Cape Coral, FL

City Council – Regular Meeting

The City Council will review a series of resolutions including economic development incentives for a new Costco facility and several infrastructure contracts. The body is also considering the rescission of three initial assessment resolutions for the North 3 improvement areas.

• Economic Development Incentive Agreement for Costco at 600 Chiquita Boulevard South totaling $10,000,000
• Design-build services for Judd Creek Water and Sewer Main Extensions with Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. for $4,324,050
• Stormwater pipe and accessories contract renewals with Ferguson, Consolidated Pipe & Supply, and Fortiline for an estimated $750,000
• Emergency underground utility repair at Cape Coral Parkway and Santa Barbara Boulevard for $225,476.85
• Rescinding initial assessment resolutions for North 3 Potable Water, Wastewater, and Irrigation Improvement Areas

Community Redevelopment Agency – Regular Meeting

The Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency will review a payment to the City of Cape Coral for construction fees and a new service provider for employee deferred compensation plans. The board will also receive staff updates on code compliance, maintenance, and projects.

• CRA Resolution 12-26: Payment of $347,646.00 to the City of Cape Coral for Contribution in Aid of Construction fees
• CRA Resolution 13-26: Approval of Voya Financial as the service provider for 457(b) and 401(a) deferred compensation plans
• October 2026 Code Compliance Update
• October 2026 Maintenance Report
• November 2026 Project Report Update

Planning and Zoning Commission – Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and hold public hearings on several proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. These items cover environmental protections, utility easements, and zoning district uses.

• Ordinance 60-26: Amending Comprehensive Plan documentation for development permits to protect environmental resources
• Ordinance 61-26: Updating development standards and penalties for Burrowing Owl and Gopher Tortoise protection
• Ordinance 56-26: Amending Land Development Code regarding the protection of public utility easements
• Ordinance 59-26: Amending rules for temporary construction trailers in residential and non-residential districts
• Ordinance 62-26: Creating special exception uses for heavy vehicle sales and rental in the Commercial District

City Council – Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several high-value infrastructure contracts and a major economic incentive agreement for a new acute care hospital. The meeting includes decisions on fleet facilities, park improvements, and utility extensions.

• Economic Development Incentive Agreement for Fawcett Memorial Hospital at 322 SW Pine Island Road up to $30,950,000
• Guaranteed Maximum Price of $34,552,924.09 for Phase 2 of the Yacht Club Park Site Improvement Project
• Amendment for the North Cape Government Complex Fleet Maintenance Facility in the amount of $17,151,379
• Approval of $47,353,996 for FY 2027 budgeted capital equipment, vehicles, and facilities maintenance
• Acceptance of a $2,000,000 EPA grant for the North 1 Utilities Extension Project septic to sewer conversion

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will review requests for re-zoning, a special exception for an assisted living facility, and several easement vacations. The City of Cape Coral is the applicant for two of the items, including a large-scale re-zoning of city-owned property.

• Re-zoning 69.99 acres at Del Prado Blvd N and Kismet Pkwy E to Industrial and Preservation zoning
• Special exception for an Assisted Living Facility at 825 Santa Barbara Blvd
• Vacation of 2.384 acres of right-of-way and easements at Bimini East Street
• Vacation of 36,018 sq. ft. of street right-of-way on SW 32nd PL
• Vacation of 3,000 sq. ft. easement at 1308 Andalusia Blvd for multi-family development

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will meet to select a Vice Chair and receive an update report from City Auditor Russell. The committee will also review the August 17, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Selection of Vice Chair
• City Auditor’s Office Update Report
• Review of Outstanding PARs for October 2026
• Approval of August 17, 2026 meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several city reports and policy updates. Key topics include utility extension programs, building permits, and employee compensation policies.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Building and Permitting Annual Report
• North 3 Assessment Allocation Discussion
• Utilities Extension Program Project Delivery Method Update
• Cape Coral Firefighter Memorial Funding Update
• Non-Bargaining Compensation Policy Discussion

Charter School Authority Governing Board – Regular Meeting

The Cape Coral Charter School Authority Governing Board will discuss awarding a website development contract and creating two new staff positions. The board is also reviewing the acceptance of two separate grants for school equipment and student support.

• Proposed $52,900 three-year subscription for a web-based website development and content management system
• Proposed creation of an Interventionist Teacher position for Oasis High School
• Proposed creation of a Media Coordinator position
• Acceptance of $64,690.66 in US Department of Education Title IV, Part A grant funding
• Acceptance of a $1,000 Walmart Spark Good grant for Oasis High School Yearbook cameras and equipment

Youth Council – Regular Meeting

The Youth Council will meet to discuss various student-led initiatives and administrative matters. The agenda includes a guest presentation from State's Attorney Amira Fox and a report from Advisor Hayden.

• Junior and Senior Projects
• Adopt-a-Road discussion
• School Reach Out Project
• Communications Director vacancy
• Mental Health Survey discussion

City Council – Regular Meeting

The City Council will review a variety of infrastructure contracts, including water utility projects and alley resurfacing. The body is also considering the ratification of collective bargaining agreements for several union units.

• Contract for Northeast Booster Station Project with Douglas N. Higgins, Inc. for $32,910,150
• Alley Resurfacing Project contract with Southern Striping Solutions, LLC for $663,959.30
• Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreements for Blue Collar, White Collar, Non-Supervisory Professional, and Supervisory units
• Contract extension with Genserve, LLC for generator services in the amount of $1,381,900
• Professional engineering services for a GIS-based Surface Water Digital Management System for $210,860

Planning and Zoning Commission – Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed change to the Land Development Code. The body will also conduct interviews for commission vacancies and review the 2027 meeting schedule.

• Ordinance 57-26: Proposed amendment to Section 7.3.1 to authorize feather banners at multi-family rental complexes
• Interviews for three regular and two alternate commissioner vacancies
• Proposed 2027 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Schedule

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

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

City Council – Special Meeting

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

City Council – Special Meeting

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

Committee of the Whole

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)

City Council – Special Meeting

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)

City Council – Regular Meeting

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

Transportation Advisory Commission – Regular Meeting

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

Charter School Authority Governing Board – Regular Meeting

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)

Youth Council – Regular Meeting

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

City Council – Special Meeting

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

Community Redevelopment Agency – Regular Meeting

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.

Committee of the Whole

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)

City Council – Regular Meeting

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

Appeal of Decisions

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

City Council – Regular Meeting

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

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

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)

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.

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.

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

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)

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

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)