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May 19, 2021 / Issue #2021-20
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Important notice about FMB Community Pool
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The kid pool and large slide are temporarily closed due to a delay in the contractor getting a new pool pump installed. Health Department guidelines require the kid pool to be closed until the pump is replaced.
However, a few water features are still open for smaller kids to enjoy until the kid pool is reopened. The lap pool is open as well and programs are available.
Swim lessons will resume this summer! Watch the Town’s website and social media outlets for details as they become available.
Water aerobics are at 9 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Aqua strength is at 10 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
For more info, visit FMB Community Pool.
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UPDATE: Estero Boulevard Lighting Project
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The stakeholders group that was created at the direction of Town Council to provide input for the Estero Boulevard Lighting Project has met twice, on March 24 and May 12.
The meetings were hosted by REDD, Inc., DBA Town Lighting Engineers. REDD, Inc., has been contracted by the Town to begin to address longstanding safety and wildlife-friendly lighting concerns on Estero Boulevard.
Watch the second meeting of the stakeholders group from May 12.
Visit Projects Around Town to learn more about this project and others.
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New look to the Town's website coming May 24
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For the past several months, staff have been working through a redesign of the Town's website with CivicPlus. CivicPlus is the vendor that the Town has used for many years to host the website and provide the structure for staff to manage the content.
This redesign was necessary for many reasons, one of which was to bring the site into compliance with standards set by federal law for people with disabilities to access information. The other reasons were to match the Town's branding strategy that was adopted by Town Council in 2020 and update content, menus, and page layout that had not been refreshed in several years.
Most users of the site should see the new look Monday morning, though population of all of the elements can take up to 48 hours for some users. The links that users need to pay utilities, request public records, find code and building information, and access other information will still be available, maybe just in a different place.
Your patience with this changeover process is much appreciated! If you do encounter issues, please use this form to let us know or call Jenny Dexter, Communications Coordinator, at 239-765-0202, ext. 1112.
Since October, the website has been monitored by Audio Eye, a web-based software, for compliance with accessibility standards for people with disabilities. In addition to Audio Eye, staff continue to review and revise all documents contained in the site prior to 2021 for accessibility. Until that process is complete, some documents may not be accessible to optical character readers (OCR) and screen readers but alternative means to receive those documents are available.
To receive any desired information through alternative means, please submit a public records request electronically or call the Town Clerk’s office at 239-765-0202.
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Sea turtle nesting season is May 1-October 31
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Please remember these facts about nesting season
- Turn off unnecessary lights
- Make outside lights turtle friendly: fully shielded from beach view, low to the ground, downward directed fixture, long wavelength, wildlife friendly bulbs
- Block interior lights from beach view: use black out curtains, set an alarm to close the curtains at 9 p.m., move interior lights away from windows, use 15 percent transmittance tinted “turtle” glass
- Clear the Path: fill in holes on the beach before leaving for the day, remove beach furniture and other obstructions
If you see a turtle on the beach, do not disturb it with lights or photos or noise. Quietly back away and let the mama turtle lay eggs and return to the ocean.
See The Town’s 2021 Sea Turtle Conservation Flyer
For more information, visit turtletime.org
Questions? Contact Chadd Chustz, Environmental Project Manager chadd@fmbgov.com, (239) 765-0202 Ext. 1312
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Congratulations on your American Idol success Casey Bishop!Town Council proclaimed Tuesday, May 18, as Casey Bishop Day in FMB
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PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Casey Bishop, a resident of Lee County, is a talented young lady who has grown up in Southwest Florida gathering local attention as an exceptional singer; WHEREAS, Ms. Bishop was chosen for and has competed for several weeks on the popular national show American Idol on the ABC network; WHEREAS, Ms. Bishop has been quite successful in the competition on American Idol, voted as a top five finalist; WHEREAS, American Idol promotes and recognizes the finalists on its show with pre-recorded public visits to their hometowns, which is shared with the American Idol audience and fans; WHEREAS, in that pre-recorded visit, Casey was to perform in the Town of Fort Myers Beach at Lee County’s Crescent Beach Park; WHEREAS, Town Council is immeasurably proud of Ms. Bishop; is grateful for the attention that her talents and success on American Idol are bringing to the Town and Lee County; and wants to ensure that she receives every well wish possible for future success.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Town Council hereby proclaims Tuesday, May 18, 2021 as Casey Bishop Day in the Town of Fort Myers Beach.
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Volunteers needed for lead and copper water testing from their household tapsThe Town's Utility Department is looking for volunteers to participate in the upcoming lead and copper sampling as required by the United State Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Lead and Copper Rule.
The Lead and Copper Rule, 40 C.F.R. Sections 141.80 to 141.91, requires monitoring at the consumer taps to identify levels of lead in drinking water that may result from corrosion of lead-bearing components in a public water system’s distribution system or in household plumbing. These samples help assess the need for, or the effectiveness of, corrosion control treatment.
Interested? Email fmbh2o@fmbgov.com to register. The Utility Department is planning on collecting the required samples in July 2021. All participants will be contacted and provided with all supplies necessary for sample collection.
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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.
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Receive urgent alerts through the Town's CodeRed system by text and/or email
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Our fun and unique beach town is hiring! Current openings:
- LIFEGUARD/RECREATION AID (PART-TIME)
- MAINTENANCE WORKER I - BAY OAKS
- MAINTENANCE WORKER - HISTORICAL PROPERTIES
- MUSEUM INTERPRETER
- UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE CLERK
Learn more and apply
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Keep up on the schedule of Town Council and advisory committee meetingsAll meetings are at Town Hall, 2525 Estero BoulevardLive 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 theUpcoming meetings
Thursday, May 20 / 11 a.m. Special Magistrate Hearings
Monday, May 24 / 9 a.m. Audit Committee Meeting
Monday, May 25 / 9 a.m. Public Safety Committee - SPECIAL MEETING
*Meetings are subject to change; please refer to the agendas posted on the Town's Website. 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.
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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 ImprovementsThe 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 ServicesPursuant 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.Wednesday, May 26 / 2:15 p.m.Bid Opening for ITB-21-16-PW Bayside Park Improvements
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 On Monday, May 31, 2021, Town Hall will be CLOSED in Observance of MEMORIAL DAY
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