August 18, 2021 / Issue #2021-33

Construction has begun on the Town’s new traffic signal at the intersection of Old San Carlos and Estero Boulevards

Construction started on Monday, August 16, 2021, on the Town's new traffic signal at Old San Carlos and Estero Boulevards. The work is expected to be complete by the end of 2021. Motorists should anticipate periodic lane closures and delays in the area and some work taking place at night.

Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC, is the contractor, and will be managing traffic. Two signalization mast arms and associated equipment are to be installed.

The Local Agency Program (LAP) through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is the funding source for this project. Estimated cost is $776,511. This is the Town’s first LAP project since certification was obtained in 2020.

Lee County is also planning to install a second new signal at the intersection of Crescent Street and Estero Boulevard starting approximately in May of 2022. This signal is also to be completed with FDOT funding.

Questions? Call the Town’s Public Works Department at 239-765-0202.

Progress of both projects will be shared on the Town's Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as on the homepage of Town’s website.

Read about this project and other Projects Around Town

Picture of Estero and San Carolos Boulevard signs

graphic with yellow background and picture of 9-11 Memorial Pin available at Town Hall

If you would like to support a worthy cause that was created to do good after the nation's tragedies on 9-11-01, consider the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. It was begun by the siblings of a firefighter who died helping victims on that day in New York.

Community members interested in serving as volunteers to advise and support the work of Town government are encouraged to apply for current openings on three of the Town’s 10 advisory boards and committees.

The Town’s committees exist to advise Town Council about Bay Oaks Recreational Campus, Mooring Field, Mound House, Newton Beach Park, finances, marine resources, nuisance abatement, environmental and historic preservation, and public safety.

Openings:

Audit Committee – monitors audits, reviews financial statements prior to the completion of the audit, reviews the results of any audit, evaluates proposed corrective action and insures that corrective action is carried out, evaluates auditor performance
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) – assists the Local Planning Agency and the Historic Preservation Advisory Board with historic preservation matters
Local Planning Agency (LPA) - further the welfare of the citizens of town by helping to promote a better, more positive community environment and to ensure that the unique, natural characteristics of the island are preserved.

Click here for more information and to fill out the application.

Turtle nests are hatching!

Thanks for everything you are doing to keep the turtles and their hatchlings safe. Read more

Fort Myers Beach

Distance: 7 miles
Nests: 87
NNE*: 130
Nests Hatched: 18

*NNE stands for “Non Nesting Emergence” which means that the turtle crawled ashore, but did not nest

Learn more: www.turtletime.org

Mound House weekly outdoor nature & education events for
August 19 through August 28

Mound House & Newton Beach Park program calendar
August 2021 and September 2021

August schedule for the pop up environmental education booth managed by the Marine Resources Task Force

The concrete deck is resurfaced about every 10 to 15 years. The work is funded through the Tourist Development Tax, which is assessed on short-term lodging.

For information about Lee County Parks & Recreation locations, amenities and special events, visit www.leeparks.org, call 239-533-7275 or email leeparks@leegov.com.

August is
national drinking water quality month

"Because having clean water is vital to our individual health, our collective agricultural needs, and the needs of our environment.”

National Water Quality Month website

Annual drinking water quality report available

The Utilities Department proudly presents the Town's annual drinking water report for 2020, covering all drinking water testing performed between January 1 and December 31.

We are dedicated to providing drinking water that meets all state and federal standards and to adopting new methods of delivering the best quality drinking water to your homes and businesses.

Please call us if you have any questions about your drinking water.
239-463-9914 (8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.)

Read the report online or visit Town Hall at 2525 Estero Boulevard
between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to pick up a copy.

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.

Thursday, August 19 - CANCELLED
Special Magistrate Hearings

Tuesday, August 24 / 9 a.m.
Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) Meeting

Monday, September 6
Town Hall CLOSED in Observance of LABOR Day

*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

The Town of Fort Myers Beach has partnered with DemandStar which is open and accessible to all businesses and gives instant access to RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs

Read more about bids and proposals

Currently open for bid:

There are currently no open solicitations.

Under Review:

ITB-21-18-PW Bayside Park Improvements.