February 2024

A Message from

Mayor John Gunter

Dear Residents of Cape Coral,

As we step into the second month of 2024, I am delighted to share some exciting updates and plans for our growing and vibrant community.

We continue to focus on growth management, and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, also known as the Growth Management Plan, provides a foundation for land use regulation. This document articulates our City's future and translates it into tangible policies, programs, and public investments. To accommodate the projected influx of over 100,000 new residents in the next 25 years, we are diligently updating our population and housing data for strategic long-term planning.

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Sincerely,

John Gunter

Mayor

Crystal Lake Park Groundbreaking Set for Friday, February 23

The City of Cape Coral invites the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for Crystal Lake Park (4320 Caloosa Pkwy.) on Friday, March 23, at 10 a.m. No reservation is required to attend.

In 2018, Cape Coral voters approved a $60 million expansion of the City's parks and recreation amenities. The approved 15-year general obligation bond will fund major parks and recreation improvements throughout the City.

Crystal Lake Park will include multi-use paths, fitness stations, a beach, a scuba diving area, a boat/kayak/canoe launch area, shaded picnic areas, and more. The park is expected to open in the spring of 2025.

Learn More About the Crystal Lake Park Project

Yacht Club Final Site Plan Presented to Council

The Yacht Club project design firm, Kimley Horn, presented a Final Site Plan for the Yacht Club Community Park at the January 17 Committee of the Whole Meeting. The revised plan was developed using feedback the City Council provided in November.

After the presentation, City Council directed staff to move forward with the presented Final Site Plan, including adding a fourth floor to the parking garage.

City Seeking Volunteers for Gator Trails Cleanup Event on Feb. 3

The City of Cape Coral is partnering with Keep Lee County Beautiful for a cleanup event at Gator Trails Park, 3612 Garden Boulevard, Saturday, February 3, from 9-11 a.m. and is seeking volunteers.

Volunteers are encouraged to sign up online.

Click Here to Sign Up for the Gator Trails Cleanup

Take the Transportation Public Survey by Feb. 8

The City is working to develop its first Multimodal Transportation Master Plan, and we need your help!

The Master Plan will result in a list of implementable transportation projects that support people of all ages and abilities.

Residents can participate in a public survey through February 8 by clicking the button below.

Take the Multimodal Transportation Survey

Budget Workshops Kick Off FY25 Budget Season

City Council's first workshops of the FY25 budget season were held Jan. 18-19 and covered a long list of topics, including:

Interactive Growth Model
Utilities Master Plan
Multimodal Transportation Master Plan
City's Comprehensive Plan for Community Beautification
Pine Island Rd Corridor Vision Plan
Impact Fee Discussion

The two-day budget workshops ended with most Councilmembers agreeing to stay flexible with the property tax rate.

Cape Coral Youth Council Announces Awards Program

The Cape Coral Youth Council announces its "Excellence Awards" program, honoring Cape Coral students who excel in five categories: Leadership, Arts, Civic Engagement, Academics, and Athletics.

Youth Council Award Applications are now open and are due by 3 p.m. on Friday, March 1. Full submission details can be found in the award application.

EnerGov CSS Users Must Re-Register After Feb. 27

On February 27, 2024, the City of Cape Coral will be upgrading to a new login authentication service, TID-C, to increase security for the City and those who use the EnerGov Customer Self-Service (CSS) portal. All CSS Users must re-register their email address the first time they sign into CSS.

Other important notes to remember during this transition:

All EnerGov CSS users should confirm the email address associated with their CSS account before 2/27/24.

All EnerGov CSS users MUST re-register their email address the first time they sign into CSS after 2/27/24.

Instructions to Sign into CSS with TID-C

TID-C Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

February is American Heart Month

Did you know that over 70% of cardiac arrests happen at home and that cardiac arrests can happen to anyone at any age?

Bystander CPR doubles or even triples someone's chance of survival from a cardiac event.

February is American Heart Month, so it is a great time to sign up for a free Family and Friends CPR class with the Cape Coral Fire Department!

Classes for individuals and groups are offered. Additionally, in partnership with FSW, the CCFD offers Basic Life Support and Stop the Bleed classes.

For more information and to register, visit capecoralfire.com/cpr.

CCPD Introduces New Public Safety Phone App

The Cape Coral Police Department recently introduced a new community engagement and crime prevention program/App called Atlas One.

Community members can download the Atlas One app and receive push notifications or smartphone alerts anytime certain crimes or accidents occur near their current location.

Those who download the app can also submit tips and photos through the application, allowing for more engagement than ever. Click the button below to download the app.

Download the Atlas One App on a Mobile Device

City Partners with County to Expand Access to Veterans' Resources

Spearheaded by Mayor John Gunter, the City has partnered with the Lee County Veteran Services team to expand access to veterans resources for Cape Coral residents.

The Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services serves as a collaborative hub for resources designated to aid Lee County residents through supportive programs and services. They are committed to assisting veterans, surviving spouses, and dependents with benefits.

Individualized appointments with Lee County Veteran Services staff are now being offered monthly at Lake Kennedy Center (400 Santa Barbara Blvd). For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 239-533-8381, option 2.

Check Out the New Issue of "On the Move"

"On The Move" is the City of Cape Coral's semi-annual publication, which recently transitioned to a more modern magazine layout.

Within each issue, you can find updates on City initiatives, projects, and other important information.

This magazine was recently mailed to every home and business in Cape Coral, so keep your eye out for it to arrive soon if it hasn't already. You can also view it on the City's website or by clicking the button below.

View City's "On the Move" Magazine

Cape Coral Receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The City of Cape Coral’s Finance Department was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. This is the 37th consecutive year the City has achieved this prestigious award.

The Certificate of Achievement was awarded to the City’s Finance Division for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2022.