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This year the City faced two significant budgetary changes - organization and vibrant community. Thank you for being
the reduction of the Return on Investment Revenue to the part of it! Please feel free to contact me anytime at
General Fund (which will result in a greater investment in our bsorensen@fortlauderdale.gov. HB
infrastructure) and an increase in contractual wage and
benefit adjustments for Public Safety positions. Nevertheless, Stay Informed!
our City Manager, Chris Lagerbloom, presented a budget Sign Up For City News & Manage Subscriptions:
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