Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fort Myers public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in development with critical priority
McCollum Hall Restoration and Adaptive Reuse
The CRA has received proposals to run a restaurant and a music-focused performing arts space at the restored McCollum Hall; qualified proposers go before the commissioners December 2. The CRA keeps ownership of the property.
McCollum Hall Redevelopment and Property Acquisition
The CRA hired consultants to chase New Market Tax Credit financing for the McCollum Hall project in the MLK redevelopment area — a key piece of revitalizing that corridor.
City of Palms Park Redevelopment Alternatives
Cole Peacock updated the board on the ongoing feasibility study and site design for a major indoor sports complex and mixed-use development at City of Palms Park. The project aims to drive sports tourism, create hundreds of jobs, and serve as an anchor for the Midtown redevelopment area.
Prima Luce TIF Agreement Termination
Investors and buyers of the stalled Prima Luce development urged the board to honor or maintain their tax increment financing grant, but legal counsel and the board agreed to terminate the defaulted contract.
Allure Development Agreement Amendment
The developer of the Allure project on First Street asked to combine tax increment financing incentives from two towers into just Tower 1. Commissioners deadlocked after the agency attorney warned the deal conflicted with current state law and lacked a guarantee that the second tower would ever get built.
Bay Street High-Rise Development Agreement Assignment
The board debated and approved transferring the development agreement for the 12-story Irving high-rise project to a new development partnership involving Jacksy Builders and Mainsail Lodging.