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Town Council (2026-05-04)

Monday, May 4, 2026 · Government meeting record

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Ordinance 26-07 Smoking and Vaping Prohibition

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council reviewed a smoking and vaping ban for public parks and beaches, approved a $135,000 engineering contract for the Bay Oaks pool, and authorized the town's Fourth of July celebration. The council also extended several local emergency declarations related to recent storm events.

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Residents and visitors will face new restrictions on smoking and vaping in public areas, while local infrastructure projects and holiday events move forward with town funding and approval.

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XIII-D

Money

  • $135,000.00 · Bay Oaks Community Pool Rehabilitation Engineering Agreement · Opulent Outlines, LLC

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Minutes textTown Council (2026-05-04)

###### I. CALL TO ORDER

###### II. INVOCATION

###### III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

###### IV. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA

###### V. PUBLIC COMMENT

###### VI. PRESENTATION

A. An update on the current Elevation Grant and other HMGP projects in the Town.

- [Ft. Myers Beach - Elevation - Homeowners - Howners Presentation - FINAL](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/16324)

###### VII. LOCAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS

A. Proclamation; Professional Municipal Clerks Week

- [Proclamation - 2026 Municipal Clerks Week](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15735)

###### VIII. ADVISORY COMMITTEES ITEMS / REPORTS / APPOINTMENTS

###### IX. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Town Council - April 6, 2026

- [Town Council - April 6, 2026 Draft Minutes](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15517)

B. Management & Planning Session - April 8, 2026

- [M&P Minutes (Draft) - April 8, 2026](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15685)

C. Town Council - April 20, 2026

- [Draft Minutes Town Council - April 20, 2026](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15749)

###### X. CONSENT AGENDA

A. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE DECLARATION OF STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO TROPICAL STORM DEBBY PROVIDING THE TOWN WITH POWERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 252, AND TOWN CODE CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND A TERMINATION DATE.

- [Blue Sheet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/report/3321) - [26-082, Extension of Local Emergency - Debby 05.19.26 - 05.25.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15708) - [26-083, Extension of Local Emergency - Debby 05.12.26 - 05.18.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15707) - [26-084, Extension of Local Emergency - Debby 05.19.26 - 05.25.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15706) - [26-085, Extension of Local Emergency - Debby 05.26.26 - 06.01.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15705)

B. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE DECLARATION OF STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE NINE) PROVIDING THE TOWN WITH POWERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 252, AND TOWN CODE CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND A TERMINATION DATE.

- [Blue Sheet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/report/3322) - [26-086, Extension of Local Emergency - Helene 05.05.26 - 05.11.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15712) - [26-087, Extension of Local Emergency - Helene 05.12.26 - 05.18.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15711) - [26-088, Extension of Local Emergency - Helene 05.19.26 - 05.25.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15710) - [26-089, Extension of Local Emergency - Helene 05.26.26 - 06.01.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15709)

C. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE DECLARATION OF STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO HURRICANE MILTON, PROVIDING THE TOWN WITH POWERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 252, AND TOWN CODE CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND A TERMINATION DATE.

- [Blue Sheet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/report/3323) - [26-090, Extension of Local Emergency - Milton 05.05.26 - 05.11.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15717) - [26-091, Extension of Local Emergency - Milton 05.12.26 - 05.18.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15716) - [26-092, Extension of Local Emergency - Milton 05.19.26 - 05.25.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15715) - [26-093, Extension of Local Emergency - Milton 05.26.26 - 06.01.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15714)

###### XI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

###### XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. _**This legislative agenda item is a Second Reading and Final Public Hearing on proposed Ordinance 26-07.**_

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING SECTION 18-30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA TO PROHIBIT SMOKING AND VAPING IN THE TOWN’S PUBLIC PARKS, AND IN COUNTY PARKS AND BEACHES LOCATED IN THE TERRITORIAL BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN; DEFINING THE TERMS “SMOKE” AND “VAPE;” EXCLUDING FROM REGULATION UNFILTERED CIGARS; AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

- [Discussion: Smoking/Vaping](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/report/3293) - [NS Second Reading Ord 26-07- Smoking and Vaping Prohibition (1)](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15480) - [Ch\_2022-213 Vaping and Smoking](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15443) - [Lee County Ord. 25-14](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15444) - [Rev. Business Impact Statement- Smoking and Vaping Prohibition Ord. 26-07](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15448) - [Pinellas Sample Sign 2](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15498) - [Pinellas Sample Sign 1](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15499) - [Pinellas Sample Sign](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15500)

###### XIII. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

A. Approval of a Special Event for the Town of Fort Myers Beach Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks on July 4, 2026, including a parade on Estero Blvd. beginning at Bay Road to Old San Carlos Blvd. from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and a fireworks display from approximately 9:15 PM to 11:30 PM, including use of the Town's right-of-way, associated road closures, and waiver of the Town’s noise ordinance, as requested by the Town of Fort Myers Beach, and subject to approval by the Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, and all required agencies.

- [Blue Sheet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/report/3307) - [4th of July Permit and Planning Application](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15506) - [2026 TOFMB 4th of July Rules and Regulations](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15507) - [Map Of Staging Area](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15508)

B. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY BY QUITCLAIM DEED TO JOHN S. VIDALIN AND CAROL T. VIDALIN; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID QUITCLAIM DEED; AUTHORIZING ALL APPROPRIATE TOWN OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE THE CONVEYANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.​​​​

- [Blue Sheet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/report/3253) - [ns RESOLUTION 26-XX APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY QUITCLAIM DEED TO JOHN S. VIDALIN AND CAROL T. VIDALIN](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15751) - [Quitclaim Deed for John S. Vidalin and Carol T. Vidalin](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15704)

C. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND OPULENT OUTLINES, LLC UNDER RFQ-26-02-AD FOR THE FORT MYERS BEACH ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES BAY OAKS COMMUNITY POOL REHABILITATION PROJECT IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $135,000.00; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT BY THE TOWN MANAGER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

- [Blue Sheet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/report/3279) - [NS 26-076, Approving RFQ-26-02-AD Agreement with Opulent Outlines for Beach Pool Agreement Bay Oaks (1)](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15745) - [BayOaksEngineeringAuthorization\_to\_Contract\_Template\_2026\_Appvd](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15662) - [26-02-AD Opulent Contract](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15663)

D. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA TO AWARD ITB-26-10-EN TO TIDEWATER LANDSCAPE OF FLORIDA, LLC AS THE LOWEST, RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO COMPLETE THE ESTERO ISLAND CANOPY RESTORATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH AND TIDEWATER LANDSCAPE OF FLORIDA, LLC SUBJECT TO LEGAL REVIEW AND EXPEND BUDGETED FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

- [Blue Sheet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/report/3327) - [NS 26-093, Award ITB-26-10 TIDEWATER Tree Grant](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15750) - [26-10-EN TideWater Contract VS](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15733) - [Tree Price](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15679) - [Sunbiz](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15678) - [FDACS\_CONTRACT\_32104 executed](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15681) - [32104 - Tree Grant Extension 20250224154851033](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1502/files/attachment/15682)

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  • Agenda item XII-AOrdinancesapproved

    Ordinance 26-07 Smoking and Vaping Prohibition

  • Agenda item XIII-AOther meeting itemsapproved

    Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks

    Event permit and noise ordinance waiver

  • Agenda item XIII-BOther meeting itemsapproved

    Conveyance of Surplus Real Property

    John S. Vidalin and Carol T. Vidalin · Property conveyance

  • Agenda item XIII-CContractsapproved

    Bay Oaks Community Pool Rehabilitation Engineering Agreement

    $135,000.00 · Opulent Outlines, LLC · Engineering & Architectural Services

  • Agenda item XIII-DOther meeting itemsapproved

    Estero Island Canopy Restoration Project

    Tidewater Landscape of Florida, LLC · Landscape restoration

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