The Cape Coral City Council on Nov. 5 approved Resolution 329-25 to move forward with the first guaranteed\u2011maximum\u2011price (GMP) marine phase of the Yacht Club project.<\/p>\n
Scope and funding: City staff said the first GMP marine phase includes demolition of existing damaged docks, installation of approximately 3,000 linear feet of seawall, construction of a new boat ramp within the basin, two flushing box culverts and limited dredging. Staff told council the phase will not include installation of new dock structures at this time. The city manager and facilities staff said part of the work will be funded by grants and that the council would consider a fiscal year 2026 budget amendment to authorize the work and related debt as needed.<\/p>\n
Questions from council and public: Councilmembers pressed staff for clarity on what the council was approving now versus later, and asked for a public-facing breakdown of the larger project’s cost categories (docks\/marina, upland community center\/ballroom, parking garage, Harbor Master building, utilities and site work). Several councilmembers and public speakers noted widely circulated higher estimates for the entire redevelopment and asked for clearer documentation. Staff committed to publishing project materials and a detailed cost deconstruction so the public can track scope, funding sources and permit status; staff confirmed required Army Corps permits are in place for the marine work.<\/p>\n
Discussion highlights: Facility Projects Manager John Osterstock described the technical scope and confirmed that installation of new docks was not included in this first GMP. Speakers, including Councilmember Donnell, emphasized the marine work is a condition precedent for any upland construction (utilities, footings and building foundations) and urged the council to make the marine work a priority even if other components change. Councilmembers said they expect staff to provide a breakdown of the larger program so residents can follow costs and grant funding sources.<\/p>\n
Council action: The council voted by roll call; the motion to approve Resolution 329-25 carried with 7 ayes. The council formally authorized staff to proceed with the marine GMP phase and to process the related budget amendment.<\/p>\n
What this means: The approved GMP phase is intended to make the site ready for potential future upland improvements. Council emphasized it does not yet authorize construction of new docks or other upland facilities beyond the described marine infrastructure. Staff will publish project documents and cost breakdowns for public review.<\/p>\n
Votes at a glance: Resolution 329-25 (GMP marine phase for Yacht Club) ‘ approved 7\u20130.<\/p>\n
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