3. Recommitting City staff to annual drills/reviews of hurricane evacuation procedures.

Planning Board · 2026-05-06 · agenda_item

The City of Fort Myers is reviewing its comprehensive plan, which includes actions related to hurricane evacuation procedures and historic preservation. Specifically, the plan prioritizes improvements to critical evacuation roadways and intersections. It also outlines efforts to preserve historic sites, structures, and districts, including reviewing building permits for compliance with preservation standards and potentially "flagging" historic properties in the city's permitting system. The plan also mentions the need for adequate public facilities and a five-year capital improvement program. These initiatives could lead to work in site clearing, grading, underground utility work, road and driveway paving, and potentially specialized construction related to historic building rehabilitation. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to engage early to understand potential future projects and opportunities as these plans are developed and implemented.