 Town offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27.
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It’s manatee awareness month
The Town of Fort Myers Beach and Lee County are fortunate to be home to one of Florida’s largest populations of manatees. Recently, Town Council passed an ordinance changing the back bay into a Manatee Idle Speed Zone during every month of the year instead of just for a few months out of the year. Ordinance 20-14This ordinance came about after a group of residents championed the change to better protect the manatees that inhabit the waters around the Town.
Town Manager Roger Hernstadt called the resident’s actions a “model case” and a “good civics lesson” for how residents and government can work together effectively.
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Are you a beachfront property owner in the Town?
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Serve on the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
Town Council is accepting applications until the end of the year for the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC.)
As a committee of the Local Planning Agency (LPA) Board, the HPAC recommends historic property and landmark designations as well as programs to stimulate public interest in historic preservation to Town Council.
Find the application here.
HPAC may also advise property owners and local agencies concerning the proper protection, maintenance, enhancement, and preservation of cultural resources when requested to by the LPA or directed to by Town Council.
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Apply to be a member of the newly-created Nuisance Abatement Board
Interested in serving on Town Council's newly-created Nuisance Abatement Board? Town Council members are seeking applicants who are residents of Fort Myers Beach to fill the seven positions on the board.
To apply, fill out the Advisory Committee Application and return it to Town Hall, 2525 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, 33931. The Town Clerk's office can be contacted at 239-765-0202 to answer questions.
Town Council created this board by approval of Ordinance 20-13 at its meeting on September 21.
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Hazardous Household Waste Collection Days Mark your calendar In partnership with Lee County's Solid Waste Department, the Town has tentatively planned some dates for hazardous household waste collection in 2021. Watch the Town's website and social media sites for details. These events will happen at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus at 2731 Oak Street:
Friday, February 5, 2021 / 8 a.m. – Noon
Friday, April 30, 2021 / 8 a.m. – Noon
Friday, August 6, 2021 / 8 a.m. – Noon
Wondering what is considered hazardous household waste? Read here.
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Keep up on the schedule of Town Council and advisory committee meetingsAll meetings are at Town Hall, 2525 Estero BoulevardLive and recorded meetings can also be viewed on the Town's YouTube channel. Upcoming meetingsTown Council Monday, November 16, 9 a.m.
Public Safety Committee Tuesday, November 17, 9 a.m.Bid Opening Intersection improvement - traffic signal at Estero and Old San Carlos Tuesday, Nov 17, 2:15 p.m. Bid opening Intersection improvement - Old San Carlos Tuesday, November 17, 3 p.m.
Anchorage Advisory Committee (AAC) Wednesday, November 18, 9 a.m.
Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board Wednesday, November 18, Noon
Marine Resources Task Force Wednesday, November 18, 3 p.m.
Special Magistrate Hearings Thursday, November 19, 11 a.m.
Bid Opening Lighting Consultant Friday, November 20, 2:15 p.m.
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Status on bids and proposals
ITB-20-25-PW INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT – TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION Estero Boulevard at Old San Carlos Boulevard (LAP Project) Bids due November 17 at 2 p.m.
RFQ-20-26-PW CEI Services – Old San Carlos Boulevard Intersection Improvements (LAP Project ) Bids due November 20 at 2 p.m.
RFP-21-03-PW Lighting Consultant
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