City Council – Regular Meeting

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL July 15, 2026 04:00 PM Council Chambers PLEDGE OF CIVILITY We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree. We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks. 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER a. Mayor Gunter 2. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE a. Councilmember Kilraine 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE a. Councilmember Kilraine 4. ROLL CALL a. Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke 5. CHANGES TO AGENDA/ADOPTION OF AGENDA 6. RECOGNITIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS a. Presentation for City Employees for Years of Service by Mayor Gunter  b. Florida City & County Management Association (FCCMA) Recognition Award 7. LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS 8. CITIZENS INPUT TIME A maximum of 60 minutes is set for input of citizens on matters concerning the Consent Agenda and City Government within Council jurisdiction to include Resolutions appearing in Sections other than Public Hearings and Public Input; 3 minutes per individual. 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Meeting - June 3, 2026 10. BUSINESS a. Consent Agenda 1. Resolution 145-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, approving an agreement between Florida High School for Accelerated Learning-North Lee County Campus, Inc. and the City of Cape Coral, Florida, to provide Cape Coral Police as School Resource Officers at North Nicholas High School located in the City of Cape Coral, Florida; Authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement and any other related documents; providing for an effective date. Department: Police Dollar Value: $81,268.13 (receipt of funds) Fund: General Fund Source: Florida High School for Accelerated Learning – North Nicholas High School Duration: 12-month period from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027 2. Resolution 146-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, approving an agreement between Heritage Charter Academy Inc. and the City of Cape Coral, Florida, to provide Cape Coral Police as School Resource Officers at Heritage Charter Academy located in the City of Cape Coral, Florida; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement and any other related documents; providing for an effective date. Department: Police Dollar Value: $81,268.13 (receipt of funds) Fund: General Fund Source: Heritage Charter Academy, Inc. Duration: 12-month period from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027. 3. Resolution 149-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, authorizing the direction issued by the Mayor and City Council to the City Administration for those items that were presented at the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on May 27, 2026; providing for an effective date. Department: City Clerk Dollar Value: N/A Fund: N/A 4. Resolution 151-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, approving the ”Property Damage Release” and payment to the City of Cape Coral, Florida, in the amount of $138,846.70, for full and complete settlement of the City’s claim(s) for repayment of costs associated with and/or incurred regarding the damage to the City’s infrastructure; authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the ”Property Damage Release” and any other documents related thereto; providing for an effective date. Department: Finance/Division: Risk Management Dollar Value: $138,846.70 (receipt of funds) Fund: Property & Liability Insurance Fund 5. Resolution 152-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, approving the assignment of the “Latent Print Examiner” classification in the Police Department to Pay Grade 15; providing for an effective date. Department: Human Resources Dollar Value: $0.00 Fund: Police Grants Source: N/A Duration: N/A 6. Resolution 153-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, approving Modification Number One to Subgrant Agreement Contract No. H1042 between the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the City of Cape Coral for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for Phase II of the Weir 7 Improvement Project, Increasing Grant Funding by $560,367.13, for a Total Grant Award of $1,196,278.25; Authorizing the City Manager or their Designee to Execute Modification Number One and All Related Grant Documents; providing for an effective date. Department: Utilities Dollar Value: $560,367.13 (receipt of funds) Fund: N/A  Source: HMGP Grant Duration: The period of performance ends October 31, 2026. 7. Resolution 154-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, Approving Work Authorization Form No. AB-12 with Arex Builders Corp., Utilizing Master Agreement No. RPW2371MM-B, to Provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for Electrical Improvements of Field Lighting Systems at the Cape Coral Sports Complex Soccer Field and the Cape Coral Storm Football Field, for a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $403,493.03, which includes the 6% Construction Manager at Risk Service Fee; Authorizing the City Manager or their Designee to Execute the Work Authorization Form and Purchase Order(s); providing for an effective date. Department: Public Works Dollar Value: $403,493.03 Fund: Capital Improvement Projects Duration: 160 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued Procurement Methodology: Work Authorization – CMAR Master Agreement 8. Resolution 155-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, approving Work Authorization Form No. AB-13 with Arex Builders Corp., Utilizing Master Agreement No. RPW2371MM-B, to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for Security Improvements within City Hall, for a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $195,191.96, which includes the 7% Construction Manager at Risk Service Fee; Authorizing the City Manager or their Designee to Execute the Work Authorization Form and Purchase Order(s); providing for an effective date. Department: Public Works Dollar Value: $195,191.96 Fund: General Fund Duration: 90 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued Procurement methodology: Work Authorization – CMAR Master Agreement 9. Resolution 157-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, authorizing the use of police confiscation federal special revenue funds to purchase [Use Confidential and Exempt per 119.0725, Florida Statutes] for the City of Cape Coral, Florida Police Department from [Software Name Confidential and Exempt per 119.0725, Florida Statutes] in the amount of $40,500.00; authorizing the use of police confiscation federal special revenue  funds to purchase law enforcement data solutions software for the City of Cape Coral, Florida Police Department from [Software Name Confidential and Exempt per 119.0725, Florida Statutes] in the amount of $90,255.00; authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the purchase orders and any other related documents; providing for an effective date. Department: Police Dollar Value: $136,755 Fund: Police Confiscation State Fund Duration: 24 and 36 months 10. Resolution 161-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, approving the Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement between the City of Cape Coral, Florida, and the Florida Department of Transportation, for the construction and construction engineering inspection of Surfside Boulevard over Maxine Canal - Bridge No. 125724; accepting funding in the amount of $353,516.00, which funds will be provided by the Florida Department of Transportation; authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the agreement and any and all documents related to this project and required to receive funding; providing for an effective date. Department: Public Works Dollar Value: $353,516.00 (receipt of funds) Fund: Bridget Capital Projects Fund Source: Florida Department of Transportation Duration: N/A Procurement Methodology: N/A 11. Resolution 162-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, approving the Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement between the City of Cape Coral, Florida, and the Florida Department of Transportation, for the construction and construction engineering inspection of Sands Boulevard repairs at Bridge No. 125717 and 125718 over Eternity Canal; accepting funding in the amount of $1,360,311.00, which funds will be provided by the Florida Department of Transportation; authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the agreement and any and all documents related to this project and required to receive funding; providing for an effective date. Department: Public Works Dollar Value: $1,360,311.00 (receipt of funds) Fund: Bridget Capital Projects Fund Source: Florida Department of Transportation Duration: N/A  Procurement Methodology: N/A 12. Resolution 163-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, approving a Local Agency Program Supplemental Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the construction and construction engineering for sidewalks located on both sides of Andalusia Boulevard from SR 78 to NE 11th Terrace; authorizing the Mayor to execute the Supplemental Agreement; providing for an effective date. Department: Public Works Dollar Value: N/A Fund: FDOT Grant Source: Florida Department of Transportation Duration: Grant expires December 31, 2029 Procurement Methodology: N/A 13. Resolution 165-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, approving the data use agreement between the State of Florida, Department of Transportation and the City of Cape Coral, Florida, for use of the Department of Transportation‘s advanced traveler information system‘s third party data feed; authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the use agreement and any other related documents; providing for an effective date. Department: Emergency Management Dollar Value: N/A Fund: N/A 14. Resolution 167-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, Awarding Request For Proposal No. 2026-RFP-FN-005-SS to Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT), Administered by Florida League of Cities, Inc., for Insurance Services; Approving Contract No. 2026-RFP-FN-005-SS-A between the City of Cape Coral, Florida and FMIT, Administered by Florida League of Cities, Inc., for Insurance Services in an estimated annual amount of $2,165,359 for the Initial Contract Year, Not To Exceed Budgetary Limits and Contingent Upon Annual Appropriations; Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute the Contract, Purchase Order(s), and any related Document(s); providing for an effective date. Department: Financial Services Dollar Value: $2,165,359 (estimated annual amount) Fund: Risk Management  Duration: Contract: Two year with optional three (3) one-year renewals Procurement methodology: Competitive Solicitation – Request for Proposals 15. Resolution 172-26 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, approving the South Florida Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Alternative Water Supply Funding Program Agreement #4600005360 providing for $6,500,000 in grant funding for the North 1 UEP East Reclaimed Water Extension project; authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the agreement and any related documents specific to this grant award; providing for an effective date. Department: Public Works Dollar Value: $6,500,000 (receipt of funds) Fund: North 1 East UEP Fund Source: South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) - AWS Grant Duration: Completion in December 2027 Procurement Methodology: N/A 16. Amendment to the Council Agenda Rules of Procedure b. Appointments to Boards / Committees / Commissions 1. Audit Committee – 1 Alternate Member Vacancy 2. Tourist Development Council (TDC) - 1 Voting Member c. Unfinished Business 1. Follow Up Items for Council 2. Follow Up Items from City Management d. New Business - None 11. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS a. Public Hearings - Quasi-Judicial Hearings - None  b. Public Hearings - Legislative Hearings (Note: Input received as follows: 1. City Staff presentations are limited to five (5) minutes; 2. Applicant(s) presentations are limited to five (5) minutes; and 3. Resident input is limited to three (3) minutes per individual with a maximum of sixty (60) minutes total. All three are subject to the following statement: Unless otherwise extended by City Council.) 1. Resolution 158-26 Public Input A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, calling for a Primary Election for the City of Cape Coral, Florida, on August 18, 2026, for Mayor and Districts 1 and 6, based upon there being more than two candidates that have qualified for those districts; providing an effective date. (Brought forward by City Management) c. Introductions 1. Ordinance 34-26 CDD26-000001 Set Public Hearing for July 22, 2026 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, establishing the 7 Islands Community Development District located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, containing approximately 47.18 acres, pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes; providing for the establishment of the boundaries for the 7 Islands Community Development District; providing for the designation of the initial board members; providing for the district name; providing for statutory provisions governing the district; providing for severability and an effective date. (Brought forward by Gulf Gateway Resort and Marina, LLC.) 2. Ordinance 35-26 CDD26-000002 Set Public Hearing for July 22, 2026 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, establishing the Star Farms at Cape Coral Community Development District located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, containing approximately 1,279.549 acres, pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes; providing for the establishment of the boundaries for the Star Farms at Cape Coral Community Development District; providing for the designation of the initial board members; providing for the district name; providing for statutory provisions governing the district; providing for severability and an effective date. (Brought forward by Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc.) 12. REPORTS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS 13. REPORTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER 14. TIME AND PLACE OF FUTURE MEETINGS a. A Regular Meeting of the Cape Coral City Council is Scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. 15. MOTION TO ADJOURN GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section of 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Office of the City Clerk at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting at (239) 574-0411. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service Numbers, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (v) for assistance. Persons wishing to address Council under Citizens Input may do so during the designated time at each meeting. Any citizen may appear before the City Council at the scheduled PUBLIC HEARING/INPUT to comment on the specific agenda item being considered. No prior scheduling is necessary. When recognized by the presiding officer, a speaker shall address the City Council from the designated speaker's lectern, and shall state his or her name and whom, if anyone, he or she represents. An address shall only be required if necessary to comply with a federal, state of local law. Copies of the agenda are available in the main lobby of Cape Coral City Hall and in the City Council Office, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard. Copies of all back-up documentation are also available for review in the lobby of Council Chambers. You are asked to refrain from removing any documentation. If you desire copies, please request they be made for you. Copies are 15 cents per page. Agendas and back-up documentation are also available on-line on the City website (www.capecoral.gov) after 4:00 PM on the Thursday prior to the Council Meeting. *Quasi-Judicial Hearings - Department of Development Services Cases For all quasi-judicial hearings for the Department of Development Services cases, the following procedures shall be used to afford all parties a full opportunity to be heard on matters relevant to the application. 1. The applicant, as well as witnesses offering testimony, or presenting evidence, will be required to swear or affirm the testimony they provide is the truth. 2. The order of presentation will begin with the city staff report, followed by the presentation by the applicant or their representative, followed by witnesses called by the applicant. City staff may also call witnesses and experts. The members of the public will be offered an opportunity to speak after all witnesses and experts. (Note: The Mayor may change the order of presentations) 3. The applicant or their representatives and the city staff may cross examine individuals offering testimony. 4. Members of the City Council may question any question any witness on relevant issues raised by the applicant or applicant's representatives, city staff, or by any member of the public. 5. The Mayor may impose reasonable time limitations on the offer of testimony or evidence and refuse to hear testimony or evidence that is not relevant to the issue being heard. The Mayor may also impose reasonable limitations on the number of witnesses heard when such witnesses become repetitive or are introducing duplicate testimony or evidence. The Mayor may also call witnesses and introduce evidence on behalf of the City Council if it is believed that such witnesses and/or evidence are necessary for a thorough consideration of the subject. 6. After the introduction of all relevant testimony and evidence and conclusion of cross examination, the applicant shall have the opportunity to present a closing statement. 7. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.