Marco Island, FL

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including watermain and sidewalk replacements. The body is also reviewing first readings for the Florida Building Code and updates to the police officers' pension plan.

• Proposed $198,100 contract with Capital Contractors LLC for Building Department ADA compliance
• Proposed $84,202.60 purchase order to Titan Concrete & Utilities Inc. for potable watermain replacement
• Proposed $63,700 purchase order to Titan Concrete & Utilities Inc. for stormwater pipe and sidewalk replacement at 1440 Cutler Court
• First reading of Ordinance 26-06 to modify police officers' pension plan contributions and trustee eligibility
• Request to terminate Unity of Title for properties at 967 and 977 Iris Ct.

Beautification Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review old business including a cul-de-sac presentation and the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Members will also discuss the Marco Nature Night schedule and a tree dedication.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget discussion
• Cul-de-sac Presentation
• Collins Tree Dedication
• Replacement trees for Bald Eagle Drive
• Marco Nature Night scheduling

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue discussions on residential fence height changes and Land Development Code sections regarding off-street parking. The board will also consider a resolution for a boathouse reconstruction and approve the 2027 meeting schedule.

• Discussion on residential fence height changes (Section 30-1009)
• Discussion on Land Development Code Sec 30-482 and Sec 30-488 regarding off-street parking
• Resolution for boathouse reconstruction at 1679 Piedmont Circle
• Approval of the 2027 Planning Board Meeting Schedule
• Discussion on Planning Board Rules of Decorum

Code Enforcement Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review various code enforcement cases involving property owners and contractors. The meeting includes hearings on specific violations and requests for the mitigation of fines.

• Cases involving illicit discharge at 740 Rockport CT, 648 Bimini Ave, and 1598 S Barfield CT
• Building permit violations at 167 N Collier Blvd, 1908 Sheffield Ave, and 406 Quail DR
• Stormwater pollution prevention cases at 1115 Caxambas DR, 1586 Jamaica CT, and 1219 Bald Eagle DR
• Encroachment and sidewalk maintenance cases at 621 Inlet DR, 840 Newell TER, and 1664 Ludlow RD
• Fire Prevention Code Access Box violation at 440 W Elkcam CIR

The Code Enforcement Magistrate issued multiple orders requiring property owners and contractors to pay fines and prosecution costs. Several cases were closed as compliant, while others were continued to future dates in November and December 2026.

• Ordered Blue Marlin Marine Construction to pay two separate fees of $2,000 plus $175 prosecution costs each
• Ordered Carter Dock & Piling Inc to pay $1,500 fee plus $175 prosecution costs
• Ordered Rick Cleveland The Poolguy! Inc to pay $2,000 fee plus $175 prosecution costs
• Ordered Lusso Builders LLC to pay $500 fee plus $175 prosecution costs and correct violations within 21 days
• Ordered Miclaude Morency to pay $100 fee plus $175 prosecution costs and obtain permit within 60 days
• Ordered Michael Corradi Trust to pay $200 fee plus $175 prosecution costs and correct violations within 21 days
• Ordered Tranquility Trust to pay $300 fee plus $175 prosecution costs and correct violations within 14 days
• Continued cases 26-1909, 26-1540, and 26-1061 to November and December 2026

Hideaway Beach Tax District Board

The Board will discuss updates on the Hideaway Beach Erosion Control Project and the Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island project. The meeting includes a review of the financial report as of September 30, 2026, and planning for 2027 restoration work.

• Hideaway Beach Erosion Control Project permit renewal and T-Groin repairs
• Offshore Borrow Area Expansion sediment test results
• Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island permit modification and 2026 maintenance
• 2027 Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project pre-construction phase
• Financial report as of September 30, 2026

Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss donations and review project updates related to the 2026-2027 approved budget. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 16th meeting.

• Discussion regarding donations
• Project updates for the 2026-2027 approved budget
• Approval of September 16th meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to review previous meeting minutes and receive staff reports. The agenda includes updates on fundraising for a playground and maintenance at the racquet center.

• Update on Fundraising for Playground
• Racquet Center Maintenance Update
• Parks Summary Report

City Council

The City Council will hold quasi-judicial hearings on land development variances and rezoning requests. The body is also considering a contract for a fire service assessment study and a land use agreement for a Live Local project.

• First reading of rezone request from Residential Tourist to Planned Unit Development at 560 S. Collier Blvd.
• Proposed contract with Accenture LLC for a Fire Service Assessment Fee Study not to exceed $65,000
• Second reading to increase density units per acre from 16 to 26 in the General Commercial (C-4) District of Marco Lake
• Variance petition for front and side yard setbacks at 257 N. Collier Blvd.
• Land Use Restriction Agreement for Live Local Project at 2330 San Marco Rd.

Waterways Advisory Committee

The committee will review old business regarding the Police Department Marine Unit, dredging alternatives, and proposed amendments to the landscape ordinance. New business includes a discussion on seawall staging and construction and the 2027 meeting calendar.

• Dredging alternatives
• Proposed redline and amendments to the Landscape Ordinance
• Marco Island Police Department Marine Unit
• Seawall staging and construction
• 2027 Waterways Advisory Meeting Calendar

Beautification Advisory Committee

The Beautification Advisory Committee of the City of Marco Island meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Community Room at 51 Bald Eagle Drive. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-based: after roll call, pledge, and approval of the September 2, 2026 minutes, members take up old business including cul-de-sacs, a Community Tree Donation Program, a South Beach Walkway Project update, the Marco in Bloom Landscape Competition, and a project lead discussion. New business is limited to setting the 2027 Beautification Advisory meeting calendar. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes appear on this agenda.

• Approval of the Beautification Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2026 (ID 26-5827)
• Old business: Cul-de-sacs (Chair Needles) (ID 26-5862)
• Old business: Community Tree Donation Program (Member Gloodt) (ID 26-5863)
• Old business: South Beach Walkway Project Update (Member Sepe) (ID 26-5864)
• New business: 2027 Beautification Advisory Meeting Calendar (ID 26-5828)

City Council

The Marco Island City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, to work through routine approvals and several spending items. The council will discuss a Water and Sewer Rate Study and give direction to staff, and consider buying Boat Slip A-15 at the Marina at Factory Bay for the Fire Rescue fireboat for up to $113,048.00. A quasi-judicial public hearing is set on a request to vacate utility easements at 531 and 541 S. Collier Blvd. The consent agenda bundles stormwater and water plant repairs, an insurance renewal, and a committee appointment.

• Quasi-judicial hearing on Resolution 26-64 to vacate utility easements along common lot lines at 531 and 541 S. Collier Blvd.
• Purchase order to Titan Concrete & Utilities, Inc. for stormwater restoration and concrete repair at 968 N Barfield Dr., $72,800.00
• Purchase order to Titan Concrete & Utilities, Inc. for a new RCP pipe at 443 Barcelona Ct, $78,538.76
• Purchase order to Capital Contractors, LLC for South Water Treatment Plant pipe trough repairs, $75,500.00
• Resolution 26-63 authorizing a purchase agreement for Boat Slip A-15 at the Marina at Factory Bay for the fireboat, not to exceed $113,048.00

The City Council approved the purchase of a boat slip for the Fire Rescue fireboat and authorized requests for proposals to study water and sewer rates. The Council also approved several infrastructure repair contracts and a legal settlement.

• Approved purchase of Boat Slip A-15 at Marina at Factory Bay for fireboat mooring, not to exceed $113,048.00 (7-0)
• Approved solicitation of RFPs for water and sewer utility revenue, cost of service, and rate structure studies (7-0)
• Approved $12,473 mediated settlement plus fees in Michael Murphy v. City of Marco Island (7-0)
• Approved utility easement vacation at 531 and 541 S. Collier Blvd (6-0, 1 recused)
• Approved $72,800 contract to Titan Concrete & Utilities for 968 N Barfield Dr (7-0)
• Approved $78,538.76 contract to Titan Concrete & Utilities for 443 Barcelona Ct (7-0)
• Approved $75,500 contract to Capital Contractors, LLC for South Water Treatment Plant repairs (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to propose maintaining a full-time Finance Department position for FY 2027 (7-0)

Planning Board

The Marco Island Planning Board meets Friday, October 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Community Room at 51 Bald Eagle Drive. The board will consider two resolutions: a request to allow a 2.4-foot encroachment into the minimum required 12-foot side yard/riparian setback for a boat dock extension at 167 Columbus Way, and a variance petition regarding front yard and side yard setbacks at 257 N. Collier Blvd. The agenda also includes approval of the September 4, 2026 meeting minutes, public comment, and staff and board communications.

• Resolution BD-26-000102: boat dock extension at 167 Columbus Way seeking a 2.4-foot encroachment into the 12-foot side yard/riparian setback
• Resolution VP-26-000059: variance petition for front yard setback Section 30-225(3)(a) and side yard setback Section 30-225(3)(b) at 257 N. Collier Blvd.
• Approval of the Planning Board meeting minutes of September 4, 2026 (ID 26-5871)
• Community forum/public comment scheduled for approximately 9:05 AM

Code Enforcement Magistrate

The Marco Island Code Enforcement Magistrate will hear 15 cases involving alleged violations of city codes, including noise, building permits, illicit discharges, encroachments, and property maintenance. The agenda also includes a certification order and a request to mitigate fines for one case. Most items are notices of violation (NOVs) for existing development or prohibited activities.

• Case 26-2155: 940 Cape Marco Dr, Veracruz at Cape Marco Condominium Association, 54-144 Existing Development
• Case 26-2012: 879 Magnolia Ct, illicit discharge (18-212)
• Case 26-1061: 406 Quail Dr, no building permit (6-111)
• Case 26-2112: 80 South Seas Ct, noise violation (18-104)
• Case 26-0495: 350 Henderson Ct, mitigation of fines request

The Code Enforcement Magistrate, Robert D. Pritt, heard 15 cases on September 29, 2026. In most cases the owners or contractors were ordered to pay one-time fees plus $175.00 in prosecution costs, and several were given deadlines to correct violations or face daily fines. Three cases were marked compliant, one was moved to October 27, 2026, and a $1,600.00 fine was mitigated in one case.

• 940 Cape Marco DR (Veracruz at Cape Marco Condominium Association): owner ordered to pay $250.00 one-time fee plus $175.00 prosecution costs
• 520 S Collier Blvd (Chalet of San Marco): owner ordered to pay $250.00 one-time fee plus $175.00 prosecution costs
• 879 Magnolia CT (Claudia Siles and Enrique Terrazas, owner; Nova Homes of South Florida, contractor): contractor ordered to pay $1,000.00 one-time fee plus $175.00 prosecution costs
• 406 Quail DR (Kent and Colleen Schmidt): moved to October 27, 2026
• 695 Embassy CT (Dr. Ulrich and Dr. Meta Rohde): owner ordered to pay $175.00 prosecution costs; active permit required within 60 days or $250.00 one-time fine
• 845 Chestnut CT (Barbara Gudgel): compliant
• 80 South Seas CT (Ellen Orourke): owner ordered to pay $250.00 one-time fee plus $175.00 prosecution costs
• 1402 San Marco RD (Victor M Rodriguez): owner ordered to pay $500.00 one-time fee plus $175.00 prosecution costs

Audit Advisory Committee

The committee will review the FY25 Audit Corrective Action Plan Update and the FY26 Audit Planning and Timeline. The meeting includes a 3rd Quarter Financial Review and a review of the external auditor.

• FY25 Audit Corrective Action Plan Update
• FY26 Audit Planning and Timeline
• 3rd Quarter Financial Review
• Review of External Auditor
• New GASB Requirements

City Council

The Marco Island City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the final FY2026-2027 millage rate and budget for the city and the Hideaway Beach Special Taxing District. The council will also consider a resolution authorizing up to $23,000,000 in general obligation bonds for construction and transportation improvements, plus several consent agenda items including a water/sewer billing refund and a contract change order.

• Adopt FY2027 millage rate and budget (Resolutions 26-57, 26-58)
• Adopt Hideaway Beach Special Taxing District millage rate and budget (Resolutions 26-59, 26-60)
• Authorize up to $23,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2027 (Resolution 26-49)
• Approve $81,733.19 water/sewer billing refund to Shipp's Landing Condominium
• Approve $60,875 contract change order for CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)

The City Council adopted the final FY2027 millage rate and budget, along with the budget and millage rate for the Hideaway Beach Special Taxing District. Council also authorized the issuance of up to $23 million in general obligation bonds for construction and transportation improvements.

• Approved final FY2027 millage rate of 1.2670 mils (7-0)
• Approved final FY2027 City budget (7-0)
• Approved final FY2027 millage rate of 1.6000 mil for Hideaway Beach Special Taxing District (7-0)
• Approved final FY2027 budget for Hideaway Beach Special Taxing District (7-0)
• Approved issuance of up to $23M in General Obligation Bonds for construction and transportation (7-0)
• Approved $81,733.19 water and sewer billing refund to Shipp’s Landing Condominium (7-0)
• Approved $60,875 contract change order for CliftonLarsonAllen (6-1)
• Approved first reading of LDC amendment to increase density in Marco Lake C-4 district from 16 to 26 units per acre (7-0)

Waterways Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss dredging alternatives and a muck presentation under old business. New business includes a review of the landscape ordinance regarding ground cover and turf research.

• Dredging Alternatives discussion
• Muck Presentation
• Landscape Ordinance Review (ground cover and turf/groundcover research)

The Committee approved motions for members to finalize draft proposals regarding dredging alternatives and revisions to the city's landscape ordinance. Both proposals will return to the Committee for further review before being submitted to the City Council. Additionally, the Committee approved remote participation for a member and revised the August 20, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Approved remote participation for Member Winter (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-1)
• Revised August 20, 2026, minutes to include Big Marco Pass discussion (5-1)
• Directed Member Rohena to draft a dredging proposal for committee review
• Directed Member Woodworth to draft landscape ordinance revisions for committee review (6-0)

Marco Island Community Parks Foundation, Inc.

The Marco Island Community Parks Foundation is meeting to consider a resolution to dissolve itself as a 501(c)(3) public charity. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment. The dissolution resolution references City Council action and financials as of September 9, 2026.

• Resolution 26-62: Dissolution of the Foundation as a 501(c)(3) public charity
• Approval of draft minutes from January 21 and March 18, 2026 meetings
• Reference to City Council dissolution resolution 26-50
• Financials as of September 9, 2026 attached

Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee

The Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee will discuss the budget and expenditures for FY2025/26 and the upcoming FY 2026/2027 budget. The committee will also review its 2026/2027 goals, objectives, and meeting schedules.

• Review of FY2025/26 budget and expenditures
• Discussion of FY 2026/2027 budget
• Audubon presentation and July 2026 invoice review
• Review of Committee Operating Norms & Procedures
• Discussion of 2026/2027 goals and objectives

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May and July, hear a field presentation, and receive the September parks summary report. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of May 19, 2026 and July 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Field presentation by committee member Huneke
• Parks Summary Report for September
• Proposed future agenda items

City Council

The Marco Island City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the tentative FY2026-2027 millage rate and budget, including the Hideaway Beach Special Taxing District. The council will also consider several resolutions, including issuing up to $23 million in general obligation bonds for construction and transportation improvements, and quasi-judicial requests from Marco River Marina for variances and permits. Consent agenda items include fee changes for parks and recreation, dissolution of a community foundation, insurance renewal, and a boardwalk repair contract.

• Adoption of tentative FY2027 millage rate and budget (Resolutions 26-43 through 26-46)
• Resolution to issue up to $23,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2027 for construction and transportation improvements
• Quasi-judicial hearings for Marco River Marina at 951 Bald Eagle Dr.: variance (VP-25-000096), conditional use permit for open rack boat storage (CUP-25-000097), and boat dock extension (BD-25-000187)
• Contract award to Blue Marlin Marine Companies Inc. for $128,217.60 for Winterberry Beach Access Boardwalk Repairs
• Insurance policy renewal for $1,564,907.00 (5% decrease from expiring premium)

The City Council approved the tentative FY2027 millage rate and budget for the City and the Hideaway Beach Special Taxing District. The Council also approved three quasi-judicial resolutions regarding the Marco River Marina, including landscape variances, a conditional use permit for boat storage, and a boat dock extension. Additionally, the Council continued a $23 million bond issuance resolution and a pedestrian safety discussion to a future meeting.

• Approved tentative FY2027 millage rate (7-0)
• Approved tentative FY2027 budget (6-0)
• Approved Hideaway Beach District tentative millage rate (6-0)
• Approved Hideaway Beach District tentative budget (6-0)
• Approved Marco River Marina landscape variances (4-2)
• Approved Marco River Marina conditional use permit (5-1)
• Approved Marco River Marina boat dock extension (4-2)
• Continued $23M bond resolution and pedestrian safety discussion (6-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a site development plan amendment for Walker’s Cay at 3200 San Marco Rd. Members will also discuss potential revisions to the Land Development Code regarding off-street parking. Additionally, the board will consider a request to vacate utility easements at 531 and 541 S. Collier Blvd.

• Site Development Plan Amendment (SDP-24-000082) for Walker’s Cay at 3200 San Marco Rd.
• Discussion on Land Development Code Sec 30-482 regarding Off-Street Parking
• Utility Easement Vacation (LV-26-000019) for 531 and 541 S. Collier Blvd.
• Approval of July 31, 2026, and August 7, 2026, meeting minutes

The Planning Board approved a site development plan amendment for a 45-unit condominium hotel, restaurant, spa, and marina at 3200 San Marco Road, and voted to vacate utility easements at 531 and 541 S. Collier Blvd. The board also approved previous meeting minutes, adjusted the meeting agenda, and discussed off-street parking regulations.

• Approved agenda to place new business before old business (5-0)
• Approved July 31, 2026 meeting minutes with correction (5-0)
• Approved August 7, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Site Development Plan Amendment (SDP-24-000082) for Walker's Cay at 3200 San Marco Rd. with conditions (4-1)
• Directed staff to draft a proposed Land Development Code amendment regarding off-street parking
• Approved Utility Easement Vacation (LV-26-000019) at 531 and 541 S. Collier Blvd. with conditions (5-0)

Beautification Advisory Committee

The Beautification Advisory Committee will review a whitepaper regarding landscape ordinance reform. Members will also address funding distribution forms for Fiscal Year 2027.

• Landscape Ordinance Reform whitepaper by Rick Woodworth
• Fiscal Year 2027 Funding Distribution Forms
• Approval of June 3, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approval of July 16, 2026, workshop minutes

The Committee approved support for a landscape ordinance reform whitepaper that encourages native landscaping over mandated turf grass, though it rejected synthetic turf and decorative rock. The body also approved a $500 reimbursement for Arbor Day expenses and outlined FY2027 funding priorities.

• Supported Landscape Ordinance Reform whitepaper, excluding synthetic turf and decorative rock (4-1)
• Approved $500 reimbursement for Michael Cory's FY26 Arbor Day expense using FY27 funds (5-0)
• Approved June 3, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved July 16, 2026 workshop minutes (5-0)
• Approved amended meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council

This is a joint workshop between the Marco Island City Council and the Collier County Commission. The only business item is a discussion of topics for discussion, with no specific agenda items listed. Citizens may comment, and the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Joint workshop with Collier County Commission
• Discussion of topics for discussion (ID 26-5756)
• Citizens' comments limited to 4 minutes per individual

The City Council and Collier County Commission held a joint workshop to discuss tax funding, beach management, and infrastructure. No formal votes were taken, but several action items were established for future coordination between the City and County.

• Requested City Staff prioritize potential projects for Tourist Development Tax funding on a future agenda
• Agreed to collaborate on communicating the Sept. 30, 2026 Public Information Meeting regarding the Tourist Development Tax ballot initiative
• Committed County Transportation Management Services to engage the State of Florida regarding Big Marco Pass navigation markers
• Agreed that the County will review and announce a new concessions vendor for Tigertail Beach
• Assigned Commissioner Rick LoCastro to research the 1982 Deltona Settlement regarding Caxambas Park and South Beach Parking Lot
• Committed County Staff to explore alternative site locations for marine seawall staging

Code Enforcement Magistrate

The Marco Island Code Enforcement Magistrate will hold a hearing on August 25, 2026, to address 29 code enforcement cases. The agenda includes 27 cases with notices of violation, covering issues like existing development violations, noise complaints, solid waste disposal, and property maintenance. The magistrate will also consider certification of fines for several properties and any requests for fine mitigation.

• 12 cases for 54-144 Existing Development violations at condominiums and hotels along S Collier Blvd and Cape Marco Dr
• 3 noise violation cases (18-104) at residences on Cottonwood CT, Balfour DR, and South Seas CT
• 2 solid waste disposal cases (30-1012) at 847 N Collier Blvd and 401 Bald Eagle DR
• Certification of fines for 5 cases, including 4 at 910 Ship CT for weeds, derelict vehicle, and encroachments
• 1 case for no building permit at 741 Holly CT and 1 for seawall/french drain at 1805 Woodbine CT

The Code Enforcement Magistrate heard 29 cases, dismissing two, finding two compliant, continuing two to October 27, 2026, and ordering fines and costs in the remaining cases. Fines ranged from $150 to $250 plus $175 in prosecution costs, with some orders requiring permits or corrections within 21-60 days or facing $100 per day fines. Five certification orders were issued for unpaid fines totaling $24,400.

• Dismissed case 26-1307 (960 Cape Marco Dr) and case 26-1640 (160 Balfour Dr)
• Found cases 25-1861 (847 N Collier Blvd) and 26-1985 (900 Dolphin Ct) compliant
• Continued cases 26-1373 (1805 Woodbine Ct) and 26-1349 (395 Bald Eagle Dr) to October 27, 2026
• Ordered $250 fine plus $175 costs for 14 cases, including 900 S Collier Blvd, 940 Cape Marco Dr, 400 S Collier Blvd, 780 S Collier Blvd, 58 N Collier Blvd, 850 S Collier Blvd, 300 S Collier Blvd, 1097 Cottonwood Ct, 846 Rose Ct, 741 Holly Ct, and others
• Ordered $200 fine plus $175 costs for 80 South Seas Ct (noise violation)
• Ordered $150 fine plus $175 costs for 401 Bald Eagle Dr, 900 Arawak Ave, 1540 Buccaneer Ct, 2052 Sheffield Ave, 2015 Sheffield Ave, 820 N Barfield Dr, and 1125 Caxambas Dr
• Certified fines totaling $20,500 for 25 Marco Lake Dr, $2,675 for 910 Ship Ct, $575 for 910 Ship Ct, $200 for 910 Ship Ct, and $450 for 910 Ship Ct
• Required permits or corrections within 21-60 days for several cases, with $100 per day fines for non-compliance

Waterways Advisory Committee

The Marco Island Waterways Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss old business including a Police Department Marine Unit update and dredging alternatives, plus a presentation on muck. New business includes a discussion of no-wake signs at Tigertail. The committee will also approve minutes from its July 23rd meeting and confirm its meeting schedule.

• Dredging alternatives discussion led by Ralph Rohena
• Muck presentation by R. Rohena
• No Wake Signs at Tigertail discussion
• Marco Island Police Department Marine Unit update
• Approval of July 23, 2026 meeting minutes

The Waterways Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and minutes from July 23, 2026. Members also voted to have Member Rohena draft a formal dredging proposal for the committee to review before submission to the City Council. Additionally, staff provided updates on the fiscal year 2027 budget and revised meeting frequency requirements.

• Approved August 20, 2026 meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved July 23, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Directed Member Rohena to draft a dredging proposal for committee review (7-0)

Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee

The Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee is meeting to review its operating norms, budget and expenditures for FY2025/26, and discuss goals and objectives for 2026/2027. The agenda includes updates on Audubon shorebird work, gopher tortoise signage, and allocation of remaining funds. This is a regular business meeting with no major public hearings or rezonings.

• Review of FY2025/26 budget and expenditures
• Audubon update and invoice for July 2026
• Gopher tortoise signage discussion
• Discussion of allocating remaining funds to Beautification Committee
• 2026/2027 goals and objectives discussion

City Council

The Marco Island City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine contracts and fee schedule updates, plus several major items including two fire apparatus acquisitions totaling over $3.5 million, a second-reading ordinance on fire fees, and discussion of the city attorney's fee structure. The council will also honor the late Councilor Joe Rola and hear public comments.

• Resolution to lease a Pierce Enforcer Pumper for up to $1,029,626
• Resolution to lease a Pierce Enforcer 100' Ascendant Tower for up to $2,520,474
• Ordinance 26-05 (2nd reading) establishing fire prevention fee schedule
• Termination of lobbying contract with Ronald L. Book
• Consent agenda: $54,713.80 pipe installation, $240,000 water plant electrical increase, $125,000 lime purchase, $132,100 well rehabilitation

The City Council approved several major items, including a $1,029,626 capital lease for a new Pierce Enforcer pumper truck and a $2,520,474 lease for a 100-foot Ascendant tower, both with Ten-8 Fire & Safety LLC. The council also approved a 4-3 vote to terminate the lobbying contract with Ronald L. Book, effective September 30, 2026, and approved a new city attorney fee structure with a $13,500 monthly retainer and $325/hour rate. All other agenda items, including consent agenda items and the fire prevention fee ordinance, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $1,029,626 capital lease for Pierce Enforcer pumper (7-0)
• Approved $2,520,474 capital lease for 100' Ascendant tower (7-0)
• Terminated lobbying contract with Ronald L. Book effective Sept 30, 2026 (4-3)
• Approved city attorney fee structure: $13,500/month retainer, $325/hr (7-0)
• Approved $184,924.45 transfer for pumper truck balloon payment (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-05 establishing fire prevention fees (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including water/wastewater contracts and fee schedules (7-0)
• Approved city manager performance evaluation form (7-0)

City Council

This is a special-called closed meeting of the Marco Island City Council, held for an attorney-client session. The agenda contains only the call to order, roll call, and the closed session item, with no public discussion or action items listed.

• Closed attorney-client session (ID 26-5541)

The Marco Island City Council held a special-called closed meeting under attorney-client privilege. The meeting was closed to the public from 1:33 PM to 2:57 PM, and no members of the public were present to offer comments. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Closed meeting to public for attorney-client session (7-0)
• Opened meeting to public at 2:57 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 2:57 PM

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a site development plan amendment for Walker’s Cay and a proposed change to land development code. The board is reviewing a request to increase density units per acre in a specific commercial district.

• Site Development Plan Amendment (SDP-24-000082) for Walker’s Cay at 3200 San Marco Rd.
• Proposed ordinance to increase density limitations in the General Commercial (C-4) District of Marco Lake from 16 to 26 units per acre

The Marco Island Planning Board voted 6-0 to recommend that City Council approve a Land Development Code change raising density limits in the General Commercial (C-4) District of Marco Lake from 16 to 26 units per acre, with a title change. The board also voted 6-0 to continue the Site Development Plan Amendment for Walker's Cay at 3200 San Marco Rd. — a proposed 45-unit condominium hotel with salon, spa, restaurant and 45-slip marina — to its September 4 meeting. The board approved the July 23, 2026 minutes as amended and approved the agenda. Member Finkle was absent for all votes.

• Recommended City Council approve LDC change to Section 30-245 raising C-4 Marco Lake density from 16 to 26 units per acre, with title change (6-0)
• Continued Walker's Cay Site Development Plan Amendment (SDP-24-000082) at 3200 San Marco Rd. to the September 4 meeting (6-0)
• Approved the July 23, 2026 Planning Board minutes as amended (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)

City Council

The Marco Island City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 3, 2026, covering routine approvals, financial updates, and a quasi-judicial variance hearing. Key actions include a consent agenda with a $112,742 water and sewer billing refund and a public hearing on a property variance at 2259 San Marco Rd.

• Approval of $112,742 water and sewer billing refund for Marco Island Senior Living, LLC
• Quasi-judicial public hearing for variance petition (VP-26-000054) at 2259 San Marco Rd. regarding landscape requirements
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 22 Fire Prevention and Protection to establish new fees
• Approval of Series 2026 Utility System Refunding Revenue Bonds
• Approval of proposed millage rate for Fiscal Year 2027

The City Council approved a FY2027 millage rate of 1.2670 mils for city operations and 1.600 mils for the Hideaway Beach Tax District, after a motion for a higher 1.300 mils rate failed 2-5. The council also approved a variance for property at 2259 San Marco Rd., a utility bond refunding resolution, and a $112,742.33 water/sewer billing refund to Marco Island Senior Living LLC. The council rescinded its earlier direction to the Planning Board to investigate conditional use permitting for recreational courts.

• Approved FY2027 millage rate of 1.2670 mils for city operations and 1.600 mils for Hideaway Beach Tax District (5-2)
• Rejected motion for FY2027 millage rate of 1.300 mils (2-5)
• Approved Resolution 26-38 variance for property at 2259 San Marco Rd. (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-37 refunding Series 2026 Utility System Revenue Bonds (7-0)
• Approved $112,742.33 water/sewer billing refund to Marco Island Senior Living LLC (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-05 on first reading establishing fire prevention fees (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to withdraw from MIPD Dock Construction Project and EPA grant application (7-0)
• Rescinded direction to Planning Board to investigate conditional use for recreational courts (show of hands 3-4)

Planning Board

The Marco Island Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on Ordinance 26-5633, a petition to rezone property at 560 S. Collier Blvd. from Residential Tourist (R-T) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items including call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Continued public hearing on rezone petition (REZN-24-000098) for 560 S. Collier Blvd. from R-T to PUD
• Ordinance 26-5633 carries over from the July 10, 2026 meeting
• Staff report, master plan, and comprehensive plan consistency memo included in attachments

The Marco Island Planning Board voted 3-2 to forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve a rezone of 560 S. Collier Blvd. from Residential Tourist (R-T) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The item was continued from the July 10, 2026 meeting; the applicant presented the project and residents spoke both in support and with concerns. Discussion noted the property's maximum density under the comprehensive plan is 16 dwelling units per acre and that the applicant would need a comprehensive plan amendment. The Board also approved the agenda and adjourned at 12:12 p.m.; no other substantive business was decided.

• Recommended approval to City Council of rezone from Residential Tourist (R-T) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 560 S. Collier Blvd. (3-2)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0, two members absent)

Code Enforcement Magistrate

The Code Enforcement Magistrate will consider a series of cases involving solid waste disposal, building permit violations, encroachments, public nuisance, and construction temporary use permits. Each case is identified by an ID, address, and the specific code sections cited. The meeting also includes a certification order for fines related to one of the cases. No other agenda items are listed.

• ID 26-5615 – 847 N Collier Blvd (847 Realty Investment LLC) – Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling (30-1012, 30-1012B)
• ID 26-5621 – 635 Rockport Ct (Mitchell Marner Owner) – Construction Temporary Use Permit (30-793(2)(I))
• ID 26-5622 – 960 Olive Ct (Robert MC Clelland) – Encroachments & Sidewalk Duty (42-36(E)) and Landscaping (30-434(B))
• ID 26-5625 – 689 Rockport Ct (Daniel J & Cynthia L Grundman) – Encroachments (42-36(E))
• ID 26-5627 – 1710 Canary Ct (Fetteroff O'Neill Home Builders INC) – Certification of Fines

The Special Magistrate presided over hearings for 12 code enforcement cases involving waste disposal, building permits, and landscaping. One case was listed for a certification of fines. The minutes do not record the specific outcomes or rulings for these items.

• Reviewed Case No. 25-1861 (847 N Collier Blvd) regarding solid waste disposal
• Reviewed Case No. 26-1003 (401 Bald Eagle Dr) regarding solid waste disposal
• Reviewed Case No. 26-1021 (835 W Elkcam Cir) regarding solid waste disposal
• Reviewed Case No. 26-1258 (1361 Andalusia Ter) regarding electric scooter in park
• Reviewed Case No. 26-0722 (452 Barcelona CT) regarding lack of building permit
• Reviewed Case No. 26-1061 (406 Quail DR) regarding lack of building permit
• Reviewed Case No. 26-1519 (635 Rockport CT) regarding construction temporary use permits
• Reviewed Case No. 26-1545 (960 Olive CT) regarding encroachments and landscaping

Waterways Advisory Committee

The Waterways Advisory Committee will vote on the election of a Vice‑Chair and approve the agenda and minutes from the May 21 meeting. It will discuss old business and then move to new business, including a proposed code change to the City of Marco Island fertilizer ordinance and a proposal for canal access for paddleboards and kayaks. Public comment will be taken before adjourning.

• Election of Vice‑Chair (ID 26-5635)
• Approval of the agenda (ID 26-5602)
• Approval of the minutes from May 21, 2026 (ID 26-5602)
• Proposed code change to the City of Marco Island fertilizer ordinance (ID 26-5636)
• Canal access proposal for paddleboards and kayaks (ID 26-5413)

The Waterways Advisory Committee elected Elliott Mascoop as Vice-Chair (5-1) and approved the agenda and minutes. It directed Vice-Chair Mascoop to draft a red-line document proposing changes to the city's fertilizer ordinance black-out dates for future review. Staff reported that the permit for No-Wake signs at Tigertail Lagoon has expired and needs renewal.

• Elected Elliott Mascoop as Vice-Chair (5-1)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-1)
• Approved the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Directed Vice-Chair Mascoop to draft red-line fertilizer ordinance changes (6-0)