Fort Myers Yacht Basin Lease Extension and Redevelopment
Summary
The Council debated a one-year lease extension for the Fort Myers Yacht Basin redevelopment project with Fort Myers SMI, LLC. Council members expressed frustration over delays in project execution and lost city revenue, ultimately approving the extension while grappling with legal and financial terms.
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Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Multi-million dollar private investment exceeding $95 million in waterfront redevelopment.
Boaters, downtown visitors, and the developer upon completion.
City taxpayers experiencing delayed revenue from the closed marina.
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