Among the top legislative priorities for the Cape Coral City Council are water initiatives, a subject that will be discussed at Wednesday’s workshop.
Expanded funding for the city’s Utility Expansion Project, as well as continued UEP septic-to-sewer conversions are among the agenda items.
Water quality improvements are also among the priorities from clean water infrastructure, supporting state projects and promoting strict standards and pollution prevention across infrastructure, development, and restoration.
Infrastructure is another priority with support being sought for the SR 78 funding and a new Cape Coral I-75 exit.
Other items include resilience to climate and disaster events and environmental sustainability.
The workshop also will include a discussion about the Economic Development and Business Incentive programs, which was adopted in 2021 to support investment, business growth and community benefit. The proposed changes include adding specific triggers for disqualification from program eligibility, and liens and claw backs are now applied only when funds are disbursed upfront.
Other topics will include the strategic plan for the Cape Coral Fire Department, fire walls, dredging updates and a public utilities easement.
The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in City Council chambers, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. The meeting is open to the public.
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