Minutes

City Council – Regular Meeting · 2026-06-03 · minutes

[case Bid No. BPW2658KMR] Sequoia Construction Group, LLC was awarded a bid for the Palmetto Pine Irrigation Source Modification Project. The project includes irrigation source modification and has a total contract amount of $995,977.50, including a 5% contingency. The substantial completion is expected within 120 calendar days. [SW 9th Court] An agreement was approved between the City of Cape Coral and DKGK Investments, LLC for the construction of a pump station and associated infrastructure on property related to the Palmetto Pine Golf Course. The agreement covers access, permanent use, construction, and maintenance. [1714 SW 15th Avenue and 1718 SW 15th Avenue] An agreement was approved between the City of Cape Coral and Curt W. Peer for the construction of a seawall, irrigation line, and related infrastructure associated with the Palmetto Pine Golf Course Project. [case RFP No. RUT2629SS] Five firms were awarded contracts to establish a pre-qualified list of contractors for Emergency Underground Utility Repair Services on an as-needed basis. The contracts are for a one-year term with optional four one-year renewals. [case Resolution 136-26] The City Council approved the purchase of software for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, with amounts varying by year, contingent on annual appropriation. The total not to exceed amount for FY2027 is $500,500, FY2028 is $526,500, FY2029 is $881,500, FY2030 is $622,500, and FY2031 is $643,500. [case Unit Price Contract No. QDD24204KS-A and QDD24204KS-B] Unit price contracts with Clean Cut Lawn Services of Lee County, Inc. and John Fideli Landscapes, LLC for Lot Mowing, Debris Removal, and Repair Services of Nuisance Property were increased. The amended contract has a not to exceed aggregate of $200,000. [case Bid No. BPW2687MR] Pavement Maintenance, LLC was awarded a bid for the Fiscal Year 2026 Spot Paving Program. The total project amount, including a 5% contingency, is $1,235,422.65. Substantial completion is expected within 120 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. [Embers Parkway; case Bid No. BPW2648KMR] VisualScape, Inc. was awarded a bid for the Embers Parkway Access Management and Median Beautification Project. The total project amount, including a 5% contingency, is $2,065,654.87. Substantial completion is expected within 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. [Skyline Boulevard from Trafalgar Parkway to SR 78; case Resolution 141-26] The City approved a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the design of a five-foot-wide sidewalk on the east side of Skyline Boulevard from Trafalgar Parkway to SR 78. The project is funded by a FOOT Safe Routes to School Grant of $58,515.00. [1950 Beach Parkway; case Resolution 142-26] An emergency purchase order was approved for Andrew Sitework, LLC for the repair of a 10-inch gravity sewer main located at 1950 Beach Parkway. The repair cost is $165,064.73. The damage was caused by a communications provider. [2107 and 2119 Santa Barbara Boulevard South; case Master Agreement No. RPW2371 MM] A Work Authorization Form and related Purchase Orders were approved for renovations to 2107 and 2119 Santa Barbara Boulevard South, utilizing a Master Agreement with Pre-Qualified Construction Manager At Risk Firms. The amount is not to exceed $1,000,000. [Lee County District Schools within the City of Cape Coral, Florida; case Resolution 144-26] An agreement was approved between the School Board of Lee County and the City of Cape Coral for Cape Coral Police to serve as School Resource Officers in Lee County District Schools within Cape Coral. The City will receive $2,224,030.08 from the School Board for this service. [Charter schools in the City of Cape Coral, Florida; case Resolution 147-26] An agreement was approved between the Cape Coral Charter School Authority and the City of Cape Coral for the Cape Coral Police Department to provide School Resource Officers at charter schools within the City. The City will receive $325,072.52 from the Charter School Authority. [case Grant Award #15PBJA-25-GG-02138-COVE] The City approved the acceptance of the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Award in the amount of $500,000 for the Cape Coral Police Department. This funding will support the creation of a Latent Print Examiner classification and two additional full-time positions. [case Resolution 150-26] The City Council authorized the allocation of $40,499,428 from the Unassigned Fund Balance for General Fund projects, specifically for the North Cape Government Complex Fleet Maintenance Facility (General Fund portion) and Phase 2 of the Yacht Club project. [North Cape Government Complex Fleet Maintenance Facility; case Resolution 7-26] Reconsideration and approval were granted for Resolution 7-26, which awards Charles Perry Partners, Inc. as Construction Manager at Risk for the North Cape Government Complex Fleet Maintenance Facility. Pre-construction services are authorized up to $188,456. The language regarding the 'Property Management Facility' was removed. [North Cape Government Complex; case Contract Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. RPW2212MM] Reconsideration and approval were granted for Resolution 122-26, which approves Contract Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. RPW2212MM with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for additional professional design, permitting, and construction related services for the City's North Cape Government Complex. The amendment is for $304,937.06. The City Council discussed the potential surplus of commercial properties. A motion was made to identify these properties as surplus and list them for sale, but it was withdrawn pending further review and mapping of property locations. Councilmember Kaduk noted $6.1M in surplus properties and expressed concern about selling in a down market. [5 Diplomat Parkway East and 6 NE 16th Terrace; case Resolution 120-26 (VAC26-000003*)] A resolution was approved for the vacation of a portion of alley right-of-way and underlying easements between Lots 1 through 6 and Lots 43 through 48, Block 2475, Unit 36, located at 5 Diplomat Parkway East and 6 NE 16th Terrace. The vacation includes 5,100 sq. ft. of alley right-of-way and 7,776 sq. ft. of easements. The applicant's representative, Linda Miller of Avalon Engineering, agreed with the staff recommendation for approval with conditions. [Northeast corner of Santa Barbara Boulevard North and Kismet Parkway West; case Ordinance 30-26 (RZN25-000008*)] An ordinance was adopted to rezone property at the Northeast corner of Santa Barbara Boulevard North and Kismet Parkway West, Block 22978, Unit 36, from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Commercial (C) zone. The rezoned area is 69,944.56 sq. Ft. A resident objected, citing concerns about utilities not being available within 10 years. [case Ordinance 27-26] An ordinance was adopted authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $65,000,000 in principal amount of bonds to finance and refinance various capital improvements within the City. Several residents voiced objections, with concerns about the use of bonds versus cash on hand, and specific projects like the Yacht Club. The cost of issuance is estimated at $500,000. [case Resolution 106-26] A resolution was approved authorizing 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 various capital improvements. Tom Shadrach questioned if commercial paper would be cheaper than bonds. Julia Ettari and Marie Kavaungh voiced objections. [case Ordinance 21-26] An ordinance was adopted repealing Section 5.9.4 regarding garage sales and amending Chapter 12, Article XIX, Section 12-146, to create a permit requirement for garage sales. The language was amended to state that a permit is required from the City. [case Ordinance 29-26 (TXT26-000006)] An ordinance was adopted amending Section 4.1.5 of the Land Development Code regarding projections and encroachments into setbacks. This ordinance removes the restriction that mechanical equipment, including generators, must be located within 5 feet of the building on side and rear yards of single-family sites, and that equipment over 30 inches in height must comply with setback requirements. This provides homeowners with more flexibility for generator placement. [case Ordinance 31-26] An ordinance was adopted amending Ordinance 9-26, which provided for a referendum on amendments to Section 4.06 of the City Charter concerning the election of a Mayor Pro Tern, by amending the referendum ballot title. [case Ordinance 32-26] An ordinance was adopted amending Ordinance 14-26, which provided for a referendum on amendments to Section 4.05 of the City Charter concerning candidate residency proof, by amending the referendum ballot title.