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Public commenters urge city action on homelessness, report unexplained utility bills and oppose Midtown sports complex
Summary
Speakers at the Fort Myers council meeting urged council to address sheltering and emergency housing needs; Salus Care reported nearly $300,000 in unpaid water bills at a vacant property and requested staff investigation or fee relief; neighborhood residents opposed a proposed Midtown sports complex.
Public comment at the Dec. 1 Fort Myers council meeting centered on community needs and neighborhood concerns.
Stacy Cook, representing Salus Care, described a sharp and unexplained increase in monthly water bills at a vacant property the nonprofit previously used for behavioral health services. "Right now, we have close to almost $300,000 in back bills," Cook said, explaining Salus Care has paid for leak-detection services and sought utility investigation.…
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