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Council permits Michael Love to proceed if he posts $1,000 bond and begins construction within six months
Summary
After debate over code liens, unpaid fees and whether to reclaim a lot for the city's affordable housing program, Fort Myers City Council approved allowing property owner Michael Love to proceed with building if he posts a $1,000 bond and begins construction within six months; the motion passed 4–2.
Fort Myers City Council voted to let property owner Michael Love proceed with construction on a lot previously subject to an affordable-housing owner-builder agreement after he agreed to post a $1,000 bond and begin work within six months.
Council members discussed outstanding administrative items — including a $485 code lien, permit fees and demolition needs — before approving the conditional extension. Councilmember Watson moved the bond condition, Councilmember Bauschay seconded, and the measure passed in a roll-call vote 4–2.
Michael Love told the council he had paid back taxes and arranged financing and…
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