Estero’s tax rate reduced by Council at their meeting on September 20, 2023 Public Budget Meetings
Public Budget Meetings Resolution 2023-23 – final millage rate Council approved this resolution adopting the ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 at a millage rate of 0.74 mills, which is a reduction from the prior year’s rate of 0.75. Council has voted to reduce the tax rate every year except the first year following incorporation and in 2020 due to COVID. Estero’s tax rate is the lowest in the region. Resolution 2023-24 – Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Council approved this resolution adopting the budget for FY 2023-2024 at a total of $46,329,128. The proposed budgeted expenditures are as follows: [Read More.]
Estero’s River Oaks Preserve looking for volunteers
The Village-owned River Oaks Preserve, a 10-acre property at the end of Broadway Avenue East, is now open on Sundays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society is managing the property and they have been busy working to prepare the property, restoring gopher tortoise habitat and setting up the nursery operation, and they could use your help. If you would like to get involved with this important volunteer effort, you may either just show up on Sundays or Tuesdays during their working hours or you may call 239-273-8945 to offer [Read More.]
Budget, water monitoring and utility extension projects on the agenda for Council at 5:05 p.m., September 20, 2023
Council will start their meeting at 5:05 p.m., Wednesday, with public hearings to adopt the millage rate and budget for FY 2023-24. There will then be proclamations presented to Pinewoods Elementary Principals Leslie Gunderson and Dr. Denise Carlin acknowledging their many achievements as educators. Action items include setting a budget for the Village’s November 11 Veterans Day event and engaging Horizon Solutions Group, Inc. to provide project management services. Workshops will follow the meeting with an update on the water monitoring project, main building 8801 Corkscrew Road, and utility extension projects on Broadway East and West. The full agenda is [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County September 15, 2023
Beginning Monday, September 18, crews will be reconstructing the intersection of Midnight Blue Boulevard at Corkscrew Road. During this time, one half of the driveway will remain open to two-way traffic, for both entering and exiting the community. Crews are scheduled to begin work on the east side first. Once the east side (entrance) is completed, crews will shift traffic and begin work on the west side (exit). Motorists should expect an uneven surface when the driveway is re-opened. The work is expected to be completed in approximately two weeks. Please watch for trucks entering and leaving the roadway. The [Read More.]
Estero Historical Society September 16 presentation has been postponed
The history of the Koreshan Unity Settlement program will be presented at a later date. The Society plans a Fall Yard Sale on October 14 and local historian Jacob Winge is scheduled to give a talk on Ponce de Leon on October 21. Check out their website here.
A history of the Koreshan Unity Settlement to be presented at the Estero Historical meeting September 16
Lead docent at Koreshan State Park Ron Wescott will describe how the Koreshan Unity Settlement moved from Chicago to southwest Florida in 1893 and had a profound effect on the development of this area. The presentation plus continental breakfast will start at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, in the historic Art Hall at Koreshan State Park. Register in advance for this presentation plus continental breakfast at the Estero Historical Society’s website. EHS members: $10 each and non-members: $15 each. A $5 entry/parking fee will be collected at the ranger station from each car that enters the park. Koreshan State Park is located at 3800 Corkscrew [Read More.]
Cell phone tower, Abbiati Dental and Estero Park among topics addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on September 12, 2023
Public Information Meeting Cell phone tower at Bella Terra A representative for Broadus Towers described the proposed Bella Terra project as a 148-foot-tall dull gray monopole which will hold antennas for 4 carriers, with Verizon and T-Mobile antennas currently scheduled. The dark tones on the monopole are designed to help minimize visibility and it will be completed dark at night. Landscaping around the facility includes a double hedge row and palm trees. The applicant stated communication towers are now the primary mode of communication and this project is being proposed to improve wireless service coverage to this growing area including [Read More.]
Save the date! November 11 Estero Veterans Day event at the park
Mark your calendar now for this special event featuring music, free hot dogs, a classic & muscle car show and a Kids Zone…all while honoring our veterans. The Village of Estero plans to salute all veterans, active military, first responders and gold star parents from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, November 11, with a free, family-oriented party at the park. You won’t want to miss it.
Budget, Williams Road widening and Sandy Lane bike/ped improvements addressed by Council on September 7, 2023
Public budget hearings Resolution 2023-16 Council approved this resolution adopting the tentative millage rate and tentative levying of ad valorem taxes for fiscal year 2023-2024 at a millage rate for fiscal year 2023-2024 of 0.7500 mills ($0.7500 per $1,000 of assessed property value). This was the first formal hearing. The second and final public hearing will be held on September 20, 2023 at 5:05 p.m. Resolution 2023-17 Council approved this resolution adopting the tentative budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The proposed budgeted expenditures are: General Fund $ 8,971,970 Special Revenue 1,543,750 Capital Projects 35,455,903 Driving Range Fund 357,505 Total All [Read More.]
Do What it Takes to Be Safe
We all have a part to play in the fight to end distracted driving. This can include not driving while tired or upset, being a good passenger, and pulling over to a safe location to take calls or handle tasks unrelated to driving. https://estero-fl.gov/distracted-driving