Council will start their meeting at 5:05 p.m., Wednesday, adopting a tentative millage rate, tentative levying of ad valorem taxes and tentative budget for FY 2026-2027.

Council will then present a proclamation to retired Lee Health CEO Dr. Lawrence Antonnuci.

Action items include resolutions authorizing the Village Manager or designee to execute Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) contracts, authorizing eminent domain to allow a Williams Road roundabout project, and supporting construction of a noise wall and enhanced landscaping by FDOT related to the I-75 expansion project,

Council will then review a contract to construct RiverPark Phase 2 paths, approve an Invitation to Bid to provide nonnative plant treatment services to RiverPark, approve a contract change order to provide professional services for the design and permitting of utility improvements along Broadway Ave West and an agreement with the Estero Forever Foundation for management of Estero River Park.

There will be a second reading of an ordinance requiring painting permits for certain non-residential structures followed by a Workshop presenting an overview of the proposed Special Obligation Revenue Bonds that would finance the Village’s share of the Bonita Estero Rail Trail acquisition, Phase 2 improvements to the Sports Park, and rail/public transportation and other infrastructure.

The full agenda is available here.

Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to Estero Park.

Residents may view the meeting here and provide public comment by utilizing the eComment Card on the Village website. Comments need to be received by noon one day before the actual meeting; they will be distributed to the Council but will not be read at the meeting.