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Votes at a glance: Fort Myers council approves land purchases, budget amendments, grants and multiple contracts
Summary
At its May 5 meeting the Fort Myers City Council approved a range of items including land acquisitions on Hoople Street, budget amendments for Larchmont Avenue improvements, acceptance of CDBG grants for LARK and Goodwill, multiple construction contracts, and several permissions to advertise ordinances and public hearings.
Below are key outcomes from the Fort Myers City Council meeting on May 5, 2025. Items are listed with the motion outcome and essential details as presented at the meeting.
• Resolution 2025-38 — Budget amendment: Larchmont Avenue Improvements. Approved. The council increased the Larchmont Avenue Improvements capital project by $1,426,400 (from $2,450,000 to $3,876,400). Funding: 2018 bond proceeds $463,100; utility operations $432,700; stormwater fund reserves $530,600.
• Resolution 2025-56 — Local Housing Assistance Plan (SHIP program). Approved. Council approved the local housing assistance plan required by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program and authorized submission to Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
• Resolution 2025-58 — Land acquisition appropriation. Approved. The council appropriated $426,000 from land acquisition fund reserves to purchase three lots on Hoople Street from SMS and Partners LLC for Midtown redevelopment (exhibit A…
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