CONSENT AGENDA

Procurement Item - Approved:

MWH Americas Work Authorization (WA) W-3C.6 North Cape Wellhead Construction, Public Works, for a Total Amount of $6,222,862.00.

PERSONNEL ACTIONS

1. Approved elimination of Full Time Assistant City Auditor Position and Added Contract Assistant City Auditor Position.

2. Approved the Reclassification of Network Security Analyst I to Associate Network Security

Analyst; to Post and Fill, then Eliminate Resulting Vacant Computer Tech II Position.

3. Approved Contract Positions for Parks and Recreation.

CITIZENS INPUT TIME

There were 12 Speakers. Council requested that a Discussion Item being placed on next weeks' Agenda for the Ceitus Boat Lift Lawsuit.

ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS

Ord. 32-08 - ADOPTED

This Ordinance rezones from Multi-Family Residential (R-3) to Pedestrian Commercial (C-1); Property is Located at 8 NE 16th Place and 14 NE 16th Place.

Ord. 35-08 - ADOPTED

This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an Agreement with the Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board to provide for the use of an Office in the Business Park at City Centrum for Agency Operations and Classes.

Res. 15-08 - APPROVED (with the deletion of 4519 SW 6TH Place Property)

This resolution identifies properties that may be used in a variety of ways to create Affordable Housing, in Accordance with HB 1363.

Res. 16-08 - APPROVED

This resolution approves submission of two Grant Applications to FDOT for

Transportation Regional Incentive Program Funds and authorizes allocation of Matching Funds.

 Res. 18-08 - APPROVED

This resolution permits the matter between the City of Cape Coral and the Lee County School Board, regarding the School Board's contribution for cost incurred in connection with the Southwest Community Park eminent domain case t proceed to a Mediation Session.

In other action: Council approved to move forward with the Seawall Assessment Phase IX Program. There are 175 lots in the project, at a cost to be assessed to the property owners of $ 160.00 to $ 175.00 per lineal foot.

A presentation of Revenue Estimates for Fiscal Year 2009 and the Next Five Years by Financial Services Director Mark Mason was moved to be placed on the agenda of the next Committee of the Whole.

In other news, there is a new procedure for entering the offices of City Council members located at City Hall. The front doors to Council offices will remain locked at all times. A call button and intercom system is located outside the doors for those wanting to enter the office - those who have an appointment or wish to talk to a staff member at the front desk. Clearance will be given by a staff member to enter the offices.

Remember, P.A.Y. "Politics Affect You"!

Featured Artists
Danny Wood - New Kids on the Block
Myxx
Jeff Timmons - 98 Degrees
Raz B
Sammie
B5
Chili - TLC

Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 10am.

The park is located at 2310 SE 3rd Street.

Cape Coral's newest neighborhood park is 3 acres and features a large pavilion with BBQ grill, basketball courts, covered playground area, and perimeter pathway for walking, exercising, etc. Extensive landscaping, including the only remaining banyan tree in Cape Coral, makes this an excellent place to stop and enjoy the great outdoors.

Parks and Recreation Director

City of Cape Coral

Parks and Recreation

(239) 573-3110 or x1110

"It Starts in Parks"

Positivity Rules Across America campaign, is all about Saving the smiles on the faces of America. Spearheading the campaign is actress, MISHA MCK, also host of SW Florida's local, positive Saturday morning show, "Wake up with MISHA" on NBC 2.
           
WHEN: Saturday morning, April 12, 2008
 
TIME: 10:00 am
 
WHERE: Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral

Presenters: Ron Kasarda, Insurance Specialist III, Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services.  Ron will review insurance protection for your company "Does your company have the right insurance coverage to protect you and your company, does your insurance agent know you and your companies needs and goals".
 
Carol Porter, District Supervisor, Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation Bureau of Compliance will discuss the Workers Compensation (WC) requirements of Ch. 440. Carol will review the exemption process, leasing companies, and WC policies as well as the ramifications of not securing WC for employees. Workers' Compensation protects both employer and employee.
 
Linda Tuzzolo, Internal Revenue Service, Communications Liaison & Disclosure, Stakeholder Liaison Field, Southeast Area, Linda will discuss IRS Resources for Small Businesses.
 

 

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Transportation Projects

with Guest Speakers

Johnny Limbaugh - FDOT,

Tuesday April 22nd, 2008

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

FREE Event - Open To The Public

First Baptist Church

4117 Coronado Parkway

Cape Coral, FL33904

For more information please call

Donna Germain, Communications Director at

(239) 458-4894 or Click Here To Register

Cape Coral, FL

(239) 542-1200

Please Be Our Guest

Hourly Specials

9:00 am - 6:00pm

Ribbon Cutting

4:00 pm

WINK FM Live Radio Broadcast

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Free Phone Give-Away

Free Pizza and Drinks

Leadership Cape Coral is a proactive thirteen (13) week series of forums, seminars, and field trips that have been custom designed to explore the many challenges and opportunities facing the community leaders of tomorrow.

 

Under the direction of the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral, Leadership Cape Coral has been formed to develop year after year a pool of leaders that share a common knowledge and vision for the City of Cape Coral.

 

This intensive hands-on program begins with a mandatory kick-off retreat over two (2) days, Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 and runs each Thursday, culminating with a gala graduation celebration on November 14. Our programs will be held at various locations throughout the city and county and the participants will share many experiences. Program days are scheduled with learning experiences and business contacts that will last a lifetime.

2008 Leadership Cape Coral Application

The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral is proud to announce a new program that doesn't cost Chamber members one penny other then the offer.

This is a new feature that resides on our website at www.capecoralchamber.com called CHAMBERCERTIFICATE.COM.