City of Lauderdale Lakes
Office of the City Clerk
4300 Northwest 36 Street - Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33319-5599
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CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP AGENDA
City Commission Chambers
June 22, 2026
5:00 PM

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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.DISCUSSION
VIDEOREVIEW OF THE JUNE 23, 2026 CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
4.DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE(S)
5.ADDITIONAL WORKSHOP ITEMS
VIDEOA.PRESENTATION BY FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) ON THE CENTER TURN OVERPASS AT OAKLAND PARK BLVD. AND SR-7 (FM 453154-1), AS LISTED IN THE COMMITMENT 2045 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN (MTP), TO ADVANCE THE PROJECT INTO THE FEASIBILITY STUDY PHASE (5:30 P.M. TIME CERTAIN)

This is a discussion regarding the center turn overpass (CTO) project at the intersection of Oakland Park Blvd. at SR-7. 

VIDEOB.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE HIRING OF THE NEW CITY MANAGER (SPONSORED BY MAYOR EDWARDS PHILLIPS) (6:00 P.M. TIME CERTAIN)
This is a continued discussion regarding the hiring of the new city manager.
VIDEOC.PRESENTATION - FISCAL YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL AUDIT (6:30 P.M. TIME CERTAIN)

This is a discussion and summary of the City's Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Audit presented by HCT Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, LLC.

VIDEOD.DISCUSSION REGARDING PLANNING OF THE NEW FIRE STATION

This is a continued discussion regarding completion of the planning phase for the new fire station.

VIDEOE.DISCUSSION REGARDING AMENDING RESOLUTION 2025-107 WHERE THE CITY RECEIVES AN ANNUAL DONATION FROM WESTWAY TOWING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) DIRECTING THAT THE FUNDS BE RESERVED SPECIFICALLY FOR CITY SPONSORED EVENTS

This is a discussion regarding amending Resolution 2025-107 for the use of funds received from Westway Towing Inc. from certain city events to City sponsored events.

VIDEOF.DISCUSSION REGARDING RENEWING THE CONTRACT TERM FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIBRARY CONSULTANTS WHICH CURRENTLY COMPRISES 11 DISCIPLINES SPREAD AROUND 22 VENDORS

This is a discussion regarding renewing the contract term for RFQ #22-3110-07Q Professional Services Library consultants which currently comprises 11 disciplines spread around 22 vendors. The renewal term is from April 2027- March 31 2031, for four (4) additional years for a total of eight (8) years, with renewal options being exercised on a year-to-year basis.

VIDEOG.DISCUSSION REGARDING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES FOR DETAIL SERVICES FOR YOUTH ATHLETICS AND CITY SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENTS

This is a discussion regarding the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) and the City of Lauderdale Lakes for the provision of supplemental law enforcement at services at City-sponsored events.

VIDEOH.DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING THE NAMING OF THE GREENWAY TRAIL ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SFWMD) C-13 CANAL, EXTENDING FROM SR-7 TO NW 31 AVENUE AS VETERANS PARK OR VETERANS WALKWAY TRAIL

The is a discussion regarding  seeking approval to designate the existing greenway trail located along the north side of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) C-13 Canal as either Veterans Park or Veterans Walkway Trail, in recognition of the service and sacrifices of military veterans.

VIDEOI.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT FOR THE SOLID WASTE FEE

This is a discussion regarding the non-ad valorem assessments which are  revenue sources available to local governments to recover the cost incurred in providing a specific service.

VIDEOJ.DISCUSSION REGARDING THE NON AD-VALOREM ASSESSMENT FOR THE FIRE RATE

This is a discussion regarding the non ad-valorem fire rate.  The city conducted a study in 2025 to determine the amount needed to recover the cost incurred by the city in providing this service.

VIDEOK.DISCUSSION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSIONER HAZELLE ROGERS FOR USE OF THE CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS FOR MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS FOR A DAY EVENT (SPONSORED BY COMMISSIONER HARRISON)
This is a discussion regarding a request from Broward County Commissioner Hazelle Rogers for the use of the City Commission Chambers for Mayor and Commissioners for a Day event scheduled to take place on June 29, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
6.REPORTS
VIDEOA.PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

a. Former Commissioner Beverly Williams – charging the Friends of the Library to use the ECC at the Lauderdale Lakes Library

b. Former Commissioner Levoyd Williams – asking the City to reconsider charging the Friends of the Library to use the ECC at the Lauderdale Lakes Library

c. Aneta Guishard – issues relative to garbage, unkept properties and loud noises in her Oriole Estates neighborhood 

d. Rose Richardson - issues relative to cars being parked on front yards and a house that was built in the back of one of the neighboring properties in her Oriole Estates neighborhood 

FUTURE MEETINGS:

The next scheduled City Commission Workshop will take place July 13, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The next scheduled City Commission Meeting will take place on July 14, 2026 at 7 p.m.

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Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips - Vice Mayor Sharon Thomas

Commissioner Tycie Causwell - Commissioner Easton Harrison - Commissioner Karlene Maxwell-Williams