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.

City Council has adopted a resolution designating qualified candidates for Districts 2 and 4 for the March 17, 2020 Special Election.

At Council’s December 18, 2019 meeting, Council was provided with the 2018/2019 list of Strategic Priorities to review and to revise at their pleasure. Staff wishes to have formal adoption of the Priorities for the 2019/2020 Fiscal year. This will assist with staff prioritization of projects and potential grant applications. Upon review, council has decided to formally adopt the 2019/2020 Strategic Priorities.

Volunteers are needed for the upcoming 2020 City Wide Cleanup!

Due to incoming additional FEMA grant funds stemming from Hurricane IRMA, City Council approved a budget increase for the 2020 fiscal year.

City Council members reviewed a pending agreement with The Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) that would provide Hazard Mitigation Grant funds resulting from the impact of Hurricane Irma on the city of Bonita Springs in late 2017

The Bonita Springs Recreation Center will offer YMCA Winter Break Camp on December 23rd, 26th, 27th, 30th, 2019; January 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 7th, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

City Council reviewed a presentation on Wednesday regarding FPL’s HPS to LED pilot program.

Bonita Springs City Council approved proceeding with the Environmental Protection Agency grant application process for the funding of phase 2 of the Felt’s Avenue Bioreactor Project.