Kevin B. Anderson

Former News-Press Site Redevelopment Rebate

A TIFF incentive was approved by the CRA advisory board the night before this meeting — public tax-increment dollars will help finance part of the project.

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Millage Rate Adoption

Balances the $193.2 million general fund budget while utilizing $4.7 million in reserves and increasing property tax and fire assessment burdens.

City Manager Executive Search

A 15% temporary salary increase to the interim manager's pay starting December 10, 2026.

Public Integrity and Mayor Conduct Allegations

Potential costs for independent investigative counsel if authorized.

Innovation Walk Master Planning

Construction would need a stacked funding mix (local, state, federal, philanthropic), and ongoing costs are a concern — board members want revenue (vendor fees, sponsorships, concessions) to offset maintenance.

MLK Residential Property Improvement Grant

$11,756.25 one-time cost, budgeted in FY 2026-2027 from the MLK Trust Fund.

mayoral election

Elections cost taxpayer money to run, but the real financial impact depends on what new spending or tax priorities the winning candidate pushes for.

McCollum Hall Restoration and Adaptive Reuse

Not yet known; contract terms will be negotiated after board authorization.

McCollum Hall Redevelopment and Property Acquisition

The CRA pays nothing upfront; the fee is only owed if the tax credit deal closes, funded from the MLK Redevelopment Trust Fund.

Environmental Sustainability Award Program

Costs would be limited to signage and certificates, funded through council discretionary money if approved.

Multi-Year Utility Rate Adjustments

Generates additional utility fund revenue for infrastructure maintenance.

Fiscal Year 2027 Utility Infrastructure and Capital Planning

The estimated project cost is $48 million, largely offset by a $35.8 million principal-forgiveness loan.

STARS Youth Program Funding

A requested $200,000 restoration from prior budget cuts.

287(g) Immigration Enforcement Agreement Opposition

mayoral misconduct

While no direct costs are mentioned yet, leadership turmoil like this often leads to expensive legal battles and wasted taxpayer money.

Spin Scooter Program Expansion Proposal

City revenue could rise from a flat $35,000 to roughly $40,000 or more under the new ride-based fee schedule.

ethics violation

Local taxpayers are getting their misspent money back into the city treasury, assuming the councilmember actually pays up.

FPL underground utilities near Vivas Palm Park

The CRA's role is limited to transmitting funding to FPL; technical costs are handled by the city.

Economic Development Master Plan and Stakeholder Input

Investors can receive federal capital gains tax exclusions for qualified long-term investments.

Manuel's Branch and Billy Creek Dredging Project

The cleanup is funded by a grant already underway.

Approval of October 1, 2026 meeting minutes

Board motion supporting the Innovation Walk project

Consent Agenda — Minutes of September 2 and October 7, 2026 meetings

Residential Property Improvement Matching Grant — Sharetha Davis, 3447 Eastland St.

Increment Rebate Application — Midtown Catalyst, LLC (former News-Press site)

MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026.

MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026.

Approval of September 1, 2026 meeting minutes

Forward Environmental Sustainability Award proposal to Councilman Bochette

Approve the September 1, 2026 meeting minutes

Consent Agenda (Items 3.1-3.13)

Mayor's discretionary funds: Foundation for Lee County Public Schools ($500)

Mayor's discretionary funds: Premier Mobile Health ($500)

Mayor's discretionary funds: Parents of Murdered Children ($500)

Ward 2 discretionary funds: IMAG History and Science Center ($500)

Ward 6 discretionary funds: Leadership Florida ($2,000)

Appoint Londyn Russaw to Teen Advisory Council

National League of Cities voting delegate and alternate

15% pay increase for Interim City Manager John Lege III

Permission to advertise Ordinance No. 4104 — 1455 Lockwood Drive land use change

Edison Ford Welcome Center — project, naming rights, debt limit, city funding, loan guarantee

Appoint Assistant City Manager John Lege as the Interim City Manager until a permanent City Manager is selected through the recruitment process.

Approve the Mercer Group contract for City Manager recruitment services, with staff authorized to condense the recruitment timeline.

Appointment of Interim City Manager

City Manager Executive Recruitment Contract with Mercer Group

Raymond Vannortwick v. City of Fort Myers Settlement

Palm River Apartments Tax Increment Rebate (Motion 1 - $7.2M)

Palm River Apartments Tax Increment Rebate (Motion 2 - $9.1M)

Ordinance No. 4113 Operating Millage Rate (Final Adoption)

Ordinance No. 4114 Debt Service Millage Rate

Ordinance No. 4107 Utility Rate Increases

Ordinance No. 4108 Reclaimed Water Rates

Resolution No. 2026-86 FY 2026-2027 Budget Appropriations

adopted Resolution No. 2026-69 relating to the Stormwater Management Program in the City; establishing the rate of assessment; imposing stormwater management program assessments against assessed prope

adopted Ordinance No. 4112 adopting the tentative voter-approved general obligation bond debt-service millage rate of 0.1170 mills for year 2026; providing for the levy of ad valorem taxes necessary t

adopt Ordinance No. 4111 adopting the tentative millage rate of taxation at 6.9000 mills for the year 2026, levying an annual tax for said year, and providing for an effective date; and grant permissi

adopted Resolution No. 2026-88 adopting the tentative Budget in the amount of $874,201,911.00 for the City of Fort Myers for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027; p

adopted Resolution No. 2026-70 relating to the collection and disposal of solid waste in the City of Fort Myers; establishing the rate of assessment; imposing solid waste service assessments against a

adopted Resolution No. 2026-71 relating to the provision of fire rescue services, facilities and programs in the City of Fort Myers; establishing the rate of assessment for the fr.seal year commencing

Adopt Ordinance No. 4111 (Tentative Millage Rate)

Adopt Ordinance No. 4112 (Debt-Service Millage Rate)

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-88 (Tentative Budget)

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-69 (Stormwater Assessment)

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-70 (Solid Waste Assessment)

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-71 (Fire Rescue Assessment)

Councilperson Bochette moved to approve Lakesha Jackson v. City of Fort Myers, Case No. 25-CA-002729, Request for Approval of Settlement and General Release in the Amount of $65,000.00

Councilperson Burson moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-1 terminating the Affordable Housing Owner-Builder Agreement between the City and Michael Love for the vacant real property located at 2643 Lann

Termination of Affordable Housing Agreement with Michael Love

Settlement Approval for Lakesha Jackson v. City of Fort Myers

Councilperson Bonk moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-63, with the amendment to set the fire rescue assessment rate at a l 0% increase for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, relating to the funding and provision

Councilperson Bonk moved to approve the certification of the not to exceed millage rate for the 2026 calendar year at 7.3112 mills for generation of the Truth In Millage (TRIM) notices by the Lee Coun

Councilperson Bonk moved to approve permission to advertise Ordinance No. 4102 for a public hearing on August 17, 2026, amending 1380 Colonial Boulevard Planned Unit Development, located at 1380-1400

Certification of Not-to-Exceed Operating Millage Rate (Item 7.5)

Councilperson Bonk moved to approve entering into contract negotiations with Ronald Dente, Jr. for the position of City Attorney

Councilperson Burson moved to approve that in the event contract negotiations with the top-ranked candidate are unsuccessful, to proceed with negotiations with the second-ranked candidate, Glenn Travi

Select Ronald Dente, Jr. as City Attorney and Authorize Contract Negotiations

Designate Backup Candidate Glenn Travis Cary

Selection of City Attorney Finalists for Interviews

Councilperson Bonk moved to approve providing City Manager Marty Lawing with a 3% merit increase and a 4% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for a total of 7%; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown

Councilperson Giraldo moved to award Invitation to Bid No. 26-040, Yearly Backflow Testing, and authorized staff to enter into a contract, in the amount not to exceed $250,000.00 to Lawton Business So

Councilperson Burson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4095 amending the City Code, Chapter 62, Pensions, Retirement and Other Employee Benefits, Article V, General Employees' Pension Plan; amending Sectio

Award ITB No. 26-040 for Yearly Backflow Testing

Adopt Ordinance No. 4095 for General Employees' Pension Plan Amendments

Approve City Manager Annual Performance Review Merit Increase

Approve Amendment No. 1 for FMPD Headquarters Construction

Councilperson Bochette moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-43 with the following amendments: (1) The recipient organization shall provide receipts and supporting documentation within thirty (30) days o

Councilperson Watkins Brown moved to approve a Request for Authorization to file suit and commence foreclosure proceedings for outstanding Code Enforcement liens on the properties located at 4011 Palm

Resolution No. 2026-43 (Discretionary Funds Policy)

Code Enforcement Foreclosure Proceedings on Palm Beach Boulevard

approve funding the gala event itself while eliminating all monetary student awards, including gift cards and checks