Ben Sorensen

Executive Airport lease consolidation

The airport says hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue have been left on the table over ten years without the fee.

FXE Airport Leasing Policy

Beach House resort gym and parking reduction

Could add parking pressure on 67 public spaces within a block if gym members skip paid valet.

Vehicle for Hire Regulations Deferred

Proposed fees would apply once the ordinance is adopted; deferred for now.

Federal courthouse reuse

Could be acquired free (up to 100% discount) but needs millions in rehabilitation.

Movie Studio Complex Agreement Changes

Not stated in available records.

Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance funding review

Residents effectively subsidize services used by visitors and commuters; no hotel tax revenue flows to the city.

Citywide digital kiosk program

Terms, including kiosk placement and revenue, are still to be negotiated.

Certificate of Use pilot program

A modest new fee (~$230) designed for cost recovery of services currently provided free.

Project 'Orange Blossom' job incentives

Up to $290,000 in city incentives payable over four and six years.

Special entertainment district and SW 2nd Street streetscape improvements

Consultant work for the streetscape project is funded in the fiscal year 2026 budget; amount not stated.

Youth Workforce Development Grants

$201,200 total in grant participation agreements for youth programs.

Fort Lauderdale Air Show Sponsorship

$200,000 in city funds would go to the event sponsor.