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Council approves $1.355 million TDC grant application for beach maintenance; seeks added funding for ADA access and fireworks coordination
Summary
Town Council approved Resolution 25‑59 authorizing the town to apply for $1,355,184 in Lee County Tourist Development Council funds for beach and shoreline maintenance. Councilors discussed adding funding requests for ADA beach mobility equipment, maintenance vehicles, and a possible fireworks contribution in coordination with Sanibel.
The Fort Myers Beach Town Council voted unanimously Feb. 18 to authorize the town manager to file for a Lee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) beach and shoreline grant of $1,355,184 and related funding requests for landscape, repairs, maintenance and vehicles.
Town Manager Andy and staff said the annual TDC request compiles recurring needs for beach accesses, plantings lost to storm damage and equipment to maintain beach access points. Frankie (town staff) said this year’s application emphasizes restoration and…
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