Fort Myers public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Building & Zoning Oversight Committee
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 27, 2023, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of departmental updates regarding software, fire safety concerns, staffing, and permit revenue reports.
- Approved minutes from July 27, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board
The board elected Diana Giraldo as Chair and Ashley Leger as Vice Chair. Members received updates on various sidewalk and bridge projects, and reviewed a draft Micromobility Ordinance currently being prepared for City Council.
- Elected Diana Giraldo as Chair (all in favor)
- Elected Ashley Leger as Vice Chair (all in favor)
- Unable to vote on May 18, 2023 meeting minutes as they were not presented
Audit Committee
The committee reached a consensus to adopt Red Book standards to allow for future consulting services. They agreed that the Internal Audit Charter, Annual Audit Plan, and Budget and Resource Plan will require City Council approval. The committee also decided to split the Internal Audit Manager's time 50/50 between auditing and consulting.
- Approved minutes from July 26, 2023, and July 31, 2023
- Consensus to adopt Red Book standards for internal audit governance
- Consensus that Internal Audit Charter, Annual Audit Plan, and Budget and Resource Plan be approved by Council
- Agreed to split Internal Audit Manager's time 50/50 between audit and consulting
- Agreed that audit and consulting reports should be posted on the internal audit web page unless legally exempt
Planning Board
The Planning Board recommended that City Council approve an amendment to the 5600 Lee Boulevard Planned Unit Development to revise the site plan and extend construction timeframes. The board also considered an amendment to the Land Development Code to create a Development Review Committee, though no final vote is recorded for that item.
- Recommended City Council approve amendment to 5600 Lee Blvd PUD site plan and development timeframes (7-1)
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee evaluated eight proposals for independent financial auditing services (RFQ 0062-23). The committee scored the firms and voted to recommend the top three ranked firms to the City Council without requiring further presentations.
- Approved recommendation of top three ranked firms to City Council (unanimous): Marcum, LLP (360.75), Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC (355.25), and MSL, P.A. (354.25)
- Decided no presentations from the top three proposers are needed at this time
Building & Zoning Oversight Committee
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 27, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of departmental reports regarding permit revenues, staffing, and fire safety concerns related to electric vehicles.
- Approved minutes from April 27, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)