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Fort Lauderdale accepts $1.32 million in state SHIP housing funds for 2025‑26
Summary
The City Commission approved acceptance of $1,321,921 in 2025‑26 state SHIP funds and authorized use of an estimated $50,000 in program income, bringing the total estimated program to $1,371,921; the measure allows typical administrative caps (10% of SHIP funds + 5% of program income).
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted to accept the 2025‑26 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) allocation totaling $1,321,921 and to authorize the use of estimated program income of $50,000, for a combined estimated total of $1,371,921.
A public commenter asked whether the "program income" portion would be used for program activities or only administrative costs. City staff explained the resolution itemizes the SHIP funding for annual program allocation, and that administrative costs are capped: the city may allocate 10 percent of total SHIP funds plus 5 percent of any program income toward administrative expenses. The resolution delegates authority to the city manager (or designee) to receive and administer the funds and to execute related documents.
Action: The resolution accepting SHIP funds and approving the recommended funding allocation passed by roll call.
