What changed in Marco Island government the week of May 11 — May 17, 2026

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...

Marco Island City Council after-action status reports covering March 2 through May 4, 2026. The Council approved a $23 million bond referendum (unanimously) for the August 18, 2026 ballot to fund infrastructure projects including stormwater pipe repair ($600,000), beach boardwalk replacement ($849,000), and hazard mitigation ($482,745)...

PSM Consulting submitted a technical sound assessment for the proposed expansion of the Marco Island Racquet Center from 9 to 16 pickleball courts. The consultant evaluated three mitigation options and recommends Option C (12-foot sound-absorbing barriers on three sides with 10-foot clear barriers between courts) as the preferred approach...