Cape Coral, FL

City Council – Regular Meeting

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

Hearing Examiner

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.

Charter School Authority Governing Board – Regular Meeting

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.

Audit Committee

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

Youth Council – Regular Meeting

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

Committee of the Whole

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)

Planning and Zoning Commission – Regular Meeting

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

City Council – Regular Meeting

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

City Council – Budget Workshop

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

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

Community Redevelopment Agency – Regular Meeting

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

Committee of the Whole

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

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

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

City Council – Regular Meeting

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

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)

City Council –Special Budget Workshop

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

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

City Council – Regular Meeting

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)

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

Youth Council – Regular Meeting

El Consejo de la Juventud se reunirá para discutir un informe trimestenu y varias iniciativas en curso. La agenda incluye revisiones de proyectos junior y senior, un proyecto de alcance escolar y una encuesta de salud mental.

• Discusión de una encuesta de salud mental
• Revisión de proyectos Junior y Senior
• Discusión de Adopt-a-Road
• Proyecto School Reach Out
• Vacantes para Director de Comunicaciones y Director de Comunicaciones de Respaldo

Planning and Zoning Commission – Regular Meeting

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud para cambiar la designación de uso de suelo futuro de un lote de 6,250 pies cuadrados en 1526 NE 13th Ave de Residencial Unifamiliar a Residencial Multifamiliar. La comisión también considerará una ordenanza que elimina el Hearing Examiner y establece un Special Magistrate para conducir audiencias cuasijudiciales. La agenda incluye la aprobación de las actas del 3 de junio de 2026 y un período de participación ciudadana.

• Audiencia pública sobre la Ordenanza 39-26: Cambio de FLUM para 1526 NE 13th Ave de SF a MF
• Ordenanza 20-26: Reemplazar el Hearing Examiner por un Special Magistrate en el Código de Desarrollo Urbano
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 3 de junio de 2026
• Tiempo de participación ciudadana (3 minutos por orador, máximo 30 minutos)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of Ordinance 39-26, changing the future land use of 1526 NE 13th Ave from Single-Family to Multi-Family Residential, allowing the owner to combine two unbuildable lots. The commission also voted 6-0 to recommend denial of Ordinance 20-26, which would have replaced the Hearing Examiner with a Special Magistrate. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 39-26 (FLUM26-000005) for 1526 NE 13th Ave (4-2)
• Recommended denial of Ordinance 20-26 to replace Hearing Examiner with Special Magistrate (6-0)
• Approved June 3, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

Hearing Examiner

El Examinador de Audiencias de Cape Coral llevará a cabo audiencias sobre tres solicitudes de rezonificación iniciadas por la ciudad. La más grande implica la rezonificación de dos parcelas que suman 23.14 acres en el suroeste de Cape Coral, desde las designaciones de Lee County y R1. Otros puntos incluyen la rezonificación de un parque de Uso Mixto a Residencial Unifamiliar y una propiedad municipal de Comercial a Institucional. El personal recomienda la aprobación de todas.

• Rezonificar 23.14 acres en 11300 Chandler Grove Dr y 2327 Trafalgar Pkwy de Lee County/R1 a una nueva zonificación
• Rezonificar 2.54 acres en Tropicana Park de Uso Mixto Siete Islas (MX7) a Residencial Unifamiliar (R1)
• Rezonificar 13.38 acres en 2501 SE 17th Ave de Comercial (C) a Institucional (INST)
• Enmienda complementaria del mapa de uso de suelo futuro (FLUM26-00003) para Tropicana Park

The Hearing Examiner conducted a public hearing on rezoning application RZN26-000003 by the City of Cape Coral for Unit 79 Block 6408 Tract 1 in Tropicana Park. Proper notice was confirmed, and staff testified recommending approval. No final decision was rendered at this hearing.

• Public hearing on rezoning application concluded; no approval or denial made

Charter School Authority Governing Board – Regular Meeting

La Junta Directiva de la Autoridad de Escuelas Charter de Cape Coral votará sobre el presupuesto tentativo para el año fiscal 2027 y una enmienda presupuestaria para el año fiscal 2026. También considerarán acuerdos con Florida SouthWestern State College y Florida Gulf Coast University para oportunidades de capacitación de estudiantes, así como aprobarán un plan de asignación de asistencia de salud mental y un plan de respuesta ante agresores activos para el próximo año escolar.

• Aprobar la Enmienda Presupuestaria No. 2 para el año fiscal 2026 (Resolución CSA 22-26)
• Aprobar el presupuesto tentativo para el año fiscal 2027 (Resolución CSA 23-26)
• Autorizar el acuerdo de afiliación clínica con Florida SouthWestern State College (Resolución CSA 24-26)
• Autorizar el acuerdo de afiliación con Florida Gulf Coast University (Resolución CSA 25-26)
• Aprobar el Plan de Asignación de Asistencia de Salud Mental para 2026-2027 (Resolución CSA 26-26)

The board approved the FY 2027 tentative budget (CSA Resolution 23-26) and FY 2026 Budget Amendment No. 2 (CSA Resolution 22-26), both unanimously. It also approved four consent agenda items, including mental health and active assailant plans, and affiliation agreements with FSW and FGCU. Minutes from the May 12, 2026 meetings were approved as presented.

• Approved FY 2027 tentative budget (CSA Resolution 23-26) unanimously
• Approved FY 2026 Budget Amendment No. 2 (CSA Resolution 22-26) unanimously
• Approved consent items 9.a, 9.b, 9.d (affiliation agreements with FSW and FGCU, active assailant plan) unanimously
• Approved consent item 9.c (Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan) unanimously
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2026 workshop and regular meeting unanimously

Community Development Block Grant Citizens Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora de Ciudadanos revisará y aprobará el Plan de Acción de la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) 2026-2027, incluyendo las recomendaciones de financiamiento del personal y de la junta. La reunión también cubrirá la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de CDBG del 10 de abril de 2026
• Presentación del Plan de Acción CDBG 2026-2027
• Recomendación de Financiamiento del Personal
• Recomendación de Financiamiento de la Junta Asesora de Ciudadanos
• Fecha de la próxima reunión por determinar

Youth Council – Regular Meeting

El Youth Council revisará su informe trimestral, discutirá varios proyectos incluyendo Junior y Senior projects, Adopt-a-Road, School Reach Out, e iniciativas estratégicas. También abordarán las vacantes de director de comunicaciones, informarán sobre el Hurricane Expo y planificarán un viaje a D.C.

• Discusión del Informe Trimestral
• Discusión del Junior Project
• Discusión del Senior Project
• Discusión de Adopt-a-Road
• Vacante de Director de Comunicaciones y Vacante de Director de Comunicaciones Suplente

City Council – Budget Workshop

El City Council realiza un taller de presupuesto para revisar el presupuesto FY 2027-2031 y una propuesta de alivio fiscal. También considerarán ajustes para equilibrar el presupuesto FY2027. Los ciudadanos pueden hablar durante el período de participación pública de 60 minutos.

• Summer Budget Workshop cubriendo FY 2027-2031
• Actualización de la propuesta de alivio fiscal
• Ajustes FY2027 para equilibrar

Council reached consensus on funding mechanisms for three new fire stations and a charter school athletic facility. The body also approved charging for passport photos and a program modification for the Emergency Management Incident Support Unit. A special workshop was scheduled for July 15 to discuss millage rates.

• Approved Option 3 (combination of debt and cash) for Fire Stations funding (6-0)
• Approved Option 1 (cash) for Charter School Athletic Facility funding (8-0)
• Approved charging for first-time passport photos (8-0)
• Approved Program Modification for Emergency Management Incident Support Unit via All Hazards Fund (7-1)
• Scheduled Special Budget Workshop for July 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
• Canceled Budget Workshop Day 2 scheduled for June 5, 2026

Transportation Advisory Commission – Regular Meeting

La Comisión Asesora de Transporte escuchará presentaciones sobre políticas de ejemplo de calmado de tráfico residencial y el Estudio de Resiliencia de Cape Coral Parkway. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre la gestión de accesos de Chiquita Boulevard South, el programa de alumbrado público y asuntos de la MPO. La reunión incluye discusiones de taller sobre temas próximos de la MPO y la Junta de la MPO.

• Políticas de ejemplo de calmado de tráfico residencial presentadas por el Gerente de Ingeniería de Tráfico
• Estudio de Resiliencia de Cape Coral Parkway por Kittelson and Associates
• Actualización de la Gestión de Accesos de Chiquita Boulevard South de Stantec
• Actualización del Programa de Alumbrado Público
• Actualización de Asuntos de la MPO y discusión de temas próximos

Planning and Zoning Commission – Regular Meeting

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación realizará audiencias públicas para considerar cambios en las designaciones de uso de suelo futuro de cuatro propiedades diferentes. Estas solicitudes implican convertir terrenos residenciales, comerciales y de uso mixto en instalaciones públicas o áreas de parques y recreación.

• Solicitud de Cape Baptist Church para cambiar 4.52 acres en 435 SE 10th Ter, 932 SE 5th Pl y 1004 SE 5th Pl de Residencial Unifamiliar a Instalaciones Públicas
• Solicitud para cambiar 13.38 acres en 2501 SE 17th Ave de Comercial/Profesional a Instalación Pública
• Solicitud para cambiar 2.54 acres en Tropicana Parkway (al oeste de Old Burnt Store Road) de Uso Mixto a Parques y Recreación
• Solicitud para cambiar 23.14 acres en 2327 Trafalgar Pkwy de Instalaciones Públicas/Rural a Parques y Recreación

The Commission recommended the denial of one land use amendment for properties on SE 10 Terrace and SE 5th Place. Three other land use amendments to designate properties for public facilities and parks and recreation were recommended for approval.

• Recommended denial of Ordinance 28-26 to change land use from Single Family to Public Facilities (5-2)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 33-26 to change land use from Commercial/Professional to Public Facilities (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 36-26 to change land use from Mixed-Use to Parks and Recreation (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 37-26 to change land use from Public Facilities and Rural to Parks and Recreation (7-0)
• Approved May 6, 2026 meeting minutes (All ayes)

City Council – Regular Meeting

El Concejo Municipal considerará una agenda de consentimiento que contiene más de una docena de puntos, incluida la adjudicación de contratos para proyectos de infraestructura y la aprobación de un acuerdo de oficial de recursos escolares. Las decisiones clave implican la adjudicación de un contrato de $2.07 millones para mejoras en el medianero de Embers Parkway, un contrato de $1.24 millones para pavimentación por puntos y un contrato de $996,000 para el proyecto de riego de Palmetto Pine. El Concejo también aprobará una compra de software y una reparación de emergencia de la tubería principal de alcantarillado.

• Proyecto de embellecimiento del medianero de Embers Parkway adjudicado a VisualScape, Inc. por $2,065,654.87
• Programa de pavimentación por puntos para el año fiscal 2026 adjudicado a Pavement Maintenance, LLC por $1,235,422.65
• Contrato de modificación de fuente de riego de Palmetto Pine adjudicado a Sequoia Construction Group por $995,977.50
• Acuerdo de oficial de recursos escolares con la Junta Escolar del Condado de Lee para la Policía de Cape Coral en las escuelas de la ciudad
• Reparación de emergencia de la tubería principal de alcantarillado por gravedad en 1950 Beach Parkway aprobada por $165,064.73

The council adopted its agenda unanimously and approved the May 20 minutes. It approved a series of contracts and agreements, including a $40,499,428 allocation for the North Cape Government Complex Fleet Maintenance Facility and Phase 2 of the Yacht Club project. Additional approvals covered public‑works projects, utilities, police grants, and a sidewalk grant.

• Approved $40,499,428 allocation for North Cape Government Complex Fleet Maintenance Facility and Phase 2 of Yacht Club (Resolution 150-26)
• Approved $2,065,654.87 Embers Parkway Access Management and Median Beautification contract (Resolution 140-26)
• Approved $1,235,422.65 Spot Paving Program contract (Resolution 139-26)
• Approved $995,977.50 Palmetto Pine Irrigation Source Modification contract (Resolution 138-26)
• Approved $500,000 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant for police department (Resolution 148-26)
• Approved $58,515 sidewalk design grant with Florida DOT (Resolution 141-26)
• Approved $165,064.73 emergency purchase order for gravity sewer main repair (Resolution 142-26)
• Approved $2,224,030.08 agreement for police school resource officers with Lee County School Board (Resolution 144-26)

Committee of the Whole

El Concejo Municipal de Cape Coral llevará a cabo una sesión del Comité Plenario para revisar varias actualizaciones de infraestructura y operativas. Los temas clave incluyen planes de fases para el área del Yacht Club, extensiones de servicios públicos en North 3 y una nueva instalación de mantenimiento de flota en el North Cape Government Complex. El personal también presentará información sobre la emisión de Bonos de Ingresos de Obligación Especial de la Serie 2026, un acuerdo de concesionario para Jaycee Park y próximos cambios en el programa atlético. La reunión concluye con una perspectiva de la temporada de huracanes y un período de comentarios públicos.

• Presentación del enfoque de fases del Yacht Club (PW2026047)
• Revisión de la instalación de mantenimiento de flota del North Cape Government Complex
• Bonos de Ingresos de Obligación Especial, Serie 2026 (Ordenanza 27-26/Resolución 106-26)
• Evaluación de la hoja de términos del concesionario de Jaycee Park
• Actualización del Proyecto de Extensión de Servicios Públicos de North 3 (UEP)

The Committee of the Whole discussed the Yacht Club phasing plan and the Fleet Maintenance Facility, with consensus to move forward on Yacht Club Phases 1 and 2 using undesignated fund balance and to utilize cash for the Fleet Facility, deferring items 3-6 pending review of unsolicited bids. The council also directed moving Ordinance 27-26 and Resolution 106-26, along with Fleet CMAR and engineering, to the next meeting, and added Resolution 7-26 for reconsideration. No formal votes were taken; these were staff directions.

• Directed staff to fund Yacht Club Phases 1 and 2 using undesignated fund balance and Seven Islands proceeds
• Deferred Yacht Club Phases 3-6 pending review of unsolicited bids
• Moved Ordinance 27-26 and Resolution 106-26 to next meeting for action
• Moved Fleet CMAR and engineering to next meeting, utilizing cash to proceed
• Added Resolution 7-26 to next meeting for reconsideration (polled 7-1 in favor)
• Added Jaycee Park concessionaire term sheet to next week's meeting as unfinished business
• Consensus to hold a special meeting on May 28 for North 3 UEP bidding
• No formal votes taken; all items were staff directions

City Council – Regular Meeting

El Concejo Municipal votará sobre una agenda de consentimiento que contiene varias resoluciones. Los elementos clave incluyen la aprobación de un incentivo de desarrollo económico para Liberty Health Park, la adjudicación de contratos para la preconstrucción de la instalación de mantenimiento de flotas, alquiler de barredoras de calles, localización de fibra óptica y mantenimiento de medianas de espacios verdes. También están en la agenda una diferición de la tarifa de impacto de vivienda asequible para Habitat for Humanity, un acuerdo de campamento de verano con las escuelas del condado de Lee y una enmienda al plan de CDBG.

• Incentivo de desarrollo económico para Liberty Health Park ($197,636)
• Gerente de preconstrucción en riesgo para la instalación de mantenimiento de flotas de North Cape ($188,456)
• Alquiler de barredora de calles de EP Rents, LLC ($136,500)
• Contrato de localización de fibra óptica y servicios de emergencia con Stanley Utility Contractor ($273,000)
• Contratos de mantenimiento de medianas de espacios verdes por un total de $1,226,688.75

The council adopted the consent agenda (8-0) which included 15 resolutions awarding contracts, agreements, and grants. Approved items included a $1.23 million median maintenance project, a $622,986 City Hall hurricane repair contract, and affordable housing impact fee deferrals for Habitat for Humanity. No items were pulled for separate discussion.

• Awarded $1.23M landscape and median maintenance contracts (Resolution 121-26, 8-0)
• Approved $622,986 City Hall storefront repair due to hurricane (Resolution 127-26, 8-0)
• Approved $541,200 three-year software renewal (Resolution 119-26, 8-0)
• Approved affordable housing impact fee deferrals for 9 Habitat for Humanity properties (Resolution 100-26, 8-0)
• Approved $197,636 economic development grant for Liberty Health Park (Resolution 109-26, 8-0)
• Approved $188,456 pre-construction services for fleet maintenance facility (Resolution 7-26, 8-0)
• Approved $136,500 street sweeper rental (Resolution 82-26, 8-0)
• Approved $463,261 Surfside Blvd median beautification project (Resolution 128-26, 8-0)

Hearing Examiner

El Examinador de Audiencias considerará cuatro puntos: una reclasificación de 0.76 acres de Agrícola a Residencial Unifamiliar en 842 Whispering Pines Rd; una desviación para permitir un cobertizo para botes de 50 pies (10 pies sobre el estándar) en Chantrey Canal; cuatro desviaciones de paisajismo solicitadas por la Junta Escolar del Condado de Lee en 214 NW 20th Ave; y una enmienda del PDP para eliminar el ancho mínimo de lote de 100 pies para dos lotes en Tarpon Point Village C. El examinador tomará decisiones sobre estas solicitudes.

• Reclasificar 0.76 acres en 842 Whispering Pines Rd de Agrícola a Residencial Unifamiliar
• Desviación para permitir cobertizo para botes de 50 pies (10 pies sobre el estándar) en Chantrey Canal en 2106 SE 15th Ter
• La Junta Escolar del Condado de Lee solicita cuatro desviaciones de paisajismo en 214 NW 20th Ave
• Enmienda del PDP para eliminar el ancho mínimo de lote de 100 pies para los lotes 5 y 8 en Tarpon Point Village C

No final decisions were reached during the May 19, 2026, hearing. All four cases—a boat canopy deviation, a planned development amendment, a school landscape deviation, and a rezoning—were taken under advisement for later rulings.

• DEV26-000001 (boat canopy deviation) taken under advisement
• PDP26-000002 (Tarpon Point amendment) recommended for approval but final decision pending
• DEV26-000002 (school landscape deviation) taken under advisement
• RZN26-000001 (rezoning) taken under advisement

Community Redevelopment Agency – Regular Meeting

La Community Redevelopment Agency recibirá la Presentación del Presupuesto Propuesto para el Año Fiscal 2027. La junta también escuchará actualizaciones informativas sobre cumplimiento de códigos, mantenimiento y proyectos actuales. Las actas anteriores del 11 de marzo de 2026 están pendientes de aprobación.

• Presentación del Presupuesto Propuesto para el Año Fiscal 2027
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del 11 de marzo de 2026
• Actualización de Cumplimiento de Códigos (Solo Información)
• Informe de Mantenimiento de la CRA (Solo Información)
• Informe de Proyectos de la CRA (Solo Información)

The Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency approved the FY 2027 proposed budget of $7,711,956, which includes a new $80,000 sidewalk project on Vincennes Street. The board also adopted the agenda and approved the March 11, 2026 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational only.

• Approved FY 2027 proposed CRA budget of $7,711,956 (7-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved March 11, 2026 regular meeting minutes (7-0)

Charter School Authority Governing Board – Regular Meeting

La junta votará sobre una agenda de consentimiento que incluye compras recurrentes por más de $100,000 para el año fiscal 2027, un acuerdo de agente de recursos escolares con la ciudad, una política de bienestar actualizada y una política de inteligencia artificial revisada. También están en la agenda un reconocimiento estudiantil y un informe sobre el crecimiento de Oasis Charter School.

• Aprobar órdenes de compra recurrentes anuales para el año fiscal 2027 que excedan los $100,000 mediante contratos cooperativos
• Aprobar el acuerdo del programa de Agente de Recursos Escolares con la Ciudad de Cape Coral para 2026-2027
• Reconocer el Informe de Política de Bienestar para el año escolar 2026-2027
• Adoptar la Política revisada de la Junta 7540.08 sobre inteligencia artificial
• Recibir el informe del superintendente sobre el crecimiento y expansión de Oasis Charter School

The board approved CSA Resolution 21-26, a revised policy on artificial intelligence (AI) for the 2026-2027 school year, which includes vetting of AI tools, training, age-appropriate instruction, and prohibition on unauthorized use. Also approved were the School Resource Officer agreement (Resolution 18-26) and recurring purchase orders exceeding $100,000 (Resolution 16-26). The superintendent reported on sports complex progress and growth expansion options.

• Approved AI policy (Resolution 21-26) 6-0
• Approved School Resource Officer agreement (Resolution 18-26) all ayes
• Approved recurring purchase orders over $100K (Resolution 16-26) all ayes
• Acknowledged Wellness Policy Report (Resolution 17-26) all ayes
• Tabled discussion on sports complex and growth expansion to future meeting