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Staff lays out $197M-plus estimate for Cape Coral Yacht Club redevelopment; council debates scaling and funding

Cape Coral City Council Committee of the Whole · November 12, 2025
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Summary

City staff traced the Yacht Club project's evolution and presented updated cost estimates (totaling about $197 million including seawall work), prompting council debate over whether to scale back elements, pursue public‑private partnerships, or phase the project.

Facility Project Manager John Osterstock reviewed the Yacht Club project's history from the 2016 parks master plan, through the 2018 Go Bond allocation and the post‑Hurricane Ian redesign, and presented updated cost estimates for the remaining redevelopment work. Osterstock listed key components: floating docks ($12M), fuel system and tanks ($3M), Harbor Master building ($7M), civil/site improvements…

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