April 28, 2021 / Issue #2021-17

FREE Household Waste Collection Event at Bay Oaks is THIS FRIDAY, April 30, 8 a.m. to Noon

Household waste collection day at Bay Oaks is April 30 2021

Safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste (HCW) such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals.

This event is socially distanced, no contact, you do not even have to leave your car!

Hosted in partnership with Lee County Solid Waste, this no charge collection event will be from 8 a.m. to noon at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus, 2731 Oak Street. Drop off is an easy, drive-through process available to all residents.

For a list of acceptable items, visit the
Lee County Solid Waste website

Sea turtle nesting season starts May 1!
Lee County's first nest has already shown up on Sanibel

The Town is offering FREE turtle-friendly lighting inspections on Wednesdays after sunset.

FWC has a list of fixtures and bulbs that are Certified as Wildlife Friendly.

Be sure to install bulbs and fixtures in accordance with the “required options” to be in compliance, and help sea turtles get safely to the water.

Email: chadd@fmbgov.com with questions and to schedule an inspection.

July 4th fireworks celebration will be held this year after postponement last year due to COVID

People who live in, work in, or visit the Town of Fort Myers Beach are being asked to take part in an online survey conducted by the Public Safety Committee.

The survey is designed to determine the community’s level of need and interest in the possible development of a community policing/neighborhood program.

Topics that the survey addresses include pedestrians, homelessness, bike traffic lanes, law enforcement response, street lighting, and neighborhoods.

The Public Safety Committee will review the results and make recommendations to Town Council.

Deadline to take the survey is May 28.

Summer camp returns to Mound House

PLEASE NOTE: Camp's start date has been changed since
this article appeared in last week's FMBeach News

Summer camp kids at Mound House after kayaking

Featuring fun themes each week for children ages 6 to 10, camp will be operated by Super Science and Amazing Art, starting June 14 and ending July 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Three camp days each week will be at Mound House and two camp days will be at Newton Beach Park. Precautions to prevent the spread of COVID will be followed according to CDC standards.

Visit the Mound House website to register.

Mound House Upcoming Outdoor Nature & Education Events
April 22 through May 1, 2021

View May 2021
Mound House and Newton Beach Park Program Calendars

Do you have questions about permits needed from the Town for your building or remodeling project?

Start by reading these frequently asked questions.

KEEP IN MIND: Permits are typically required for any building or remodeling on your property, inside or out.

Check the status of a permit

Need to communicate with Town staff about a permit? Use the email address below that pertains to the type of permit or call Town Hall at 239-765-0202.

buildingpermits@fmbgov.com
rowpermits@fmbgov.com

Historic recognition plaque that the HPAC gives to homeowners for buildings with historical significance

Interested in helping the Town preserve history?

Community members are needed to serve on the Town's Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC)

Complete the application

Experiencing a roof rats invasion?

Roof rats, also known as palm rats, palm tree rats, black rats, ship rats or house rats, are the leading rodent pest in Florida and in other tropical climates. They can cause real damage to homes and carry disease.

Learn more about these rodents and how to keep them out of your home

Text Hi to 239-FMBeach for information about the Town

We are looking for team-oriented public servants to come work at the beach!

Current openings are for:

Accounting Manager
Lifeguard/Recreational Aid (part-time)
Maintenance Worker I - Bay Oaks
Maintenance Worker - Historical Properties
Museum Interpreter for Mound House
Recreation Campus Manager
Utility Customer Service Clerk

Learn more and apply

Keep up on the schedule of Town Council and advisory committee meetings

All meetings are at Town Hall, 2525 Estero Boulevard

Live and recorded meetings can also be viewed on the
Town's YouTube channel and live meetings can be watched on Comcast Channel 98

View the meeting calendar on the Town's website for the

Upcoming meetings

Monday, May 3 / 9 a.m.

Town Council Meeting

Monday, May 3 / 1:30 p.m.

Nuisance Abatement Board (NAB) Meeting

Tuesday May 4 / 9 a.m.
Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) Meeting

Thursday, May 6 / 9 a.m.

Town Council Management & Planning Session

Because vaccinations have been available since April 5 to all adults ages 18 and up in Florida, Town Hall is now open for walk-in service during all regular hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are still strongly encouraged to minimize wait times. Please call 239-765-0202 to schedule an appointment with the appropriate department. NOTE: All employees in Town Hall might not yet be fully vaccinated.

Status on bids and proposals
Read more about bids and proposals

Currently open for bid:

ITB-21-16-PW Bayside Park Improvements
The Town of Fort Myers Beach seeks to contract with a qualified Contractor to perform improvements to the existing Bayside Park, located within Town of Fort Myers Beach right-of-way, formerly occupied by Old San Carlos Boulevard, north of First Street in the Town of Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida.

RFP-21-05-AD Audio Visual Improvements
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is soliciting proposals from qualified audio and visual professionals, with a history of similar public-space experience in identifying and evaluating auditorium upgrades or improvements.

Under Review:

RFQ-21-09-EN Beach Renourishment Professional Services
Pursuant to the requirements of Florida Statutes (F.S.), Chapter 287, the Town of Fort Myers Beach anticipates seeking professional consultant services for the purpose of assisting the Town with professional engineering services to renourish Fort Myers Beach.