Update on Estero development projects among topics for Council on January 21, 2026
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, recognizing two Estero students and the Village Finance Department for receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by Government Finance Officers Association. Action items include a purchase order for Ditch/Swale Cleaning & Maintenance Services, and a Code Enforcement lien reduction request. There will be public hearings for a rezoning of 4741 Broadway Avenue West and an ordinance adopting revisions to the Land Development Code regarding landscaping requirements and expiration of development orders. This will be followed by Workshops updating Council on development projects in Estero and the Planning, Zoning & Design Board’s [Read More.]
Council recognized Estero students and addressed utility expansion project funding on December 17, 2025
Sydney Ghannam (center) surrounded by her father, teachers, Estero High School Principal, Lee County School Board members and Council. Mayor Joanne Ribble presented Estero High School student Sydney Ghannam with a letter of recognition for her outstanding achievements and positive contributions to the community. An active member of multiple clubs and a committed athlete, she demonstrates exceptional initiative, collaboration and the ability to balance academics and extracurriculars with maturity. Trey Bronson is surrounded by his parents, Bonita Springs High School principal, Lee County School Board member and Council Mayor Joanne Ribble presented Estero resident and Bonita High School student Trey [Read More.]
Utility expansion project assessment process among topics addressed by Council on December 3, 2025
Action Items Resolution 2025-27 – reimbursement Tax-exempt bonds are a common option for local governments to fund capital projects. To preserve the Village’s ability to issue debt on upcoming projects which may be initially paid with funds of the Village, the IRS requires a government to indicate its intention to fund such projects with tax-exempt debt. This Reimbursement Resolution would allow the Village to issue up to $80 million in debt even if the projects were previously funded with cash. Council adopted this resolution. Resolution 2025-28 – amending Resolution 2025-20 updated Community Development fees As a result of implementation of [Read More.]
Village-wide traffic study among topics for Council on November 19, 2025
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a letter of recognition for Estero High School student Kaitlyn Mancin. Action items include approval of a contract for auditing services, resolutions approving a second budget amendment and supporting the construction of a noise wall by FDOT adjacent to The Brooks community. There will be a first reading of an ordinance pertaining to the SportsPark process and procedures, and second readings of ordinances relating to Pelican Sound and regulations regarding recovery residence accommodation requests. Following the meeting, there will be workshops on the Village-wide traffic study, Council salaries and BERT. [Read More.]
Williams Road & Atlantic Gulf Blvd. wetland mitigation among topics addressed by Council on November 5, 2025
Public comment on non-agenda items: 2 representatives of The Brooks Council of Presidents requested Council consider a resolution to support a 22-foot-high wall along the east side of The Brooks to help abate the noise from the I-75 expansion. A representative of Engage Estero stated Lee Health President & CEO Dr. Larry Antonucci has been selected for the Don Eslick Person of the Year Award. The award will be presented at an event at the Estero Country Club on Feb. 26, 2026. Action Items Resident request to mitigate a code enforcement lien Council accepted the owner’s request to release the [Read More.]
Williams Road & Atlantic Gulf Blvd. wetland mitigation among topics for Council on November 5, 2025
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing a resident’s request to mitigate a code enforcement lien, Williams Road and Atlantic Gulf Blvd. wetland mitigation for intersection improvements, and a first reading for an ordinance creating legislatively mandated regulations regarding recovery residence recommendation requests. Following the meeting, there will be workshops on safeguarding your property from fraud presented by Lee County Clerk of Courts Kevin Karnes, and updates on legislative topics, a vulnerability assessment, and Eco-History Planning Study. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near [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.]
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.]
Grant funding agreements among topics for Council on October 1, 2025
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with Council addressing grant funding agreements for the Estero Orange Park Utility Expansion Project and the Broadway Avenue East Phase 1 improvements, followed by a third amendment to the Public Improvement Agreement between the Village and High 5 Up Top, LLC. There will be first readings for ordinances pertaining to creating a right of way use code and repealing Ordinance 2015-13 (related to development application review cost recovery). There will then be a second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2025-10 updating the Capital Improvements Element which includes the Capital Improvement Program [Read More.]
Council adopted FY 25/26 budget and lowest tax rate in the state on September 17
Council adopted the fiscal year budget at $70,938,016 and the millage rate at .7300 mills, which is equivalent to last year’s rate and is the lowest tax rate in Florida. Capital Improvement Projects include $27.3 million for parks & recreation, $13.4 million for utility improvements, and $11.9 million for roadway improvements. The FY 25/26 Budget information is available here. Residents unable to attend the meeting may view the meeting here. The next Council meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 1.