{"id":382090,"date":"2026-08-27T00:12:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T00:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/382090\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T00:12:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T00:12:10","slug":"cape-coral-approves-stormwater-fee-increase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/382090\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Coral approves stormwater fee increase"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cape Coral approves stormwater fee increase to address flooding and water quality<\/p>\n

\"Jaylen<\/a>CAPE CORAL, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\n

The Cape Coral City Council approved a $7 increase in stormwater fees for the 2027 fiscal year budget on Wednesday to address flooding, drainage and water quality issues. <\/p>\n

The budget includes funding for improvements to drainage, water quality and flood prevention. Wes Owen, a Southwest Cape Coral resident, shared his concerns about the city’s budgeting process. <\/p>\n

“I think obviously we do see a lot of flooding that goes on whenever we do get a rain. To me, that seems to be normal for Florida. My concern is more about the budget and if they’re really making the best use of taxpayer dollars,” Owen said. <\/p>\n

Another resident, Ron Kenney, expressed frustration with the ongoing issues. <\/p>\n

“It’s just one thing after another,” Kenney said. <\/p>\n

Flooding, drainage problems, and runoff-related water quality issues have been persistent challenges for Cape Coral residents. The city has seen annual stormwater fees steadily increase over the years, rising from $130 in fiscal year 2022 to a proposed $163 in fiscal year 2027\u2014a $33 increase, or roughly 25%. <\/p>\n

The city says the additional funds will support drainage pipe maintenance, canal upkeep, and water quality projects.<\/p>\n

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