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Welcome to the first weekly edition of FMBeach News! News briefs about Town government happenings delivered to your email inbox every week |
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Five ways to keep up on Town news and info between issues of this newsletter
- Regularly visit https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/
- Any time, text 239-FMBeach (239-362-3224) and follow the prompts to the info you need. Check back often for new and different information.
- Follow the Town, Bay Oaks, Newton Beach Park, and Mound House on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)
- Sign up to receive emails when items are posted to the website: https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/list.aspx
- Sign up to receive notice of boil water advisories and other urgent notices through the Code Red system at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/75BFEEC9A6A5
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Mayor Ray Murphy announces resolution of latest lawsuit that green lights TPI’s start on Margaritaville Resort
“I am very pleased to announce that after several meetings with representatives of the plaintiff and myself in the matter of Christine Patton vs. the Town of Fort Myers Beach (filing #109979393 Twentieth Judicial Circuit) an agreement has been reached to end the lawsuit. The culmination of this action was based upon a mutual understanding between the parties that it is time to put our differences behind us and move forward. The redevelopment of our core commerce area has been long overdue and now our residents, businesses and visitors can all look forward to the improvements soon to come on Fort Myers Beach. I am fond of the expression ‘a rising tide lifts all ships’ and today I believe this will be the case here. I’d like to personally thank all the parties involved in the resolution of this matter and, on behalf of the Town of Fort Myers Beach, in the spirit of cooperation, declare the dawn of a new day here on Fort Myers Beach. Thank you!!”
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Proposed traffic signal at Old San Carlos & Estero
By unanimous vote at its regularly-scheduled meeting on Monday, August 3, 2020, Town Council approved a Local Agency Program (LAP) agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide $695,000 through a federal grant for the proposed traffic signal construction at Old San Carlos and Estero Boulevards. An agreement was also adopted by resolution for the Town to be reimbursed by FDOT for up to $21,316.62 over three years for the Matanzas Pass Bridge maintenance. |
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Town Council reviewing next fiscal year’s budget
Town Council is in the process of reviewing Fiscal Year 2021’s proposed budget which can be viewed at this link: https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/970/13339/Finance. Be sure to check out the other financial information, including audited financial statements, annual reports, and prior year’s adopted budgets. |
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Do you know these facts about paying taxes to the Town?The Town of Fort Myers Beach is one of 11 entities that you pay taxes to and the percentage that the Town receives is 6.4 percent of your overall bill. The Town's taxing district is Estero Island that starts and ends at the Matanzas Pass and Big Carlos Pass bridges, even though some off island areas have zip codes that list them as Fort Myers Beach. |
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Bay Oaks redevelopment discussions, planning continues
The Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) continues to discuss plans for redevelopment of the campus, including the empty lot that connects to the campus with frontage on Estero Boulevard. The Board would appreciate public input on the project. Comments can be emailed to bayoaks@fmbgov.com. Discussion is expected to continue during the August 17 Town Council meeting, particularly related to financing this project combined with the redevelopment of Times Square and Bayside Park.
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Bids, requests for proposals are currently open or in process for these Town services
- Consultant to evaluate lighting conditions along Estero Boulevard from Old San Carlos Boulevard to Estrellita Drive and develop lighting alternatives for consideration to enhance pedestrian visibility at crosswalks
- Upland services provider for Mooring Field
- Technical support services
- Various ongoing professional services related to water resources, architectural design, stormwater, water distribution including lift and dump stations, surveying, landscape architect, community and neighborhood improvements, electrical and structural, geo-technical analysis, civil engineering, development and building, transportation planning and traffic engineering, planning/zoning, historical restoration, archaeological, environmental assessments, marine engineering, and geographical information systems
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Trash collection and billing contract to remain with Lee County
An Interlocal Agreement with Lee County to continue a 10-year contract for solid waste collection and billing services for all property owners – residential, multi-family and commercial units – was renewed by Town Council at its August 3 meeting.
Speaking of trash collection…Did you know that Town ordinances require property owners to put trash cans out for pickup no earlier than 24 hours in advance of trash day and remove the cans within 24 hours after they are emptied? This requirement is one of many that helps keep #FMBeautiful!
Visit http://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov/faq.aspx?qid=68 for more information about trash pickup in the Town.
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The next meeting of Town Council will be on Monday, August 17, 2020, at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall.
For an agenda of that meeting, minutes of prior meetings, the schedule of meetings, and to get to the link to watch meetings online, visit www.fmbgov.com
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