Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fort Myers public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities
Manuel's Branch and Billy Creek Dredging Project
The city, Caloosahatchee waterkeeper advocates, and Fort Myers High School students are forming a working group to review Manuel's Branch water testing, and cleanup work has begun in Billy's Creek with dredging and debris removal planned.
FPL underground utilities near Vivas Palm Park
A conservancy representative asked the board to pause on switchbox placements next to a deed-restricted city park. Staff said the agreement was already executed and the CRA is only passing funding to FPL.
Reverse Osmosis Wellfield Expansion Project
The city is expanding its wellfield with six new backup-powered wells to ensure reliable drinking water during storms, funded entirely by a $35.8 million state principal-forgiveness loan.