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Cape CoralFL averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$339,200 Typical home value $335,825 -3.9% yr/yr · +3.5% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (177)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- Contreras — Board Member
- Schwartz — Board Member
- McGrail — Board Member
- McBrearty — Board Member
- Shaw — Board Member
- Landis — Board Member
- Lastra — Board Member
- Slaughter — Board Member
- Senatore — Board Member
- York — Board Member
- Tanis — Board Member
- Greer — Board Member
- Harrigan — Board Member
- Hayden — Board Member
- Steinke — Board Member
- Van Houten — Board Member
Who’s on the Audit Committee
- Lehmann — Board Member
- Perez-Zayas — Board Member
Who’s on the Charter School Authority Governing Board – Budget Workshop
- Mykisha Atisele — Board Member
- Jackson — Board Member
- Katine — Board Member
- Kilraine — Board Member
- Cathy Stout
- Keith Long
- OMS
Who’s on the Charter School Authority Governing Board – Regular Meeting
- Atisele — Board Member
- Jackson — Board Member
- Katine — Board Member
- Kilraine — Board Member
- Michaels — Board Member
- Minaya — Board Member
- Santos — Board Member
- Tom Hayden — Councilmember
- Cathy Stout
- Keith Long
- Caroline Rozeau
- Jose Soto-Parent Rep
Who’s on the Charter School Authority Governing Board – Special Meeting
Who’s on the Charter School Authority Governing Board – Workshop
- Atisele — Board Member
- Jackson — Board Member
- Katine — Board Member
Who’s on the City Council – Budget Workshop
- Gunter — Mayor
- Long — Councilmember
- Donnell — Councilmember
- Kilraine — Councilmember
- Kaduk — Councilmember
- Lastra — Councilmember
- Lehmann — Councilmember
- Steinke — Councilmember
- Sheppard — Councilmember
- Carr — Councilmember
- Cosden — Councilmember
- Hayden — Councilmember
- Welsh — Councilmember
Who’s on the City Council – Regular Meeting
- Gunter — Mayor
- Long — Councilmember
- Donnell — Councilmember
- Kaduk — Councilmember
- Kilraine — Councilmember
- Lehmann — Councilmember
- Sheppard — Councilmember
- Lastra — Councilmember
- Hayden — Councilmember
- Steinke — Councilmember
- Cosden — Councilmember
- Cummings — Councilmember
- Carr — Councilmember
- Nelson — Councilmember
- Welsh — Councilmember
Who’s on the City Council –Special Budget Workshop
- Donnell — Councilmember
- Gunter — Mayor
- Kaduk — Councilmember
- Kilraine — Councilmember
- Lastra — Councilmember
- Lehmann — Councilmember
- Long — Councilmember
Who’s on the City Council – Special Meeting
- Gunter — Mayor
- Long — Councilmember
- Hayden — Councilmember
- Cosden — Councilmember
- Sheppard — Councilmember
- Steinke — Councilmember
- Donnell — Councilmember
- Kaduk — Councilmember
- Kilraine — Councilmember
- Lehmann — Councilmember
- Cummings — Councilmember
- Lastra — Councilmember
- Carr — Councilmember
Who’s on the Committee of the Whole
- Long — Councilmember
- Gunter — Mayor
- Kilraine — Councilmember
- Lehmann — Councilmember
- Donnell — Councilmember
- Kaduk — Councilmember
- Lastra — Councilmember
- Cosden — Councilmember
- Hayden — Councilmember
- Sheppard — Councilmember
- Steinke — Councilmember
- Cummings — Councilmember
- Carr — Councilmember
Who’s on the Community Development Block Grant Citizens Advisory Board
- Hill — Board Member
- Hartman — Board Member
- Bridges — Board Member
- McGrail — Board Member
- Proulx — Board Member
Who’s on the Community Redevelopment Agency – Regular Meeting
- Gunter — Commissioner
- Long — Commissioner
- Steinke — Commissioner
- Carr — Commissioner
- Cosden — Commissioner
- Hayden — Commissioner
- Kaduk — Commissioner
- Kilraine — Commissioner
- Lastra — Commissioner
- Lehmann — Commissioner
- Sheppard — Commissioner
- Donnell — Commissioner
- Welsh — Commissioner
Who’s on the Community Redevelopment Agency – Special Meeting
- Brantley — Commissioner
- Carr — Commissioner
- Cosden — Commissioner
- Gebhard — Commissioner
- Gunter — Commissioner
- Hayden — Commissioner
- Sheppard — Commissioner
- Steinke — Commissioner
- Long — Commissioner
- Welsh — Commissioner
Who’s on the Community Redevelopment Agency – Workshop
- Carr — Commissioner
- Cosden — Commissioner
- Gunter — Commissioner
- Hayden — Commissioner
- Long — Commissioner
- Sheppard — Commissioner
- Welsh — Commissioner
Who’s on the Joint Workshop – City Council – Charter School Authority Governing Board
- Donnell — Councilmember
- Gunter — Mayor
- Kaduk — Councilmember
- Kilraine — Councilmember
- Lastra — Councilmember
- Lehmann — Councilmember
- Long — Councilmember
Who’s on the Joint Workshop – City Council – Youth Council
- Gunter — Mayor
- Long — Councilmember
- Cosden — Councilmember
- Donnell — Councilmember
- Hayden — Councilmember
- Kaduk — Councilmember
- Kilraine — Councilmember
- Lastra — Councilmember
- Lehmann — Councilmember
- Sheppard — Councilmember
- Carr — Councilmember
Who’s on the Planning and Zoning Commission – Regular Meeting
- Apking — Commissioner
- Botana — Commissioner
- Estes — Commissioner
- Martin — Commissioner
- Moore — Commissioner
- Senatore — Commissioner
- Severson — Commissioner
Who’s on the Transportation Advisory Commission – Regular Meeting
- Hayden — Commissioner
- Gunter — Commissioner
- Sheppard — Commissioner
- Long — Commissioner
- Kaduk — Commissioner
- Kilraine — Commissioner
- Lehmann — Commissioner
- Lastra — Commissioner
- Welsh — Commissioner
- Cummings — Commissioner
- Steinke — Commissioner
Who’s on the Transportation Advisory Commission – Special Meeting
- Gunter — Commissioner
- Hayden — Commissioner
- Long — Commissioner
- Sheppard — Commissioner
Municipal budget
Total revenue$515.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$474.4M (FY2023)
Taxes$171.1M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$808.0M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,320 (FY2023)
Development activity
20252,406 housing units ($971.5M)
Recent meetings
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Cape Coral housing committee reviews 2026 Local Housing Incentive Plan
The Cape Coral Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meets on October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers. The committee will review the 2026 Local Housing Incentive Plan (LHIP), discuss presenting that plan to the City Council, and consider its proposed 2027 meeting schedule. It will also vote on approving minutes from its July 23, 2026 meeting, and the public may speak for up to 3 minutes each during citizens input time.
- Review of the 2026 Local Housing Incentive Plan (LHIP)
- Discussion of presenting the LHIP to the City Council
- Proposed AHAC 2027 meeting schedule
- Approval of July 23, 2026 meeting minutes
- Citizens input time, limited to 3 minutes per person
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Council Chambers
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AGENDA
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
October 01, 2026 05:00 PM Council Chambers
1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Chair Schwartz
2.
ROLL CALL
a.
Greer, Harrigan, Lastra, McGrail, Schwartz, Senatore, Shaw, and Van Houten
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Meeting Minutes – July 23, 2026
1. AHAC - Meeting Minutes July 23, 2026 - CC2026138.pdf
2. 2026-07-23 Draft AHAC Minutes - subject to approval.pdf
4.
BUSINESS
a.
2026 Local Housing Incentive Plan (LHIP)
1. AHAC - 2026 Local Housing Incentive Plan - CC2026160.pdf
2. 2025 LHIP AHAC Recommendations 10 01 26_.pdf
3. Final Meeting AHAC 10 01 26.pdf
b.
Presentation of the LHIP to Council – Discussion Topics
1. AHAC - Presentation of the LHIP to Council - Discussion Topics - CC2026161.pdf
c.
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) 2027 Proposed Meeting Schedule
1. AHAC - 2027 Proposed Meeting Schedule - CC2026162.pdf
2. AHAC 2027 Meeting Schedule - Proposed.pdf
5.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
A maximum of 3 minutes per individual is set for input of citizens.
6.
TIME AND PLACE OF FUTURE MEETING
a.
To be determined (TBD)
7.
MOTION TO ADJOURN …
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 4:00 PM
City Council – Special Meeting
Public hearings regarding North 3 utility improvement assessments
The City Council is holding public hearings to consider proposed assessments for the North 3 Utility Evaluation Project (UEP). The resolutions address the construction and funding of potable water, wastewater, and irrigation improvements.
- Resolution 243-26: Public hearing for North 3 Potable Water Improvement Area assessment
- Resolution 244-26: Public hearing for North 3 Wastewater Improvement Area assessment
- Resolution 245-26: Public hearing for North 3 Irrigation Water Improvement Area assessment
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Council Chambers
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AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
September 28, 2026 04:00 PM Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
BUSINESS MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
4.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
5.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
A maximum of 60 minutes is set for input of citizens on matters concerning the City Government; 3 minutes per individual.
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS (Note: Input received as follows: 1. City Staff presentations are limited to five (5) minutes; 2. Applicant(s) presentations are limited to five (5) minutes; and 3. Resident input is limited to three (3) minutes per individual with a maximum of sixty (60) minutes total. All three are subject to the following statement: Unless otherwise extended by City Council.)
a.
Resolution 243-26 Public Hearing
1. Resolution 243-26 North 3 UEP Initial Water Assessment - FN2026175.pdf
2. Resolution 243-26.pdf
3. North 3 East UEP Initial Assessment Resolution (9-28-26) RDC 8.25.26 EME 9- …
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 5:05 PM
City Council – Special Meeting
Cape Coral Council to set 2026 tax rate and adopt FY2027 budget
The Cape Coral City Council is holding a special meeting with two final public hearings: one to set the 2026 property tax millage rate and another to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget. Both items are up for second and final approval. The meeting also includes citizens input time and scheduling of future meetings.
- Ordinance 47-26: levy 5.1471 mills for general operations and 0.1554 mills for debt service on 2026 assessed property values
- Ordinance 48-26: adopt FY2027 operating and capital budget
- Public hearings with 3-minute resident input limits
- Citizens input time (60 minutes max, 3 minutes per speaker)
- Future meetings: Special Meeting Sept 28, 2026; Regular Meeting Oct 7, 2026
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Council Chambers
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AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
September 24, 2026 05:05 PM Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
BUSINESS MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
4.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
5.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
A maximum of 60 minutes is set for input of citizens on matters concerning the City Government; 3 minutes per individual.
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS (Note: Input received as follows: 1. City Staff presentations are limited to five (5) minutes; 2. Applicant(s) presentations are limited to five (5) minutes; and 3. Resident input is limited to three (3) minutes per individual with a maximum of sixty (60) minutes total. All three are subject to the following statement: Unless otherwise extended by City Council.)
a.
Ordinance 47-26 Second and Final Public Hearing
1. Ordinance 47-26 Millage Rate - FN2026201.pdf
2. Ordinance 47-26.pdf
3. Public Hearing 9 24 26.pdf
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM
City Council – Special Meeting
Council to evaluate city manager, attorney, auditor, staff
The Cape Coral City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct evaluations of the city manager, city attorney, city auditor, and council staff. These are the only substantive items on the agenda, along with routine procedural matters. The meeting also sets dates for upcoming budget hearings.
- City Manager Evaluation (Council2026041.pdf)
- City Attorney Evaluation (Council2026043.pdf)
- City Auditor Evaluation (Council2026044.pdf)
- Council Staff Evaluations (Council2026045.pdf)
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Conference Room 220A
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AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
September 23, 2026 10:00 AM Conference Room 220A
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
BUSINESS MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
4.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
5.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
A maximum of 60 minutes is set for input of citizens on matters concerning the City Government; 3 minutes per individual.
6.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
City Auditor Evaluation
1. CIty Auditor Evaluation - Council2026044.pdf
b.
City Attorney Evaluation
1. City Attorney Evaluation - Council2026043.pdf
c.
City Manager Evaluation
1. City Manager Evaluation - Council2026041.pdf
d.
Council Staff Evaluations
1. Council Staff Evaluations - Council2026045.pdf
7.
TIME AND PLACE OF FUTURE MEETINGS
a.
A Special Meeting of the Cape Coral City Council is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, beginning at 5:05 p.m. in Council Chambers (2nd and Final Budget …
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Committee of the Whole
Council to review South Cape Community Center and Yacht Club P3 proposals
The Cape Coral Committee of the Whole will discuss two items: a presentation on the South Cape Community Center and unsolicited public-private partnership (P3) proposals for the Cape Coral Yacht Club. The meeting includes citizens input and is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- South Cape Community Center presentation (PR2026023)
- Cape Coral Yacht Club unsolicited P3 proposals (CM2026038)
- Comparison of P3 proposals from Kearns and Forest and KMB Marine
- Citizens input time (3 minutes per person, max 60 minutes)
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Council Chambers
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AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
September 23, 2026 09:00 AM Council Chambers
1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
BUSINESS MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
4.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
5.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
A maximum of 60 minutes is set for input of citizens on matters concerning the City Government; 3 minutes per individual.
6.
DISCUSSION
a.
South Cape Community Center Presentation
1. South Cape Community Center Presentation - PR2026023.pdf
2. South Cape Comm Center COW Presentation.pdf
b.
Cape Coral Yacht Club Unsolicited P3 Proposals
1. Cape Coral Yacht Club Unsolicited P3 Proposals - CM2026038.pdf
2. Yacht Club Unsolicted P3 Proposal Comparison - .pdf
3. Kearns and Forest FINAL_P3_Proposal_City_of_Cape_Coral.pdf
4. KMB Marine - P3 Proposal - Cape Coral Yacht Club - REV 8-24-26.pdf
7.
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
8.
TIME AND PLACE OF FUTURE MEETINGS
a. …
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Transportation Advisory Commission – Regular Meeting
Cape Coral transportation panel hears updates on signals, parkway widening, paving
The Transportation Advisory Commission is meeting to receive staff updates on traffic signals, the Cape Coral Parkway 6-laning project, paving projects, the UEP, SR-78 PD&E, and MPO issues. Workshop discussions cover a roundabout study, an SS4A grant, and a Cape Coral Parkway resiliency study. The agenda is primarily informational with no listed votes or public hearings.
- Traffic Signal Update by Principal Engineer Wendy Williams
- Cape Coral Parkway 6-Laning project update
- Paving Project Updates by PW Transportation Maintenance Manager
- Roundabout Study Update by Apex Companies
- SS4A Grant (Educational) discussion
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Public Works Operations Center
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AGENDA
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
September 16, 2026 09:00 AM Public Works Operations Center
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Chair Kilraine
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
a.
Chair Kilraine
3.
ROLL CALL
4.
CHANGES TO AGENDA / ADOPTION OF AGENDA
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Meeting Minutes – June 3, 2026
1. TAC - Meeting Minutes - June 3, 2026 - CC2026113.pdf
2. 2026-06-03 CTAC draft Minutes - subject to approval.pdf
6.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
Input of citizens on matters concerning City Government;
3 minutes per individual.
7.
BUSINESS
8.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a.
Traffic Signal Update- Wendy Williams, Principal Engineer P.E.
1. Traffic Signal Update - PW2026070.pdf
2. 8.a_ Signalization CTAC Update September 2026.pdf
b.
Cape Coral Parkway 6-Laning; Wendy Williams, Principal Engineer P.E.
1. Cape Coral Parkway 6-Laning - PW2026071.pdf
2. 8.b_Cape Coral Pkwy 6 Laning CTAC Update September 2026.pdf
c.
Paving Project Updates; Bryan VandeWalker, PW Transportation Maintenance Manager
1. Paving Project Updates - PW2026072.pdf
2. 8.c. Paving Project Updates.pdf
d.
UEP Update; Robert Creighton, Design and Construction Manager …
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 4:00 PM
City Council – Regular Meeting
Council to vote on $23.25M fleet facility, $10.1M stormwater bond, and $500M commercial paper cap
The Cape Coral City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda and hold public hearings on several financial items. Key decisions include approving a $23.25 million guaranteed maximum price for a new fleet maintenance facility, issuing up to $10.1 million in stormwater utility revenue bonds, and increasing the city's commercial paper program limit from $150 million to $500 million. The council will also consider donating surplus land to a builders care nonprofit and continuing a development agreement for the Bimini Basin project.
- Resolution 259-26: Approve $23,250,414 GMP for North Cape Government Complex Fleet Maintenance Facility (total contract $23,438,870)
- Ordinance 50-26 / Resolution 210-26: Public hearing on $10,100,000 Stormwater Utility Revenue Bond for capital improvements
- Ordinance 52-26 / Resolution 230-26: Increase Commercial Paper Program from $150M to $500M
- Ordinance 54-26: Donate surplus property at 1132 SW 29th Terrace and 2707 SW 9th Place to Lee BIA Builders Care
- Ordinance 55-26: Continue Bimini Basin Development Agreement public hearing to October 7, 2026
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Council Chambers
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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
September 16, 2026 04:00 PM Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
BUSINESS MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
a.
Councilmember Kaduk
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
a.
Councilmember Kaduk
4.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
5.
CHANGES TO AGENDA/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6.
RECOGNITIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
a.
Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Recognition
1. Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Recognition (observed the third Friday in September) - Council2026040.pdf
b.
Presentation for City Employees for Years of Service by Mayor Gunter
1. Presentation for City Employees for Years of Service by Mayor Gunter - Council2026036.pdf
c.
Achievement of Excellence Award from the National Procurement Institute
1. AEP Award of Excellence in Procurement - FN2026191.pdf
7.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
8.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME …
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Charter School Authority Governing Board – Regular Meeting
Board to award $130,000 pizza delivery contract and approve grants
The Cape Coral Charter School Authority Governing Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $130,000 pizza delivery services contract, several grant acceptances, and personnel recommendations. New business includes approving a teacher salary increase allocation and a stipend increase for certain employees. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent, staff, and a student presentation on Tourette Syndrome.
- Award RFP 2026-RFP-033-AB to JP Cape South, LLC for pizza delivery services, $130,000, funded by NSLP reimbursement grant
- Accept $21,402.73 from Florida DOE for School Safety and Security Initiative (Resolution 35-26)
- Accept $48,765 Title II grant from School District of Lee County for educator programs (Resolution 36-26)
- Approve teacher salary increase allocation (CTOIPS) for 2026-2027 (Resolution 39-26)
- Increase annual stipend for security/firesafety employees from $820 to $1,000 (Resolution 42-26)
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Council Chambers
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAPE CORAL
CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
September 15, 2026 - 05:00 PM
Council Chambers, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
1.
CALL TO ORDER
a.
Chair Jackson
2.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
a.
Chair Jackson
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
a.
Chair Jackson
4.
ROLL CALL
a.
Members Atisele, Jackson, Katine, Kilraine, Michaels, and Santos
b.
Parent Representatives Heuglin/OHS, Schade/OMS, Gibson/OES, and Rouzeau/OEN
5.
STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITIONS
a.
Lexus Bock, Student, Oasis Elementary North
1. Lexus Bock, Student, Oasis Elementary North Presentation - Tourette Syndrome - CC2026154.pdf
Presentation: Tourette Syndrome
6.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Request for Approval of Charter School Authority Governing Board Meeting Minutes on August 18, 2026.
1. Meeting Minutes - August 18, 2026 - Subject to Approval - CC2026129.pdf
2. CSA Meeting Minutes - August 18, 2026 - Subject to approval.pdf
7.
CHANGES TO AGENDA / ADOPTION OF AGENDA
8.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
A maximum of 45 minutes is set for input of citizens on matters concerning the Charter School Authority Governing Board; 3 minutes per individual.
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Fri Sep 11, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Youth Council – Regular Meeting
Cape Coral Youth Council meets Sept. 11 with LCEC guests and project updates
The Cape Coral Youth Council will hold a regular meeting on September 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes a guest speaker from LCEC, review of meeting notes, and an advisor presentation. Under business, the council will discuss charter section assignments, junior and senior projects, an Adopt-a-Road program, a school outreach project, a communications director vacancy, a D.C. trip, a mental health survey, and several upcoming events. The meeting is largely procedural, with no recognitions or citizen input items listed as pending.
- Guest speaker: Madison Obrochta and Shannon Williams from LCEC
- Discussion of Charter Section Assignments
- Discussion of Junior and Senior Projects
- Discussion of Adopt-a-Road program
- Discussion of D.C. Trip and Mental Health Survey
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Council Chambers
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AGENDA
Youth Council
September 11, 2026 03:00 PM Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Chair Brown
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ATTENDANCE
a.
Brown, Buice, Cruz, Frances, Habash, Hechavarria-Campbell, Jackson, Jacques, Michelena-Fernandez, Moran, Neis, Sanchez, Selimi, Trujillo-Garcia, Tuero, Vargas, Wang
4.
GUEST SPEAKER
a.
Madison Obrochta and Shannon Williams from LCEC
5.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA/ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
6.
REVIEW OF MEETING NOTES
1. Youth Council - Review of Meeting Notes - Item #6.pdf
7.
RECOGNITIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
a.
None
8.
ADVISOR PRESENTATION (30 MINUTES MAXIMUM)
a.
Upcoming Council Report - Advisor Hayden
9.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
Input of citizens on matters concerning City Government; 3 minutes per individual. The council will listen to all speakers and respond after all speakers have made their presentations.
10.
QUARTERLY REPORT
a.
Quarterly Report Debrief
11.
BUSINESS
a.
Charter Section As …
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 5:05 PM
City Council – Special Meeting
Cape Coral Council holds first hearings on 2027 budget and millage rates
The City Council is conducting the first public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets. The council will also consider Ordinance 47-26 to establish property tax rates for the 2026 tax year.
- First public hearing for Ordinance 47-26 to approve tentative millage rates of 5.1988 mills and 0.1554 mills
- First public hearing for Ordinance 48-26 to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget
- Setting of second and final public hearings for both ordinances for September 24, 2026
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Council Chambers
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AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
September 10, 2026 05:05 PM Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
4.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
5.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
A maximum of 60 minutes is set for input of citizens on matters concerning the City Government; 3 minutes per individual.
6.
BUSINESS
a.
Ordinance 47-26 First Public Hearing; Set Second and Final Public Hearing for September 24, 2026
1. Ordinance 47-26 Approve the Tentative Millage Rates - FN2026178.pdf
2. Ordinance 47-26.pdf
3. Public Hearing 9 10 26 FINAL.pdf
An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, to establish and levy ad valorem taxes within the corporate limits of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, for the tax year 2026; providing for the levy of ad valorem taxes in the amount of 5.1988 mills ($5.1988 per $1,000) based on the assessed value on non-exempt real and personal property located with …
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Community Redevelopment Agency – Regular Meeting
CRA to vote on $45.75M tax rebate for Bimini East redevelopment
The Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving a Tax Increment Rebate Agreement for the Bimini East Project, with a maximum value of $45,750,000, and will also adopt a budget amendment for FY 2026. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes, citizen input, and informational staff reports on code compliance, maintenance, and projects.
- CRA Resolution 11-26: Authorizes a Tax Increment Rebate Agreement with Crown Development, Inc. and Bimini Basin Redevelopment Company, LLC for up to $45,750,000 for Bimini East redevelopment.
- CRA Resolution 10-26: Amends the FY 2026 budget (amending Resolution 5-26, which amended Resolution 11-25).
- Approval of minutes from the July 29, 2026 regular meeting.
- Informational reports: Code Compliance Update, CRA Maintenance Report, and CRA Project Report for September 2026.
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AGENDA
CAPE CORAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
September 09, 2026 09:00 AM Council Chambers
1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
4.
CHANGES TO AGENDA / ADOPTION OF AGENDA
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Meeting Minutes - July 29, 2026, Regular
1. CRA Minutes July 29, 2026 - CRA2026034.pdf
2. 2026-07-29 draft CRA Regular minutes - VOL VIII.pdf
6.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
7.
BUSINESS
a.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
CRA Resolution 10-26
1. CRA BA2 FY 2026 - CRA2026038.pdf
2. CRA Resolution 10-26.pdf
3. 2026-09-09 FY 2026 CRA BA2 Presentation.pdf
A Resolution of the Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency Amending Resolution 5-26, which amended Resolution 11-25, which established the budget for Fiscal Year 2026; providing for an effective date.
b.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
c.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
CRA Resolution 11-26
1. CRA Res 11-26 Bimini East TIF Agreement - CRA2026040.pdf
2. CRA Resolution 11-26.pdf
3. 9-9-202 …
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Committee of the Whole
Committee discusses park fees, financial policies, and property donation rules
The Committee of the Whole will discuss several policy updates including Festival Park user fees and financial management procedures. The agenda also includes discussions on a property donation policy and the Heydon Lane Replat.
- Discussion of Festival Park User Fees and Rental Fee Policy
- Update to Financial Management Policies
- Review of Property Donation Policy for surplus land
- Discussion regarding Citizens Input Camera View
- Heydon Lane Replat (Sandoval Subdivision)
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AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
September 09, 2026 09:30 AM Council Chambers
1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
4.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
5.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
A maximum of 60 minutes is set for input of citizens on matters concerning the City Government; 3 minutes per individual.
6.
BUSINESS
a.
DISCUSSION
1.
Festival Park User Fees
1. Festival Park User Fees - PR2026025.pdf
2. Festival Park User Fees.pdf
3. Festival Park Rental Fee Policy updated 09012026.pdf
2.
Update to Financial Management Policies
1. Update to the Financial Management Policies - FN2026183.pdf
2. Updated Financial Management Policies.pdf
3. Presentation - Update to Financial Management Policies.pdf
3.
Property Donation Policy
1. Property Donation Policy - Council2026034.pdf
2. Cape Coral Donation of Surplus Land Policy Draft.pdf
4.
Citiz …
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 4:00 PM
City Council – Regular Meeting
Cape Coral Council discusses utility projects, employee benefits, and stormwater loans
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding employee medical and vision benefits, utility facility construction, and emergency road repairs. The agenda also includes public hearings for land development code changes and a proposed $10.1 million stormwater bank loan.
- Awarding $2,310,445.50 to Coastal Concrete Products, LLC for North RO Facility perimeter wall construction
- Emergency purchase of up to $500,000 for roadway repairs at 1521 NW 16th Terrace
- Awarding $1,704,135 for medical and prescription benefit services to Florida Blue
- Proposed $10,100,000 stormwater utility revenue bond issuance
- Amending Land Development Code regarding attached and detached garages
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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
September 02, 2026 04:00 PM Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
a.
Councilmember Donnell
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
a.
Councilmember Donnell
4.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
5.
CHANGES TO AGENDA/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6.
RECOGNITIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
a.
Presentation for City Employees for Years of Service by Mayor Gunter
1. Presentation for City Employees for Years of Service by Mayor Gunter.pdf
b.
Florida Urban Forestry Council 2025 Outstanding Professional Award – Recognition of City Arborist
1. 2025 Outstanding Professional - Recognition of City Arborist - PW2026068.pdf
7.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
8.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
A maximum of 60 minutes is set for input of citizens on matters concerning the Consent Agenda and City Government within Council jurisdiction to include Resolu …
Fri Aug 28, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Appeal of Decisions
School board appeals denial of landscaping waivers for 214 NW 20th Ave
The Cape Coral Appeal of Decisions board will review a request from the Lee County District School Board to overturn a Hearing Examiner's denial of four landscaping deviations. The appeal concerns a school site at 214 NW 20th Avenue, specifically seeking waivers for tree planting, foundation landscaping, parking area planting, and buffer requirements under the Land Development Code.
- Lee County District School Board appeals denial of four landscaping deviations at 214 NW 20th Ave
- Appeal seeks waivers for total tree planting, foundation landscaping, off-street parking planting, and buffer requirements
- Site is located in Block 3731, Unit 51, Cape Coral Subdivision
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AGENDA
APPEAL OF DECISIONS
Friday, August 28, 2026 02:00 PM Council Chambers
1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
APPEALS
a.
APL26-000005
1. APL26-000005 214 NW 20th Ave - DS2026112.pdf
2. APL26-000005 Backup Materials.pdf
The Lee County District School Board seeks to appeal a decision made by the Cape Coral Hearing Examiner that denied four requested deviations to Article 5, Chapter 5, of the Land Development Code, entitled “Landscaping,” as follows: a deviation from the total tree planting requirements, a deviation from the foundation landscaping requirements, a deviation from the off-street parking and vehicle use area planting requirements, and a deviation from the buffer requirements. The site consists of all of Block 3731, Unit 51, Cape Coral Subdivision; property is located at 214 NW 20 th Avenue.
3.
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT APPEALS
a.
To be deteremined
4.
ADJOURNMENT
No Item Selected
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1. APL26-000005 214 NW 20th Ave - DS2026112.pdf
2. APL26-000005 Backup Materials.pdf
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 4:00 PM
City Council – Regular Meeting
Council to set FY2026-27 stormwater, solid waste, fire, lot mowing fees
The Cape Coral City Council will hold public hearings on six resolutions setting final assessment rates and rolls for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, covering stormwater user fees, solid waste, fire protection, lot mowing, delinquent hardship deferrals, and the annual assessment roll. The council will also consider a resolution establishing commercial solid waste collection rates and recognize city employees for years of service. No new business or quasi-judicial hearings are listed.
- Resolution 220-26: sets FY2026-27 commercial solid waste collection rates
- Resolution 221-26: stormwater user fee for FY beginning Oct 1, 2026
- Resolution 222-26: solid waste service assessment roll and rates
- Resolution 223-26: fire protection assessment roll and rates, including hardship deferrals
- Resolution 226-26: certifies annual assessment rolls to Lee County Tax Collector
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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
August 26, 2026 04:00 PM Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
a.
Councilmember Steinke
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
a.
Councilmember Steinke
4.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
5.
CHANGES TO AGENDA/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6.
RECOGNITIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
a.
Presentation for City Employees for Years of Service by Mayor Gunter
1. Presentation for City Employees for Years of Service by Mayor Gunter - Council2026026 - Council2026031.pdf
7.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
8.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 4:00 PM
City Council – Regular Meeting
Council to adopt Cape Compass 2035 strategic plan
The Cape Coral City Council is meeting to vote on the adoption of the Cape Compass 2035 strategic plan, approve a consent agenda with multiple contracts and grants, and discuss options for a rowing club site. The consent agenda includes items such as a parking lot improvement contract, property purchase for parking, and various service agreements.
- Resolution 206-26: Adopt Cape Compass 2035 strategic plan
- Resolution 118-26: $137,963.70 contract for Everest Complex parking lot improvements
- Resolution 170-26: $373,700 purchase of properties at 2130-2136 SE Santa Barbara Pl. for parking
- Resolution 180-26: 5-year interlocal agreement with Lee County for stray animal control (est. $977,000 FY2027)
- Resolution 195-26: $448,904 fiber optic installation to connect master pump stations and parks
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✓ Decided: Council approves Rowing Club license at Tropicana Park 6-1
The Cape Coral City Council approved a 10-year license agreement allowing the Cape Coral Rowing Club to use city-owned property at Tropicana Park, despite earlier opposition and a failed vote in the spring. The council also adopted the Cape Compass 2035 Strategic Plan, approved a $93.4 million budget amendment, and passed an ordinance to enforce against unlicensed contractors with a $5 building permit surcharge. A proposal to replace the Hearing Examiner with a Special Magistrate failed 3-4.
- Approved Rowing Club license agreement at Tropicana Park (6-1)
- Adopted Cape Compass 2035 Strategic Plan (6-0)
- Approved FY26 Budget Amendment #3, increasing revenues/expenditures by $93,396,398 (6-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 49-26 on unlicensed contractor enforcement (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 217-26 establishing $5 building permit surcharge for enforcement (6-1)
- Approved Resolution 216-26 creating Licensing Investigator position (7-0)
- Failed to adopt Ordinance 20-26 replacing Hearing Examiner with Special Magistrate (3-4)
- Approved multiple land use and rezoning ordinances (7-0 each)
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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
August 19, 2026 04:00 PM Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
a.
Councilmember Long
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
a.
Councilmember Long
4.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
5.
CHANGES TO AGENDA/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6.
RECOGNITIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
a.
Presentation for City Employees for Years of Service by Mayor Gunter
1. Presentation for City Employees for Years of Service by Mayor Gunter - Council2026026 - Council2026030.pdf
b.
Florida League of Cities Environmental Stewardship Award Presentation for the Caloosahatchee Connect …
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VOLUME: LXXXI
PAGE: 219
AUGUST 19, 2026
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
August 19, 2026
Council Chambers
Meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Steinke at 4:01 p.m.
INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE - Councilmember Long
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Long
4:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Mayor Pro Tern Steinke, Councilmembers Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra,
Lehmann, and Long were present. Mayor Gunter was excused.
CHANGES TO AGENDA/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Steinke inquired if there were any changes to the agenda. He requested
to move item 12.a. Youth Council Report directly after the Recognitions/Achievements.
Councilmember Kilraine requested to add an item under New Business 12.d. Lee BIA
Property Donation.
There were no other changes.
Councilmember Kilraine moved, seconded by Counci/member Long, to adopt the
agenda, as amended.
Council polled as follows: Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke, and
Donnell voted "aye." Seven "ayes." Motion carried 7-0.
RECOGNITIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Presentation for City Employees for Years of Service by Mayor Gunter
Mayor Pro Tern Steinke recognized an employee for outstanding service and dedication
to our City. He thanked her for being such a valuable member of our team. The employee
had 21 years of service.
Florida League of Cities Environmental Stewardship Award Presentation for the
Caloosahatchee Connect
City Manager llczyszyn explained that the Florida League …
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Hearing Examiner
City seeks to vacate 2.38 acres of streets and easements in Bimini East subdivision
The Cape Coral Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on a single request by the City of Cape Coral to vacate several rights-of-way and interior platted easements totaling 2.384 acres in the Bimini East Street area. The meeting also sets the date for the next hearing. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Vacation of Atlantic Court right-of-way (1.33 acres) between Blocks 81 and 82
- Vacation of Manor Court right-of-way and underlying easements (0.61 acres) between Blocks 82 and 83
- Vacation of Triton Court East right-of-way (0.44 acres) between Blocks 83 and 84
- Vacation of interior platted easements in Blocks 81-84, except six-foot-wide rear lot easements
- Next hearing scheduled for September 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
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✓ Decided: Vacation request withdrawn; hearing examiner reflects on 10-year tenure
The only case on the agenda, VAC26-000010, was withdrawn by the applicant (City of Cape Coral) due to incomplete notice to affected property owners; it will be rescheduled. No decisions were made. Hearing Examiner Dalton closed the hearing and offered farewell remarks, noting her ten-year tenure and the importance of the position.
- Case VAC26-000010 withdrawn by applicant due to incomplete notice
- Next hearing scheduled for September 15, 2026
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Good morning, everyone. It is nine o'clock. We are here in council chambers for the hearing examiner hearings. I'm calling the hearings order at this time. Before we start, I have a few preliminary comments. I'd like to introduce the process that's followed in the city of Cape Coral, which is a little bit different than the process followed in other jurisdictions. In our process, the process is as follows. The clerk will read the introduction to the case. The clerk will swear in anyone who is testifying. City staff testifies regarding compliance with public notice. The applicant will go first and present an entire case. City staff goes second and presents their case. Public comment is next. If you're here for public comment, please do make your comments comprehensive, because once public comment is closed, it will not be reop ened. Following the closure of public comment, the applicant will respond to questions and make any final comments. Staff will do the same, and that will conclude the hearing. If you have a cell phone with you today, please turn it off or silence it, if possible, and take any cell phone conversations outside the room. If you wish to have a private conversation, please move away from the speaker's lectern so we do not accidentally record your conversation. They become public record when recorded. If you have testimony to provide today, please come to the microphone so we can properly record your testimony. All testimony must be under oath. Members of the …
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AGENDA
HEARING EXAMINER HEARINGS
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 09:00 AM Council Chambers
1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
1.
HEARINGS CALLED TO ORDER
2.
HEARINGS
a.
VAC26-000010 Bimini East Street
1. VAC26-000010 Bimini East Street - DS2026079.pdf
2. VAC26-000010 Backup Materials.pdf
3. VAC26-000010 HEX Staff Presentation.pdf
Applicant: City of Cape Coral
Address: Bimini East Street
Acreage: 2.384 Acres
Request: The City requests to vacate the following:
1. Atlantic Court right-of-way between Lots 1-29 in Block 81 and Lots 25-50 in
Block 82 totaling 1.33 acres;
2. Manor Court right-of-way and all underlying easements between Lots 12-24
in Block 82 and Lots 20-32 in Block 83 totaling 0.61 acres.
3. Triton Court East right-of-way between Lots 1-9 in Block 83 and Lots 26-32 in
Block 84 totaling 0.44 acres.
4. Interior platted easements in Blocks 81-84 except for the six-foot-wide
platted easements along the rear property lines of Lots 1-25 and 34-59 in
Block 81.
3.
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT HEARINGS
a.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers
4.
ADJO …
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VOLUME II
PAGE: 629
AUGUST 18, 2026
MINUTES OF THE HEARINGS OF
THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL
HEARING EXAMINER
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 9:00 A.M.
Madam Hearing Examiner Dalton called the hearings to order at 9:00 a.m.
ALSO PRESENT: Mike Struve, Planning Team Coordinator
Cody Vaughan-Birch, Assistant City Attorney
Case#: VAC26-000010*; Applicant: City of Cape Coral: Address: Bimini East
Street
Recording Secretary Rhine read the case into the record and administered the oath.
Planning Team Coordinator Struve stated Case Number VAC26-00010* has been
withdrawn by the applicant, City of Cape Coral, due to incomplete notice to affected
property owners. The case will appear on a future agenda at a date to be determined,
and the City will ensure proper notice is provided.
Hearing Examiner Dalton stated no comment or action was required by the Hearing
Examiner.
Hearing closed.
Hearing Examiner Dalton provided the following comments:
. « Reflected on serving as the inaugural and only Hearing Examiner for the past ten
years.
* Noted the first Hearing Examiner hearings were heard on July 5, 2016.
« Recognized the collaborative work with staff from the Department of Community
Services, other City Departments, and the Clerk's Office.
» Acknowledged support from the City Attorney's Office, former and current City
Clerks, Police and Fire Departments, and. the Department of Development
Services.
« Commended the City Planning Division staff for professionalism and compet …
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Charter School Authority Governing Board – Regular Meeting
Cape Coral Charter School Board to vote on insurance contract, teacher pay for AI pilot, and school services contracts.
The Cape Coral Charter School Authority Governing Board will consider approving several contracts and resolutions at its August 2026 regular meeting. The consent agenda includes a $183,344 insurance services contract, a $21,500 compensation study, and occupational therapy and speech language pathology service agreements for the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also vote on a resolution to provide additional pay for teachers participating in a 12-week AI classroom innovation pilot. The meeting will include a report on the state of the Oasis Charter Schools and a presentation from the STEM director.
- Approval of $183,344 insurance services contract with Florida League of Cities (administered) for initial year, with optional renewal years.
- Approval of $21,500 contract with Evergreen Solutions for compensation study for Oasis Charter Schools.
- Approval of occupational therapy services contract with Ashley Dowell OT LLC for 2026-2027 school year.
- Approval of speech language pathology services contract with Sandhill Speech and Language Services, LLC for 2026-2027 school year.
- Approval of add pay for teachers participating in a 12-month AI classroom innovation pilot.
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Thank you. Thank you very much. And we are honored tonight to have our color guard present colors tonight for the Pledge of Allegiance. So please rise. Thank you. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation , under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Order, arms. Right, face. Forward, march. Thank you. one parent representative not present Thank You madam clerk next we have our student staff recognition I don't think we have any tonight is that correct Miss Collins moving along we have approval of the minutes do we have a motion to approve minutes motion to approve minutes of June 23rd 20 26 we have a second second all in favor aye any opposed hearing none 6a carries next we have changes or adoptions to the agenda is there anybody wishing to change or pull anything from the consent agenda for further discussion chairman I'd like to make a change to the agenda please I'd like to request to advance item 17 staff report to above number 11 new business with the balance of the agenda to remains presenting so we would like 17 to go I'm sorry where motion to approve agenda with the noted exception we wanted to move 17 to I'm sorry 17 to above item 11 the new business dr. Domres is going to talk about in her presentation the new business any objection to the changes to the adoption of the agenda hearing none we had a motion on the floor to approve the agenda as presented with the exception of 17 b …
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAPE CORAL
CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
August 18, 2026 - 05:00 PM
Council Chambers, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
1.
CALL TO ORDER
a.
Chair Jackson
2.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
a.
Chair Jackson
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
a.
Members Atisele, Jackson, Katine, Kilraine, Michaels, and Santos
b.
Parent Representatives Heuglin/OHS, Schade/OMS, Gibson/OES, and Rouzeau/OEN
5.
STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITIONS - None
6.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Request for Approval of Charter School Authority Governing Board Meeting Minutes on June 23, 2026.
1. Meeting Minutes - June 23, 2026 - Subject to Approval - CC2026128.pdf
2. CSA Meeting Minutes - June 23, 2026 - Subject to approval.pdf
7.
CHANGES TO AGENDA / ADOPTION OF AGENDA
8.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Audit Committee
Audit Committee to review FY25 audit results and approve FY27-29 audit plans
The Cape Coral Audit Committee is meeting to review the FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) presented by Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC, discuss the City Auditor's risk assessment process, and vote on the FY27-FY29 Strategic Plan and Annual Audit Plan. The committee will also hear an update from City Auditor Russell and consider approval of the April 20, 2026 meeting minutes.
- FY25 ACFR presentation by Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
- Discussion on Audit Plan risk assessment process
- Approval of FY27-FY29 Strategic Plan and Annual Audit Plan
- City Auditor's Office Update Report by City Auditor Russell
- Approval of April 20, 2026 meeting minutes
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AGENDA
AUDIT COMMITTEE
August 17, 2026 02:00 PM
Public Works Library Room 193
815 Nicholas Parkway East, Cape Coral, FL 33990
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Chair Stevens
2.
ROLL CALL
a.
Austin, Cochrane, DeCere, Lehmann, Stevens, and Alternate Botterbusch
3.
CHANGES TO AGENDA / ADOPTION OF AGENDA
4.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Meeting Minutes – April 20, 2026
1. Audit - Meeting Minutes April 20, 2026 - CC2026087.pdf
2. 2026-04-20 Draft Audit Meeting Minutes - subject to approval.pdf
6.
BUSINESS
a.
FY25 ACFR presentation – Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
1. FY25 ACFR presentation - Mauldin and Jenkins, LLC - Auditor2026006.pdf
2. 2025 Presentation of Audit Results.pdf
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Fri Aug 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Youth Council – Regular Meeting
Youth Council to discuss projects, D.C. trip, and mental health survey
The Cape Coral Youth Council is holding a regular meeting with a full agenda of discussions and updates. Members will review meeting notes, hear an advisor presentation, and take public input. The main business includes discussions on junior and senior projects, an Adopt-a-Road program, a school outreach project, strategic initiatives, a communications director vacancy, an upcoming City Council meeting, a D.C. trip, and a mental health survey. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily discussion-oriented.
- Discussion of Junior Project and Senior Project
- Adopt-a-Road program discussion
- School Reach Out Project discussion
- Communications Director vacancy
- D.C. trip discussion
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AGENDA
Youth Council
August 14, 2026 03:00 PM Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Chair Brown
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ATTENDANCE
a.
Brown, Buice, Cruz, Frances, Habash, Hechavarria-Campbell, Jackson, Jacques, Michelena-Fernandez, Moran, Neis, Sanchez, Selimi, Truijillo-Garcia, Tuero, Vargas, Wang
4.
GUEST SPEAKER
a.
None
5.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA/ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
6.
REVIEW OF MEETING NOTES
1. Youth Council Meeting Notes - 7.10.2026 - Item # 6.pdf
7.
RECOGNITIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
a.
None
8.
ADVISOR PRESENTATION (30 MINUTES MAXIMUM)
a.
Upcoming Council Report - Advisor Hayden
9.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Committee of the Whole
Council to discuss special events, property donations, surplus land, banners, West Cape Estates
The Cape Coral Committee of the Whole will hold a discussion-only meeting covering several items: a special events program presentation, a potential property donation to LeeBIA Builders Care, a surplus property discussion, a proposed change to the Land Development Code regarding feather banners, and the West Cape Estates utility connection issue. No formal votes are scheduled; the council will discuss these topics and receive staff presentations.
- Special Events Program Presentation (PR2026020)
- LeeBIA Builders Care property donation discussion (CM2026033)
- Surplus property discussion (PW2026066)
- LDC Section 7.3.1.D feather banners discussion (DS2026099)
- West Cape Estates utility connection discussion (CA2026029)
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Council Chambers
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to the Cape Coral City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting. Today is August 12, 2026. This meeting now comes to order. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Madam City Clerk, please call the roll. Yes, Your Honor. Before I call the roll, I would like to announce that Council Member Kaduk will be arriving after roll call, and I will mark her so. Mayor Gunter? Here. Council Members Donnell? Here. Kilrain? Here. Lastra? Lehman? Long? Steinke? Seven present when excused. Okay. Just a reminder, anyone wishing to speak to on citizens' input, please remember to fill out a comment card. The city clerk will be picking those up. Item five is citizens' input. Citizens' input is a maximum of 60 minutes set for the input of citizens on matters concerning city government. Three minutes per individual. Please remember to state your name for the record. Madam City Clerk, you can go ahead and call your first individual. Jennifer Alvarez-Wada and Linda Grasshorn. Jennifer Alvarez-Wada, Northwest Cape. First of all, I want to thank Take Out the Trash for exposing all the corruption from this council and mayor. I want to talk about last week and what had happened, how we would not get our chance to speak. I would suggest that you take a lesson from the board of Lee County. Lee County, what they do is they count all t …
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AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
August 12, 2026 09:00 AM Council Chambers
1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
4.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
5.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
A maximum of 60 minutes is set for input of citizens on matters concerning the City Government; 3 minutes per individual.
6.
BUSINESS
a.
DISCUSSION
1.
Special Events Presentation
1. Special Events Program Presentation - PR2026020.pdf
2. Staff Presentation.pdf
2.
LeeBIA Builders Care Property Donation
1. LEEBIA Builders Care - CM2026033.pdf
2. Potential Lot Donation Sites.pdf
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Planning and Zoning Commission – Regular Meeting
Commission to hold public hearing on garage regulations
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss changes to the Land Development Code. The meeting focuses on updating requirements for attached and detached garages.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 45-26 (TXT26-000010) regarding attached and detached garage requirements
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Thank you. category today. Next item 8 planning and zoning commission public hearings. The first item is 8 a ordinance 4526. I'll now turn the floor over to staff. Good morning, commission ers for the record. Chad boyco principal planner at the city 's Plain division. This is ordinance 45-26. It is an amendment to our land development code in it concerns attached and detached garages. We've been looking at a couple of changes for how we do dimensional regulations for detached and attached gar ages. Currently we have an internal consistency that involved the rear yard setback for detached garages. We're aiming to fix that. We're aiming to give a couple extra feet for detached garages and then we're also making a clarification to the breezeway language that we have for attached garages as well. And within that we also have the additional height allowance for those within the text section. Section 521A is the table that has the setback requirements for the accessory structures and 524 is the text language regarding attached and detached garages. So the first section that we're looking at is table 521A. This has some of our dimensional regulations. There was a text and a table sort of discrepancy between the rear yard set back with detached garages. Within the setback table we had rear yard setbacks at 10 feet for detached garages. further on in the section within the language that we describe the setbacks we had a rear yard setback of 20 feet . So what we're looking at is amendi …
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AGENDA
CAPE CORAL REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
August 05, 2026 09:00 AM Council Chambers
1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Chair Apking
2.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
a.
Apking, Botana, Estes, Martin, Moore, Senatore, Severson, and Alternates Lemieux and Schwartz
5.
CHANGES TO AGENDA / ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Meeting Minutes – July 1, 2026
1. Meeting Minutes - July 1, 2026 - Subject to Approval - CC2026125.pdf
2. 2026-07-01 PZC Minutes - Subject to Approval.pdf
7.
BUSINESS
8.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Ordinance 45-26 TXT26-000010
1. Ordinance 45-46 TXT26-000010 Garages - DS2026092.pdf
2. Ordinance 45-26.pdf
3. Ord 45-26 Attached and Detached Garage Change Powerpoint .pdf
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 4:00 PM
City Council – Regular Meeting
Cape Coral City Council to consider rezoning and Parks and Recreation fee increases
The City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and a Future Land Use Map amendment. The body is also considering a resolution to increase Parks and Recreation fees and the adoption of the 2026-2027 CDBG Action Plan.
- Resolution 198-26: Proposed amendment to Parks and Recreation fees estimated to generate an additional $1.9M
- Resolution 166-26: Contract with H2 Enviro Solutions, LLC for chemical storage tanks at Everest Water Reclamation Facility not to exceed $126,212.84
- Resolution 196-26: Use of $1,191,148.21 in FEMA Public Assistance Funds for Hurricane Ian alternate projects
- Ordinance 40-26: Rezoning 23.14 acres at 11300 Chandler Grove Dr and 2327 Trafalgar Pkwy from residential/agricultural to commercial
- Resolution 202-26: Acceptance of up to $427,778 in grant funds for Beach Park Facility Maintenance
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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, rezoning, and CDBG plan
The Cape Coral City Council approved the consent agenda (six resolutions) and a separate FEMA resolution, adopted several zoning and land-use ordinances, and approved the CDBG 2026-2027 Action Plan and Affordable Housing Inventory List. The council also canceled two remaining budget workshops. Resolution 198-26 (parks fee changes) was withdrawn by management.
- Approved consent agenda resolutions 166-26, 169-26, 181-26, 183-26, 197-26, 202-26 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 196-26 accepting $1,191,148.21 in FEMA funds for Hurricane Ian alternate projects (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 38-26 rezoning 831 and 842 Whispering Pines Road from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 43-26 amending Tarpon Point PDP to exempt Lots 5 and 8 from 100-foot minimum lot width (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 159-26 adopting CDBG 2026-2027 Action Plan (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 160-26 approving Affordable Housing Inventory List (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 39-26 changing future land use at 1526 NE 13th Avenue from Single-Family to Multi-Family Residential (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 44-26 authorizing land purchase and surplus property conveyance at 2100 block Santa Barbara Boulevard (7-0)
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by Councilmember Lehman. Please bow your heads. Lord, we are going to conduct a business meeting in an orderly fashion today without any profanity or inappropriate gestures, noises, and hopefully all will go well and we can conduct the business of the city for the betterment of the citizens and the city. In your name we pray. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Madam City Clerk, please call the roll. Yes, Your Honor, before I call the roll, I would like to announce that Councilmember Steinke has asked to be excused and I will mark him so. Mayor Gunter. Here. Councilmembers Donnell. Here. Kaduke. Here. Kilrain. Lastra. Lehman. Long. seven present, one excused. Okay. Thank you. Item five is changes to the agenda. The only change that I have as a result of our discussion yesterday in the budget meeting, the city manager is asked to withdraw resolution 198-26. That's the only change that I have and I'll either entertain any other changes or a motion. Motion to approve the agenda as noted with that change. Second. Okay. Seeing no discussion. Madam City Clerk, please call the roll. Donnell. Aye. Fenter. Aye. Caduce. Aye. Caduce. Kilrain. Lastra. Lehman. Long. Seven ayes. Motion carried. Okay. Moving on to item six is a recognitions and achievements. Six a is the purple heart, uh, recognition and, uh, good evening Cape Coral. Uh, this Frida …
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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
August 05, 2026 04:00 PM Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
a.
Councilmember Lehmann
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
a.
Councilmember Lehmann
4.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
5.
CHANGES TO AGENDA/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6.
RECOGNITIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
a.
Purple Heart Recognition
1. Purple Heart Recognition - Council2026029.pdf
7.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
8.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
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MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
August 5, 2026
Council Chambers
Meeting called to order by Mayor Gunter at 4:00 p.m.
INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE - Councilmember Lehmann
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Lehmann
VOLUME: LXXXI
PAGE: 203
AUGUST 5, 2026
4:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Mayor Gunter, Councilmembers Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann,
and Long were present. Councilmember Steinke was excused.
CHANGES TO AGENDA/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mayor Gunter inquired if there were any changes to the agenda. As a result of our
discussion yesterday at the Budget Workshop, the City Manager has asked to withdraw
Resolution 198-26. There were no other changes.
Counci!member Kilraine moved, seconded by Councilmember Donnell, to adopt
the agenda, as amended.
Council polled as follows: Donnell, Gunter, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, and
Long voted "aye.,, Seven "ayes.,, Motion carried 7-0.
RECOGNITIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Purple Heart Recognition
Mayor Gunter recognized Purple Heart Month. August 7th is Purple Heart Day, one to
pause, reflect, and honor those who were wounded or killed while serving in the U.S.
Military protecting our country. Cape Coral is proud to be a Purple Heart City which
reflects our commitment to recognizing and supporting those individuals who have
sacrificed so much for our country. A video was displayed.
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 2:00 PM
City Council – Budget Workshop
Cape Coral City Council to continue FY2027 budget discussions
The City Council is holding a budget workshop to continue discussions regarding the FY2027 budget. The meeting includes a designated period for citizens to provide input on city government matters.
- FY2027 Budget Discussions
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✓ Decided: Council holds millage at 5.1471, rejects Parks & Rec fee hikes
The City Council unanimously rejected a proposed Parks and Recreation fee adjustment (Resolution 198-26), which was pulled from the next day's agenda. Council directed the City Manager to balance the FY2027 budget by cutting $871,338 from vacant positions and using interest earnings to cover the remaining deficit, allowing the millage rate to stay at 5.1471. No formal vote was taken; consensus was recorded.
- Parks and Recreation fee adjustment (Resolution 198-26) rejected unanimously; pulled from agenda
- FY2027 budget balanced with $871,338 in vacant position cuts and interest earnings
- Millage rate held at 5.1471 (rolled back rate) by consensus
- Policy on vacant position days deferred to future Council workshop
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Welcome to the budget workshop of the Cape Coral City Council. Today is August the 4th, 2026. This meeting now comes to order. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation , under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Madam City Clerk, please call the roll. Yes, Your Honor. Before I call the roll, I would like to announce that Councilmember Steinke requested to be excused and I will mark him so. Mayor Gunter. Here. Councilmembers. Donnell. Here. Qadu. Here. Kilrain. Lastra. Lehman. Long. Seven present and one excuse. Okay, thank you. Just a reminder, anyone wishes to speak during citizens input, there's a comment card box over to your right, my left, on the table. If you have a comment card, make sure you fill out a comment card. The city clerk will pick that up so she can call your name in order to come up and participate in citizens input. Item five is citizens input time. Citizens input is a maximum of 60 minutes as set on the input of citizens on matters concerning city government. Three minutes per individual. Please remember to state your name for the record. We'll be using the podium to my left, your right, here in the center of the room. Madam city clerk, if you could go ahead and begin with calling citizens input. Wes Owen and Tom Shadrack. Mayor and Council, Wes Owen. Today's budget presentation confirms the real issue. Cape Coral is not pr …
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AGENDA FOR THE BUDGET WORKSHOP OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
August 04, 2026 02:00 PM Council Chambers
1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
4.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
5.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
A maximum of 60 minutes is set for input of citizens on matters concerning the City Government; 3 minutes per individual.
6.
BUSINESS
a.
FY2027 Budget Discussions continued
1. Budget Workshop - 8.4.26.pdf
7.
TIME AND PLACE OF FUTURE MEETINGS
a.
A Regular Meeting of the Cape Coral City Council is Scheduled for Wed …
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MINUTES OF THE BUDGET WORKSHOP
OF THE CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
August 4, 2026
Council Chambers
Meeting called to order by Mayor Gunter at 2:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PAGE: 86
AUGUST 4, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Mayor Gunter, Councilmembers Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, and
Long were present. Councilmember Steinke was excused.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
Wes Owen discussed reducing expenditures, elimination of Audit position, Parks and
Recreation potential increases, and cost eliminations.
Tom Shadrach discussed savings options, proposed budget, reserves,
Fleet
Maintenance Facility, and Yacht Club phases. He asked how much interest revenue was
earned in FY26 and how much interest earnings is predicted for next year in the General
Fund .
. Susan Billington voiced opposition to any proposed fee increases in Parks and Recreation
programs.
Sherri Cox. voiced opposition· to any proposed fee increases in Parks and Recreation
programs.
Kim Stache voiced opposition to any proposed fee increases in Parks and Recreation
programs and discussed UEP.
Deanna Livingston, President, Cape American Baseball, voiced opposition to any
proposed fee increases in Parks and Recreation programs.
Amber Ware, represented the Peace River Conference of Southwest Florida, voiced
opposition to any proposed fee increases in Parks and Recreation programs.
Nicholas Decker, Yol!.ith Soccer Coach volunteer, voiced opposition to any proposed fee
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Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Community Redevelopment Agency – Regular Meeting
CRA to vote on FY 2027 budget and local business grant
The Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and ratify agency by-laws. The board will also consider a contract amendment for road beautification and a business grant award.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
- Grant award of $50,000 to M.S. Castle, Inc. (Backstreets Sports Bar)
- Contract amendment of $115,647.53 with VisualScape, Inc. for Country Club Boulevard Median Beautification
- Ratification of Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency By-laws
- Information update on Bimini East Redevelopment
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Council Chambers
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Welcome to the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting. Today's date is Wednesday, July 29, 2026. This meeting will now come to order. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. All right. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Yes. Donnell? Here. Gunther? Here. Caduc? Here. Kilrain? Here. Leeman? Here. Long? He may arrive after roll call. Lestra? Here. Psyche? Here. All present except for Long at this point. Thank you. All right. Item four, changes to the agenda or adoption of the agenda. Can I have a motion to adopt the agenda as presented unless someone has a request to amend the agenda? Can I? So moved. Second. Thank you. Any discussion? All right. Seeing none. We're going to do... Oh, sorry, sorry, sorry. Can we take all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Okay. Motion carried. Item five is approval of the minutes. Copies of the draft regular meeting minutes from May 13, 20 26 were included in your meeting packet. Can I have a motion to approve May 13 minutes 2026? Motion to approve as presented. Second. Thank you. All those in favor? Aye. Any nays? None stated. Motion carried. All right. Now we'll move on to citizens' input time. For input on manners concerning the City of Cape Coral Community Rede velopment Agency, or CRA, are there any members of the public wishing to speak? Yes, ma'am. I have two …
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AGENDA
CAPE CORAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
July 29, 2026 09:00 AM Council Chambers
1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
4.
CHANGES TO AGENDA / ADOPTION OF AGENDA
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Meeting Minutes – May 13, 2026, Regular
1. CRA Minutes May 13 2026 - CRA2026023.pdf
2. 2026-05-13 draft CRA Regular minutes - VOL VIII.pdf
6.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
7.
BUSINESS
a.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
CRA Resolution 6-26
1. CRA Res 6-26 Ratify CRA By-Laws July 2026 - CRA2026029.pdf
2. CRA Resolution 6-26.pdf
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Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Committee of the Whole
Committee discusses Bimini East redevelopment and neighborhood speed limits
The Committee of the Whole will discuss several city projects and enforcement measures. The meeting focuses on redevelopment proposals, arts programming, and roadway safety.
- Bimini East Redevelopment discussion including a proposal from Bimini Basin Redevelopment Company LLC
- Art Center Program Presentation
- Areawide Neighborhood Roadway Speed Limit Study
- Unlicensed Contractor Enforcement improvements
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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to draft Bimini East developer agreement
The City Council directed staff to begin drafting a Developer's Agreement with Crown Development for the Bimini East redevelopment, including incentive and TIF agreements. The Council also approved a citywide speed limit reduction to 25 mph on local roadways and directed staff to schedule an ordinance on unlicensed contractor enforcement. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus and polling.
- Directed staff to draft Developer's Agreement for Bimini East (no objections)
- Approved Areawide Neighborhood Speed Limit Study, reduce local roads to 25 mph (8-0 poll)
- Selected Option 1: Citywide sign plate replacement for speed limit signs (poll)
- Approved public outreach campaign for speed limit change (poll)
- Rejected Phase II Major & Cut-Through Roadway Speed Study (poll)
- Directed scheduling of unlicensed contractor enforcement ordinance (8-0 poll)
- Agreed to add Sign Ordinance and Feather Banners to future COW meeting
Council Chambers
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okay welcome to the committee of the whole meeting of the Cape Coral City Council today is July 29 2026 this meeting now comes to order please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all Madam City Clerk please call the roll Mayor Gunter here council members Donnell here Cadu here Kilrain here Lastra here Lehman here Long here Steinke here all present okay just a reminder anyone wish to speak during citizens input please remember to write a comment card and the city clerk will pull those cards item five is citizens input time citizens input is a maximum of 60 minutes set for the input of citizens on matters concerning city government three minutes per individual please remember to state your name for the record we utilize the podium to my left your right Madam City Clerk we have two cards Marie Cavanaugh and Tom Shadrach take out the trash committee vice chair first I want to talk about for freedoms park you guys I don't know what it is about you trying to totally destroy the history of Cape Coral but that was the very first public park now you say you're going to relocate it I mean it's a beautiful park my bank is right in front of it and it's a gorgeous park and you're going to take those gorgeous shade trees down you just spent a couple hundred thousand dollars in the last couple years putting up little pavilion th …
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AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
July 29, 2026 09:30 AM Council Chambers
1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
4.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
5.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
A maximum of 60 minutes is set for input of citizens on matters concerning the City Government; 3 minutes per individual.
6.
BUSINESS
a.
DISCUSSION
1.
Bimini East Redevelopment
1. Bimini East Redevelopment - CM2026025.pdf
2. RFP Proposal - Bimini Basin Redevelopment Company LLC.pdf
3. Bimini East_7-29-26 COW.pdf
4. Bimini East - Term Sheet.pdf
2.
Art Center Program Presentation
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MINUTES FOR THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
OF THE CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Meeting called to order by Mayor Gunter at 10:51 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
PAGE: 148
JULY 29, 2026
Roll Call: Mayor Gunter, Councilmembers Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann,
Long, and Steinke were present.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
Marie Kavanaugh discussed Four Freedoms Park selling price; play areas for children;
traffic congestion on Cape Coral Parkway; flooding concerns; and limited greenspace.
Tom Shadrach discussed Citizens Input etiquette; CRA focus; when started and property
boundary; surplus funds from the CRA; and the General Fund.
Jay Higgins discussed Bimini Basin's term sheet; developer's financial responsibilities of
downstream water and sewer utilities expansion; calculations; taxing the system; and he
supported development.
Councilmember Donnell commented on Citizens Input etiquette.
City Manager llczyszyn explained:
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Clause of downstream utilities based on demand for what is zoned or proposed,
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DISCUSSION
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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Committee discusses regulatory incentives C, E, F, G, and H
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will discuss a set of regulatory incentives labeled C, E, F, G, and H. Topics include flexibility of density, accessory dwelling units, reduced parking and setback requirements, flexible lot configuration, and modification of street requirements. The meeting also includes a brief citizen input period and sets the date for the next meeting.
- Regulatory Incentives Discussion – Incentives C, E, F, G, and H
- Flexibility of Density
- Accessory Dwelling Units
- Reduced Parking and Setback Requirements
- Flexible Lot Configuration
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AGENDA
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
July 23, 2026 05:00 PM Conference Room 220A
City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Chair Schwartz
2.
ROLL CALL
a.
Greer, Harrigan, Lastra, McGrail, Schwartz, Senatore, Shaw, and Van Houten
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Meeting Minutes – April 9, 2026
1. AHAC - Meeting Minutes April 9, 2026 - CC2026122.pdf
2. AHAC April 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes - Subject to Approval.pdf
4.
BUSINESS
a.
Regulatory Incentives Discussion – Incentives C, E, F, G, and H
1. AHAC - Regulatory Incentives Discussion - Incentives C, E, F, G, and H - CC2026124.pdf
2. 3rd Meeting AHAC 7 23 26.pdf
C. Flexibility of Density
E. Accessory Dwelling Units
F. Reduced Parking and Setback Requirements
G. Flexible Lot Configuration
H. The modification of street requirements
5.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
A maximum of 3 minutes per individual is set for input of citizens.
6.
TIME AND PLACE OF FUTURE MEETING
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM
City Council – Regular Meeting
City Council approves $1.16 M police body‑worn camera software contract
The Cape Coral City Council will adopt a consent agenda that includes several resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions involve a $1,155,070.38 sole‑source contract for police body‑worn camera software, a $503,600 property purchase for a roundabout at NE 24th Avenue and Diplomat Parkway East, and a $596,144 gas service agreement for the Yacht Club Community Park. Additional items cover a school crossing guard contract extension, a settlement payment, and the creation of two new community development districts.
- Approve $1,155,070.38 sole‑source contract for police body‑worn camera software (10‑year term)
- Approve $503,600 purchase of property at 2400 Diplomat Parkway East for roundabout improvements
- Approve $175,000 six‑month extension of school crossing guard services contract
- Approve $239,517.31 settlement payment for city infrastructure damage
- Approve $596,144 gas service agreement to extend natural gas to Yacht Club Community Park
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✓ Decided: Council approves FY2027 millage rate, stormwater, solid waste, fire fees
The Cape Coral City Council approved a series of resolutions setting the proposed FY2027 millage rate at 5.1988 mills for general operations and 0.1554 mills for parks debt service, along with initial resolutions for stormwater, solid waste, fire protection, and lot mowing assessments. The council also adopted ordinances establishing two Community Development Districts (7 Islands and Star Farms) and approved several consent agenda items, including a police body-worn camera software contract and a property purchase for a roundabout. A resolution for a natural gas line extension to Yacht Club Park was pulled from the agenda and will be brought back at a future date.
- Approved Resolution 194-26 setting proposed FY2027 millage rate of 5.1988 mills (7-1)
- Approved Resolution 174-26 for stormwater fee exceeding FY2025-2026 maximum (8-0)
- Approved Resolution 175-26 establishing solid waste assessment rates (8-0)
- Approved Resolution 176-26 establishing fire protection assessment rates (8-0)
- Approved Resolution 177-26 for lot mowing assessments (8-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 34-26 establishing 7 Islands Community Development District (8-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 35-26 establishing Star Farms Community Development District (8-0)
- Approved Resolution 156-26 for police body-worn camera software and equipment (8-0)
Council Chambers
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To the regular meeting of the Cape Coral City Council today is July 22nd, 2026. This meeting now comes to order. Please stand for the invocation and pledge allegiance by Councilmember Lassery. Thank you, Mayor. Bow your heads, please. Heavenly Father, as we gather today, give us the courage to do what is right, the discernment to make wise decisions, and the kindness to always remember the people we serve. Help us listen with open hearts, speak with respect, and lead with integrity. May our decisions be guided by what is best for our community, not by fear, pressure, or politics. Bless this meeting and all who are here. Give us wisdom, patience, and the courage to serve with grace. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under all, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Madam City Clerk, please call the roll. Mayor Gunter. Here. Council Members Donnell. Here. Caduc. Here. Kilrain. Lastra. Lehman. Long. Steinke. All present. Thank you. Item 5, changes to the agenda. Are there any changes, or I'll entertain a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion to approve agenda as presented. Second. Madam City Clerk, please call the roll. Steinke. Aye. Donnell. Aye. Dunkirk. Aye. Caduc. Kilrain. Lastra. Lehman. Long. Eight ayes. Motion carried. Item 8, citizens' input time, which is a maximum of the 60 minutes is set for the input matters concerning city government, three minutes per individ …
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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
July 22, 2026 04:00 PM Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
a.
Councilmember Lastra
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
a.
Councilmember Lastra
4.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
5.
CHANGES TO AGENDA/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6.
RECOGNITIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS - None
7.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
8.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
A maximum of 60 minutes is set for input of citizens on matters concerning the Consent Agenda and City Government within Council jurisdiction to include Resolutions appearing in Sections other than Publi …
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MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
July 22, 2026
Council Chambers
Meeting called to order by Mayor Gunter at 4:06 p.m.
INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE - Councilmember Lastra
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Lastra
VOLUME: LXXXI
PAGE: 187
JULY 22, 2026
4:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Mayor .Gunter, Councilmembers Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann,
Long, and Steinke were present.
CHANGES TO AGENDA/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mayor Gunter inquired if there were any changes to the agenda. There were none.
Counci/member Kilraine moved, seconded by Councilmember Lastra, to adopt the
agenda, as presented.
Council polled as follows:
Steinke, Donnell, Gunter, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra,
Lehmann, and Long voted "aye.,, Eight "ayes.,, Motion carried 8-0.
RECOGNITIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS - None
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
Lou Navarra discussed Code Enforcement concerns.
Carl Veaux discussed concerns about protected species; Redfish Pointe; Boards and
Committees; and Old Golf Course purchase.
Thomas Senatore voiced opposition in contracting an out-of-town Magistrate.
Jay Higgins recognized the City for Coral Oaks improvements; and inquired about
Resolution 187-26 regarding a natural gas line extension request to the Yacht Club Park.
Charles Crain discussed comments from the Budget Workshop.
Tom Shadrach discussed land purchases for roundabouts. He voiced opposition to
Resolution 187-26.
Marie Kavanaugh discussed Florida f …
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 4:00 PM
City Council – Regular Meeting
City Council to consider bridge repairs and school resource officer agreements
The City Council will review a consent agenda featuring multiple infrastructure projects and public safety agreements. Key items include funding for bridge repairs and the placement of police officers in local schools.
- Agreements to provide police as School Resource Officers at North Nicholas High School and Heritage Charter Academy ($81,268.13 each)
- FDOT funding for Sands Boulevard bridge repairs ($1,360,311.00) and Surfside Boulevard bridge repairs ($353,516.00)
- Electrical improvements for Cape Coral Sports Complex soccer and football fields ($403,493.03)
- Security improvements for City Hall first floor doors and storefront ($195,191.96)
- Increased grant funding for Phase II of the Weir 7 Improvement Project ($560,367.13)
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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda items and appoints board members
The Cape Coral City Council approved a consent agenda of 15 resolutions, including school resource officer agreements, infrastructure grants, and insurance services. They also appointed Jennifer Botterbusch to the Audit Committee and Councilmember Steinke to the Tourist Development Council. A primary election for Mayor and Districts 1 and 6 was set for August 18, 2026. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and appointments.
- Approved consent agenda items 1-15 (8-0)
- Appointed Jennifer Botterbusch to Audit Committee as Alternate Member (8-0)
- Appointed Councilmember Steinke to Tourist Development Council as voting member (8-0)
- Approved Resolution 158-26 calling for primary election on August 18, 2026 (8-0)
- Set public hearings for July 22, 2026 on Ordinances 34-26 and 35-26 establishing community development districts
Council Chambers
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Welcome to the regular meeting of the Cape Coral City Council. Today is July 15, 2026. This meeting now comes to order. Please stand for the invocation and pledge allegiance by Council Member Kilring. Thank you. Before giving me tonight's prayer, I'd like to ask for a moment of silence and special thought and prayer with the recent passing of a true patriot, Senator Lindsey Graham. If you'd join me in a moment of silence, please. Thank you. Sovereign Lord, you are the ultimate ruler over all on earth. On this first meeting of followers celebrating our nation's 250 years of independence, we seek to lift up our government leaders from the President and Congress to our local mayor and city council members in Cape Coral. Grant them a spirit of wisdom and discernment. Give them the insight to navigate complex challenges, make decisions that honor you, and foster a society of peace, truth, and liberty. We know and understand our great nation continues to be the best this world has ever known, and please allow us the strength to continue on our never- ending pursuit of a more perfect union. May we be examples of good governments and pass on to future generations the burning desire and mentored skills to keep our nation safe and free. God bless our first responders. God bless our military, both home and abroad, including all those now in harm's way, supporting our freedom in conflict with Iran. God bless America. God bless our nation. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the Unit …
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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
July 15, 2026 04:00 PM Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
a.
Councilmember Kilraine
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
a.
Councilmember Kilraine
4.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
5.
CHANGES TO AGENDA/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6.
RECOGNITIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
a.
Presentation for City Employees for Years of Service by Mayor Gunter
1. Presentation for City Employees for Years of Service by Mayor Gunter - Council2026026.pdf
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Florida City & County Management Association (FCCMA) Recognition Award
7.
LAST CALL FOR C …
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MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
July 15, 2026
Council Chambers
Meeting called to order by Mayor Gunter at 4:01 p.m.
INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE - Councilmember Kilraine
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Kilraine
VOLUME: LXXXI
PAGE: 176
JULY 15, 2026
4:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Mayor Gunter, Councilmembers Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann,
Long, and Steinke were present.
CHANGES TO AGENDA/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mayor Gunter inquired if there were any changes to the agenda.
Councilmember Kaduk moved, seconded by Councilmember Lastra, to adopt the
agenda, as amended, by moving Consent Agenda Item 16. Amendment to the
Council Agenda Rules of Procedure prior to Recognitions/Achievements, move up
now to vote on it and then move forward with the agenda.
Council polled as follows: Long, Steinke, Donnell, Gunter, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra,
and Lehmann voted "aye.
11 Eight "ayes.
11 Motion carried 8-0.
There were no other changes.
16)Amendment to the Council Agenda Rules of Procedure
City Attorney Boksner explained that this item is to amend the time of Citizens Input on
the agenda.
Councilmember Lastra moved, seconded by Counci/member Lehmann, to approve
Consent Agenda Item 16.
Council polled as follows: Long, Steinke, Donnell, Gunter, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra,
and Lehmann voted "aye.
11 Eight "ayes.
11 Motion carried 8-0.
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 1:00 PM
City Council –Special Budget Workshop
Cape Coral City Council to continue FY 2027 budget discussions
The City Council is holding a special budget workshop to continue discussions regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting includes a designated period for citizen input.
- FY 2027 Budget discussions
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✓ Decided: City Council reaches consensus on FY 2027 millage rate and budget direction
The City Council established a consensus to maintain the current millage rate of 5.1471 for the FY 2027 budget and set a 'not to exceed' rate of 5.1988. Council members agreed to keep the Fire Service Assessment at 81% and the Public Service Tax at 7%. The City Manager was directed to provide more options for addressing a $1.6M budget reduction.
- Consensus reached to work toward FY 2027 budget at 5.1471 millage rate
- Consensus reached to set 'not to exceed' millage rate at 5.1988
- Consensus reached to keep Fire Service Assessment (FSA) at 81% recovery
- Consensus reached to keep Public Service Tax (PST) at 7%
- Directed City Manager to bring back more options for $1.6M in budget reductions
Council Chambers
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Okay, welcome to the special budget workshop of July 15, 20 26. This meeting now comes to order. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Madam City Clerk, please call the roll. Mayor Gunter. Here. Council Members Donnell. Here. Caduc. Here. Kilrain. Lastra. Lehman. Long. Steinke. All present. Okay, thank you. Item 5 is citizens' input. Citizens' input is a maximum of 60 minutes is set when the input of citizens when matters concerning city government, three minutes per individual. I will turn it over to the City Clerk. Charles Crane and Tom Shadrack. Afternoon. Hope you enjoyed your hiatus. The last time you all gathered here as a collective body, you managed to spend $190 million in just a couple of hours . I know you still have to vote on the individual contracts and the consent agenda, but I can guarantee you staff and the contractors right now are working hard to get those contracts to you before the election, because they've got five votes now. That's all they need. Then in the very next day as a collective body, you guys looked at $417 million and didn't even blink. Not one of you said, wait a minute, $417 more million on top of the $190 we just spent? That doesn't even count the $270 million funding gap you have right now between authorized projects and cash in the bank. Or the $1 to $2 billion …
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AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL BUDGET WORKSHOP
OF THE
CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
July 15, 2026 01:00 PM Council Chambers
1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree.
We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks.
1.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a.
Mayor Gunter
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
a.
Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke
4.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
5.
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
A maximum of 60 minutes is set for input of citizens on matters concerning the City Government; 3 minutes per individual.
6.
BUSINESS
a.
FY 2027 Budget Discussions continued
1. July Workshop.pdf
7.
TIME AND PLACE OF FUTURE MEETINGS
a.
A Regular Meeting of the Cape Coral City Council is Scheduled for Wednesday, …
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BUDGET WORKSHOP
OF THE CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL
July 15, 2026
Council Chambers
Meeting called to order by Mayor Gunter at 1 :01 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PAGE: 76
JULY 15, 2026
1:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Mayor Gunter, Councilmembers Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann,
Long, and Steinke were present.
LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS
CITIZENS INPUT TIME
Charles Crain discussed budget, expenditures, UEP project, and proposed FY2027
budget not increasing millage, FSA, and PST.
Thomas Shadrach discussed policy changes, interest earnings, staffing/operating
expenses, and using Stantec reporting.
Councilmember Lastra inquired about the innovated ideas about interest revenue is not
consistent based on fluctuations. Utilized interest income to make a one-time purchase
such as a dump truck during Hurricane Ian.
Financial Services Director Feast explained the options and unpredictability of interest
income which is earned over time and use it on non-recurring or one-time expenditures.
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FY 2027 Budget Discussions continued
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JULY 15, 2026
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
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Net migration+4,899 people (+$1.26B net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)19 ({"Hurricane": 21, "Fire": 6, "Freezing": 5, "Tropical Storm" · last Fri Oct 11, 2024)
Traffic fatalities20 (4 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments22,756 (264,855 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,843/mo (505 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy22.0% (low numeracy 33% · 2017)
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2,406
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$515.4M
Spending$474.4M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$808.0M
Debt-to-revenue1.57×
Debt-load index68 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
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