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Mayor’s Message continued

Some significant new aspects of the proposed budget include:
• A new marine facilities fund that will ensure public boat
ramps and marinas are clean and well-maintained.

• An expansion of the testing program we use to monitor the
quality of water in our canals and rivers.

• The build-out of space for the city’s workforce training
program for those seeking careers in aviation.

• A new program to assist financially burdened households
with paying city utility bills.
• The funding to complete the construction of Fire Station 13,
EMS Substation 88 and the Heron Garage substation.
• The earmarking of $6.8 million to repair and enhance roads
and sidewalks, including Breakers Avenue and Birch Road.

• More money for seawall restoration and replacement and
improvements to streetlighting.

• The procurement of more closed-circuit television cameras
and vehicle stop barriers to improve public safety.

• Training to help police officers in crisis-intervention tactics.
• Funding for a shelter bed access program to better ensure
temporary housing for those living on our streets.
• The launch of a pilot program to provide a safe place for
people who have a car but nowhere to live a safe place to
park and sleep overnight.
• Continuation of the city’s work to upgrade our stormwater
system to better handle flooding and heavy rain.
• The hiring of additional personnel to operate our new
water treatment plant once its construction is completed
late next year.
Yours,

Dean Trantalis
Mayor, City of Fort Lauderdale

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