City Manager’s Report — 2026 City Council Priorities Scorecard (May Update) — City Council (2026-05-18)

AI Summary

Marco Island City Council adopted a strategic priorities plan in January 2026 outlining six major goals through 2028: identifying new revenue sources (business tax, communications tax, parking), pursuing an infrastructure bond referendum for capital projects including $2 million in playground improvements, completing level of service studies, advancing parks and Old Marco master plans, developing a citywide grant policy, and building an advanced wastewater treatment facility. As of May 2026 updates, the council has approved the infrastructure bond referendum for the August 2026 ballot and directed staff to prepare an ordinance for the advanced wastewater treatment project. The wastewater facility, if approved, will proceed through design and permitting in 2027-2028 with construction beginning in early 2028, pending state and federal grant awards and federal funding decisions.