Cape News
$25 million grant to help defray North 1 UEP costs
A $25 million grant accepted by Cape Coral City Council Wednesday will provide a savings of about $2,400 for property owners within the North 1 Utility Expansion Project area. “It’s a testament to staff. A monumental victory for us,” Councilmember Keith Long said. “This is the story everyone should be hearing about — tremendous savings to our residents. We are constantly working hard for residents here and this is a result of our hard work.” The $25 million was the maximum grant amount allowed through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Water Quality Improvement Grant program, which is available for the conversion of wells and septic tanks to central ...
