legislative Delegation.
Lauderhill Re-Imposes Habitat District Special Assessment: Up to $125/Parcel + 1 Mill
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Ordinance 25O-09-128 re-imposing non-ad valorem special assessments within the Habitat Safe Neighborhood Improvement District for FY 2026, collected via the annual tax bill. The assessment is capped at $125 per parcel per year plus 1 mill, covering actual costs and expenses of the improvement district.
Lauderhill Re-Imposes $100–$400 Special Assessments on Manors of Inverrary
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Ordinance 25O-09-129, re-imposing non-ad valorem special assessments within the Manors of Inverrary Safe Neighborhood Improvement District for FY 2026. The assessment is $400 per parcel for Condo I and Condo XI association categories, $100 for Condo XII, and $0 for the Master Association category, with a 0.0 mill tax levy across all categories.
Lauderhill Re-Imposes Inverrary Safe Neighborhood Assessment: Up to $500 + 2 Mills
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Ordinance 25O-09-130, re-imposing the uniform method for collecting non-ad valorem special assessments within the Isles of Inverrary Safe Neighborhood Improvement District for fiscal year 2026. The assessment is capped at $500 per parcel per year plus an ad valorem levy of 2 mills per parcel, covering actual costs and expenses of the improvement district.
Lauderhill Re-Imposes Safe Neighborhood Assessment Up to $500/Parcel in Windermere/Tree Gardens
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Ordinance 25O-09-131 re-imposing a non-ad valorem special assessment for the Windermere/Tree Gardens Safe Neighborhood Improvement District for fiscal year 2026. The assessment is capped at $500 and 2 mills per individual parcel per year, collected via the annual tax bill to cover improvement district costs.
Lauderhill Re-Imposes Stormwater Assessments on St. George, Swap Shop Areas for FY2026
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Ordinance 25O-09-132, re-imposing non-ad valorem special assessments for stormwater services in four designated areas: St. George, West Ken Lark, Broward Estates, and the Swap Shop. The assessment covers FY2026 costs and allows future increases tied to actual service provider charges, collected via the annual tax bill.
Lauderhill Re-Imposes Garbage Assessments on St. George, Swap Shop Areas for FY 2025-26
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Ordinance 25O-09-133, re-imposing non-ad valorem special assessments for garbage, refuse, and recycling services in four designated areas: St. George, West Ken Lark, Broward Estates, and the Swap Shop. The assessment covers FY 2025-26 and allows future increases tied to actual service provider costs, collected via the annual tax bill.
Lauderhill Re-Imposes Tax-Bill Collection for Nuisance Abatement Costs (FY 2026)
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Ordinance No. 25O-09-134, re-imposing the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments on annual tax bills for nuisance abatement violations under City Code Chapter 10 (garbage, trash, unsanitary/unsightly conditions) where violators fail to pay by September 30. The ordinance declares nuisance abatement assessment costs for FY 2026 and allows future increases tied to actual service-provider costs.
Lauderhill Reimposed Fire Rescue Assessments for FY 2025-26
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Ordinance 25O-09-135, reimposing fire rescue assessments on all assessed property within the city for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. The ordinance confirms the preliminary rate resolution, approves the assessment roll, and directs how assessment proceeds will be applied to fire rescue services, facilities, and programs.
Lauderhill Adopts FY 2025-26 Millage: 7.4998 Operating + 1.1212 Debt
Lauderhill's City Commission passed Ordinance 25O-09-136 setting the 2025-2026 operating millage rate at 7.4998 per $1,000 of taxable value and the voted debt service millage at 1.1212 per $1,000, for a combined rate of 8.621 mills. This is the final adoption of the property tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year.
Lauderhill Adopts FY2026 Operating & Capital Budget
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Ordinance 25O-09-137, formally adopting the operating budget (revenues and expenditures) and capital budget for Fiscal Year 2026. No specific dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text.
Lauderhill Awards $1.25M Drainage Contract for Maple Run Community
The Lauderhill City Commission passed Resolution 25R-09-191 awarding Bid No. 2025-048 to C & W Pipeline Inc. for up to $1,251,848 to construct drainage improvements in the Maple Run community at 33rd St and 34th St, west of Inverrary Blvd. The project is funded from budget code 450-925-06501 and the city manager is authorized to execute the agreement.
Lauderhill Awards $1.19M for City Hall Parking Lot & Drainage Upgrades
Lauderhill City Commission is set to award Bid No. 2025-047 to Stanford Construction Co. for up to $1,185,211.75 to construct a new parking lot at City Hall, along with drainage infrastructure improvements, landscaping, and lighting. The project is funded from budget code 450-925-06592 and would be authorized through an agreement executed by the City Manager.
Lauderhill Awards $502K for Inverrary Drive Corridor Resurfacing
The Lauderhill City Commission is awarding Bid No. 2025-048 to Rose Paving, LLC for resurfacing and roadway improvements along the Inverrary Drive corridor, in an amount not to exceed $501,878.08. The project is funded from budget code 450-925-06947 and the City Manager is authorized to execute the agreement.
Lauderhill OKs Extended Hours for Convenience Store at 4039 NW 19th St
The Lauderhill City Commission passed a special exception development order allowing U Save Food Store at 4039 NW 19th Street to extend its hours of operation from 6:00 AM–11:00 PM to 6:00 AM–2:00 AM. The site is a 0.27± acre parcel in the General Commercial (CG) zoning district, operated by NTT R E Investments, LLC for Ryan Mart, Inc.
Lauderhill Renews $55K Workers' Comp & Claims TPA Contract
The Lauderhill City Commission is considering renewing a contract with Davies Claims Solutions, LLC for third-party administration of workers' compensation, liability, automobile, and property claims for the coverage period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, at an estimated cost of $55,389. This is a routine administrative services renewal requested by the City Manager.