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Council to discuss revisions to city’s incentive programs
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
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A proposed revision to city economic development and business incentive programs will be discussed today. The revisions to come before Cape Coral City Council include an update to clarify goals, improve eligibility and streamline incentive programs. The goals of the program are to stimulate investment, expand the tax base, increase employment, support business growth and foster redevelopment. Updates include new requirements, such as applicants must be in good stand-
News of Note
The goals of the program are to stimulate investment, expand the tax base, increase employment, support business growth and foster redevelopment. ing with business tax, utilities and code compliance, as well as clearer disqualification triggers for unpaid obligations or code violations. In addition, applications must be submitted and deemed complete by the city’s Economic & Business Development Office, prior to certificate of occupancy or completion. The incentive participation agreements are only required for awards for more than
$100,000, or tied to ongoing performance measures. The Cape Collaborates and B2B Programs will reimburse, rather than provide upfront funding; will exclude retail, gas stations, car washes and storage facilities; remove eligibility for business advertising and addresses challenges with liens on upfront funding. The BIG Grant Program enhancement
KLCB participating in Coastal Cleanup Sept. 20
Keep Lee County Beautiful Inc. invites the public to take part in the Annual International Coastal Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 20, at sites throughout Lee County. Now in its 36th year, the ICC is a global initiative led by Ocean Conservancy, with KLCB serving as the local organizer. Each year, the International Coastal Cleanup mobilizes millions of people across the globe to protect oceans and waterways by removing harmful trash and debris. Since its launch, more than 18 million volunteers have worked together to collect over 380 million pounds of litter—transforming concern into action and setting an example of environmental stewardship. KLCB encourages both residents and visitors to be part of this powerful movement by volunteering at cleanup sites across the county. Pre-registration is required. To sign up and learn more, visit www.klcb.org/ events/coastal-cleanup.
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will increase the award potential of 10% of total project cost, and not just infrastructure; expand eligibility to allow speculative projects, not just targeted industries or job creating employees; and allow retail unless it is the principal component. Other items on the agenda include a mobility fee ordinance discussion, a financial policy update, watershed management plan and Del Prado landscape. The meeting will take place at 9:30 a.m. today, Sept. 10, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. The meeting is open to the public.
City’s first budget hearing set for Thursday By MEGHAN BRADBURY
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City, Kearns Restaurant Group reach agreement on rebuilding the Boathouse
By VALARIE HARRING
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The city of Cape Coral and the Kearns Restaurant Group have reached an agreement that will allow for the rebuilding of the Boathouse. City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn notified Cape Coral City Council late Friday that the city and the Kearns Restaurant Group have reached an agreement. “Good evening Mayor Gunter and City Council, We (City Administration and the City Attorney’s Office) have successfully concluded our negotiations for the rebuilding of the Boathouse restaurant in Cape Coral. “The signed Settlement Agreement and Concessionaire Agreement were delivered to City Hall this afternoon. I have attached a Term Sheet which summarizes the business terms contained within the agreement which will be presented to you at the next regular city council meeting. Have a great weekend.”
The agreements signed by the Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill LLC, which allow for the termination of the existing lease agreement for the restaurant’s location on the Cape Coral Yacht Club acreage, the demolition of the existing fire-damaged structure and a new concessionaire agreement, still need council approval. Terms of the Concessionaire Agreement include a 30-year term and grants the Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill LLC exclusive rights to food/ beverage, retail, fuel and beach equipment concessions within the Concession Area as well as first right of refusal if the city engages with another freestanding restaurant at the Yacht Club
See THE BOATHOUSE, page 4 Fire ignited at the Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill on Oct. 17, 2024, leaving charred framework and debris. FILE PHOTO
Cape Coral City Council will hold the first of two public hearings on the property tax rate and next year’s budget Thursday. Council set a not-to-exceed rate of 5.5188 mills on July 23. One mill is equal to $1 for every $1,000 of taxable assessed property valuation. Council considered four options: included a proposed rate of 5.2188 mills; the rolled back rate of 5.1471 mills, which would have generated $2,200,734 less than the city manager’s proposed rate; the not-to-exceed 5.5188 mills or $9,208,099 more than at the city manager’s proposed rate; or any millage rate greater than the roll-back rate, but less than the not-to-exceed rate. The 2026 budget as proposed is $1,437,048,387, which includes a total general fund revenue and operating expenditures of $264,702,131. The budget includes 19 positions added to the fire department, 16 positions to the police department, four code compliance officers and one code compliance supervisor, playground replacements at Burton Park and Giuffrida Park, fitness station replacements at Del Prado Linear Park, Lake Kennedy Parking lot construction, city hall roof replacement, bridge maintenance and rehabilitation and flood prevention improvements. The meeting will begin at 5:05 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, in City Council chambers, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. The final public hearing will be held on Sept. 25.