Sunny Grove Park and Cypress Bend RV Resort among topics for Council on May 20, 2026
Council will start the meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, recognizing two outstanding Estero high school students along with a proclamation for the American Gold Star Mothers of Southwest Florida, Inc. Action items include consideration of a code enforcement lien mitigation and an interlocal agreement between the Village and Lee County for collection of County EMS impact fees. Public hearings will then be held on resolutions related to the final non-ad valorem assessment rolls for the Sunny Grove Park, Inc. and Cypress Bend RV Resort package plant-to-central sewer conversion projects. In addition, there will be a first reading of an ordinance [Read More.]
Estero students and Vulnerability Assessment Project among topics addressed by Council on April 15, 2026
Kevin Wilson (center) is surrounded by his parents, members of the Estero High School, Lee County School District, Lee County School Board, Mayor Ribble and Councilmembers Mayor Joanne Ribble and Councilmembers presented a proclamation to Estero High School senior Kevin Wilson who is a full-time dual enrollment student who has already achieved remarkable academic success. He earned recognition on the FGCU Dean’s List during his first semester of college coursework, after previously obtaining his AICE Diploma. His current GPA of 4.95 is a testament to his commitment, discipline, and strong work ethic. Mason Burks (center) is surrounded [Read More.]
State funding requests to protect the Estero River and improve safety approved by Council on October 15, 2025
Public comment on non-agenda items: A resident of Luettich Lane stated that road is in very bad condition and residents should not have to wait for the utility extension before repairs can be completed. A member of the Rotary Club of Estero stated the 3rd Annual Holiday Celebration and Car Show at Coconut Point Mall is set for 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, December 6. Action Items Sunny Grove Park FY 2026 state funding requests Council approved having the Village staff and the Village’s lobbyists request state funding in the amount of $800,000 for each of the following projects: [Read More.]
State funding requests on the agenda for Council on October 15, 2025
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing requests for state funding for the Sunny Groves utility extension, Estero SportsPark reuse water main extension and storage tank, Estero Parkway reuse water main extension, and Williams Road and Atlantic Gulf Drive improvements. Other topics include a change order for a contract with Tetra Tech for the Cypress Bend and Sunny Grove utility expansion projects, and second readings and public hearings for ordinances for creating a Right of Way Code and repealing an ordinance from 2015. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village [Read More.]
Projects to protect the Estero River among topics addressed by Council on October 1, 2025
Public Comment: Two residents addressed the banner rule in the lease agreement with Estero High School. FDEP grant for Orange Park Utility Extension Project Council approved a grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in the amount of $800,000 for the Orange Park neighborhood (See See Street). Estero is actively advancing its septic-to-sewer conversion project to enhance the water quality of the Estero River and Estero Bay. The grant funds will be used to offset a portion of the construction for this project. FDEP grant for Broadway Ave East Phase 1 Project Council approved this Florida [Read More.]
FEMA to maintain Village of Estero’s CRS rating
FEMA grants the Village additional time to address floodplain compliance The Village of Estero was notified July 19 that FEMA will maintain Estero’s Community Rating System (CRS) rating of 6 until at least April 1, 2025. This means residents with policies issued under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will maintain the discount rate of 20% on their insurance premiums for the time being. FEMA has acknowledged that the hard work done by the Village has resulted in some improvements to meet minimum floodplain management standards but has requested that further information be provided by November 18, 2024, to address [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.]
Utility expansion, Estero on the River and Corkscrew Road construction management among topics reviewed by Council on June 5, 2024
Utility Expansion Program Utility Expansion Program Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Council approved the ranking of the construction manager at risk firm for this project to be Wright Construction. Village staff will work with Wright Construction to negotiate a CMAR contract, including pre-construction services. The Village’s consultants are nearing completion of the design and permitting for the following Utility Expansion Programs: Cypress Bend, Sunny Groves, Estero Bay Village, Broadway Ave. West (Estero River Heights, Charing Cross Circle, Luettich Lane, and Sherrill Lane) and Highlands Ave. Funding is in place for the Cypress Bend and Sunny Groves projects. This is a [Read More.]
Grant applications and construction management among topics addressed by Council on March 20, 2024
Action Items Infrastructure grant applications Council approved a contract with Hagerty Consulting, Inc., to assist the Village in preparing and submitting infrastructure grant applications. The contract amount is $203,782, with a contingency of $20,000. Lee County received HUD funds to support long-term hurricane recovery for the area, and Hagerty Consulting, Inc., would work with Village staff to get grant applications submitted to Lee County before the end of May. The expected projects are. Broadway Ave West drainage, roadway, and safety improvements Village of Estero Utility Extension Projects(UEP) (Estero Bay Village, See See Street, Sandy Lane, & The Groves) Estero River [Read More.]
Rules of Procedure, 8801 Corkscrew Road and Legislative priorities addressed by Council on October 18, 2023
Public comment on non-agenda items: 1 resident spoke of the upcoming Light Up Estero event to be held at 4 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, and the Veterans Day event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, November 11. Both events will be held at the Estero Community Park. 1 resident spoke of a concern in his neighborhood. Resolution 2023-27 Revisions to Council Rules of Procedure Village Attorney Robert Eschenfelder presented revisions to the current Rules of Procedure for discussion at an October 4 workshop. Eschenfelder made additional revisions requested by Council at that workshop, which are included [Read More.]