NE 13th Avenue Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements
Summary
A coalition president alleges code violations, concrete where asphalt was specified, and debris buried under sod during the NE 13th Avenue sidewalk project, leaving her driveway in perpetual code non-compliance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unclear — the grant no longer covers repaving damaged roads, so the funding source for that work is unresolved.
Potentially, future pedestrians and accessibility users once the project is completed.
Homeowners along NE 13th Avenue report property damage and code violations from the construction.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Commission Meeting - Oct 7, 2026
A resident asked when new drain lines in the Corals neighborhood will be connected, noting heavy ponding; the city manager said the project should finish in the first quarter of 2027.
FY 27 Budget - Sep 9, 2026
The city would sign a surtax funding agreement with Broward County worth up to $588,921 to build sidewalks and drainage improvements on NE 13th Avenue — largely paid with county surtax money.
City Commission Meeting - Jul 15, 2026
A coalition president alleges code violations, concrete where asphalt was specified, and debris buried under sod during the NE 13th Avenue sidewalk project, leaving her driveway in perpetual code non-compliance.
CIP Presentation - Jun 3, 2026
Big street projects are coming: FDOT is rebuilding NE 21st Avenue with green bike lanes from 26th Street to Commercial Boulevard, NE 13th Avenue work continues (not abandoned, staff confirmed), and NE 12th Terrace and NE 34th Court sidewalk projects are in design. The Mayor wants answers on missing green lanes north of Oakland Park Boulevard and a mast arm at Federal.
City Commission Meeting - May 20, 2026
Neighbors say sidewalk work has stalled for nearly two months over design conflicts with driveways and roadway width, and that the city ignored its own $100,000 mobility study. One resident also learned the grant has no money left to repave damaged roads.
City Commission Supplemental Agenda - Apr 14, 2026
Commissioner Fitz Budhoo wanted the commission to discuss building sidewalks along NE 13 Avenue. Better sidewalks mean safer, walkable streets — but cost, design, and funding sources were still up for conversation.
City Commission Meeting - Feb 4, 2026
More than a dozen residents blasted a sidewalk project, citing lost parking and front yard space, tree canopy loss, property value and ADA concerns, and poor communication from the city. The Commission heard them out but took no immediate action.
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