CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

NAT · Natural Resources

Inquiry to the National Park Service about the status of executing an agreement with Fort Lauderdale to utilize awarded LWCF (Land & Water Conservation Fund) grant funds for renovation of FC Hardy Park and to expedite review of reduced project scope from that originally planned.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Seeking federal funding in FY2027Transportation and HUD Appropriations bills for Las Olas Mobility Streetscape Improvement Project (Western Corridor), NE 1st St. Bridge Replacement Project, and Riverside Park Traffic Calming and Mobility Improvements Project, and to maintain Surface Transportation Block Grant, and Community Development Block Grant programs; and in FY2027 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bills for Community Violence Interruption Program, and to maintain the Byrne Justice and COPS programs; and in FY2027 Interior and Environment Appropriations bills for SRF for water and wastewater infrastructure; and in FY2027 Homeland Security Appropriations bills for high water emergency response vehicles, and to maintain FEMA disaster assistance and UASI funding.

HOU · Housing

Support for H.R. 6644, 21st Century Road to Housing Act, and for programs that address homelessness and affordable housing, including HOPWA.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 6644

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Monitoring for appropriate definition and implementation of Waters of the U.S. rule, and federal assistance for repair and replacement of water infrastructure.

TRA · Transportation

Support for H.R. 8870, Build America 250 surface transportation reauthorization, and for inclusion of provisions from H.R.7437, Bridges & Safety Infrastructure for Community Success (BASICS) Act. Support for BUILD grant application for Las Olas Boulevard Corridor improvement project, and support for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application for Sistrunk Boulevard safety improvements. Also, support for federal funding availabilities for new river railroad crossing.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 8870, H.R.7437

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Support for maintaining tax free municipal bonds, and advise on Opportunity Zone Program 2.0.