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REMINDER: Masks, social distancing still required

Please do your part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Fort Myers Beach by staying six feet away from others while in public and wearing a mask, as well as frequently washing your hands.

Town Council passed a mask ordinance in July that remains in place. Masks are required in any public place where social distancing of at least six feet cannot be maintained.

Read the ordinance

Graphic to encourage people to wear their masks

Refreshing Estero Boulevard
Update on stormwater management and projects

Representatives from Tetra Tech, the company that is managing the various large-scale stormwater improvements that have been happening in the Town since 2015, updated Town Council on October 15 at Council's monthly management and planning meeting.

To hear the presentation from Tetra Tech, go to the recording of the meeting on the Town's You tube channel. The meeting started at 9 a.m. Tetra-Tech was first on the agenda and the presentation lasted for about 90 minutes.

The ongoing status of the stormwater improvements can be followed on a website devoted specifically to the various projects involved as well as road work that is happening on Estero Boulevard. The stormwater and road work projects are overall known as "reFRESH Estero Boulevard." Click here to access that site.

At Town Council's bi-monthly meeting on Monday, October 19, representatives from Lee County are scheduled to give an update on the Estero Boulevard projects.That meeting begins at 9 a.m. and can be watched live on the Town's YouTube Channel here.

First page of Tetra Tech's powerpoint presentation about their stormwater management project

Latest designs of future improvements at Times Square, Bayside Park, Bay Oaks to be presented Monday

DRMP, Inc., was contracted several months ago by the Town to design improvements to Times Square, Bayside Park and Bay Oaks Recreational Campus in preparation for a $10 million multi year construction project.

Several of the Town's boards and committees are involved in planning these improvements. To date, DRMP has completed a 60 percent design of Times Square, a 30 percent design of Bay Oaks, and a 30 percent design of Bayside Park.

The latest versions are to be shared at the Town Council meeting on Monday, October 19. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. at Town Hall, and can be viewed on the Town's You Tube channel.

Town Council recently approved funding for this project in the form of a $10 million loan. This loan is provided for in the Fiscal Year 2021 budget and already scheduled for full repayment in 2021.

Rendering of Times Square improvements to be shared with Council on October 19

Rendering by DRMP, Inc., of improvements to Times Square

Apply to be a member of the newly-created Nuisance Abatement Board

Interested in serving on Town Council's newly-created Nuisance Abatement Board? Town Council members are seeking applicants who are residents of Fort Myers Beach to fill the seven positions on the board.

To apply, fill out the form that can be found at this link and return it to Town Hall, 2525 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, 33931. The Town Clerk's office can be contacted at 239-765-0202 to answer questions.

Town Council created this board by approval of Ordinance 20-13 at its meeting on September 21. The board's purpose is to promote, protect, and improve the health, safety and welfare of residents by providing an equitable and effective method to reduce the use of property within the Town for the unlawful sale or delivery of:

controlled substances
prostitution
youth and street gang activity
gambling
illegal sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages
lewd or lascivious behavior

Members will be appointed by Town Council to three-year terms. The ordinance calls for seven members who must be residents. Each of the five Town Councilors are to appoint a member. The remaining two members are to be appointed collectively for "at large" positions.

One member is required to be a licensed attorney in good standing with the Florida bar, and one member is recommended to be a retired law enforcement officer.

Is someone you know looking for a job? We are hiring!

To learn more about working for the Town and how to apply, click here.

BEACH COMPLIANCE AMBASSADOR (Part-time)
LIFEGUARD
MAINTENANCE WORKER I
MUSEUM EDUCATOR
RECREATION SUPERVISOR

Keep up on the schedule of Town Council and advisory committee meetings

All meetings are at Town Hall, 2525 Estero Boulevard

Live and recorded meetings can also be viewed on the
Town's You Tube channel.

View the meeting calendar on the Town's website

Upcoming meetings

Town Council Meeting
Monday, October 19, 9 a.m.

Public Safety Committee Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 9 a.m.

Anchorage Advisory Committee (AAC) Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 9 a.m.

Cultural and Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board (CELCAB)
Thursday, October 22, 3 p.m.

Town Council Meeting
Monday, November 2, 9 a.m.

Status on bids and proposals

Read more about bids and proposals

OPEN

ITB-20-25-PW
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT – TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION
Estero Boulevard at Old San Carlos Boulevard (LAP Project)

RFQ-20-26-PW
CEI Services – Old San Carlos Boulevard Intersection Improvements (LAP Project )

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