Marco Island meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Marco Island agendas: hotel-area rezoning, $65,000 fire fee study, density change on Council list

Marco Island's City Council was scheduled on Oct. 19 to take up a rezoning at 560 S. Collier Blvd., a density increase in the Marco Lake commercial district and a proposed contract for a fire service fee study capped at $65,000. Minutes from that meeting have not been published, so what follows describes what was scheduled, not what was decided. The same is true of the four advisory meetings held between Oct. 15 and Oct. 22 — every summary below is drawn from an agenda, and no votes or outcomes are available for any of them.

City Council, Oct. 19

The agenda listed five items, including two land-use matters the summary describes as quasi-judicial hearings.

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

The $65,000 figure is a proposed contract ceiling, not a payment. The density and rezoning items were listed for readings; the agenda does not record the result of either.

Waterways Advisory Committee, Oct. 15

The committee's agenda carried old business on the Marco Island Police Department Marine Unit, dredging alternatives, and a proposed redline and amendments to the Landscape Ordinance. New business listed seawall staging and construction, and the 2027 Waterways Advisory meeting calendar.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Oct. 20

Scheduled items were an update on fundraising for a playground, a racquet center maintenance update, and a parks summary report. The agenda also provided for review of previous meeting minutes and staff reports.

Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee, Oct. 21

The committee was set to discuss donations and receive project updates tied to the 2026-2027 approved budget. Approval of minutes from the Sept. 16 meeting was also on the agenda.

Hideaway Beach Tax District Board, Oct. 22

The board's agenda covered the Hideaway Beach Erosion Control Project permit renewal and T-Groin repairs, sediment test results for the Offshore Borrow Area Expansion, and a Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island permit modification with 2026 maintenance. It also listed the pre-construction phase of the 2027 Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project and a financial report as of Sept. 30, 2026.

Coming up

Code Enforcement Magistrate, Oct. 27. The agenda headline states the Special Magistrate will hear 24 property violation cases, including requests to mitigate fines. Listed cases cover 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 at 1115 Caxambas DR, 1586 Jamaica CT and 1219 Bald Eagle DR; encroachment and sidewalk maintenance at 621 Inlet DR, 840 Newell TER and 1664 Ludlow RD; and a Fire Prevention Code access box violation at 440 W Elkcam CIR.

No other meetings fall within the next 14 days in the records provided. Readers seeking outcomes from the Oct. 15-22 meetings should check the city's published minutes, which were not available at the time of this roundup.

Marco Island agenda items: $113,048 fireboat slip, utility repairs, rate study

Marco Island's City Council was scheduled on Oct. 5 to consider a purchase agreement for a fireboat slip at the Marina at Factory Bay for up to $113,048.00, along with a Water and Sewer Rate Study and a quasi-judicial hearing on vacating utility easements at 531 and 541 S. Collier Blvd.

Minutes from that meeting have not been published, and the same is true for two advisory committee meetings held in the past two weeks. What follows reflects what appeared on the agendas, not what was decided. Agendas list items for consideration; they do not establish outcomes.

City Council, Oct. 5: fireboat slip and rate study

The council agenda listed Resolution 26-63, authorizing a purchase agreement for Boat Slip A-15 at the Marina at Factory Bay for the Fire Rescue fireboat, not to exceed $113,048.00.

The agenda also listed a discussion of a Water and Sewer Rate Study with direction to staff, and a quasi-judicial public hearing on Resolution 26-64 to vacate utility easements along common lot lines at 531 and 541 S. Collier Blvd.

Consent agenda: stormwater and water plant repairs

Several purchase orders were bundled on the consent agenda:

• Titan Concrete & Utilities, Inc., for stormwater restoration and concrete repair at 968 N Barfield Dr., $72,800.00
• Titan Concrete & Utilities, Inc., for a new RCP pipe at 443 Barcelona Ct, $78,538.76
• Capital Contractors, LLC, for South Water Treatment Plant pipe trough repairs, $75,500.00

The consent agenda also included an insurance renewal and a committee appointment. No dollar figures for those two items appeared in the summary.

Beautification Advisory Committee, Oct. 7

The committee was scheduled to meet at 3:00 PM in the Community Room at 51 Bald Eagle Drive. The agenda was largely procedural and discussion-based: roll call, the pledge, and approval of the September 2, 2026 minutes, followed by old business on 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 was limited to setting the 2027 Beautification Advisory meeting calendar. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes appeared on the agenda.

Waterways Advisory Committee, Oct. 15

The committee agenda listed old business on the Police Department Marine Unit, dredging alternatives, and a proposed redline and amendments to the Landscape Ordinance. New business covered seawall staging and construction and the 2027 Waterways Advisory meeting calendar.

Coming up

City Council, Oct. 19 (today). Quasi-judicial hearings and other items are scheduled, including a first reading of a rezone request from Residential Tourist to Planned Unit Development at 560 S. Collier Blvd.; a proposed contract with Accenture LLC for a Fire Service Assessment Fee Study not to exceed $65,000; a second reading to increase density from 16 to 26 units per acre in the General Commercial (C-4) District of Marco Lake; a variance petition for front and side yard setbacks at 257 N. Collier Blvd.; and a Land Use Restriction Agreement for a Live Local Project at 2330 San Marco Rd.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Oct. 20. The agenda includes an update on fundraising for a playground, a racquet center maintenance update, and a Parks Summary Report, along with review of previous minutes and staff reports.

Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee, Oct. 21. The agenda lists a discussion regarding donations, project updates for the 2026-2027 approved budget, and approval of the September 16 meeting minutes.

Marco Island code magistrate orders fees and fines; council to weigh $113,048 fireboat slip purchase

Marco Island's Code Enforcement Magistrate ordered property owners and contractors to pay one-time fees plus $175.00 in prosecution costs in most of the cases heard September 29, 2026, according to official minutes. It is the only meeting in the past two weeks for which decisions have been published. The Planning Board, City Council and Beautification Advisory Committee all have items pending, and their minutes are not yet available.

Code Enforcement Magistrate, Sept. 29

Magistrate Robert D. Pritt heard 15 cases, according to the summary. In most, 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.

Orders listed in the record:

• 940 Cape Marco DR (Veracruz at Cape Marco Condominium Association): $250.00 one-time fee plus $175.00 prosecution costs
• 520 S Collier Blvd (Chalet of San Marco): $250.00 plus $175.00
• 879 Magnolia CT (Claudia Siles and Enrique Terrazas, owner; Nova Homes of South Florida, contractor): contractor ordered to pay $1,000.00 plus $175.00
• 1402 San Marco RD (Victor M Rodriguez): $500.00 plus $175.00
• 1610 Almeria CT (James Bybee): $400.00 plus $175.00; violations to be corrected within 21 days or $100.00 per day per violation
• 1864 Granada DR (Sany RE Investment LLC & Meshulam RE LLC): $300.00 plus $175.00; 21 days or $100.00 per day per violation
• 988 Winterberry DR (Frontgate FL Properties LTD C/O Woodward & Lombardo PA): $200.00 plus $175.00; 21 days or $100.00 per day
• 1813 Dogwood DR (Ebrahim Shaikh Eshaq): $200.00 plus $175.00; 21 days or $100.00 per day
• 551 S Barfield DR (Thompson Family Trust): $200.00 plus $175.00; active permit required within 60 days or $100.00 per day
• 695 Embassy CT (Dr. Ulrich and Dr. Meta Rohde): $175.00 prosecution costs; active permit required within 60 days or $250.00 one-time fine
• 80 South Seas CT (Ellen Orourke): $250.00 plus $175.00
• 406 Quail DR (Kent and Colleen Schmidt): moved to October 27, 2026
• Marked compliant: 845 Chestnut CT (Barbara Gudgel); 51 Tahiti RD (Costabile & Iolanda Scola, owner; Marco Island Contracting Group LLC, contractor); 1046 Fieldstone DR (Peteys Marco Island Realty LLC, owner; APM Custom Homes - Prime Contractors & Associates, contractor)
• 350 Henderson CT (Edgewater Pool and Open Spa Services LLC): $1,600.00 fine mitigated

The summary states 15 cases were heard; the itemized list contains 16 entries.

Planning Board, Oct. 2 (agenda only)

The board meets at 9:00 AM in the Community Room at 51 Bald Eagle Drive. Two resolutions are scheduled: BD-26-000102, a boat dock extension at 167 Columbus Way seeking a 2.4-foot encroachment into the minimum required 12-foot side yard/riparian setback; and VP-26-000059, a 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. The agenda also lists approval of the September 4, 2026 minutes (ID 26-5871) and community forum/public comment at approximately 9:05 AM. No minutes have been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

City Council, Oct. 5 (agenda only)

The council is scheduled to discuss a Water and Sewer Rate Study and give direction to staff. Resolution 26-63 would authorize a purchase agreement for Boat Slip A-15 at the Marina at Factory Bay for the Fire Rescue fireboat, not to exceed $113,048.00. A quasi-judicial public hearing is set on Resolution 26-64 to vacate utility easements along common lot lines at 531 and 541 S. Collier Blvd. Consent agenda items include purchase orders to Titan Concrete & Utilities, Inc. for stormwater restoration and concrete repair at 968 N Barfield Dr., $72,800.00, and for a new RCP pipe at 443 Barcelona Ct, $78,538.76; and to Capital Contractors, LLC for South Water Treatment Plant pipe trough repairs, $75,500.00. An insurance renewal and a committee appointment are also bundled.

Beautification Advisory Committee, Oct. 7 (agenda only)

The committee meets at 3:00 PM in the Community Room at 51 Bald Eagle Drive. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-based: approval of the September 2, 2026 minutes (ID 26-5827); old business on cul-de-sacs (ID 26-5862), the Community Tree Donation Program (ID 26-5863), a South Beach Walkway Project update (ID 26-5864), the Marco in Bloom Landscape Competition and a project lead discussion; and new business setting the 2027 Beautification Advisory meeting calendar (ID 26-5828). No votes on ordinances, contracts or fee changes appear on this agenda.

Coming up

Waterways Advisory Committee, October 15: the agenda lists the Marco Island Police Department Marine Unit, dredging alternatives, a proposed redline and amendments to the Landscape Ordinance, seawall staging and construction, and the 2027 Waterways Advisory meeting calendar.

Marco Island Council agenda includes $3.55M in fire truck leases; committees review budgets and dredging

The Marco Island City Council met Aug. 17 to consider a consent agenda and several major items, including two fire apparatus leases totaling $3.55 million and a second-reading ordinance on fire fees. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are recorded. The council also held a closed attorney-client session the same day.

City Council considers fire apparatus leases

The council's agenda included resolutions to lease a Pierce Enforcer Pumper for up to $1,029,626 and a Pierce Enforcer 100' Ascendant Tower for up to $2,520,474. Also on the agenda was Ordinance 26-05 (2nd reading), which would establish a fire prevention fee schedule. The council also considered terminating a lobbying contract with Ronald L. Book.

Consent agenda items included a $54,713.80 pipe installation, a $240,000 water plant electrical increase, a $125,000 lime purchase, and a $132,100 well rehabilitation. The meeting also included honoring the late Councilor Joe Rola and public comments.

A separate special-called closed meeting on the same day was held for an attorney-client session. The agenda contained only the call to order, roll call, and the closed session item, with no public discussion or action items listed.

Beach committee reviews budget and projects

The Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee met Aug. 19 to review its FY2025/26 budget and expenditures, and to discuss goals and objectives for 2026/2027. The agenda included an Audubon update and invoice for July 2026, a gopher tortoise signage discussion, and a discussion of allocating remaining funds to the Beautification Committee. No public hearings or rezonings were on the agenda.

Waterways committee discusses dredging and muck

The Waterways Advisory Committee met Aug. 20 to discuss old business, including a Police Department Marine Unit update and dredging alternatives led by Ralph Rohena. A presentation on muck was also given by R. Rohena. New business included a discussion of no-wake signs at Tigertail. The committee also approved minutes from its July 23 meeting and confirmed its meeting schedule.

Coming up

• **Code Enforcement Magistrate** – Aug. 25, 2026. The magistrate will hear 29 cases, including 12 existing development violations at condominiums and hotels along S Collier Blvd and Cape Marco Dr, 3 noise violations at residences on Cottonwood CT, Balfour DR, and South Seas CT, and 2 solid waste disposal cases at 847 N Collier Blvd and 401 Bald Eagle DR. The agenda also includes certification of fines for 5 cases, including 4 at 910 Ship CT for weeds, derelict vehicle, and encroachments, plus 1 case for no building permit at 741 Holly CT and 1 for seawall/french drain at 1805 Woodbine CT.
• **City Council joint workshop with Collier County Commission** – Aug. 27, 2026. The only business item is a discussion of topics for discussion (ID 26-5756). Citizens may comment, limited to 4 minutes per individual.

All recent meeting summaries are based on agendas; minutes have not yet been published for the Aug. 17 council meetings, the Aug. 19 beach committee, or the Aug. 20 waterways committee. Decisions, if any, will be reported when official minutes are available.

Marco Island roundup: Code enforcement cases reviewed; planning board weighs rezone, density change

The Marco Island Code Enforcement Magistrate reviewed 12 cases and processed one certification of fines at its July 28 hearing, though the minutes do not record specific outcomes or rulings. The cases covered solid waste disposal, building permits, landscaping, encroachments, and a scooter in a park. Separately, the Planning Board held a continued hearing on a rezone request, and the City Council’s August 3 agenda includes a $112,742 water billing refund and a proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2027.

Code Enforcement Magistrate (July 28)

The Special Magistrate presided over hearings for 12 code enforcement cases. The minutes list the addresses and alleged violations but do not state the decisions reached. Cases included:

• Solid waste disposal: 847 N Collier Blvd, 401 Bald Eagle Dr, 835 W Elkcam Cir
• Electric scooter in park: 1361 Andalusia Ter
• Lack of building permit: 452 Barcelona CT, 406 Quail DR
• Construction temporary use permits: 635 Rockport CT
• Encroachments and landscaping: 960 Olive CT (two cases)
• Landscaping: 1231 Laurel CT
• Encroachments: 689 Rockport CT
• Encroachments and public nuisance: 701 Rockport CT

The magistrate also processed Case No. 26-0604 (1710 Canary CT) for certification of fines.

Planning Board (July 31) – Rezone hearing

The Planning Board held 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 petition (REZN-24-000098) carried over from the July 10, 2026 meeting. The agenda included a staff report, master plan, and comprehensive plan consistency memo. No vote or recommendation was recorded in the agenda; minutes have not been published.

City Council (August 3) – Agenda items

The City Council’s regular meeting agenda included several items, none of which have been voted on as of this writing:

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

No vote tallies or final decisions were available because minutes have not yet been published.

Planning Board (August 7) – Density and site plan

The Planning Board considered a site development plan amendment (SDP-24-000082) for Walker’s Cay at 3200 San Marco Rd. The board also reviewed a proposed ordinance to increase density limits in the General Commercial (C-4) District of Marco Lake from 16 to 26 units per acre. This was an agenda item; no decision has been recorded.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided data. Residents should check the city’s official calendar for any newly posted meetings.

Marco Island Roundup: Code Magistrate Reviews 12 Cases; Council Set to Act on $2.45M Public Works Contract and $112,742 Billing Refund

Code Enforcement Magistrate Reviews 12 Cases

The only meeting with published minutes in the past two weeks was the July 28 Code Enforcement Magistrate session. The Special Magistrate held hearings on 12 code enforcement cases and processed one certification of fines. Cases covered solid waste disposal, building permits, landscaping, encroachments, and public nuisance issues at addresses across Marco Island. One case — Case No. 26-0604 at 1710 Canary CT — was listed for certification of fines. The minutes do not record specific rulings or outcomes for any of the items heard.

City Council: Contracts and Budget Workshop on July 20 Agenda

The City Council had two sessions scheduled for July 20. No minutes have been published for either, so it is not yet possible to confirm what was decided.

The regular meeting agenda included several contract awards and purchase orders:

• A $2,450,749 contract award to Rycon Construction for Public Works facility construction.
• Two FDOT agreements tied to the Caxambas Court bridge project: $3,397,181 as the city share for demolition and reconstruction, and $1,265,897 for utility relocation — totaling over $4.6 million.
• A $94,547.58 purchase order to Titan Concrete for stormwater pipe and sidewalk replacement at 742 Pelican Court.
• A $56,380 purchase order to DN Higgins for a sanitary sewer lateral at 839 Inlet Drive.
• A resolution amending Parks & Recreation Farmers Market fees.

A separate FY27 operating budget workshop was also scheduled the same day, covering the budget summary, preliminary spending cap, millage rate, capital improvement plan, and general fund, building services, and water/sewer revenue and expenses. No votes were scheduled for that workshop.

Advisory Committees Meet July 21–23

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee met July 21 to review a Parks Summary Report (ID 26-5450), which included an AED update and a Racquet Center Fence/Sound Panel update from J. Parrilli. The committee also considered proposed future agenda items (ID 26-5451).

The Waterways Advisory Committee met July 23 and was scheduled to elect a Vice-Chair, approve minutes from May 21, discuss a proposed code change to the city fertilizer ordinance (ID 26-5636), and consider a canal access proposal for paddleboards and kayaks (ID 26-5413).

The Planning Board met July 23 to reconsider three items carried over from June 5: a site-development plan amendment (SDP-24-000139) for a new restaurant at 900, 950, and 951 Bald Eagle Dr.; a variance petition (VP-25-000096) on landscape, design, and solid waste requirements for 951 Bald Eagle Dr.; and a conditional use permit (CUP-25-000097) for open-rack boat storage at the same property.

Minutes have not been published for any of these advisory committee or Planning Board sessions.

Planning Board Continues Rezone Discussion July 31

The Planning Board held a continued public hearing on July 31 on Ordinance 26-5633, a petition to rezone 560 S. Collier Blvd. from Residential Tourist (R-T) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The petition (REZN-24-000098) carried over from the July 10 meeting. Attachments included a staff report, master plan, and comprehensive plan consistency memo.

Coming Up

City Council — Monday, August 3: The agenda includes a $112,742 water and sewer billing refund for Marco Island Senior Living, LLC; a quasi-judicial public hearing on a variance petition (VP-26-000054) at 2259 San Marco Rd. regarding landscape requirements; a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 22 Fire Prevention and Protection to establish new fees; approval of Series 2026 Utility System Refunding Revenue Bonds; and approval of the proposed FY27 millage rate.

Planning Board — Friday, August 7: The board will review a site development plan amendment (SDP-24-000082) for Walker's Cay at 3200 San Marco Rd. and a proposed ordinance to increase density limitations in the General Commercial (C-4) District of Marco Lake from 16 to 26 units per acre.

Marco Island meeting roundup: Council agendas list $1.6M generator contract and bridge agreements; outcomes not yet confirmed

Several Marco Island boards met over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent sessions, so the outcomes of the items below are not confirmed. The agendas show what each body was scheduled to consider, not what was decided.

City Council — July 6

The City Council agenda listed several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including a $1,658,476.60 contract to Rycon Construction for a SWTP generator storage structure, a $234,070 purchase order to Genserve LLC for a Marco Island Police Department generator, and a $173,687.80 purchase order to BITDirect for a 25-foot Bimini patrol boat. The agenda also included an increase to the administrative fee for failed code enforcement appeals, an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Collier County for disaster debris removal, and discussion of council meeting schedules. Because minutes are not yet published, it is not known which items were approved.

Audit Advisory Committee — July 9

The committee was scheduled to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the upcoming term and to review the 2025 Governance Letter and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) progress. The agenda also included the introduction of new Finance Director Marcia Saulo and new Finance Manager Chase Callaway, and noted an upcoming meeting with City Council on July 13, 2026.

Planning Board — July 10

The board was set to review a rezoning request from Residential Tourist to PUD for 560 S. Collier Blvd., a variance petition for minimum landscape and dimensional standards at 2259 San Marco Rd., and a site development plan amendment for Collier County Utilities at 2559 San Marco Rd. The agenda also listed discussion of the Stephens Landing PUD Live Local Project.

City Council — July 13

The Council held a special workshop to receive the 2025 audit results and ACFR. The agenda listed a presentation by Christopher Kessler, CPA, Principal with CLA, and review of the Marco Island 2025 Governance Letter and FY 2025 ACFR. No other business was scheduled.

Beautification Advisory Committee — July 16

The committee held a budget workshop for fiscal year 2027. No other items were listed.

Coming up

City Council — July 20 (regular meeting): The agenda includes a $2,450,749 contract award to Rycon Construction for Public Works facility construction and resolutions authorizing Florida Department of Transportation agreements for the Caxambas Court bridge demolition and reconstruction, with a city share of $3,397,181, and utility relocation at $1,265,897. Other items include a resolution amending Parks & Recreation Farmers Market fees, a $94,547.58 purchase order to Titan Concrete for stormwater pipe and sidewalk replacement at 742 Pelican Court, and a $56,380 purchase order to DN Higgins for a sanitary sewer lateral at 839 Inlet Drive. A quasi-judicial public hearing and the city manager's performance evaluation are also scheduled.

City Council — July 20 (budget workshop): A separate workshop will cover the FY 2027 operating budget, including the budget summary, preliminary spending cap, millage rate, capital improvement plan, and general fund, building services, and water/sewer revenue and expenses. No votes are scheduled.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee — July 21: The committee will review the Parks Summary Report (ID 26-5450), including an AED update and a Racquet Center Fence / Sound Panel update, and consider proposed future agenda items (ID 26-5451).

Planning Board — July 23: The board will reconsider three resolutions continued from June 5: a site development plan amendment for a new restaurant at 900, 950 and 951 Bald Eagle Dr., a variance petition for 951 Bald Eagle Dr., and a conditional use permit for open-rack boat storage at the same property.

Code Enforcement Magistrate — July 28: The magistrate will review cases involving solid waste disposal, construction temporary use permits, encroachments, and a certification of fines at 1710 Canary Ct.

Code Enforcement Magistrate issues $2,500 illicit discharge fine; City Council set to vote on $1.6M generator contract

The Code Enforcement Magistrate issued multiple guilty rulings on June 30, including a $2,500 fine for illicit discharge at 350 Henderson Court, while the Marco Island City Council is scheduled to vote on more than $2 million in infrastructure contracts at its July 6 meeting.

Code Enforcement Magistrate — June 30

The magistrate found EBBCW LLC and Edgewater Pool and Spa guilty of illicit discharge, imposing a $2,500 fine plus $50 in costs against the contractor only, at 350 Henderson Court.

Other rulings:

• David Boggs was found guilty of a beach permit violation ($500 + $50) and a home occupation violation ($150 + $50).
• Marco Beach Hotel was found guilty of work without a permit ($250 + $50), with 60 days to comply.
• South Seas West Condo was found guilty of property maintenance ($250 + $50), with 30 days to obtain a permit and 6 months to comply.
• Fines were certified on 8 cases, and fines were mitigated for case 25-1800. Case 26-1227 was withdrawn.
• Ten sea turtle protection cases were continued to August 25, 2026.

City Council — July 6 (agenda, outcomes not yet published)

The City Council is scheduled to vote on several infrastructure and equipment items:

• A $1,658,476.60 contract to Rycon Construction for a SWTP generator storage structure.
• A $234,070 purchase order to Genserve LLC for a Marco Island Police Department generator.
• A $173,687.80 purchase order to BITDirect for a 25-foot Bimini patrol boat.

The council is also set to consider increasing the administrative fee for failed code enforcement appeals, amending an interlocal agreement with Collier County for disaster debris removal, and discussing council meeting schedules. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Hideaway Beach Tax District Board — July 2 (agenda only)

The board was scheduled to review maintenance updates for Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Island, an EarthTech proposal for an expanded offshore borrow area, the proposed FY27 budget and millage rates, and a financial report as of May 31, 2026. Minutes are not yet available.

Planning Board — July 10 (agenda only)

The Planning Board was scheduled to consider a rezoning request from Residential Tourist to PUD for 560 S. Collier Blvd., a variance petition for minimum landscape and dimensional standards at 2259 San Marco Rd., and a site development plan amendment for Collier County Utilities at 2559 San Marco Rd. Members were also set to discuss the Stephens Landing PUD Live Local Project. Minutes are not yet available.

Audit Advisory Committee — July 9 (agenda only)

The committee was scheduled to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, introduce new Finance Director Marcia Saulo and new Finance Manager Chase Callaway, and review the 2025 Governance Letter and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report progress. Minutes are not yet available.

Coming up

• **July 13 — City Council (special workshop):** Presentation of the 2025 audit results and ACFR by Christopher Kessler, CPA, Principal, CLA. No other business is scheduled.
• **July 16 — Beautification Advisory Committee:** FY 2027 budget workshop.

Magistrate issues $2,500 fine; City Council to weigh $1.6M generator contract

Marco Island’s Code Enforcement Magistrate levied a $2,500 fine last week for illicit discharge at 350 Henderson Court, part of a slate of rulings that included guilty findings against the Marco Beach Hotel and a condominium association. The decisions came during the June 30 meeting, the most consequential action from recent city board gatherings.

Recent meetings

Code Enforcement Magistrate (June 30)

The magistrate heard numerous cases, continuing 10 sea turtle protection violations to August 25, 2026. In other matters, David Boggs was found guilty of a beach permit violation ($500 plus $50) and a home occupation violation ($150 plus $50). The Marco Beach Hotel was fined $250 plus $50 for working without a permit and given 60 days to comply. South Seas West Condo was found guilty of property maintenance violations ($250 plus $50, with 30 days to obtain a permit and six months to comply). EBBCW LLC and Edgewater Pool and Spa were ordered to pay $2,500 plus $50 for illicit discharge, with the fine applied only to the contractor. The magistrate certified fines on eight cases and mitigated fines for case 25-1800. One case, 26-1227, was withdrawn.

Hideaway Beach Tax District Board (July 2)

The board met but no decisions were recorded; minutes have not yet been published. The agenda included updates on Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Island maintenance, an EarthTech proposal for an expanded offshore borrow area, a review of the proposed FY27 budget and millage rate, and a financial report as of May 31, 2026. No votes or outcomes were reported.

Coming up

City Council (July 6)

The council will vote on several major expenditures, most notably a $1,658,476.60 contract with Rycon Construction for a generator storage structure at the Southwest Water Treatment Plant. Other items include a $234,070 purchase order to Genserve LLC for a backup generator at the police department, and a $173,687.80 purchase order to BITDirect for a 25-foot Bimini patrol boat. The council will also consider increasing the administrative fee for failed code enforcement appeals and amending an interlocal agreement with Collier County for disaster debris removal.

Audit Advisory Committee (July 9)

The committee will elect a chair and vice-chair for the upcoming term. Members will also meet new Finance Director Marcia Saulo and Finance Manager Chase Callaway, and review the 2025 governance letter and progress on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The committee is scheduled to meet with the City Council on July 13.

Planning Board (July 10)

The board will consider a rezoning request for 560 S. Collier Blvd. from Residential Tourist to Planned Unit Development (PUD), a variance petition for minimum landscape and dimensional standards at 2259 San Marco Rd., and a site development plan amendment for Collier County Utilities at 2559 San Marco Rd. The board will also discuss the Stephens Landing PUD Live Local Project.

Beautification Advisory Committee (July 16)

The committee will hold a budget workshop for fiscal year 2027.

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*All information is derived from official agendas and minutes provided by the city of Marco Island.*