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Commissioner’s Message

Hector Park and Virginia Shurman Park Rezoned and Protected

In April, the Commission and I approved four ordinances that rezoned City-owned
properties so that they are designated as Parks, Recreation, and Open Space districts.
The properties have been used and maintained as public park spaces and rezoning
them in such a manner offers significant protection. Specific protections limit the use
of the property to a typical park with open space for activities. These protections
also restrain the ability to sell, transfer, or lease the property for more than one year
without a unanimous vote of the Commission. Hector Park was previously zoned as
Residential Single Family/Low Medium Density and Virginia Shuman was previously
zoned as Residential Single. These significant zoning changes protect our community
Warren Sturman, MD parks for continued enjoyment for generations to come.
Vice Mayor
District 4 Commissioner 17th Street Mobility Hub Project
City of Fort Lauderdale
wsturman@fortlauderdale.gov The SE/SW 17th Street Mobility Hub project includes the completion of sidewalks,
implementation of traffic calming measures, the addition of raised and separated
bike lanes, and new crosswalks, among other improvements. In collaboration
with the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Broward County
Transportation, I held two Townhalls for District 4 and the wider community to help
develop initial concepts. During the outreach process, a preferred alternative was
chosen by consensus of the participants with full support from Croissant Park and
Poinciana Park Civic Associations. The project was approved by Commission and
will be considered for Federal Transit Administrative grant funding this year. Design
is expected to begin by the end of 2024 and last approximately 18 months, with
City Hall, 8th Floor construction to follow.
100 N Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Public Safety, Improved Response Times and SROs
Public safety is one of my top priorities and during our District Goal Setting
Townhall, our neighbors made it clear that it is a prime concern. My colleagues
and I approved a regional interlocal agreement between Fort Lauderdale Fire
Rescue, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, and Broward County for cooperative
fire, rescue, EMS, and special operations response teams. The agreement allows
for the closest available unit, regardless of agency affiliation, to respond to a life-
threatening emergency and aid.
Office Contacts
Jeri Pryor We also approved a three-year agreement with the School Board of Broward
Chief of Staff County for continuation of the School Resource Officer Program. The program
jpryor@fortlauderdale.gov
provides for Fort Lauderdale Police Department officers to serve full-time at nine
Renee Manchoy Fort Lauderdale schools. Two officers will be assigned to each of these schools:
Community Outreach William Dandy Middle, New River Middle, Sunrise Middle, Fort Lauderdale
rmanchoy@fortlauderdale.gov High, Sheridan Technical, Stranahan High, Seagull Alternative, Whiddon-Rogers
954.828.5028 Education Center, and Dillard Middle/High schools.

I am looking forward to our annual Eye of the Storm Hurricane expo at the
Museum of Discovery and Science on June 1st, I hope to see you there!
At this time, we are continuing with our District Townhalls. Please be on the lookout
for more Townhall announcements. I look forward to the collaboration between city
staff and our district residents.

It is through continued collaboration and partnership that we can achieve great things
in District 4 and I wholeheartedly look forward to continuing to work with you.

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