Cape Coral, FL

City Council – Regular Meeting

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

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

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)

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)

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 – 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

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

The City Council directed staff to begin drafting a Developer's Agreement with Crown Development for the Bimini East redevelopment, including incentive and TIF agreements. The Council also approved a citywide speed limit reduction to 25 mph on local roadways and directed staff to schedule an ordinance on unlicensed contractor enforcement. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus and polling.

• Directed staff to draft Developer's Agreement for Bimini East (no objections)
• Approved Areawide Neighborhood Speed Limit Study, reduce local roads to 25 mph (8-0 poll)
• Selected Option 1: Citywide sign plate replacement for speed limit signs (poll)
• Approved public outreach campaign for speed limit change (poll)
• Rejected Phase II Major & Cut-Through Roadway Speed Study (poll)
• Directed scheduling of unlicensed contractor enforcement ordinance (8-0 poll)
• Agreed to add Sign Ordinance and Feather Banners to future COW meeting

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

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 – 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

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

Youth Council – Regular Meeting

The Youth Council will meet to discuss a quarterly report and several ongoing initiatives. The agenda includes reviews of junior and senior projects, a school reach-out project, and a mental health survey.

• Discussion of a mental health survey
• Review of Junior and Senior projects
• Adopt-a-Road discussion
• School Reach Out Project
• Vacancies for Communications Director and Backup Communications Director

Planning and Zoning Commission – Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to change the future land use designation for a 6,250 sq ft lot at 1526 NE 13th Ave from Single-Family Residential to Multi-Family Residential. The commission will also consider an ordinance that eliminates the Hearing Examiner and establishes a Special Magistrate to conduct quasi-judicial hearings. The agenda includes approval of minutes from June 3, 2026, and a citizen input period.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 39-26: FLUM change for 1526 NE 13th Ave from SF to MF
• Ordinance 20-26: Replace Hearing Examiner with Special Magistrate in Land Development Code
• Approval of June 3, 2026, meeting minutes
• Citizen input time (3 minutes per speaker, max 30 minutes)

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)

Charter School Authority Governing Board – Regular Meeting

The Cape Coral Charter School Authority Governing Board will vote on the tentative budget for FY2027 and a budget amendment for FY2026. They will also consider agreements with Florida SouthWestern State College and Florida Gulf Coast University for student training opportunities, as well as approve a mental health assistance allocation plan and an active assailant response plan for the upcoming school year.

• Approve FY2026 Budget Amendment No. 2 (CSA Resolution 22-26)
• Approve tentative FY2027 budget (CSA Resolution 23-26)
• Authorize clinical affiliation agreement with Florida SouthWestern State College (CSA Resolution 24-26)
• Authorize affiliation agreement with Florida Gulf Coast University (CSA Resolution 25-26)
• Approve Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan for 2026-2027 (CSA Resolution 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

Hearing Examiner

The Cape Coral Hearing Examiner will hold hearings on three city-initiated rezoning requests. The largest involves rezoning two parcels totaling 23.14 acres in Southwest Cape Coral from Lee County and R1 designations. Other items include rezoning a park from Mixed-Use to Single-Family Residential and a city-owned property from Commercial to Institutional. Staff recommends approval for all.

• Rezone 23.14 acres at 11300 Chandler Grove Dr and 2327 Trafalgar Pkwy from Lee County/R1 to new zoning
• Rezone 2.54 acres at Tropicana Park from Mixed-Use Seven Islands (MX7) to Single-Family Residential (R1)
• Rezone 13.38 acres at 2501 SE 17th Ave from Commercial (C) to Institutional (INST)
• Companion future land use map amendment (FLUM26-00003) for 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

Community Development Block Grant Citizens Advisory Board

The Citizens Advisory Board will review and approve the Community Development Block Grant 2026-2027 Action Plan, including staff and board funding recommendations. The meeting will also cover the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of April 10, 2026 CDBG meeting minutes
• CDBG 2026-2027 Action Plan presentation
• Staff Funding Recommendation
• Citizens Advisory Board Funding Recommendation
• Future meeting date to be determined

Youth Council – Regular Meeting

The Youth Council will review its quarterly report, discuss several projects including Junior and Senior projects, Adopt-a-Road, School Reach Out, and strategic initiatives. They will also address communications director vacancies, debrief the Hurricane Expo, and plan a D.C. trip.

• Quarterly Report Discussion
• Junior Project discussion
• Senior Project discussion
• Adopt-a-Road Discussion
• Communications Director Vacancy and Backup Communications Director Vacancy

City Council – Budget Workshop

The City Council holds a budget workshop to review the FY 2027-2031 budget and a tax relief proposal. They will also consider adjustments to balance the FY2027 budget. Citizens may speak during the 60-minute public input period.

• Summer Budget Workshop covering FY 2027-2031
• Tax Relief Proposal update
• FY2027 adjustments to balance

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

The Transportation Advisory Commission will hear presentations on residential traffic calming example policies and the Cape Coral Parkway Resiliency Study. They will also receive updates on Chiquita Boulevard South access management, the streetlight program, and MPO issues. The meeting includes workshop discussions on upcoming MPO topics and the MPO Board.

• Residential traffic calming example policies presented by Traffic Engineering Manager
• Cape Coral Parkway Resiliency Study by Kittelson and Associates
• Chiquita Boulevard South Access Management Update from Stantec
• Streetlight Program Update
• MPO Issues Update and upcoming topics discussion

City Council – Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a consent agenda containing over a dozen items, including awarding contracts for infrastructure projects and approving a school resource officer agreement. Key decisions involve awarding a $2.07 million contract for Embers Parkway median improvements, a $1.24 million contract for spot paving, and a $996,000 contract for the Palmetto Pine irrigation project. The council will also approve a software purchase and an emergency sewer main repair.

• Embers Parkway median beautification project awarded to VisualScape, Inc. for $2,065,654.87
• Fiscal Year 2026 spot paving program awarded to Pavement Maintenance, LLC for $1,235,422.65
• Palmetto Pine irrigation source modification contract awarded to Sequoia Construction Group for $995,977.50
• School Resource Officer agreement with Lee County School Board for Cape Coral Police in city schools
• Emergency gravity sewer main repair at 1950 Beach Parkway approved for $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)

Planning and Zoning Commission – Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider changing the future land use designations for four different properties. These requests involve converting residential, commercial, and mixed-use land into public facilities or parks and recreation areas.

• Request by Cape Baptist Church to change 4.52 acres at 435 SE 10th Ter, 932 SE 5th Pl, and 1004 SE 5th Pl from Single Family to Public Facilities
• Request to change 13.38 acres at 2501 SE 17th Ave from Commercial/Professional to Public Facility
• Request to change 2.54 acres on Tropicana Parkway (West of Old Burnt Store Road) from Mixed-Use to Parks and Recreation
• Request to change 23.14 acres at 2327 Trafalgar Pkwy from Public Facilities/Rural to Parks and Recreation

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)

Committee of the Whole

The Cape Coral City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole session to review several infrastructure and operational updates. Key topics include phasing plans for the Yacht Club area, utility extensions in North 3, and a new fleet maintenance facility at the North Cape Government Complex. Staff will also present information on issuing Series 2026 Special Obligation Revenue Bonds, a concessionaire agreement for Jaycee Park, and upcoming athletic program changes. The meeting concludes with a hurricane season outlook and a public comment period.

• Yacht Club Phasing Approach Presentation (PW2026047)
• North Cape Government Complex Fleet Maintenance Facility review
• Special Obligation Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Ordinance 27-26/Resolution 106-26)
• Jaycee Park Concessionaire Term Sheet evaluation
• North 3 Utilities Extension Project (UEP) update

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

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions. Key items include approving an economic development incentive for Liberty Health Park, awarding contracts for fleet maintenance facility pre-construction, street sweeper rental, fiber optic locates, and greenspace median maintenance. Also on the agenda are an affordable housing impact fee deferral for Habitat for Humanity, a summer camp agreement with Lee County schools, and a CDBG plan amendment.

• Economic development incentive for Liberty Health Park ($197,636)
• Pre-construction manager at risk for North Cape Fleet Maintenance Facility ($188,456)
• Street sweeper rental from EP Rents, LLC ($136,500)
• Fiber optic locates and emergency services contract with Stanley Utility Contractor ($273,000)
• Greenspace median maintenance contracts totaling $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

The Hearing Examiner will consider four items: a rezoning of 0.76 acres from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential at 842 Whispering Pines Rd; a deviation to allow a 50-foot boat canopy (10 feet over standard) on Chantrey Canal; four landscaping deviations sought by the Lee County School Board at 214 NW 20th Ave; and a PDP amendment to remove the 100-foot minimum lot width for two lots in Tarpon Point Village C. The examiner will make decisions on these requests.

• Rezone 0.76 acres at 842 Whispering Pines Rd from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential
• Deviation to allow 50-ft boat canopy (10-ft over standard) on Chantrey Canal at 2106 SE 15th Ter
• Lee County School Board requests four landscaping deviations at 214 NW 20th Ave
• PDP amendment to remove 100-ft minimum lot width for Lots 5 & 8 in 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