Imperial Point Civic Association Imperial Point is a vibrant community located Northeast Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Most recent update is 10-1-24 Lease Agreement with Broward Health was approved by the City Commission. This will allow Dottie Mancini to reopen soon.
See youtube meeting video and run it up to 9:55PM
On December 7, 2023 Dottie Mancini Park, located behind the Imperial Point Hospital Complex, was locked down by Broward Health as a result of contract renewal negotiations with the City of Fort Lauderdale, thus denying Imperial Point residents and our surrounding neighborhoods the enjoyment of this great family-oriented park.
Since our brief opening in December of Dottie Mancini Park for Imperial Point Civic Association's "Winter in the Park" festival, the only living things enjoying the park have been the Iguanas. The City and Broward Health have been going back and forth trying to resolve the issue(s).
The latest Updates are detailed in the below article by Ralph Zeltman, the Association's "Neighborhood Improvements" Director.
DOTTIE MANCINI PARK NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
by Ralph Zeltman, August 10, 2024
The City of Fort Lauderdale has been meeting with Broward Health, property owner of the Dottie Mancini Park (DMP), since it's closing on 1 November 2023 and subsequent lock down on 7 December 2023 after the previous lease lapsed with the city. The city recently met with Broward Health on 8 August 2024 regarding a new lease and we were advised by District 1 Commissioner John Herbst that a proposed new lease will be submitted to the Commission for their consideration at their next city commission meeting. No details were revealed by Commissioner Herbst except that the previous negotiations with Broward Health indicated they were seeking another property of comparable size before considering the reopening of the DMP. We'll all have to wait and see what transpires at the next city commission meeting on the disposition of the DMP reopening based upon the on again - off again track record experienced this year.
Update: Did not make the published 8-20 Agenda, but Acting City Manager, Susan Grant, will attempt to "walk on" the item at the 8/20 commission meeting.
Update: Did not make discussion on the 20th and so ... status quo: Park still "Temporarily Closed".
Update 8-28-24: Dottie Mancini does not show on upcoming agenda for September 3, 2024 Commision meeting as an item to vote on. The update to our question as to why there is no agenda item is the following response from District 1 Commissioner John Herbst
"We received a draft agreement from Broward Health yesterday. It does not incorporate all of the terms which were agreed to in my meeting with Shane Strum.
After several back-and-forth discussions with staff at Broward Health, we have concluded that further attempts to modify the agreement are not likely to produce any change. Therefore, we will be presenting the agreement as-is to the commission for a vote on Tuesday.
It is currently in our city attorney’s office for them to review, which is why it is not listed as an agenda item yet. Accordingly, until their review is completed I am not able to release it to you. The city manager anticipates that it will be disseminated tomorrow.
As we have discussed many times over the past year, I share your frustration and disappointment. As much as we would wish otherwise, Broward Health, as the sole owner of the land, is in control of this process."
9-4-24 - Well, just another blank stare.
9-27-24 - Well looks like a positive movement. Agenda item for next Tuesday October 1, 2024
WALK-ON CAM 24-0747 Motion Approving a Lease Agreement Between North Broward Hospital District and the City of Fort Lauderdale for Broward Health Park at Imperial Point Honoring Dottie Mancini.
Update 10-1-24. Last night the city commission unanimously passed the Broward Health (BH) walk-on lease agreement to pay them $17,000 per month to reopen the Dottie Mancini Park (DMP) until a final agreement can be consummated. This agreement is strictly between the city and BH, but the positive outcome is the DMP will be reopening shortly .
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LINK TO CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE AND AGENDAS
