Public Safety in Cape Coral, Florida
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Police, fire, emergency services, and public-safety policy decisions.
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3 filings to know
Committee of the Whole — Agenda Full Package (PDF) (2026-01-14)
Jan 14, 2026The Cape Coral Committee of the Whole met on January 14, 2026 to discuss two main items: financial impacts from state proposals on property taxes (continued from November 2025) and a Preservation Parcel Option brought forward by Councilmember Nelson-Lastra. The meeting also included review of multiple Florida House joint resolutions proposing constitutional amendments affecting homestead property tax exemptions and law enforcement funding requirements, all with an effective date of January 1, 2027...
City Council – Regular Meeting — Resolution 144-26 (2026-06-03)
Jun 3, 2026The City of Cape Coral and Lee County schools made a police agreement. Cape Coral police will station officers at every school in the city...
City Council – Regular Meeting — RES 144-26 School Board of Lee County - PD2026012 (2026-06-03)
Jun 3, 2026The city council approved a school safety agreement with the county school board. The city will place police officers in every elementary and middle school...
Recent Filings
City Council – Regular Meeting — Pre-Acceptance Award Package_15PBJA-25-GG-02138-COVE_010051_AW-165464 (2026-06-03)
The City of Cape Coral received a $500,000 federal grant for police forensic science improvements. The city must accept the award within 45 days and comply with all federal spending rules.
City Council – Regular Meeting — Resolution 148-26 updated on 5.29 to include grant document (2026-06-03)
The City of Cape Coral was awarded $500,000 in federal grant money. The grant will strengthen the police department's forensic science lab...
City Council – Regular Meeting — Resolution 148-26 Coverdell Grant - PD2026009 (2026-06-03)
The city approved a $500,000 federal grant for the police department. The grant will hire two forensic examiners for three years...
City Council – Regular Meeting — Resolution 147-26 (2026-06-03)
City Council – Regular Meeting — RES 147-26 - PD2026008 (2026-06-03)
City Council – Regular Meeting — Resolution 144-26 (2026-06-03)
City Council – Regular Meeting — RES 144-26 School Board of Lee County - PD2026012 (2026-06-03)
City Council – Regular Meeting — Resolution 142-26 (2026-06-03)
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