June 2, 2021 / Issue #2021-22

Volunteers needed for lead and copper water
testing from their household taps

The Town's Utilities Department is looking for volunteers to participate in the upcoming lead and copper sampling as required by the United State Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Lead and Copper Rule.

The Lead and Copper Rule, 40 C.F.R. Sections 141.80 to 141.91, requires monitoring at the consumer taps to identify levels of lead in drinking water that may result from corrosion of lead-bearing components in a public water system’s distribution system or in household plumbing. These samples help assess the need for, or the effectiveness of, corrosion control treatment.

Interested? Email fmbh2o@fmbgov.com to register.

The Utilities Department is planning on collecting the required samples in July 2021. All participants will be contacted and provided with all supplies necessary for sample collection.

For more information, visit the EPA's website.

Turtle safe lights are for sale at Town Hall

$16 for small bulbs / $6 for large

2525 Estero Boulevard, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

REMEMBER: Only turtle safe flashlights are permitted on the beach (like the one in the picture.) No cell phone flashlights, please, they can disorient mama turtles from nesting properly, and baby hatchlings from returning to the Gulf properly.

The Town does not sell the flashlights, but they are available for purchase online.

Swim lessons to start June 7 at FMB Community Pool

Register now!

FMB Community Pool at Bay Oaks, 2600 Oak Street

To reserve a spot, contact the Assistant Aquatic Supervisor at
(239) 765-0202, ext. 1853 or the Aquatic Supervisor at (239) 765-0202, ext. 1852

Parent & Child: 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Levels 1 & 2: 11:30 a.m. – Noon

Learn to Swim Levels 1 & 2: Noon - 12:30

Lessons are offered through sessions (One session equals six lessons).

COST: 1 Session is $20 per person

Weekday Sessions are Monday/Wednesday/Fridays

Session #1: June 7– June 18
Session #2: June 21 – July 2
Session #3: July 5 – July 16
Session #4: July 19 – July 30
Session #5: August 2 – August 13
Session #6: August 16 – August 27

Sunday Sessions

Session #1: June 6 – July 11
Session #2: July 18 – August 22

Upcoming events at Mound House

June 3 through 12, 2021

Mound House & Newton Beach Park Program Calendar
June 2021

ATTENTION LANDSCAPERS: Please read and follow these regulations

Schedule for JUNE: Marine Resources Task Force Environmental Education Pop-Up Booth

June schedule for environmental education pop-up booth

Hurricane Re-Entry Pass

Are you a resident or business person in the Town?
We will honor the prior year's re-entry passes that are PURPLE (residential) or GOLD (business), even though they do not have the current years listed on them.

Fort Myers Beach residents and business owners who do not have a purple or yellow pass from a prior year can submit an application and pick up their passes from Town Hall.

Residents can receive up to two re-entry passes. Business owners can receive up to three passes. Property managers can receive one pass per five properties with a maximum of five.

If you do not have a previous year's re-entry pass, applications for these passes are accepted at Town Hall. Fill out the application, download it and print it out, then call Town Hall at 239-765-0202 to make arrangements to drop the application off and receive the pass.

The application is required to receive a re-entry pass as well as supporting documents. Photo identification and proof of residency are required. The owner, tenant and business should have two of the following: driver’s license, vehicle registration, voter registration, utility bill, business tax bill, company letter, occupational license or lease.

Hurricane season started June 1

ALL HAZARDS GUIDE
provides some resources to help you be ready

Brochure available at Town Hall while supplies last

There are many things you can do to get yourself and your property prepared. Visit the Town’s website for info

Interested community members are needed to serve on the Cultural and Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board (CELCAB), Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) and Marine Resources Task Force (MRTF.)

Visit the Advisory Boards and Committees page on the

Town's website to learn more and apply.

Receive urgent alerts through the Town's CodeRed system by text and/or email

Mark your calendars!

Next Household Waste Collection Event is August 6, 2021
8 a.m. to Noon
Bay Oaks Recreational Campus

Future dates:

11/05/2021 – 8 a.m. to Noon – Bay Oaks, 2731 Oak St
02/04/2022 – 8 a.m. to Noon – Bay Oaks, 2731 Oak St
05/06/2022 – 8 a.m. to Noon – Bay Oaks, 2731 Oak St
08/05/2022 – 8 a.m. to Noon – Bay Oaks, 2731 Oak St

Text Hi to 239-FMBeach for information about the Town

Work at the beach!

Our fun and unique beach town is hiring!

Learn more and apply

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 YouTube channel and live meetings can be watched on Comcast Channel 98

View the meeting calendar on the Town's website for the

Upcoming meetings

Thursday, June 3 / 9 a.m.
Local Planning Agency Meeting

Monday, June 7 / 9 a.m.
Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, June 9 / 9 a.m.
Town Council Management & Planning Session

Wednesday, June 9 / 3 p.m.
Marine Resource Task Force (MRTF) Meeting

*Meetings are subject to change; please refer to the agendas posted on the Town's Website.

Because vaccinations have been available since April 5 to all adults ages 18 and up in Florida, Town Hall is now open for walk-in service during all regular hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are still strongly encouraged to minimize wait times. Please call 239-765-0202 to schedule an appointment with the appropriate department.

NOTE: All employees in Town Hall might not yet be fully vaccinated.

Status on bids and proposals
Read more about bids and proposals

Currently open for bid:

RFP-21-05-AD Audio Visual Improvements
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is soliciting proposals from qualified audio and visual professionals, with a history of similar public-space experience in identifying and evaluating auditorium upgrades or improvements.

Under Review:

ITB-21-16-PW Bayside Park Improvements
Town of Fort Myers Beach seeks to contract with a qualified Contractor to perform improvements to the existing Bayside Park, located within Town of Fort Myers Beach right-of-way, formerly occupied by Old San Carlos Boulevard, north of First Street in the Town of Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida.