Estero on the River public meeting held on September 12, with second scheduled for September 30, 2020
Village consultant Brian Canin is conducting these meetings to encourage input from residents regarding what they want to see happen with this property. The 62-acre Estero on the River property is the land that faces the northeast corner of Corkscrew Road and US 41, encompasses a ¼ mile frontage of Estero River, and extends north to Judith Lane and east to the railroad tracks. Canin explained that there are different characteristics on either side of the river. The 16 acres on the south side of the river is very natural with a mature forest appropriate for nature and civic uses. [...]
What would you like to see happen on the Estero on the River property?
The Village wants to hear your opinion on the uses for the Village’s Estero on the River property. The Village’s consultant Canin Associates will be conducting two public meetings to gather input from residents. The meetings will be held in the council chambers at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, September 12 and again at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30. Surveys can be picked up in the lobby before the meetings and also are available on website here https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/. Please complete the survey; you may drop it off at the Village Hall lobby or mail it in to: The Village of Estero, [...]
Estero on the River topic for Village Council workshop on September 1, 2020
Village consultant Canin Associates will conduct a workshop on the Estero on the River property for the Village Council at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Canin Associates is assisting the Village with its efforts to identify ideas for use of the Estero on the River property. Purpose of this workshop is to solicit feedback from Council. No decisions are made during workshops. There will be additional sessions held this month to solicit input from the public. Residents may live stream the meeting at https://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/. For further information, contact Carol Sacco at 239-319-2840 or email sacco@estero-fl.gov.
Estero on the River bank loan, US 41 median landscaping and Estero Parkway among items addressed by Council on December 5, 2018 Action Items
Estero on the River 10-year Bank Loan Council approved awarding the fixed rate, 10-year bank loan RFP to Capital Bank, a division of First Tennessee Bank to provide funding for the Estero on the River land purchase. The purchase price of $26,000,000 will be funded by a down payment of $5,000,000 from the general fund and debt providing for the remainder of $21,000,000. Public Resources Advisory Group (PRAG) was engaged to develop the Request for Proposals and First Tennessee bank provided the lowest rate. (Summary Sheet) The following Council actions will finalize the bank loan: December 12 - Approve the [...]
Land purchase contingencies, updated FEMA maps and the Village’s reserve policy among items addressed by Council on November 28, 2018
Councilmembers Jon McLain, Howard Levitan, Vice-Mayor Bill Ribble, Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Councilmember Katy Errington, Mayor Jim Boesch, Councilmembers Jim Wilson and Nick Batos State Senator Kathleen Passidomo presented Council with a legislative update, noting the budget will not be as robust as in the past but they will be addressing water issues. She told Council to contact her with any concerns about any bill that would negatively impact the Village. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Mayor Jim Boesch congratulated Finance Director Lisa Roberson for her work on the Village’s annual financial report receiving the highest [...]
Council takes another step toward acquiring land adjacent to the Estero River at their special meeting on October 31, 2018
Council adopted a new resolution approving the purchase and sale agreement with the Trust for Public Land for 62 acres of land adjacent to the Estero River at their meeting on October 31. This special meeting was conducted to waive the rules in order to reconsider the vote from the last meeting on Resolution 2018-18 and address this new resolution. (Resolution 2018-20) The Village Attorney, the Village Land Use Attorney and the Village Manager will review the agreement to identify any issues which need to be addressed during the due diligence period over the next 40 days. The final decision [...]
Council conducted a special meeting/zoning hearing on October 24, 2018
Action Item Resolution No. 2018-18 – Estero River Land Purchase Council adopted this resolution with changes made to the purchase and sale agreement. The resolution authorizes the amended purchase and sale agreement with The Trust for Public Lands for 62 acres of land adjacent to the Estero River. This acquisition will require the Village to obtain financing and Staff is currently in the process of developing a Request for Proposals which will be issued to be consistent with the timing of the closing within 120 days from execution of the purchase and sale agreement. $26,000,000 has been budgeted in 2018-2019, [...]
Miromar Outlet Hotel, gas pump security measures, Land Development Code and Estero Parkway were addressed at the Council meeting on October 17, 2018
Public Comment Barbara Saxton, Friends of River Oaks Preserve, stated the group is now comprised of 12 members. Volunteers from FGCU and the ROTC will be helping clear some of the invasives on the property and the group is planning a music festival in November. The Preserve is about 10 acres located at the eastern end of E. Broadway. Action Items Resolution No. 2018-18 - authorizing the purchase of 62.05 acres adjacent to the Estero River Council moved to continue Resolution No. 2018-18 to October 24 to allow Council and the public to review the newest version of the purchase [...]
Council approved a reduced tax rate, FY 2018-2019 budget and proposed land purchase at their meeting on September 20, 2018
Council voted to adopt a reduction in the millage rate from 0.7798 to 0.7750 mills. This is the third year Council has reduced the millage rate, which is the lowest tax rate in all of Southwest Florida. In addition, they adopted the FY 2018-2019 budget. The proposed expenditures are as follows: General Fund $ 6,153,640 Special Revenue 1,179,460 Debt Service 1,600,000 Capital Projects 37,099,020 Total $46,032,120 The Village now has 10 months, or $5.1 million, in operating reserves. This reserve fund serves as a “rainy day” fund for unexpected expenditures, such as [...]
Millage rate, budget and riverfront land purchase among items on the agenda for Council at their meeting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2018
Council will conduct a final public hearing and adoption of the 2018-2019 ad valorem tax rate and budget at their meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 20. In addition, they will consider adopting a resolution approving the land purchase along the Estero River. This is 62 acres of land on the northeast corner of Corkscrew Road and US 41 which extends north to Judeth Lane and east to the railroad tracks. This purchase is being considered in response to residents requests to embrace Estero’s historic heritage and protect the environment. Immediately following the meeting, a workshop will be conducted [...]