Important Dates
Revenue Estimating Conference Committee (Session #1)
City staff and appointed board members review and recommend General Fund revenue estimates for revenues not projected by a third-party.
Location: 101 NE 3rd Avenue, Tower 101, 11th Floor Conference Room, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Time: TBD
Revenue Estimating Conference Committee (Session #2)
City staff and appointed board members review and recommend General Fund revenue estimates for revenues not projected by a third-party forecaster.
Location: 101 NE 3rd Avenue, Tower 101, 11th Floor Conference Room, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Time: TBD
Joint City Commission Meeting / Budget Advisory Board Meeting (Workshop #1)
The City Commission and the Budget Advisory Board holds their first joint workshop to introduce the new board members and discuss budget development expectations.
Location: Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom - 201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Time: 11:30 AM
Departmental Presentations to the Budget Advisory Board (Session #1)
Department Directors, of the following departments, will present their preliminary budgets along with their enhanced funding requests to the Budget Advisory Board:
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Community Services
- Transportation and Mobility
- Parks and Recreation
Location: 101 NE 3rd Avenue, Tower 101, 11th Floor Conference Room, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Departmental Presentations to the Budget Advisory Board (Session #2)
Department Directors, of the following departments, will present their preliminary budgets along with their enhanced funding requests Budget Advisory Board:
- Fire Rescue
- Police
- Information Technology Services
- Development Services
Location: 101 NE 3rd Avenue, Tower 101, 11th Floor Conference Room, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Departmental Presentations to the Budget Advisory Board (Session #3)
Department Directors, of the following departments, will present their preliminary budgets along with their enhanced funding requests Budget Advisory Board:
- Utility Services
- Capital Projects
- Public Works
Location: 101 NE 3rd Avenue, Tower 101, 11th Floor Conference Room, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Preliminary Budget to the City Commission
The preliminary budget will be presented to the City Commission for discussion and further direction.
Location: Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom - 201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Time: 12:30 PM
Joint City Commission Meeting / Budget Advisory Board Meeting (Workshop #2)
The City Commission and the Budget Advisory Board will hold their second joint workshop to discuss the preliminary budget and long-term financial plans.
Location: Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom - 201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Time: 12:30 PM
Proposed Budget and Five-Year Community Investment Plan Submission to the City Commission
The City Manager will present the submitted proposed budget, Community Investment Plan, and non-ad valorem assessment rates to the City Commission. The City Commission will set the maximum millage rate and debt service rate for the City.
Location: Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom - 201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Time: 6:00 p.m.
City Auditor Review of Proposed Budget
The City Auditor's Office reviews the Proposed Budget to assess its reasonableness and compliance with financial regulations, identify potential areas of concern like excessive spending, inadequate funding, or improper allocation of funds, and provide recommendations to the City Commission for adjustments before final approval.
Joint City Commission Meeting / Budget Advisory Board Meeting (Workshop #3)
The City Commission will hold their last joint session with the Budget Advisory Board for final recommendations on the millage rates and non-ad valorem rates.
Location: Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom - 201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Time: 11:30 AM