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Fort Lauderdale commission approves temporary lease for community court in Flagler Village, urges permanent solution
Summary
City commissioners approved CM5, renewing a lease for community court in Flagler Village with an opt‑out after two years while speakers and commissioners pressed staff to pursue a permanent site or property purchase.
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission on Tuesday approved CM5, a lease allowing the city to continue operating community court in Flagler Village under a new five‑year agreement that includes an option for the city to opt out after two years. The vote was unanimous.
Commissioners and neighborhood leaders said the lease is a short‑term fix while the city and the Flagler Village Civic Association continue looking for a permanent solution that meets community needs and the logistical requirements of the program.
The Flagler Village Civic Association president, Phil Dunlap, told the commission the neighborhood supports the lease “because we recognize the need for these services,” but urged the city to “work … on a permanent solution that’s gonna still,…
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