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Council compensation, single-member districts proposal get high priority from city Charter Review Commission
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
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The Charter Review Commission has prioritized its recommended changes to the city’s bedrock document with Cape Coral City Council to now decide which, if any, will go to the voters next year. Commission priorities for the General Election include a substantive increase in Council compensation and a proposal to replace the city’s at-large elections with
single-member districts. The other recommendations are suggested for the Primary Election ballot as the city is limited to the number of initiatives it can place on a single ballot. “Our job was to go ahead and get the data and information,” Chair Richard Leon said. “They (City Council) will decide which amendments will move forward to the voters.” The amendments moving forward to the
City Council include: n 4.01 – mayor and city council; one Council member elected from each district instead of at large; the mayor would continue to be elected at-large, or by all the voters n 4.02 – eligibility — A candidate for Council member shall have been a continuous full-time resident of the District in which they are seeking office for the entire calendar year immediately preceding their
News of Note Mercola Market to host annual Horror Movie Trivia Night Saturday
Ready for a night of frightful fun? Join Mercola Market for its monthly trivia Saturday, Oct. 18, from 4-6 p.m., for Horror Movie Trivia! From timeless classics to the latest thrillers, put your spooky smarts to the test and compete for themed prizes. Trivia is always free to play, with exciting rounds, hauntingly fun vibes and seasonal treats from the Solspring Café. Plus, come dressed as your favorite horror character for a chance to claim victory in our best dressed contest! The Mercola Market of Cape Coral is a natural health retail store located in the center of the city at 125 S.W. 3rd Place. It exclusively offers Dr. Mercola supplements and other premium products for your health, home, pantry and pet. The Mercola Market & Solspring Café are open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed Sundays. For more information, please visit mercolamarketcc.com.
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qualification for office. “Residency” shall be defined as the candidate’s place of domicile, or permanent legal address. n 4.05 – candidate qualifications and election- Increases the paperwork to establish qualifications, most focused on proving residency n 4.06 – mayor, mayor pro tem; Mostly
See CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION, page 2
City Council to discuss legislative priorities By MEGHAN BRADBURY
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Yacht Club rebuild plans to come before Cape Council today
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
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Proposed plans for a $225 million reconstruction of the Yacht Club Park will be presented today. As prepared for Cape Coral City Council discussion at a workshop, the project incorporates a “coastal design” and amenities to include a new marina, boat slips and ramps, a two-story community center, concessions, resort-style pool, a riverfront beach, a playground and more. The presentation for the city’s planned “riverfront destination” includes a marine package and proposed construction phases and amenities. The project’s various components include a marine package to include boat slips, ramp, seawalls and more; upland phases to include, in phase 1, a harbormaster building, multi-story parking garage and site improvements; and a community center, concession building, resort-style pool, beach, playground and landscaping in phase 2. Additional considerations for council discussion include boat slips and floating docks and
coordination for the construction of the returning Boathouse restaurant. Councilmember Bill Steinke said he is looking forward to moving the discussion forward to get all the facts on the table. “At least we can get some of the more factual stuff out there in the public’s eye and have an open discussion,” he said of the workshop. The Cape Coral Yacht Club on Driftwood Parkway was built by the city’s developers in 1962 as the then-fledgling community’s first public amenity. It included a mid-century community center, pool, pier and beach along the Caloosahatchee and quickly became a gathering center, complete with teen club. The popular park was slated for a $12 million See YACHT CLUB REBUILD, page 4
An artist rendering of the Upland Phase 1 portion of the Cape Coral Yacht Club redevelopment plans. CITY OF CAPE CORAL GRAPHIC
Among the top legislative priorities for the Cape Coral City Council are water initiatives, a subject that will be discussed at today’s workshop. Expanded funding for the city’s Utility Expansion Project, as well as continued UEP septic-to-sewer conversions are among the agenda items. Water quality improvements are also among the priorities from clean water infrastructure, supporting state projects and promoting strict standards and pollution prevention across infrastructure, development, and restoration. Infrastructure is another priority with support being sought for the SR 78 funding and a new Cape Coral I-75 exit. Other items include resilience to climate and disaster events and environmental sustainability. The workshop also will include a discussion about the Economic Development and Business Incentive programs, which was adopted in 2021 to support investment, business growth and community benefit. The proposed changes include adding specific triggers for disqualification from program eligibility, and liens and claw backs are now applied only when funds are disbursed upfront. Other topics will include the strategic plan for the Cape Coral Fire Department, fire walls, dredging updates and a public utilities easement. The workshop is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. today in City Council chambers, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. The meeting is open to the public.