City of Bonita Springs

City staff presented council members with a preliminary draft regarding potential changes to the current food truck ordinance.

Council has approved moving forward with the grant application submittal for the Lee County Tourist Development Council’s annual grant cycle.

During the February 19th City Council Meeting, staff provided a draft of the City’s Emergency Operation Plan for informational purposes prior to its formal adoption.

The Logan Blvd Extension Project is near completion and the City of Bonita Springs would like to commemorate the conclusion of this project with a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Winners of the 2019 LSCO essay contest were recognized during the proclamation and presentation portion of the council meeting.

Bonita has been identified for a $11,021,919.00 grant for a flood resiliency project, the City has also executed HMGP design funding contracts for $373,125.00 for two projects which will result in $9,188,000.00 in HMGP Grant funding, $5,000,000.00 in grant funds from the CDBG-DR Voluntary Home Buyout Program and $400,000.00 through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Harmful Algal Bloom Innovative Technology Project Grant.

The City seeks to unlock the development potential of the site, known as Imperial Crossing, by creating a mixed-use district which promotes an active downtown, enhances the quality of life, and provides riverfront activation while developing the properties into their highest and best use. The ±5.94 acre site includes river frontage in downtown Bonita Springs off historic Old 41 Road. The primary parcel is located at 10580 Goodwin Street and is divided by the Imperial River, offering frontage on both the North and South sides of the river.

On April 17, 2019, City Council approved a proposal from Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the City of Bonita Springs Skate Park and Pump Track Design project.