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Acting city manager reports hires, park progress and upcoming town halls

Lauderdale Lakes City Commission · May 27, 2026
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Summary

The acting city manager updated the commission on infrastructure projects (Otis Gray Park 95% complete, final completion expected June 30), staffing hires (building official and principal planner), grant submissions, and upcoming town halls (budget town hall June 11; Caribbean American Unity Fest June 5).

The acting city manager briefed the commission on several administrative and capital items: submission of a hurricane loss mitigation program, development of an internal intranet for staff communication, completion of a successful recruitment for a building official and a principal planner, and the scheduling of public engagement events including a budget town hall on June 11 and the Caribbean American Unity Fest on June 5 (free admission; VIP experience offered for $75).

On capital projects, the acting city manager reported that Otis Gray Park improvements are 95% complete with final completion expected by June 30. The manager also noted ongoing work on citywide drainage improvements and traffic calming infrastructure, and said staff continue to pursue grant funding for fire improvements and other projects. Flyers and outreach for summer programs and community events were noted as available to the public.