“The Fourth District Court of Appeal issued the attached Order denying Aids Healthcare Foundation’s (AHF) Petition for Writ of Certiorari on second tier review. The Court opined that AHF failed to show that the circuit court applied the wrong law or departed from the essential requirements of law in denying the first-tier certiorari petition, and that AHF’s petition essentially only challenged the City’s factual determination, which the appellate court is not permitted to consider or evaluate on second-tier review. This is effectively the end of AHF’s ability to challenge the City and the Board of Adjustment’s decisions. Furthermore, the U.S. District Court had previously ruled that if the state court denied AHF’s petition for writ of certiorari, AHF’s ADA and FHA claims could NOT proceed. The City will advise the U.S. District Court of the state court’s ruling and advise of any subsequent action or dismissal in response.”

Read the full order here

FDOT has scheduled 2 public hearings to provide an opportunity for public feedback on the plans for Cordova Rd between 15th ST and 17th St.

Virtual Public Hearing: Monday, January 11, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., presentation at 6:00 p.m.

To join the meeting, please use this link (preregistration required): https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4874647826627992333

Participants can also use their phone by dialing in to +1 (213) 929-4221
Access code: 388-236-718

In-person Public Hearing: Tuesday, January 12, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., presentation at 6:30 p.m.

Hearing will take place at the Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Convention Center located at: 1851 SE 10th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.

The in-person Public Hearing session will be in compliance with all current COVID-19 guidelines and social distancing will be followed.

The full announcement from FDOT is here

The full presentation is here

Click on the cover page to see the full presentation.

Dr. Gassman, Assistant Director for the Public Works Department, will discuss observations related to the September King Tides event, as well as City response efforts and long-term adaptation strategies to minimize flooding and create a stronger and more resilient community. Dr. Gassman will share a brief presentation on King Tides on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6PM, followed by a question and answer session. We intend to wrap up meeting by 6:30 P.M to avoid overlap with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting that starts soon after.

Seer Dr. Gassman's Presentation here:  Sept_21_High_Tide_Presentation_Rio_Vista_HOA.pdf

If you would like to join the virtual meeting, please click on the link below and register beforehand: https://bit.ly/3hTYlba

Registration will close 3 hours before the event; 3:00 p.m. on September 23nd.

Lastly, please see this traffic advisory for closures on Cordova related to high tides

Jenni Morejon, the President & CEO of the Downtown Development Authority gave update the members on their current priorities.  Her full presentation is available here:  2020_0922_RVCA.pdf

UPDATE!

According to Ft. Lauderdale City Attorney on Nov. 5, 2020 the Circuit Court has today issued a final order denying AHF’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari, on the merits, which sought to overturn the Board of Adjustment’s decision upholding the City’s interpretation that the proposed project at issue was a Level 5 SSRF.  Also note that the U.S. District Court has recently opined that if the Circuit Court denied the Petition, AHF’s federal claims in U.S. District Court would not proceed.  Although AHF has appellate recourses, those have a significantly more onerous burdens.

See the following two documents regarding this petition.  They have received the required number of signatures and it expected to be on the commission agenda in October.  We will also be discussing this at the general meeting of the RVCA on Monday 9/21.

2020.07.21_Joint_Letter_to_City_Manager_and_City_Attorney.pdf

9-14-2020_City_Attorney_Opinion_re_Ordinance_Proposed_Pursuant_to_Chapter_Sec._3.15.pdf

See all updates here