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Council waives nearly $198K in permit fees for EcoSt on Evans affordable-housing project; one councilor recuses

City of Fort Myers Council · April 21, 2025
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Summary

Council approved a waiver of $197,570.42 in building permit fees for the EcoSt on Evans affordable housing project; Council member Geraldo announced a recusal for a potential conflict of interest before the vote.

The council granted a waiver of $197,570.42 in building permit fees to MHP Lee 1 LLC for EcoSt on Evans, an affordable housing development at 3501 Evans Avenue. The item passed by roll call vote after a brief discussion; Council member Geraldo recused himself, citing a potential conflict of interest.

During the hearing, the council clerk called the roll and the motion was adopted after the required votes. Council flagged the recusal on the record before the vote, and staff will proceed with permit processing consistent with the waiver and applicable requirements.