Minutes

City Council – Regular Meeting · 2026-05-20 · minutes

[case RPW25141KMR] Resolution 7-26 awarded a contract to Charles Perry Partners, Inc. for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the North Cape Government Complex Fleet Maintenance Facility and the Property Management Facility. The contract includes pre-construction services not to exceed $188,456. The duration is 260 calendar days upon issuance of Notice to Proceed. The procurement methodology was RFP-Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act. [case PPW2686MR] Resolution 82-26 approved a contract with EP Rents, LLC for a Street Sweeper Rental. The cost is $10,500 per 28-Day Billing Cycle, not to exceed budgetary limits. The contract duration is one year with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. The initial contract period is August 16, 2025 to September 30, 2026. The procurement methodology was Piggyback. Resolution 100-26 approved Affordable Housing Impact Fee Deferral Developer Agreements between the City of Cape Coral and Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties, Inc. for nine properties. This is for the Single-Family Impact Fee Deferral Program. The dollar value is $54,059.94. [4519 Vincennes Boulevard] Resolution 101-26 approved an agreement between the School Board of Lee County, Florida and the City of Cape Coral for the Parks & Recreation Department to operate summer camp programs at Cape Elementary School, 4519 Vincennes Boulevard. The dollar value is $1,980. The duration expires 7/25/2026. [4519 Vincennes Boulevard] Resolution 103-26 approved an agreement between the School Board of Lee County, Florida and the City of Cape Coral for the Parks & Recreation Department to operate summer camp programs at Cape Elementary School, 4519 Vincennes Boulevard. The dollar value is Revenue Neutral. The duration expires 7/25/2026. Resolution 104-26 approved Substantial Amendment No. 3 to the 2025-2026 One Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program. The grant dollar amount is $300,000 reallocation. Resolution 109-26 approved the Economic Development Incentive Participation Agreement between the City of Cape Coral and Liberty Health Park, LLC, for the construction of a commercial building. A Business Infrastructure Grant award of $197,636 was authorized. The dollar value is $197,636. Resolution 112-26 approved an Interlocal Agreement between Charlotte County and the City of Cape Coral for services supporting the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary's Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. Dollar value is N/A. Resolution 117-26 awarded a Unit Price Quote for Sod to Terranova Sod & Transport, Inc. for the Purchase and Supply of Sod on an As-Needed Basis, not to exceed $250,000. The duration is September 30, 2026. Resolution 119-26 approved the renewal of a Sole Source Provider for the City's software. The annual dollar value is $180,400, for a total of $541,200 over three years. The duration is a 3-year Agreement. The procurement methodology is Sole/Single Source. [greenspace median maintenance project; case BPW2613KMR] Resolution 121-26 awarded bids to Duval Landscape Maintenance, LLC, Grow Care Outdoor Solutions, LLC, John Fideli Landscapes, LLC, P&T Lawn & Tractor Services, Inc, and VisualScape, Inc. for landscape and irrigation maintenance of landscape-improved medians and greenspaces. The total project amount is $1,226,688.75, including a 5% contingency. The duration is three (3) years with an optional three (3) one-year renewals, starting on October 1, 2026. The procurement methodology was Competitive Solicitation - Invitation to Bid. [North Cape Government Complex; case RPW2212MM] Resolution 122-26 approved Contract Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. RPW2212MM with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for Additional Professional Design, Permitting, and Construction Related Services Associated with the City's North Cape Government Complex. The dollar value is $304,937.06. The duration is 790 days upon approval of Amendment No. 2. [Medians Throughout the City; case RPW2563KMR-B] Resolution 123-26 approved Work Authorization Form No. JF-05 with John Fideli Landscapes, LLC, utilizing Master Agreement No. RPW2563KMR-B, to Provide Landscaping Materials and Services, and the Purchase and Installation of Bahia Sod, for Medians Throughout the City. The amount is $118,750. [City Hall; case PFN26108MR] Resolution 127-26 approved Contract #PFN26108MR between the City of Cape Coral and Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC, for Repair to City Hall Storefront Due to Hurricane Damages. The dollar value is $622,986.21. The duration is 183 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The procurement methodology was Piggyback. [Surfside Boulevard Median; case BPW2676KMR] Resolution 128-26 awarded bid no. BPW2676KMR to P&T Lawn & Tractor Service, Inc. for the Surfside Boulevard Median Beautification Project. The contract amount is $441,200.77, with a 5% contingency of $22,060.04, for a total project amount of $463,260.81. The duration is 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. The procurement methodology was Competitive Solicitation – Invitation to Bid. [Shelby Parkway median; case BPW2675KMR] Resolution 129-26 awarded bid no. BPW2675KMR to P&T Lawn & Tractor Service, Inc. for the Shelby Parkway median beautification project. The contract amount is $325,238.03, with a 5% contingency of $16,261.90, for a total project amount of $341,499.93. The duration is 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. The procurement methodology was Competitive Solicitation - Invitation to Bid. [Greenspace Median Maintenance (Areas 1, 11, 13 and 24); case BPW2613KMR] Resolution 130-26 elected to refer to the Department of Administrative Hearings the Bid Protest submitted by Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service, Inc., with respect to Invitation to Bid #BPW2613KMR for Greenspace Median Maintenance (Areas 1, 11, 13 and 24). [case RUT25104LC] Resolution 131-26 awarded Request for Proposal No. RUT25104LC to Vanguard Utility Service, Inc. for the Potable Water Meter Exchange and Installation Program. The contract is a Unit Price Contract, not to exceed budgetary limits and contingent on annual appropriations. The duration is three (3) years from the effective date with the option to renew for two (2) additional, two (2) year periods. The procurement methodology was Competitive Solicitation - Request for Proposals (RFP). Resolution 132-26 approved the memorandum of agreement between Lee County Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management and all participating organizations, including the City of Cape Coral, Florida, to utilize the AlertLee Mass Notification System. The dollar value is $0. The duration is five (5) years with five (5) one-year renewals. [1521 NW 16th Terrace; case QPW26114LC] Resolution 135-26 approved Contract No. QPW26114LC with ECS Florida, LLC, for Emergency Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Test Borings at 1521 NW 16th Terrace. The amount is not to exceed $170,765. The duration is 28 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The procurement methodology was Governed Article VII, Division 1, Section 2-144 (i) Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act. [Hector Cafferata sidewalks and turn lanes project; case BPW2691KMR] Resolution 124-26 awarded bid no. BPW2691KMR to Andrew Site Work, LLC for the Hector Cafferata sidewalks and turn lanes project. The contract amount is $865,000.00, with a 5% contingency of $43,250.00, for a total project amount of $908,250.00. The duration is 90 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The procurement methodology was Competitive Solicitation - Invitation to Bid. [1620 SE 46th Street; case RZN25-000010] Ordinance 22-26 rezones property from Residential Multi-Family Low (RML) to South Cape (SC) zone, located at 1620 SE 46th Street. The applicant is BPMP Consulting Inc. The acreage is 0.41 Acres. City Planning Staff and Hearing Examiner recommended approval. [1513 Gleason Parkway; case RZN24-000014] Ordinance 23-26 rezones property from Professional Office (P-1) to Commercial (C) zone, located at 1513 Gleason Parkway. The applicant is Courtney Neuhausel. The acreage is 28,938 Sq. Ft. City Planning Team and Hearing Examiner recommended approval. [case TXT26-000001] Ordinance 17-26 amends Section 5.2.7., Fences and Walls, within Article 5, Development Standards, Chapter 2, Accessory Structures, regarding the General Requirements and Restrictions on Fences and Walls. City Planning Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Ordinance 8-26 repeals Section 3.3.10, Special Events, within Article 3, Development Review, Chapter 3, Specific Review Procedures-Administrative Permits and Approvals; and creates a new Article II, Special Events, Section 12-12-10, Special Events, pertaining to the regulation of special events in the City. Parks and Recreation and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. [case TXT26-000009] Ordinance 19-26 amends Section 3.1.3., Development Approval Process; Table 3.1.3. (Decision Maker Change); Section 3.6.1., Outdoor Display of Merchandise; and Section 5.9.3. Outdoor Display of Merchandise, regarding the decision-making authority of outdoor display of merchandise. City Planning Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. [various capital improvements within the City] Ordinance 27-26 authorizes the issuance of not to exceed $65,000,000 in principal amount of bonds to finance and refinance the acquisition, construction and equipping of various capital improvements within the City. The procurement methodology was Competitive Solicitation - Invitation to Bid. [various capital improvements within the City] Resolution 106-26 authorizes the issuance of not exceeding $65,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of City of Cape Coral, Florida Special Obligation Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, to finance and refinance the acquisition, construction and equipping of various capital improvements within the City. This resolution was brought forward by City Management. [5 Diplomat Parkway East and 6 NE 16th Terrace; case VAC26-000003] Resolution 120-26 provides for the vacation of plat for a portion of alley right-of-way, and underlying easements, between Lots 1 through 6, and Lots 43 through 48, Block 2475, Unit 36. Properties are located at 5 Diplomat Parkway East and 6 NE 16th Terrace. The applicant is Donald G. Anderson and R. Dawn Anderson. The acreage is 5,100 sq. ft. of alley right-of-way and 7,776 sq. ft. of easements. City Planning Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions. Hearing Examiner Recommendation: Approval. This is a Quasi-Judicial item and all persons providing testimony must be sworn in. Ordinance 21-26 repeals Section 5.9.4., Garage sales, and amends the City of Cape Coral, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, by creating Article XIX, Registration & Permits, Section 12-146, Garage sales. City Management Recommendation: Approval, as presented. Planning & Zoning Recommendation: Approval of transfer to the Clerk's Department. [case TXT26-000006] Ordinance 29-26 amends Section 4.1.5., Projections and Encroachments into setbacks, regarding the placement of certain equipment within building setback requirements. City Planning Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. [Northeast corner of Santa Barbara Boulevard North and Kismet Parkway West; case RZN25-000008] Ordinance 30-26 rezones property from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Commercial (C) zone, located at the Northeast corner of Santa Barbara Boulevard North and Kismet Parkway West, Block 2297B, Unit 36. The applicant is City of Cape Coral. The acreage is 69,944.56 sq. Ft. City Planning Staff and Hearing Examiner recommended approval. Ordinance 31-26 amends Ordinance 9-26, which provided for a referendum to consider the adoption of amendments to Section 4.06, 'Mayor; Mayor Pro Tem,' of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, Charter concerning the election of a Council member to serve as Mayor Pro Tem, by amending the referendum ballot title. This was brought forward by City Attorney. Ordinance 32-26 amends Ordinance 14-26, which provided for a referendum to consider the adoption of amendments to Section 4.05, 'Candidate Qualifications and Election,' of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, Charter concerning the required submission of proof of residency for candidates eligible to hold office of Mayor or Council member, by amending the referendum ballot title. This was brought forward by City Attorney.