What changed in Cape Coral government the week of Apr 6 — Apr 12, 2026

The 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...

The Cape Coral City Council reviewed and approved multiple resolutions on the consent agenda, including substantial amendments to community development block grants, major water treatment plant expansion contracts worth over $11. 7 million, landscaping services, sidewalk construction, and equipment purchases...

The Cape Coral City Council held a regular meeting where it approved multiple resolutions and ordinances to conduct city business. Key actions include: approving a $162,500 deposit to Florida Power & Light for transmission facility relocation on the Andalusia Boulevard Extension; accepting permanent utility easements from Wave Goodbye, LLC at 1109 Pondella Road; awarding a $6,390,400 contract to Wells & Water Systems for installing ten water supply wells for the North Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant expansion; awarding $865,945 to Tigris Aquatic Services for invasive species removal in Districts 1-4; approving a $818,751...