Sports Park and proposed millage rate among many topics addressed by Council on July 3, 2024
Sports Park Resolution 2024-12 – Proposed Millage Rate for FY 2024-2025 Council approved this resolution adopting the proposed millage rate of 0.7400 mills ($0.7400 per $1,000 of assessed property value) which is equal to the prior year rate. The millage rate will be reviewed in two public hearings on Wednesday, September 11, at 5:05 P.M. and Wednesday, September 18, at 5:05 P.M. Resolution 2024-13 – FY 2024-2025 Budget amendment During the audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the Village’s external auditors, Tuscan & Company, P.A., noted the Village had expenditures in excess of its final approved budget [Read More.]
Millage rate and disaster preparedness among topics for Council on July 3, 2024
Council will start the meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday addressing the proposed millage rate for FY 2024-2025 and approval of the first budget amendment for FY 2024/2025. The Village’s emergency response plan and contracts for on-call disaster debris monitoring and recovery services will be reviewed as part of the Village’s disaster preparedness program. Council will then discuss Hurricane Ian recovery and resiliency planning program grant management support to be provided by Haggerty Consulting, Inc. Construction manager at risk contracts will be reviewed for Estero’s utility extension projects (conversion from septic to sewer) and Corkscrew Road path, landscaping and lighting project. [Read More.]
Roadway projects, BERT and Bella Terra cell tower among topics addressed by Council on May 1, 2024
Mayor Jon McLain, Flotilla 96 Commander Michael DiPierro and Chuck Moore The meeting started with Mayor Jon McLain presenting a proclamation for National Boat Safety Week recognizing the Flotilla 96 of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary offering boating safety classes, vessel safety checks and other boating safety awareness programs during the week of May 18-24. Mayor Jon McLain and 4KIDS SWFL Executive Director Rick Jacobs Mayor McClain also read a proclamation declaring May 2024 4KIDS - National Foster Care Awareness Month acknowledging the sacrifices and dedication of the many foster parents and concerned professionals working in the field of foster [Read More.]
Williams Road property among topics reviewed by Council on June 7, 2023
The meeting started with Mayor Jon McLain presenting Vice Mayor Joanne Ribble with the Florida League of Cities “Home Rule Hero Award.” Ribble was honored for working tirelessly throughout the 2023 legislative session to promote local voices making local choices, protect the Home Rule powers of Florida’s municipalities and advance the League’s legislative agenda. This is the third year in a row that Ribble has been honored with this award from the Florida League of Cities. Action Items Vieste, LLC Agreement Council approved a contract with Vieste LLC for a public/private partnership for the Williams Road mixed-use development project on [Read More.]