June 16, 2021 / Issue #2021-24

Summer fun!
Join the team at Bay Oaks by volunteering for summer camp and other activities

Volunteers needed at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus

Volunteers are needed to assist at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus with summer camp, the Fort Myers Beach Community Pool, and the front office at the Rec Center.

Summer camp begins Monday, June 21 and is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is also an opportunity to assist with water safety at the pool. Training will be provided.

Interested?
Contact Dexter Norris - dexter@fmbgov.com - or call 239-339-3447

Town offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, in recognition of the July 4th holiday.

The fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day in the Town of Fort Myers Beach is scheduled for Sunday, July 4, at 9 p.m. The show is planned to last for 20 minutes. Some things to know:

Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. to oncoming traffic. Opening is subject to the direction of the Lee County Sheriff and traffic detail.
Big Carlos Pass Bridge on the south end of Estero Island will remain open throughout.
Stay tuned to the Town’s Facebook and Twitter for information and updates.
To keep everyone and property safe as well as to protect the natural beach environment, PERSONAL FIREWORKS ARE NOT PERMITTED ANYWHERE IN THE TOWN.
GLASS AND BOTTLES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE BEACH.

Is your dog scared of fireworks?

Here are some tips from the American Kennel Club that might help.

Participate in lead and copper water testing

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

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.

Summer safety tips - lock your car, bike, house - from Public Safety Committee

COMING SOON
New signs and bike racks at all Beach accesses

The Public Works Department will be installing bike racks and new informational signs at all beach accesses this summer. New street signs along Estero Boulevard indicating where to turn for the Town's beach accesses are also on the way.

The beach access signs have the Town's new logo and branding scheme as well as updated information related to permitted activities, sea turtle nesting season, water quality, and more.

Graphic with hurricane season dates of June 1-Nov 30 and the words Be Prepared

It's hurricane season

Here is a list of suggested supplies to have ready.

The Town has resources on the website, including the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department's current Hurricane Preparedness Guide. Lee County also has a wealth of resources, including a video of its recent hurricane seminar.

Hurricane Re-Entry Passes: residents and business owners

PURPLE (residential) or YELLOW (business) re-entry passes, even though they are dated from previous years, will be VALID for this hurricane season.

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 come by Town Hall at 2525 Estero Boulevard to drop off the application and receive the pass.

Mound House & Newton Beach Park Program Calendar

June 2021 / July 2021

Graphic of frequently asked questions about permits

Read the FAQs

Environmental Education Pop-Up Booth Schedule

June schedule for environmental education pop-up booth

Text Hi to 239-FMBeach for information about the Town

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

Town Council's next meeting will be Monday, August 2, at 9 a.m.

Tuesday, June 29 / 9 a.m.
Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) Meeting

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

Town Hall is open for walk-in service from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are strongly encouraged to minimize wait times. Call 239-765-0202 to schedule an appointment with the appropriate department.

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

Status on bids and proposals
Read more about bids and proposals

Currently open for bid:

There are currently no active solicitations.

Under Review:

There are currently no solicitations under review.

Tuesday, June 29 / 9 a.m.@ Bayside Park- Old San Carlos Boulevard Fort Myers Beach
Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting for ITB-21-18-PW Bayside Park Improvements