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Mayor's Message

t’s hard to believe that just over two years has passed since our community faced
historic flooding — the worst in the city’s history. We all remember that the record-
Ibreaking rain caused a lot of damage, but it also showed how strong the city is.

In response, we’ve worked hard to make the city more flood resistant. We launched
Fortify Lauderdale targeting $600 million to fix flood-prone neighborhoods. We’ve
had many accomplishments in the time since and more progress is on the way.
Phase 2 is going to target 25 more neighborhoods for improvements.

What have we accomplished? Consider this:
The Edgewood stormwater project was one of the first to be finished under Fortify
Lauderdale. It has 5.6 miles of reinforced concrete pipe. With the Osceola Creek
Dean Trantalis Restoration Project, we improved the flow of water from SW 32 Place to Marina Mile
MAYOR Boulevard. We removed debris, made the banks stronger, got rid of invasive plants
City of Fort Lauderdale and dredged the creek.
dtrantalis@fortlauderdale.gov
In the River Oaks neighborhood, we added 278 drainage structures and more
21,000 feet of drainage pipe. We also repaired more than 5,500 linear feet of
existing pipe and rebuilt more than 61,500 square yards of swales. And, a new
pump station now supports both River Oaks and Edgewood.
The project in the Durrs neighborhood was a huge undertaking, with over a year’s
worth of work completed way ahead of schedule! We installed 35,000 feet of
stormwater pipe, added more than 250 drainage structures, and reconstructed
81,000 square yards of swales. This early finish shows how committed the city is to
providing real flood protection as soon as possible.
City of Fort Lauderdale Here are some projects currently underway:
1 E. Broward Blvd., Ste. 444
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 In the historic Dorsey-Riverbend area, a flood-control project is expected to be
finished a year early. It includes 21,000 feet of stormwater pipe and 90 drainage
structures. Crews are also installing a new sewer pump station, moving nearby water
and sewer lines, fixing driveways and swales, restoring pavement, and trimming
trees to improve flow and safety.
Work in Progresso Village includes 21,000 feet of stormwater pipe, 100 drainage
structures, and a new stormwater pump station. Design work is also occurring in
the Melrose Manors/Riverland area, the Southeast Isles, and Victoria Park. These
projects will bring much-needed drainage solutions and infrastructure improvements
to areas that have been vulnerable to storm and tidal flooding.

Office Contact The city is committed to making Fort Lauderdale a safer place for everyone, and
Scott Wyman these projects are just one step in that direction. We aren’t just rebuilding. We are
Chief of Staff to the Mayor looking to the future.
swyman@fortlauderdale.gov
954.828.5314 In other news, I’m pleased to announce that the city has hired its first ever chief
waterway officer, fulfilling a promise that the City Commission made to focus more
attention on the health and preservation of our waterways. We take seriously our
motto as the Venice of America.
Please welcome Marco Aguilera. He has a strong background in code enforcement
with related experience in environmental enforcement, stormwater issues and
waterway enforcement. He got off to a great start — helping rescue a dock that
floated away from George English Park.

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