20% Stormwater Assessment Increase for Fortify Phase Two
Summary
The stormwater assessment jumps about 20% in one year to fund debt on the next tranche of drainage projects covering roughly a dozen more neighborhoods.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Single-family assessment rises from $318 to $382 annually, per a resident's testimony.
Neighborhoods receiving drainage and flooding improvements in Fortify phase two.
Residents objecting to the size and timing of the one-year increase.
Mentions & discussions (2)
CITY COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING - Second Budget Hearing - Sep 14, 2026
The stormwater assessment jumps about 20% in one year to fund debt on the next tranche of drainage projects covering roughly a dozen more neighborhoods.
City Commission (Regular) - Feb 3, 2026
The city was set to pour another $10.4 million into its stormwater construction program, part of Fort Lauderdale's ongoing flood-defense push after years of flooding problems. Bond counsel appointments for 2026 stormwater bonds were also on the docket.
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