Sidewalks,business incentive grants, Jaycee concessionaire terms amoung council agenda items
Cape Coral City Council is expected to vote on a near $1 million bid for the Hector Cafferata sidewalks and turn lane project Wednesday.
If approved, Resolution 124-26, will award a bid to Andrew Site Work, LLC for the $865,000 project with a 5% city-controlled contingency in the amount of $43,250 for a total of $908,250.
The project will include new sidewalks on the north side of Embers Parkway from El Dorado Boulevard to Chiquita Boulevard, as well as a new right and left turn lanes at the intersection of Embers Parkway and Northwest 19th Place.
Resolution 124-26 is part of the city’s consent agenda, meaning there will be no council discussion unless a member of the elected board “pulls” the item for discussion.
Consent agenda items frequently include contract awards for requests for proposals solicited by the city, purchase orders, work authorizations and the like and are approved as a package.
There is no public input before consent agenda votes.
If approved the contract is to be completed in 90 calendar days from the notice to proceed.
Resolution 109-26 is for the approval of an Economic Development Incentive Participating Agreement between the city and Liberty Health Park, LLC pertaining to the construction of a commercial building. The Business Infrastructure Grant is $197,636.
According to agenda documents, Liberty Health Park has constructed a new 2,583-square-foot banking facility at 2524 Liberty Park Drive, which is occupied by Incredible Bank. The total cost of construction for the project is $1,976,360.
Resolution 101-26 is for an agreement between the School Board of Lee County and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department to operate a summer camp at Cape Elementary School, 4519 Vincennes Blvd. The seven-week, full-day summer camp will be held from June 8, through July 25, for children ages 5-14. The program will include games, arts and crafts, field trips, and other activities. The school district will provide the building, and breakfast and lunch through the USDA Summer Food Program.
The city will pay $1,980 to use the facility. According to agenda documents, “the program is estimated at approximately $150,000 in revenue and expenses for a net neutral program.”
The council will also discuss the Jaycee Park concessionaire term sheet during its Wednesday meeting.
The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, in City Council Chambers, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. The meeting is open to the public.
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