City of Bonita Springs

Please join the City of Bonita as we ring in the 2020 Holiday Season throughout the month of December. See the Bonita Springs Holiday timeline for dates. Visit www.cityofbonitasprings.org/holidayseason for more information!

Mayor Rick Steinmeyer and the council have unanimously elected District 5 councilman Mike Gibson as the deputy mayor.

Council has approved city staff’s recommendation to award Singhofen & Associates Inc RFQ 20-04 and proceed with the development of a Hydrologic Study and Construction plans for the Logan Boulevard Regional Floodway Drainage Project.

Join us tomorrow at 11AM for a Virtual Veterans day experience.

Council has approved the recommendation of The Art and Public Places Board to grant Artist Cottage tenancy to Raul Rubio. Letters of interest regarding cottage tenancy were received from 3 artists, of which, Raul was unanimously chosen.

A new interlocal agreement between Lee County and the City of Bonita Springs has been approved for the continuation of surface water programs in the city. Under the new interlocal agreement which extends through fiscal year 2024/2025, Lee county will provide the following services to the city:

The Lee County Health Department will have a COVID-19 walk-up testing site at 26876 Pine Avenue

Council has approved moving forward with a sub-recipient agreement with Lee County that would provide the city with additional funding for the Covid-19 pandemic.

Free flu shots / Hepatitis A shots

On behalf of the City of Bonita Springs City Council and staff, we regret to inform you that we have lost a great leader. Carl Schwing served as the City Manager from 2011-2018. He will be missed by many.

Council has approved moving forward with an Interlocal agreement between the city and Lee County for Federal funds to assist with costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

City Council approved the submittal of a Lee County Natural Resources Division/WCIND Waterway Development Program Proposal Form for Sub-grantees in the amount of $40,000.00.

Join us on Friday September 11th for a light tribute.

Council has affirmed the city staff’s decision to award Singhofen & Associates (RFQ 20-04) for the design of a Hydrologic and Hydraulic Study and construction plans for the Logan Boulevard Regional Floodway Drainage Project.

A grant funding agreement has been approved by the council for a partnership with Florida Gulf Coast University to fund a proposed Bonita Water Steward research technician.

Council has approved staff’s recommendation under the City’s Construction Manager at Risk continuing services RFQ which will allow Wright Construction to develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Phase 2 of the Felt’s Avenue Bioreactor Project. The second phase of this project will bring a consistent flow of water to the site from the Imperial River at a variable rate up to 500 GPM (720,00 GPD) along Shriver Avenue to the site and also provide filtration of the water before transferring it to the existing woodchip bioreactors.

With the 2020 census deadline (9/30/2020) fast approaching city council would like to encourage all of its residents to participate in this important process. Data gathered from the census is used to determine the amount of funding the city is eligible to receive from State and Federal Governments.

With hurricane season in full swing, the City of Bonita Springs has been proactively working on short term flood mitigation projects to keep our residents safe. Below are few projects the city has completed to improve stormwater drainage for the 2020 hurricane season.

Read more to see a schedule

The City of Bonita Springs would like to provide you with pandemic relief programs available through the county. Lee County Government is investing in Human & Business Services to provide immediate assistance for individuals, families and businesses. Funds are available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act federal stimulus package.

The Bonita Springs Outreach Committee in conjunction with the Bonita Springs City Council and local non profit partners are working together to provide information to you about COVID-19 education and prevention efforts in Bonita Springs.

The Florida Department of Health will be providing walk-up COVID-19 testing in Lee County for August. See the schedule below for time, date, and location information.

Were happy to announce that the City Bonita Springs has been selected as the winner of the 2020 Florida Municipal Achievement Awards “Environmental Stewardship Award” for it’s Felt’s Avenue Bioreactor Project.

Beginning on August 17, 2020, City Hall will be closed due to construction.

The 2020 general and primary election are fast approaching and the Bonita Springs Outreach committee would like to share a few messages from the Lee County Supervisor of Elections Office to make sure you are informed about the options available.

The time to develop and practice your emergency plan is prior to hurricane season.

It is always good to be prepared and informed.

Fort Myers, FL, July 22, 2020 – United Way is partnering with Lee County to offer application sites for Lee residents seeking help with rent, mortgage or utility payments through the Individual Assistance Program.

Council has approved a resolution establishing a budget for the Home Buyout Program. An agreement between the City and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO) was fully executed on April 7, 2020 (BSC 20-004-049) for the Quinn/Downs/Dean Neighborhood Voluntary Buyout Program.

Council has approved moving forward with an agreement that would provide grant funding for phase 2 of the city's bioreactor project. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) announced funding availability on October 25, 2019, for Approaches to Reduce Nutrient Loadings for Harmful Algal Blooms Management and on November 6, 2019, the FDEP announced an Innovative Technology Grant Solicitation for Harmful Algal Blooms.

On July 13, 2020, the City received the executed grant agreement for a grant that City Council has recently approved from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s Disaster Recovery Infrastructure Repair Program to fund a stormwater improvement project in the Imperial Bonita Estates/Quinn/Downs/Dean Street (West of Imperial Parkway) area.

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Watch the firework show from home on July 4th at 9PM

Council has decided to renew its interlocal agreement with Lee county which is set to expire November 9,2020. The agreement, which focuses on beach nourishment, is an ongoing program to combat sand erosion through periodic sand replenishment from a donating source. If not, routinely maintained erosion could spread quickly creating a direct negative impact on our beaches and beach front communities.

Council has decided to extend its outdoor dining resolution for an additional 45 days, to help businesses during the COVID 19 pandemic. Resolution 20-27, which is set to expire June 20th, 2020, allowed restaurants and food establishments to provide outdoor seating without the need for a City permit provided the establishment registers with the City and complies with the proposed order’s requirements.

Council has agreed to accept grant funding to help cover the cost of vandalism that occurred at Riverside Park earlier this month. On Thursday, June 4th, Riverside Park Bandshell was vandalized with graffiti.

Plans for a drive in Firework and Laser Light Show have been approved. During the June 3rd City Council meeting, City Council voted to host a Firework Show on July 4, 2020

After being delayed in March due to Corona Virus, the Bonita Grande Mine RPD Zoning Ordinance received it’s first public hearing before council members at the June 3rd city council meeting.

(Phase 2: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery)

Council has agreed to move closer toward a potential future partnership with Florida Gulf Coast University on a proposed Bonita Water Steward research technician. Mayor Kevin Ruane (Sanibel), Chauncey Guass (South Florida Water Management District), Dr. Mike Martin (FGCU) and Dr. Greg Tolley(FGCU) spoke to council on the importance of water quality to the Southwest Florida area

Lee County Government is investing $57.5 million in Human & Business Services to provide immediate assistance for individuals, families and businesses. Funds are available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act federal stimulus package.

During the 5/20/20 meeting council members approved for monies from the Capital Improvement Project Budget to be transferred to their respective individual accounts for cost tracking purposes. The projects, which have been previously approved for funding are listed below:

City council has approved moving forward with the application process to provide additional state funding for the Spring Creek Bonita Golf Course and BG Mines Stormwater Improvement Project.

The City of Bonita Springs to reopen additional park properties effective Friday, May 22, 2020.

It's important to respond to the 2020 US Census.

At a time when COVID-19 testing is critical to the pandemic response, we want you to know that there is a drive-thru testing site available to any adult who meets CDC and state and local guidelines on who should be tested, including first responders, health care providers and others with symptoms of COVID-19 and those in high risk groups without symptoms

Please prepare for Hurricane Season

Resolution No. 20-27 Temporary Order for Outside Seating for Food and Drink Establishments –45 day duration

A COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will open Monday, May 4, 2020, in the parking of the Walmart store located at 2523 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres, FL. The site is supported by Walmart, Quest Diagnostics and state and local officials and will test those who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and all health care providers and first responders. Please note, testing is not available inside Walmart stores.

More library patrons will be able to pick up on-hold materials as the Lee County Library System expands contactless, curbside pickup at four additional branch locations.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will issue this update every day, seven days per week

The City of Bonita Springs to reopen some park properties effective Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

Because of continued voluntary compliance and the community’s greater awareness for Centers for Disease Control guidelines, the county announced the re-opening of county parks and preserves including all beaches and beach access points, parking lots and free-standing bathrooms.

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Re-Open Florida Task Force today launched a public comment submission portal open to all Floridians. Public feedback will be a critical component of the Task Force’s final report to Governor Ron DeSantis. All interested Floridians are encouraged to submit their ideas regarding the safe re-opening of Florida’s economy.

Water irrigation restrictions in effect in all parts of Lee County to protect crucial water resources amid drought conditions

Because of continued voluntary compliance and the community’s greater awareness for Centers for Disease Control guidelines, the city announced Wednesday limited re-openings of park trails.

Aerial Fiber Optic Cable Installation –  Bonita - Old Hickory Blvd: A contractor will be installing aerial fiber optic cable starting April 20, 2020 through May 1, 2020.

This page has been designed to assist you in staying up to date about COVID-19.

Several major impacts can be anticipated during a severe outbreak that could affect the operations of healthcare facilities.