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Romney Rogers
District IV Commissioner
CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE
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Commissioner’s Message
all is in the air! And, while we were fortunate to have escaped the major wrath of
FHurricane Irma, now is not the time to let our guards down. Hurricane Season runs
through Nov. 30 each year. I would like to thank everyone who put “neighbor
helping neighbor” into practice, time and again, both before Irma’s arrival and in its
aftermath. Going forward, we must remind residents to trim trees and take other
precautionary measures when Hurricane Season approaches. Some of our neighbors
were without power for nearly two weeks. The City Commission will be meeting with
FPL representatives on Dec. 19 at City Hall at Noon to discuss issues concerning FPL’s
response to the hurricane.
How to File for Disaster Assistance – If you believe you may qualify for federal
disaster assistance due to Hurricane Irma, you can log on to
www.DisasterAssistance.gov. After you enter your address, the system will verify
whether your property is eligible. Then, simply follow the instructions to file a claim.
The revised filing deadline is Nov. 24, 2017 (see www.fema.gov/disaster/4337).
Also, you should make sure to file any insurance claims in a timely manner and to
record the cost of any casualty loss. The casualty damage that is not covered by
insurance reimbursement may be deductible on your 2017 tax return, so make sure to
check with your accountant or tax advisor on that issue.
King Tide Predictions – We expect King Tides again from Dec. 2-6. Remember to
avoid driving through flood waters and to rinse the undercarriage of your vehicle if
you happen to do so. Please use our Lauderserv app or call our 24-Hour Neighbor
Service Center at 954-828-8000 to report any flooding or clogged storm drains you
encounter. By taking proactive measures, preparing, and staying vigilant, we can
continue to work together to strengthen our resilience and create a safer and more
sustainable coastal community. To prepare and for safety tips, please review the
information at www.fortlauderdale.gov/kingtide.
Bahia Mar – On Oct. 18, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 6 to 3, subject to a
number of conditions, to recommend that the City Commission approve the most
recent Bahia Mar project proposed by Rahn Bahia Mar, LLC, for the parcel at 801
Seabreeze Boulevard. The application includes 651 Residential Units; 118,815 sq ft
Retail Use; 26,123 sq ft Restaurant Use; 6,000 sq ft Marina; and a 256-room Hotel
(the existing hotel would be demolished). The conditions imposed by the Board are
found at www.fortlauderdale.gov/home/showdocument?id=25981. When the page
opens, see Agenda Item 3, Case R17040. Until I meet with the Applicant Team on
this proposal, I am not inclined to discuss the project publicly. The earliest the City
Commission might review the project would be Dec. 5.
2017 Telephone Town Hall Meetings (TTHMs) – During my Oct. 10 TTHM, 3,391
neighbors joined the call and 550 were on the call at the same time, during peak
participation. Thirteen neighbors had a chance to ask questions on issues such as
hurricane debris removal, canal dredging, stormwater management, and traffic. To
review the TTHMs already held this year, please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/tthm.
SE 17th Street Mobility Working Group – I convened the third meeting of this working
group on Oct. 30. After the formal adoption of the SE 17th Street Mobility Plan, the
group was formed to shepherd the implementation of the plan. Participants include
representatives from seven nearby neighborhood associations, commercial property
rio vista civic association • www.riovistaonline.com