Council to vote on rescinding UEP ordinances
Approval would put North 3 utility extension project back out for new bids
Three resolutions, which would rescind the North 3 Utility Expansion Project potable water, wastewater and irrigation assessments, are among items to be considered by the Cape Coral City Council on Monday.
Resolution 311-26 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. The resolution is to rescind the initial assessment for the North 3 Potable Water Improvement Area, which was adopted Sept. 28. Resolution 312-26 rescinds the initial assessment for the North 3 Wastewater Improvement Area adopted Sept. 28, and Resolution 313-26 rescinds the initial assessment for the North 3 Irrigation Water Improvement Area adopted Sept. 28.
Direction was given at the council’s Oct. 14 workshop to move forward with option C, eliminating the roadway component “Alternative 5” and providing for the reissuance of the construction bids associated with the North 3 UEP.
In other business:
Costco
An incentive package for Costco Wholesale Corporation is also on the agenda.
Resolution 302-26 is for a Costco Wholesale Corporation $10 million incentive agreement that is associated with the development and operation of a wholesale and retail general merchandise facility. The incentive package includes an Enhanced Property Value Recapture Grant for funding up to a maximum of $8,000,000; reimbursement for impact fees associated with the project for an amount not to exceed $1,800,000; and deferring the payment of utility impact fees up to a maximum amount of $200,000.
The Economic and Business Development Office initiated outreach in 2024 to promote Cape Coral as a potential location after substantial public interest in bringing Costco to the city was heard. The site that generated interest, which was presented by a local commercial real estate broker, was 600 Chiquita Blvd.
Agenda documents state discussions have continued since February 2026, as the site was both secured and Costco proceeded with its due diligence.
“Through this process, Costco identified significant site development costs and requested financial assistance to support the project,” the documents state.
Four Freedoms Park
The council will consider a resolution to decline the acceptance of the nomination of Four Freedoms Park as a historic and/or cultural resource.
Resolution 314-26, which is a public hearing, states the city received a formal nomination of Four Freedoms Park as a historic and/or cultural resource in the city on Oct. 7. The nominator was Louis Madden.
Public hearings include citizen input with a limit of three minutes per individual.
The resolution to be voted upon states that “The Mayor and City Council of the City of Cape Coral, Florida, decline to accept the nomination of Four Freedoms Park as a Historic and/or Cultural Resource in the City of Cape Coral pursuant to Section 2-120.19 of the Code, but direct staff to collaborate with the Cape Coral Historical Society, Inc., to design and construct a historical monument for placement in Four Freedoms Park.”
A 99-year land lease for the park is part of the city’s contract with the developers of the $500 million Bimini East redevelopment project, which the city initiated with Request for Proposals.
Solid waste contract
An introduction of Ordinance 64-26, which sets a public hearing for Nov. 18, is to approve the ranking and award FCC Environmental Services Florida LLC with an exclusive franchise agreement for solid waste, recyclables, horticulture and bulk franchise collection services.
If approved, the contract is for a period of 10 years with a commencement date on Oct. 1, 2027. There is an option to renew for one five-year additional term.
The meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in the City Council’s chambers, at 1015 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral. It is open to the public.
The meeting agenda is available online at capecoral.gov.
Meeting can be watched live on Comcast Channel 98 or on YouTube @CapeTV. It also can be watched on demand on the city’s website; these videos are typically posted within 24 hours.
To reach MEGHAN BRADBURY, please email mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com