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Fort Lauderdale accepts $3 million FDOT grant for Breakers Avenue resiliency; $2.8M gap remains pending surtax funds
Summary
The commission approved a $3 million Florida Department of Transportation grant for Breakers Avenue resiliency and pedestrian improvements. City staff said the project currently has about $8.4 million available and an approximately $2.8 million funding gap; Broward County surtax amendments could provide roughly $3.5M–$4M if approved.
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission on May 6 approved acceptance of a $3,000,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation for Breakers Avenue resiliency and pedestrian traffic improvements.
The resolution passed unanimously.
City staff and commissioners discussed remaining funding for the project and scheduling for final design.
Project funding status and timeline
Acting Transportation and Mobility Director Milos Mestorevic told commissioners the project currently…
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