CITY COUNCIL REGULAR

MINUTES CITY OF FORT MYERS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 20, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Fort Myers, Florida, met in regular session at Oscar M. Corbin, Jr. City Hall, 2200 Second Street, its regular meeting place in the City of Fort Myers, Florida, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Kevin B. Anderson, presiding, Council Members Teresa Watkins Brown, Diana Giraldo, Terolyn P. Watson, Liston D. Bochette III, Fred Burson, and Darla Bonk. Also present were Marty Lawing, City Manager, Ronald Dente, Deputy City Attorney, and Mary Hagemann, City Clerk. Absent: Grant W. Alley, City Attorney OPENING PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with prayer by Councilperson Watkins Brown, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS City Attorney Alley gave public edification on the three opportunities available for citizens to provide public input. 1. PROCLAMATIONS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1.1 Recognize the Lee Coun ty Schools Students of the Month , Nishini Fernando from Dunbar High School and Sebastian Canizares from Fort My ers High School (May or Anderson ) Mayor Anderson read the accomplishments of Nishini Fernando, Dunbar High School Student of the Month, and she accepted a Certificate of Recognition. Ms. Fernando thanked the Council and Mayor for recognizing her and extended her gratitude to the Lee County School District and the City for giving her the opportunities to pursue what she loves. Carl Burnside, Dunbar High School Principal, thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition and expressed how proud he is ofNishini for her drive, determination, and mission in public health. Mayor Anderson read the accomplishments of Sebastian Canizares, Fort Myers High School Student of the Month, and he accepted a Certificate of Recognition. Mr. Canizares thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition and offering the opportunities in the City to explore his interests. Christian Engelhart, Fort Myers High School Principal, thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition and noted that in addition to Sabastian's academic accomplishments and leadership qualities, he is respectful, positive, friendly to everyone in the school, and does the right thing. 1.2 Recognition of the two City of Fort My ers kickball teams , Kicking and Screamin g and City Kickers . for their outstandin g season p erformance leading to championshi p

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 2 I Page and runner-u p finishes , and the positive im p act the y had on em ployee teamwork , connection and morale , makin g it an en joy able and memorable season {May or Anderson } Peter Bieniek, Public Works Director and coach of City Kickers and Kicking and Screaming, conveyed that this season both teams played seven games , worked together seamlessly, and showed major growth. Both teams advanced to the championship, where Kicking and Screaming won 2-0 and as a result, they brought home first and second place. They plan to keep the program in-house this year by working with the Parks and Recreation Department. 1.3 Proclaim Janu ar£ 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month (Mayor Anderson } Mayor Anderson read the Proclamation, and it was accepted by Jill Palmer, Director of Development Marketing and Communications, Path2Freedom, Inc., and Jennifer Tabora, Founder and CEO, Two Girls and a Bible, Inc. and Wings of Shelter, Inc. Ms. Palmer thanked the Council and Mayor and mentioned that Path2Freedom is a small, faith-based nonprofit supporting child survivors of sex trafficking in Lee and Collier counties. It provides safe housing, transition programs, and trauma-informed care, helping girls rebuild their lives and education. With hundreds of child victims in Florida and limited safe-house beds, the organization fills a critical gap which relies on community awareness and support. Ms. Tabora thanked the Council and Mayor and explained that Two Girls and a Bible, a survivor-led , faith-based organization, began five years ago to provide long-term support for individuals leaving recovery. They partner with local organizations to aid survivors of trafficking and trauma. Despite challenges like caregiver retention, survivor leaders bring dedication and resilience . Councilperson Watson conveyed her story about trying to help rescue a girl from human trafficking and the complex dangers. 1.4 Proclamation in reco gn ition of Valerie's House 10 Year Annivers arv (May or Anderson ) Mayor Anderson read the Proclamation, and it was accepted by Angela Melvin, Valerie's House, Inc., Founder and CEO. Ms. Melvin thanked the Mayor and Council for their ten years of support and acknowledged the leaders, board members, staff, families, and core volunteers who have helped build Valerie's House. She emphasized that their success is the result of a collective effort and dedication and gave a special recognition to the Police and Fire Departments for their continued support. 1.5 Annual re p ort on activities at Valerie's House , Inc. , Lessee , 3551 Valerie's House Way, p resented by Ms. Angela Melvin , Founder and CEO , to compl y with the Munici p al Land Lease Agreement (Ward 3) (Ma yor Anderson )

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting January 20 , 2026 3 I Page Angela Melvin, Valerie's House, Inc ., Founder and CEO, thanked the City for nearly ten years of partnership and support of Valerie's House, which was founded to fill a critical gap in grief services for children and families. Starting in a historic Downtown Fort Myers home, the organization has served over 7,000 individuals and expanded across Florida. Valerie's House provides grief support through group programs, school partnerships, and free mental health counseling. With strong community collaboration and volunteer support, the organization continues to grow and plans to serve families for decades to come . 1.6 Annual re p ort on activities at SalusCare , Inc. , located at 3763 Evans Avenue and 2450 Prince Street , p resented by Stacey Cook, CEO, to com ply with the Munici pal Land Lease Agr eements {Ward 3 ) (Steven Belden , Communi ty Develop ment } Stacey Cook, SalusCare, Inc., CEO, thanked City leadership for supporting SalusCare, Inc . which provides critical mental health and substance use services to the community. Its Evans Avenue location offers outpatient care, medication-assisted treatment, pharmacy services, Narcan distribution, and serves as Lee County's only Marchman Act receiving and central receiving facility. The Prince Street campus trans itioned from adolescent residential treatment to an evidence-based suicide prevention program while continuing community services. SalusCare, Inc. remains committed to meeting the growing needs of Lee County. 1.7 Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium u p date p resented by Eric Raddatz , Executive Director (Ward 2) ICouncilwoman Giraldo ) Councilperson Giraldo stated that the City is the landlord of the Calusa Nature Center one of the City's major green spaces spanning over 100 acres and introduced Eric Raddatz, Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, Executive Director, to share updates . Mr . Raddatz reported that since he became the Executive Director over a year and a half ago , the Calusa Nature Center has seen major growth in community engagement and awareness, with social media hits rising from 5,000 to nearly 295,000. Key improvements include a new Planetarium roof, renovated seating, and repairs to the Nature Center roof with the boardwalk repairs approved and anticipated soon. Volunteers and local partners continue to enhance trails, remove invasive plants, and maintain the historic house for events. The Center has gained national recognition as one of the top nature centers in the U.S ., and the annual report shows a 13% debt reduction , and a 65% revenue increase. He thanked the City leadership, volunteers, members, and Board for supporting the center and fostering its growth and preservation. Councilperson Giraldo inquired about the progress on the boardwalk sign the Calusa Nature Center electronic sign that was removed for the construction of the divergent diamond at the corner of Ortiz Avenue and Colonial Boulevard . City Manager Lawing replied that the plan is to hire an engineer to design necessary repairs and improvements to the boardwalk and present a contract to the council quickly. The original electronic sign was supposedly lost when the property was sold to the Department of Transportation in approximately 2018. They will check with the contractor to see if it still exists ; if not, they will explore funding to construct a new sign, as replacing it will likely be costly.

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 4 I Page Councilperson Bochette noted that the optimal time to request assistance or funding from Council is between October and December, as this period marks the end of the City's current budget year and the start of the new one. 2. APPROVAL OF WALK-ON AGENDA ITEMS (NONE) PUBLIC INPUT - NON-PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS Cole Peacock spoke in support of Item No. 7.3 and praised the City Manager for his thorough and diligent work on review of the agreement, verifying details, and ensuring the numbers were correct. He expressed strong support for the final outcome and optimism that the agreement would be well received and beneficial to everyone involved. 3. CONSENT AGENDA (Any Councilperson may remove an Item from the Consent Agenda and place it on the Regular agenda for discussion following the Consent Agenda) 3.1 Service p rovider a g reement . in the total amount of $ 30 ,208.00 , for maintenance and warran ty of the downtown p arkin g meters , for a term of one year , with Total Parkin g Solutions, Inc. (Ward 4) {Christine Tenne y, Financial Services) 3.2 Piggyback contract , in the not to exceed amount of $200 ,000 . 00 . annually Ci ty - Wide with Peop leRead y. to contract tem p or ary labor utilizin g Lake Coun ty Contract 24- S0SC which ex p ires November 18 , 2027 {Christine Tenney, Financial Servicw 3.3 Partici p ation Agr eement for Fire Dep artment to obtain price savin gs on p rocurement of medical su pp lies throu gh the use of combined p urchasin g p ower of a greement p artici p ants at $ 0 p artici p ation fee and an initial one (1) y ear term with Coop erative Services of Florida , Inc. (Chief Tracy McMillion, Fire) 3.4 Purchase Order , in the amount of $50 ,000.00 for annual p rocurement of fire a pp aratus small tools , eq ui p ment and op eratin g su pp lies to include fire hose , with Ten- 8 Fire & Safety, Inc .• utilizin g piggybackin g on Lake Coun ty Contract 22-730K, valid throu gh July 31 , 2027 (Chief Trac y McMillion. Fire ) 3.5 Amendment No. 1 to the subreci p ient a greement between the City of Fort My ers and Lee Coun ty on behalf of Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida , Inc. , for the Communi ty Develop ment Block Grant Disaster Recovery Grant fundin g for the construction of a new head q uarters facility, to inco rp orate the Sub-Grantee award between the Ci ty of Fort My ers and Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida , Inc ., a non- profit co rp oration re gi stered under Cha p ter 617 of the Florida Statutes Official (J essica McElwee , Grants Administration ) 3 .6 Close-out of Chan ge Orders CR- 06 and CR-07 , a pp roved by Ci ty Council on Se p tember 15 . 2025 , in connection with the Oracle Cloud ERP Imp lementation Pro ject contract dated Se p tember 3 . 2024 . with Creoal Consultin g. LLC and Oracle Co rp oration ; and a pp rove the reallocation of the remainin g unused funds , in the amount of $23,417.50 . to the Oracle Cloud Customer Su pp ort Desk {CSD} contract , a pp roved by Ci ty Council on December 1, 2025 , with Creoal Consultin g, LLC , with no net increase

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 5 I Page to the overall p ro ject cost or bud get (Rich Calkins , ITS) [MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA] 3.7 Agr eement for sp ace rental for the Celtic Festival to be held Janu ary 24-25 . 2026 . at the Caloosa Sound Amp hitheater / Centennial Park with the Lumin ary Hotel & Co .. Auto gr a ph Collection (W ard 4 ) (Elgin Hicks , Parks & Recreation ) 3 .8 Contract . in the amount of $ 12 ,990.00 , for short-term seasonal golf cart rental for 20 additional golf carts to accommodate increased demand with Yamaha (Wards 2 & 4 ) (Elgin Hicks , Parks & Recreation } 3.9 Prop osal . in the amount of $62 ,830.00 , for p reventative roadway maintenance on Linhart Avenue from Cortez Boulevard to Cleveland Avenue and Sunset Place from Cortez Boulevard to Cleveland Avenue with GAF (Ward 4 ) (Peter Bieniek , Public Works ) 3.10 Chan ge Order No. 1. in the amount of $ 29 ,290.00 . and closeout of Purchase Order PUR0000852 increasin g the price from $227 ,329.29 , to $256 , 619.29 , ITB 0006-24 . Pipe Lining Services , for CCTV, cleanin g, relinin g of stormwater pip es and demolition of a buried stormwater box on Lynwood Drive, Vesp er Drive . and Virg inia Avenue , and release of final pa ym ent with MRI Construction (Ward 4 ) (Peter Bieniek , Public Works ) 3.11 Rankin g, Req uest for Prop osal No. 25-117 , Citywi de Canal Armorin g, and authorize staff to ne gotiate a contract with the number one ranked bidder , Wright Construction Grou p (Pete Bieniek. Public Works } 3.12 Accep tance and maintenance of 642 linear feet of fronta ge road , alon g with associated stormwater sy stem , sidewalk and streetlig hts for the Colonial Gateway Drive Im p rovements p ro ject located at 11205 Colonial Gatewa y Drive from CRP SM Novo Fort My ers Owner LLC {Ward 2) (Nicole Setzer . Public Works ) 3.13 Continuin g Contract for Materials Testin g Services , RSO 25-054-ARD. for a three y ear contract with two one- y ear renewals , authorize the May or and Ci ty Mana ger to execute the contract and related documents with Ardaman and Associates (Nicole Setzer . Public Works } 3.14 Chan ge Order No. 1, in the deductive amount of $ 154 ,555.47 . reducin g the contract amount from $ 2 ,399 ,987 .00 to $2 , 245 ,4 31.53 due to contin gency not used ; acce p ts closeout documentation and releases final retaina ge , in the amount of $ 112.271.65 . for Su pp lemental Task Authorization No. 1 for Construction Mana ger at Risk Continuin g Contract , RFO No. 0027-23 , for the Fort My ers Coun try Club Structural Rep airs p ro ject with Wright Construction Grou p (Ward 4) (Nicole Setzer , Public Works } MOTION: Councilperson Burson moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 3. 6; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown; motion carried unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 6 I Page 3.6 Close-out of Chan ge Orders CR- 06 and CR-07, a pp roved by City Council on Se p tember 15 . 2025 , in connection with the Oracle Cloud ERP Im p lementation Pro ject contract dated Se p tember 3 , 2024 , with Creoal Consultin g, LLC and Oracle Co rp oration ; and a pp rove the reallocation of the remainin g unused funds , in the amount of $23 , 417.50 , to the Oracle Cloud Customer Su pp ort Desk (CSD} contract , a pp roved by Ci ty Council on December 1, 2025 , with Creoal Consultin g, LLC . with no net increase to the overall p ro ject cost or bud get (Rich Calkins , ITS) Councilperson Bochette inquired about the benefits of the new system, and if staff are getting adequate training. Richard Calkins, Information Technology Systems Director, replied that the City compressed an 18-month Oracle ERP and time/attendance system implementation into 12 months to coincide with the new fiscal year and the discontinuation of the previous system, Kronos. Change orders added consultant hours, but not all were used and this request is to roll unused hours into post-go-live support. The new system also includes a fire department scheduling module. Despite the accelerated timeline and change management challenges, the project was completed under budget, and the team is supporting staff as they adjust to the new system . The remaining change order funds will provide additional vendor support hours to help staff as issues arise during this transition. MOTION: Councilperson Bochette moved to approve close-out of Change Orders CR- 06 and CR-07, approved by City Council on September 15, 2025, in connection with the Oracle Cloud ERP Implementation Project contract dated September 3, 2024, with Creoal Consulting, LLC and Oracle Corporation; and approve the reallocation of the remaining unusedfunds, in the amount of $23,417.50, to the Oracle Cloud Customer Support Desk (CSD) contract, approved by City Council on December 1, 2025, with Creoal Consulting, LLC, with no net increase to the overall project cost or budget; seconded by Councilperson Burson; motion carried unanimously. RECOGNITION Mayor Anderson recognized Staff for the change order deductive amount of almost $155,000.00 in Item 3.14. 4. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 4 .1 Distribution of Ma yor's discretion ary funds . in the amount of $ 250.00 . to Al p ha Ka pp a Al p ha , Inc . Theta Nu Ome ga Cha p ter . in p artnershi p with The Flora Hamilton Roberts Communi ty Fund Co rp oration , in su pp ort of the 2nd Annual Celebration of Women Makin g an im p act and Leaving a Le gac y in Southwest Florida event {May or Anderson } MOTION: Councilperson Watson moved to approve the distribution of Mayor's discretionary funds, in the amount of $250. 00, to Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc, Theta Nu Omega Chapter, in partnership with The Flora Hamilton Roberts Community Fund Corporation, in support of the 2nd Annual Celebration of Women Making

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting Januruy 20, 2026 7 I Page an impact and Leaving a Legacy in Southwest Florida event; seconded by Councilperson Burson; motion carried unanimously. 4.2 Distribution of May or's discretion ary funds , in the amount of $ 500.00 , to SJC Boxin g {May or Anderson } MOTION: Councilperson Bochette moved to approve the distribution of Mayor's discretionary funds, in the amount of $500.00, to SJC Boxing; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown; motion carried unanimously. 4.3 Distribution of May or's discretion ary funds , in the amount of $ 500 . 00 , to Quali ty Life Center of Southwest Florida . Inc (May or Anderson ) MOTION: Councilperson Burson moved to approve the distribution of Mayor's discretionary funds, in the amount of $500. 00, to Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida, Inc.; seconded by Councilperson Giraldo; motion carried unanimously. 4.4 Distribution of Ward 2 discretion ary funds , in the amount of $ 200.00 , to the 'Sta y Gor geous Girls' Annual Event (Council p erson Giraldo } MOTION: Councilperson Giraldo moved to approve distribution of Ward 2 discretionary funds, in the amount of $200. 00, to the 'Stay Gorgeous Girls' Annual Event; seconded by Councilperson Watkins Brown; motion carried unanimously. 4.5 Visit to Santo Domin go. Dominican Rep ublic , Janu ary 28-31, 2026 , for the pu rp ose of tourin g and studyin g s p orts venues , with the ob jective of determinin g the highest and best future use of City of Palms Park (Ward 4) {Council p erson Bochette ) Councilperson Bochette requested that this item be brought up at a future meeting due to the Central American Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo that are happening, the Council will be Tallahassee at this time, and negotiations are ongoing with the City of Palms Park. MOTION: Councilperson Bochette moved that this item be removed from the agenda; seconded by Councilperson Watson; motion carried unanimously. 4.6 Distribution of Ward 4 discretion ary funds , in the amount of $ 250.00 , to New Light Foundation (Council p erson Bochette ) MOTION: Councilperson Bochette moved to approve the distribution of Ward 4 discretionary funds, in the amount of $250.00, to New Light Foundation; seconded by Councilperson Watson; motion carried unanimously. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5.1 Ordinance No. 4077 Future Land Use Map amendment to the Com p rehensive Plan , located at 3955 , 3963 , 3971, 3979 , 3991, 3995 and 4009 Marvaez Street , changin g 2

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 8 I Page acres , more or less , from Lee Coun ty Central Urban to Ci ty of Fort My ers Residential Low Densi ty (RLD) (Steven Belden , Communi ty Develop ment ) Deputy City Attorney Dente read the title of the Ordinance. Mayor Anderson noted that this parcel was recently annexed into the City. Mayor Anderson opened public comments for this public hearing and, seeing none, closed public comments. MOTION: Councilperson Burson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4077 Future Land Use Map amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, located at 3955, 3963, 3971, 3979, 3991, 3995 and 4009 Marvaez Street, changing 2 acres, more or less,from Lee County Central Urban to City of Fort Myers Residential Low Density (RLDJ; seconded by Councilperson Giraldo; motion carried unanimously. 5.2 Ordinance No. 4078 rezonin g 2 acres . more or less , from Lee Coun ty Agricultural {AG-2) to City of Fort My ers Residential Sin gle-Family (RS-7) located at 3955 , 3963 , 3971, 3979 , 3991. 3995 and 4009 Marvaez Street (Ward 5) (Q uasi-Judicial ) (Steven Belden , Communi ty Develop ment) Deputy City Attorney Dente read the title of the Ordinance. Ex parte: Councilperson Watkins Brown - None; Councilperson Giraldo - None; Councilperson Watson - None; Councilperson Bochette - None; Councilperson Burson - None; Councilperson Bonk - None; and Mayor Anderson - None. City Clerk Hagemann administered the oath to individuals who would give testimony during the quasi-judicial hearing . Anthony Palermo, Community Development Assistant Director, stated that there was no financial remuneration received to support or deny the issue. Mayor Anderson opened public comments for this public hearing and, seeing none, closed public comments. MOTION: Councilperson Burson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4078 rezoning 2 acres, more or less, from Lee County Agricultural (AG-2} to City of Fort Myers Residential Single-Family (RS-7} located at 3955, 3963, 3971, 3979, 3991, 3995 and 4009 Marvaez Street; seconded by Councilperson Giraldo; motion carried unanimously. 5.3 Ordinance No. 4082 , rezonin g 0.32 +/ - acres located at 1941 Hill Ave. , from Residential Multi-Family (RM-16) to Commercial Intensive (CI) zonin g desi gn ation (Ward 4 ) (Q uasi-Judicial ) (Steven Belden , Communi ty Develop ment ) Deputy City Attorney Dente read the title of the Ordinance.

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting Januruy 20, 2026 9 I Page Ex parte: Councilperson Watkins Brown - None; Councilperson Giraldo - None; Councilperson Watson - None; Councilperson Bochette - None; Councilperson Burson - None; Councilperson Bonk - None; and Mayor Anderson - None. Nicole Devaughn, Planning Manager, stated that there was no financial remuneration received to support or deny the issue. City Clerk Hagemann administered the oath to individuals who would give testimony during the quasi-judicial hearing. Councilperson Burson asked where this property is located. Nicole Devaughn, Planning Manager, replied that this vacant parcel is adjacent to the Schwinn Bicycle Shop on Cleveland Avenue . Councilperson Burson felt it was important for the public to know that commercial development is encroaching on Hill Avenue. Ms. Devaughn replied that the property is zoned RM-16, and the entire area north of Hill Avenue up to the golf course has a Traditional Community future land use designation. This category anticipates commercial development extending to the park, which serves as the boundruy, as reflected in the future land use map. Jeffrey Wright, Attorney at Henderson , Franklin, Starnes, and Holt Law Firm , representing the Applicant , stated that they agree with staffs recommendation, and the Planning Board's recommendation of approval, and respectfully request Council's approval. The property is a vacant RM-16 zoned lot next to land under the same ownership . Combining the parcels under one zoning would allow for future development opportunities, though there are no current plans, and the owner and his son will continue operating the existing bike shop . Mayor Anderson opened public comments for this public hearing and, seeing none, closed public comments. MOTION: Councilperson Bonk moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4082, rezoning 0.32 +/- acres located at 1941 Hill Ave., from Residential Multi -Family (RM-16) to Commercial Intensive (CI) zoning designation; seconded by Councilperson Watson; motion carried unanimously. 5.4 Resolution No. 2026-4 vacatin g one 28-foot-wide Public Street Easement , and one SO-foot -wide Public Street Easement , located south of Edwards Drive, east of Lee Street , and north of Bay Street , identified as 2424 Edwards Drive (Ward 4} (Steven Belden , Communi ty Develop ment ) Mayor Anderson advised that Item No . 5.4 was tabled to a date certain : February 2 , 2026, City Council Regular Meeting and will be heard about 5 : 15 p . m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard, Oscar M. Corbin, Jr. City Hall - Council Chambers 2200 Second Street, Fort Myers , Fl 33901. 6. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE (NONE) 7. CITY MANAGER'S ITEMS

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 10 I Page 7.1 Resolution No. 2026-3 amendin g the bud g et for the fiscal y ear endin g Se p tember 30 , 2026 providing the Ci ty 's contribution to the Public Art Fund p er the Public Art Ordinance No. 3796 for q uali fyi n g ca p ital p ro jects in the total amount of $470 ,997.02 with fundin g by a pp ro p riatin g reserves from the General Fund in the amount of $ 312 , 563 . 68 , the Utili ty Fund in the amount of $ 147 ,080.72 . the Fort My ers Coun ty Club Fund in the amount of $ 3 ,200.00 and the Solid Waste Fund in the amount of $8 , 152.62 {Christine Tenne y, Financial Services ) Deputy City Attorney Dente read the title of the Resolution. MOTION: Councilperson Bochette moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-3 amending the budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 providing the City's contribution to the Public Art Fund per the Public Art Ordinance No. 3796 for qualifying capital projects in the total amount of $470,997.02 with funding by appropriating reserves from the General Fund in the amount of $312,563.68, the Utility Fund in the amount of $147,080.72, the Fort Myers County Club Fund in the amount of$ 3,200.00 and the Solid Waste Fund in the amount of $8,152.62; seconded by Councilperson Watson; motion carried unanimously. 7.2 Resolution No. 2026-10 amendin g the bud get for the fiscal y ear be gi nnin g October 1, 2025 , and endin g Se p tember 30 , 2026 , increasin g a pp ro p riations in the total amount of $23 1, 000 .00 for the ac q uisition of 2208 / 2210 Central Avenue , a residential du plex p ro p er ty p lus associated closin g costs for Midtown infrastructure im p rovements utilizin g Land Acq uisition Fund reserves (Ward 4 ) {Christine Tenne v, Financial Services } Deputy City Attorney Dente read the title of the Resolution. MOTION: Councilperson Watson moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-10 amending the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026, increasing appropriations in the total amount of $231,000.00 for the acquisition of 2208/2210 Central Avenue, a residential duplex property plus associated closing costs for Midtown infrastructure improvements utilizing Land Acquisition Fund reserves; seconded by Councilperson Giraldo; motion carried unanimously. 7 .3 Resolution No. 2026-12 amendin g the bud get for FY2026 increasin g a pp ro p riations in the total amount of $356 . 180.00 for feasibili ty services related to a multi-s p orts com p lex and mixed-use develo p ment utilizin g General Fund reserves AND Project Scop in g Agr eement , in an amount not to exceed $356 , 180.00 , to conduct p relimina ry due diligence , p lannin g, desi gn , and feasibili ty services related to a p ro p osed multi sp orts com plex and mixed-use develop ment with Card & Associates LLC (Mar ty Lawin g. City Mana ger ) Deputy City Attorney Dente read the title of the Resolution. MOTION: Councilperson Watson moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-12 amending the budget for FY2026 increasing appropriations in the total amount of $356,180.00 for feasibility services related to a multi-sports complex and mixed-use development utilizing General Fund reserves AND Project Scoping

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 11 I Page Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $356,180.00, to conduct preliminary due diligence, planning, design, and feasibility services related to a proposed multi sports complex and mixed-use development with Card & Associates LLC; seconded by Councilperson Bonk; motion carried unanimously. 7.4 Florida Digi tal Service Local Government Cy bersecuri ty Grant DMS-24 / 25-358 for State Procured Cy bersecuri ty Services , in the awarded amount of $ 100 ,073.22 (Rich Calkins . ITS) MOTION: Councilperson Watkins Brown moved to approve Florida Digital Service Local Government Cybersecurity Grant DMS-24/25-358 for State Procured Cybersecurity Services, in the awarded amount of $100,073.22; seconded by Councilperson Burson; motion carried unanimously. 7 .5 Su pp lemental Task Authorization No. 7 . in the amount of $ 119 ,864 . 00 and 126 days , Professional En gi neerin g Desi gn Services . RFO No. 0007-24 . for Phase 1 Utilities Maintenance Buildin g. with Stantec (Ward 2 ) (Richard Moulton , Public Utilities) MOTION: Councilperson Watkins Brown moved to approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 7, in the amount of $119,864.00 and 126 days, Professional Engineering Design Services, RFQ No. 0007-24, for Phase 1 Utilities Maintenance Building, with Stantec; seconded by Councilperson Burson; motion carried unanimously. 7.6 Su pp lemental Task Authorization No. 4 , in the amount of $ 674 , 065.00 and 365 calendar days , RSO No. 0025- 24 , SCADA On-Call Continuin g Contract for Production Wells Pro gr ammable Lo gic Control Sy stem Mi gration , relatin g to enhance securi ty. com p liance , and op erational efficiency between the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Facili ty and its p roduction wells with Gray Matter Sy stems . LLC (Wards 2 & 3) {Richard Moulton . Public Utilities) MOTION: Councilperson Watson moved to approve Supplemental Task Authorization No. 4, in the amount of $674,065.00 and 365 calendar days, RSQ No. 0025-24, SCADA On-Call Continuing Contract for Production Wells Programmable Logic Control System Migration, relating to enhance security, compliance, and operational efficiency between the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Facility and its production wells with Gray Matter Systems, LLC; seconded by Councilperson Bonk; motion carried unanimously. 7 .7 Emer gen cy re p airs to Martin Luther King. Jr. Boulevard and French Street . as a result of a directional drill hit to an unmarked Ci ty -owned utili ty line with Wrig ht Construction Grou p, Inc. (Ward 2) /Nicole Setzer . Public Works ) Nicole Setzer, City Engineer, reported that on December 16, 2025, a contractor hit an unmarked utility line on Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Boulevard undermining the roadway. Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) was involved, and a temporary repair was made with steel plates in the eastbound lanes. Wright Construction, already working nearby, has been contracted for the permanent fix at a cost of about $222,000, including contingency for night work, inspections, and City staff oversight. The repair

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 12 I Page is expected to take three to five nights, with coordination of materials and FDOT permits required. Councilperson Giraldo asked whose has the liability. Ms. Setzer replied that it is the City's liability as it was not a marked line nor was it on the City GIS. The contractor hit the utility line without a valid FDOT permit, however, after an internal review with Risk Management, it was confirmed that the line was unmarked. Since a nearby line was properly marked and avoided, it was noted that the contractor likely would have avoided the line if it had been marked. MOTION: Councilperson Watson moved to approve emergency repairs to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and French Street, as a result of a directional drill hit to an unmarked City-owned utility line with Wright Construction Group, Inc.; seconded by Councilperson Bonk; motion carried unanimously. 7.8 Waive solicitation p rocess and p rocure a Ford F-450 , in the amount of $ 111,830.00 , for a Kna p heide body and crane vehicle for Public Utilities from Sam Galloway Ford (Peter Bieniek Public Works ) MOTION: Councilperson Burson moved to approve waiving the solicitation process and procure a Ford F-450, in the amount of $111,830.00, for a Knapheide body and crane vehicle for Public Utilities from Sam Galloway Ford; seconded by Councilperson Bochette; motion carried unanimously. 7. 9 Fourth Addendum to the Vacant Land Contract with SMI VUE , LLC for the purchase of 1.41 +/ - acres of land at and around 2002 West First Street (Ward 4) (John Le ge , Assistant Ci ty Mana ger ) MOTION: Councilperson Bochette moved to approve the Fourth Addendum to the Vacant Land Contract with SMI VUE, LLC for the purchase of 1.41 +/- acres of land at and around 2002 West First Street; seconded by Councilperson Burson; motion carried unanimously. 8. CITY ATTORNEY'S ITEMS (NONE) PUBLIC COMMENT - NON-AGENDA ITEMS Mark Cranford stated that he submitted extensive written materials and affidavits that he believes are critically important to the government record, while expressing serious concerns about his personal safety and alleged government use of technology to control and monitor him. He claimed he is being coerced into providing his intellectual work and asserted that his ideas are being exploited without compensation and warned that he would stop submitting his work if efforts are made to discredit him. Sergeant Jari Sanders, president of the local police union, spoke on the impact of losing Detective David Dietz to the City of Cape Coral. He outlined his extensive credentials, specialized training in financial and cryptocurrency crimes, and millions of dollars recovered for vulnerable victims. He warned that Detective Dietz's departure and ongoing staff losses are making the city less safe, increasing burnout among remaining

Minutes - City Council Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 13 I Page officers, and urged city leadership to address compensation and retention issues to stop further attrition. Kathryn Pogin urged the Council to rescind the 287(g) agreement, describing how community members expressed fear not only of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) but also of local police involvement. She explained her plans to escalate her efforts through organizing, advocacy, or outreach to other cities, while emphasizing that Fort Myers should take responsibility and lead on the issue rather than forcing outside pressure. ADJOURNMENT: 6:02 p.m . ATTEST: '--7) 1 Mary H:~~ , CMC City Clerk