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SE 17th Street Mobility Working Group – To date, I have Advisory Boards – I have one opening on the Community
convened four monthly meetings of this working group. After Appearance Board and one on the Community Services Board.
the formal adoption of the SE 17th Street Mobility Plan last You may apply online via fortlauderdale.granicus.com/
summer, the group was formed to shepherd the boards/w/535c460f8191bab3. Thank you.
implementation of the plan. The Top 10 Plan For Your Calendar
Recommendations have been identified, and the Top 5 were • 2nd Annual Panthers in the Park Ice Skating – Through
prioritized at the October meeting. Future issues of HARBOR Jan. 7 at Huizenga Plaza, 32 E Las Olas Blvd. For details,
BEACH will explore these recommendations in greater detail.
see www.nhl.com/panthers/community/panthersinthepark.
“Go Big, Go Fast” – We are in the midst of a major • Santa on the Beach – Wednesday, Dec. 20, 12:45 PM,
infrastructure improvement project to replace a 30-inch 600 Seabreeze Blvd. For information, call 954-828-7275.
wastewater force (sewer) main that runs through the Durrs, • Downtown Countdown – Sunday, Dec. 31, 3:30 PM – 1
Dorsey Riverbend, Sailboat Bend, and Tarpon River AM, SW 2 Street / SW 5 Avenue.
neighborhoods. This one pipe conveys more than 30 • Hazardous Waste and Electronics Drop-off Event –
percent of all wastewater in the City. The City Commission Saturday, Jan. 13, 9 AM – 2 PM, Mills Pond Park, 2201
approved an emergency declaration on June 1, 2017, to NW 9 Avenue. Proof of Fort Lauderdale residency is
allow for replacement of the pipe. Tanker trucks are being required. For details, visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/hhw.
used to vacuum and transport wastewater in the meantime.
My City Hall Office Hours are Mondays from 4 - 5:30 PM and Tuesdays
Neighbors may notice tanker trucks with hoses in manholes from 9 AM - Noon (in non-Commission weeks). To schedule a meeting or
until the project is complete. To report overflowing manholes sign up to receive this newsletter and other information about what’s
or sewage spills, contact our 24-hour Neighbor Service going on in the City, contact MJ Matthews at 954-828-5028 or
Center at 954-828-8000. For details: mmatthews@fortlauderdale.gov. HB
www.fortlauderdale.gov/gobigfaq. Regular updates on Romney Rogers
water and sewer improvements are provided at City of Fort Lauderdale
www.fortlauderdale.gov/gobiggofast. District IV Commissioner

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