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Town Council (2026-03-16)

Monday, March 16, 2026 · Government meeting record

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The Fort Myers Beach Town Council met to review land use variances, property rezonings, and updates to town purchasing policies. The agenda included decisions on mooring field facilities and committee appointments.

Why it matters

Residents and property owners are directly affected by changes to local zoning rules, town procurement procedures, and the management of public mooring facilities.

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Minutes textTown Council (2026-03-16)

###### I. CALL TO ORDER

###### II. INVOCATION

###### III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

###### V. PUBLIC COMMENT

###### VI. LOCAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS

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

A. Approve the appointment of members to the Public Safety Committee (PSC).

- [Blue Sheet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/report/3245) - [Williams, Robert PSC](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15193) - [Ballots - PSC appointment 3.16.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15696) - [Letter from Williams, PSC applicant 3.16.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15697)

###### VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

###### IX. CONSENT AGENDA

###### X. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

###### XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH APPROVING/ APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS/ DENYING VARIANCE 20250220, REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 34-638(d)(6)b.3 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED 20-FOOT SIDE STREET SETBACK BY 11.9 FEET TO ALLOW A 232-SQUARE-FOOT DECK FOR THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE IN THE RS ZONING DISTRICT, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 173 GULF ISLAND DRIVE, GENERALLY REFERRED TO AS STRAP NUMBER: 29-46-24-W2-0050C.0120 IN FORT MYERS BEACH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER CLARIFICATIONS AS NECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS OF LAW, SCRIVENER’S ERRORS, SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

- [Blue Sheet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/report/3199) - [Final Draft TC Resolution 26-020, VAR20250220- 173 Gulf island (1)](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/13994) - [Exhibit A to Resolution: Site Plan](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/13996) - [Exhibit B to Resolution: Survey](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/13997) - [Staff report](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/13998) - [Application](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/13999) - [ExParte - Link - Public Hrg A 3.16.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15700) - [Public Comment Card - Public Hrg A 3.16.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15698)

B. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING/ APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS/DENYING SPECIAL EXCEPTION SEZ20250271, A REQUEST TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF BEDROOMS IN A TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE WHILE UTILIZING THE POST-DISASTER BUILDBACK CODE OF THE LDC SECTION 34-3238(2)(E)(4)(A), FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 166/168 COCONUT DRIVE, GENERALLY REFERRED TO AS STRAP NUMBER: 29-46-24-W2-0070A.0160 IN FORT MYERS BEACH; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

- [Blue Sheet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/report/3200) - [Final Resolution 26-015, SEZ 20250271 for 166-168 Coconut Drive (4)](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/14000) - [Exhibit A to Resolution-Site plan](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/14002) - [Staff report](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/14003) - [Application](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/14006) - [Public Comment Card - Public Hrg B 3.16.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15699)

C. **_**This quasi-judicial agenda item is a Second Reading and Final Public Hearing on proposed Ordinance 25-20.**_**

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING/APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS/ DENYING A  REZONING TO A COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (CPD) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 175 STERLING AVENUE, A PARCEL GENERALLY IDENTIFIED AS STRAP NUMBER 33-46-24-W2-00004.0000 TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH FROM INSTITUTIONAL TO ALLOW FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY FOR THE FORT MYERS BEACH WOMANS CLUB; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT OF LAW, SCRIVENER'S ERRORS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

- [Blue Sheet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/report/3201) - [Final Ordinance 25-20 Second Reading CPD FMB Womans Club\_March 6](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15197) - [Exhibit A: Master Concept Plan](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/14021) - [Exhibit B: Schedule of Uses](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/14025) - [Exhibit C: Architectural Rendering & Boundary Survey](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/14026) - [Exhibit D: Conditions for Approval](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/14031) - [Staff Report-Feb17CPD FMB Womans Club](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/14032) - [Application Packet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/14034) - [Applicant LPA Presentation](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/14035) - [CPD 25-20- Womans Club- BIE](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/14037) - [Deed for 175 Sterling](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/14038) - [Public Comment Cards - Public Hrg C 3.16.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15694) - [Link ExParte - Public Hrg C 3.16.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15695)

D. _**This legislative agenda item is a Second Reading and Public Hearing on proposed Ordinance 26-06.**_

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING DIVISION 1 PURCHASING OF GOODS AND SERVICES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF ARTICLE V FINANCE OF THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES TO 1) CLARIFY AND STREAMLINE EXISTING REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES; 2) INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE STATUTORY MANDATORY TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT REQUIREMENTS; AND 3) IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDED TO THE TOWN BASED ON THE DISASTER READINESS ASSESSMENT PREPARED BY THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT OF LAW, SCRIVENER'S ERRORS AND SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

- [Blue Sheet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/report/3239) - [Ord 26-06, Purchasing Ordinance Amendments](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15174) - [Exhibit A to Ordinance 26-06, Procurement Ordinance Updates](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15191) - [26-06, Business Impact Estimate Purchasing Policies](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15175) - [24-11 Purchasing Ordinance Amendments Final - signed](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15180) - [TFMB Suggestions on Lost Points](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15181)

###### XII. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA

A. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A COMMERCIAL LEASE WITH  FMB MATANZAS LLC FOR DOCK SPACE, UPLAND RESTROOM FACILITIES, AND OFFICE SPACE FOR THE MATANZAS PASS MOORING FIELD ANDNEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES OPERATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE COMMERCIAL LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

- [Blue Sheet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/report/3240) - [26-057, Mooring Field Facility Lease](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15194) - [Exhibit A to Resolution 26-057, Commercial Lease Agreement - FMB Mooring Field Office](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15192) - [Matanzas Pass Inn - Upland Facility Offer Letter](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15187) - [Previous Agreement with Mantanzas Inn - Mooring Field Office](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15188) - [HANDOUT - Admin Agenda A - Copy of Lease 3.16.26](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/attachment/15701)

###### XIII. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENT

###### XIV. TOWN MANAGER'S ITEMS

A. Update on Strategic Planning Session and April M&P dates

- [Blue Sheet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/report/3246)

B. Follow-Up: Lowe's Community Bucket-List Project Ideas

- [Blue Sheet](https://fortmyersbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1512/files/report/3243)

###### XV. TOWN ATTORNEY'S ITEMS

###### XVI. COUNCILMEMBERS ITEMS AND REPORTS

###### XVII. ADJOURNMENT

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