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Bonita Springs explores options to improve cell coverage and prepares for mobility‑fee analysis
Summary
Council discussed persistent cell‑service gaps, potential steps — direct carrier outreach, consultant study, offering city parcels — and approved staff work on mobility/impact‑fee analysis and public workshops (citywide mobility plan on Feb. 12).
Bonita Springs council members spent significant time discussing long‑standing gaps in cell coverage and next steps to attract carriers, alongside staff planning for mobility‑fee or impact‑fee updates.
Council members raised safety and quality‑of‑life concerns tied to dead zones and 911 reliability. Staff and council debated practical approaches: hire a consultant to map optimal cell‑site locations, use the city’s lobbyist to convene carrier meetings, issue an RFP for tower siting on city or partner properties, or offer city‑owned land to incentivize carriers. Staff noted several permits are already in process, including Hunters…
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