Cape Coral Social Club Meeting - Guest Speaker

NWNA Members:

Please join me at the next meeting of the Cape Coral Social Club. You may recall I spoke about this club at our membership meeting last December. I have been asked to speak at the upcoming CCSC meeting to be held at the German American Club on February 24, 2022, at 10:00 AM. Joining me will be Nita Whaley from the City of Cape Coral Office of Economic and Business Development.

I will speak on the NWNA's initiatives and Nita will update the group on Economic and Business Development in Cape Coral. Nita's material always interests the audience and provides insight on what development is coming to Cape Coral as well as the process followed to bring businesses here. You may also hear some interesting news on the 7 Islands. Don't miss it!

For more information on the Cape Coral Social Club and the upcoming meeting, please see their website and the latest newsletter.

Cape Coral Social Club Website Link

Cape Coral Social Club News Letter

I hope to see you all there. 

John Bashaw

(920) 449-2000

Save the Date

Where:  German American Club on Pine Island Rd

When: Thursday, February 24, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM

New RV Park in Cape Coral Florida - The Resort at Tranquility Lake Update

Hi Members:

I have an update on the progress being made at The Resort at Tranquility Lake.  I stopped to check out the site and decided to take a short video for you all to see.

Progress is certainly showing on this project site and the excitement continues to grow in anticipation of Phase 1 completion later this year!

Sources tell me that there will be a lot of amenities in this phase for example:

1. Welcome Center with gatehouse for security at the entrance
2. There will be three swimming pools at the Club House (a large building near the lake)
3. Boat ramps
4. Boats to rent for fishing on the lake
5. Pickleball courts
6. Green spaces
7. Laundry building (building at the end)
8. Dog park behind the laundry building
9. Patios for each RV pad

Wow! What a great year it's turning out to be for NW Cape Coral residents!

We are growing fast and are so glad to be sharing information with our Lifetime Members like you.

Together We're Better!

Stay Healthy!

Linda Stevens
Secretary for the NWNA
secretary@nwcape.com

Cape Coral Yacht Club Project Update

Please see the project update from the Cape Coral Office of Communications

The Cape Coral Yacht Club Community Park is preparing to undergo major construction as part of the Parks GO Bond improvement project. Closure of the entire Yacht Club Community Park, including the ballroom, beach, boat ramp, pier, pool, tennis courts, marina, and senior center, will begin on April 1. Closure of the park is required due to the extent of the construction and renovations taking place. Most of the park?s programs will be relocated to other facilities during this closure The renovation at the Yacht Club involves: Replacing the seawalls Replacing marina wet slips Demolition of the harbormaster building Demolition of the boat ramp Relocation of utilities Construction of a parking garage Construction of beach restrooms Construction of a new harbormaster building Construction of a new boat ramp While we understand closing the park will be an inconvenience to our residents and visitors, keeping portions of the park related to the aforementioned construction open would pose a safety risk to our visitors and residents that can be avoided by this temporary closure.   Planned park improvements are based on the City's Parks Master Plan and will transform the Yacht Club Community Park into a resort-style atmosphere. Construction is expected to take approximately two years. The privately-operated Boathouse restaurant will remain open during construction.  There will be a formal update to City Council on the Yacht Club Community Park construction and other Parks GO Bond projects in March. Stay informed! Check out the project website and sign up for the Yacht Club Project Newsletter online at https://www.ccyachtclub.com/ Residents with questions specific to the Yacht Club Project may call 239-574-0806 or email ccyachtclub@capecoral.gov.

Projects on Cape Coral Roads

Communication from Keith Long, District 6 Council Member

City Road Projects

City staff will be installing All-Way Stop signs at NE 6th Street at NE 19th Place and NE 6th Street at NE 25th Avenue intersections on February 7^th.  Message board signs will be placed one week prior to the installation and will remain for a week after the installation, along NE 6^th Street east and west of NE 19^th Place, and north and south of NE 25^th Avenue intersections to inform motorists.

City staff will be installing All-Way Stop signs at SW 15th Place and SW 13th Street on January 31^st. Message board signs will be placed one week prior to the installation and will remain for one week after the installation, along SW 15^th Place north and south of the intersection to inform the public. 

County Road Projects

Burnt Store Road going North to Durden Pkwy

Drivers should expect intermittent northbound and southbound lane closures during nighttime/overnight hours, weather permitting. Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the area as workers, flagmen, and equipment will be present.

The road improvements will occur along Burnt Store Road between 3942 Burnt Store Rd N., Cape Coral, FL, and going North to Durden Pkwy, Cape Coral through April 1^st, 2022.

Work to be performed includes but is not limited to turn lane, sidewalk, and road widening improvements. For more information, please contact Michelle Vaughn at 239-368-8000 or mvaughn@twnelsoninc.com

Burnt Store Road from Tropicana Parkway to Pine Island Road

Drivers should use caution while driving the area and expect intermittent northbound and southbound lane closures and intermittent traffic shifts throughout the project during nighttime/overnight hours, weather permitting.

This construction project consists of widening Burnt Store Road to four lanes, construction of a new bridge over Shadroe Canal, drainage installation, and lighting. The contractor is Wright Construction. The project is expected to be completed by fall 2022. For further questions, please contact Kris Cella at (239) 337-1071.

Del Prado Boulevard & SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral

Lee County DOT, and their contractor American Infrastructure Services (AIS), will be installing a new traffic signal mast arm at Del Prado Boulevard & Southeast 47th Terrace. The is estimated to be completed by April 2022. For further information, please contact Ryan Kirsch at (239) 896-8074 or email LCDOTProjects@leegov.com

Midpoint Bridge Inspection

Florida DOT and its Consultant Volkert, Inc., will perform bridge inspections at the Midpoint Bridge. Inspections are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. During this period, there will be intermittent lane closures from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Motorists should use caution, as there will be lane closures and personnel in the area. The weather may affect start times and dates. For further information, please get in touch with Avelino Cancel at (239) 533-9400.

Broadband Update and Secretary's Desk Notes for 2022

Hi Members: I want to update you with the latest information I have relating to the Internet Broadband being provided by Comcast that is coming to the NW Cape. My reliable sources tell me that.... "The permitting process is running very smoothly. The city and LCEC have been great about approving everything so far! At the moment we are still in Phase 1. I can't give you a timeline for Phase 2 (which is NW) at this point, but things are moving well! I should have a meatier update for you in a few weeks." Naturally, I will continue to provide any additional information to you all as soon as I have it to share. What else will we see happen in the NW Cape in 2022? Tropicana Park - construction starting in the spring Crystal Lake - construction starting in the early summer Updated Internet service - starting soon Boardwalk at Crystal Lake - construction starting Median beautification on Ceitus Pkwy starting very soon Clean-the-Cape Events - Spring & Fall Christmas Boat Parade - December The southernmost section of Burnt Store Road opening Wow! What a great year it's going to be for NW Cape Coral residents! We are growing fast and are so glad to be sharing information with our Lifetime Members like you. Together We're Better! Stay Healthy! Linda StevensSecretary for the NWNA secretary@nwcape.com

Interested in how the NW Cape will be Developed?

The recent City Council discussion on the property at Old Burnt Store Road and Kismet Parkway West is here for your review.  It's lengthy but worth watching if you are interested in how Northwest Cape Coral will be developed.  

Mayor Gunter's Request - City Notes

Hi Members,

Our Mayor has a request we think we can help him with and wanted to pass it on to our members.  Please take a moment to read his request and take action as he suggests.

Thank you in advance!

Linda Stevens, Secretary for the NWNA

Mayor John Gunter's Request

I would like to ask our community for help this weekend. As many of you are aware we are experiencing issues with horticulture and bulk waste pick up in our community. Our current level of service by Waste Pro is unacceptable and I am committed to getting this issue resolved.

If our residents can utilize our 311 system by phone or email to report any issue within our community it would be extremely helpful. We are trying to analyze the magnitude of this current issue, and more importantly, we want to know the specific address so we can get your issue resolved.

If you or your neighbor has any type of debris on the street please report it. Thank you in advance for your help in identifying the specific address of concern. Please share this message with your friends to help get this message out in our community.

Please continue to report these issues for the next few weeks so we may get this issue resolved. Council will be discussing possible alternative solutions at our next Council meeting.

Thanks!

City Notes - City of Cape Coral Communications'

A Message from Mayor John Gunter Happy New Year! Last January, I was appointed to be Mayor by our City Council, and being entrusted to lead this community is a great honor. As the New Year begins, let us reflect on the resiliency and spirit found in our community over the past year. The pandemic brought us unexpected challenges, however, it also highlighted the fellowship that exists in our great city. Both residents and businesses have been impacted by these challenges, but we have much to celebrate. Last year was one of our most successful years in terms of growth and development activity in Cape Coral. More than 4,000 new construction permits were issued in Fiscal Year 2021 and Census estimates expect our population to exceed 200,000. As your Mayor, I am committed to working with the City Council and our dedicated city employees to accomplish a full plate of projects, tasks, and goals this year. Together, we are excited to keep the momentum going with many projects and community improvements already in the works. The City's newest multi-year strategic plan will be finalized soon and will serve as the foundation for our future policy-making decisions. Public safety will remain a top priority in the new year with more staffing and new police and fire training facilities. Major improvements at the Yacht Club Community Park are expected to start this Spring, and construction is getting started at several of our new neighborhood parks. These construction projects are part of the citywide voter-approved initiative to expand parks and recreation amenities. Other plans for the new year include road resurfacing, canal dredging, sidewalk construction, median landscaping, expanded broadband services, alley paving, expansion of water, sewer, and irrigation services in the northern part of the city and the installation of bubble-curtain devices that will help to keep harmful algae in the River from entering many of our canals. Additionally, the City is working to bring good-paying jobs to Cape Coral in the new year. Your City Council recently approved an ordinance that will provide business development and job creation incentives to attract new jobs to the city. I am committed to working with residents, our business community, community organizations, and our state and local government partners to build a bright future for Cape Coral. I expect it will be a productive year for us and appreciate the ongoing support. Regards, John Gunter

Waste Pro is reporting staffing shortages due to COVID-19, and in response, the City of Cape Coral is advising residents they may experience delays in yard waste pickup beginning Monday, January 10. Cape Coral residents should continue to put out their garbage, recycling, bulk waste, and yard waste on their normally scheduled days. To help mitigate Waste Pro's current staffing challenges, the City has asked the company to prioritize utilizing the majority of Waste Pro's available staff on the collection of garbage, recycling, and large bulky waste items, and then yard waste. Residents should know: If you experience delayed service regarding yard waste, recycling, trash or bulky waste you are encouraged to report missed pick-ups to the City Call Center at 311. The City and Waste Pro are asking residents to be please mindful of the amount of yard waste they place at the curb and reduce it, if possible. Regular collections will resume as soon as collection crews are able to return to work. *These changes do not impact the switch to Same-Day Pick-Up or the Bulk Waste Drop-Off Site. Same-Day Pick-Up will commence Monday, January 10, and the Bulk Waste Drop-Off Site is scheduled to open Tuesday, January 11.

City employees here in Cape Coral have chosen to collaborate with and give back to the community in many ways. Their efforts benefit several outstanding local organizations that support people in need right here in Cape Coral. The Cape Coral Police Department gives back annually through its Fill the Boat Toy Drive, 3H Exchange Food and Toy Drive, Shop with a Cop Event, and Holiday Heroes Food Drive. The Cape Coral Police Department collected toys to provide to local children in Cape Coral in hopes of brightening their Holiday Season. The department raised over $2,600.00 in monetary donations and $100.00 in gift cards used to purchase additional items for families with teenagers. During Shop with a Cop, police officers were paired with local children selected through an application process, and a gift card was provided by the "Do the Right Thing Program" so that the children could buy a gift for themselves and a family member. During the 3H Exchange Food and Toy Drive, the Cape Coral Police Department had donation bins in the lobby of their headquarters where people could drop off donations for the 3H Exchange that went to homeless, in need students and their families throughout the Lee County School District. During the Holiday Heroes Food Drive, Cape Coral Police Officers were stationed at the city's two Neighborhood Walmart locations. They collected 2,673 pounds of food and $2,239.59 in cash for the Harry Chapin Food Bank. These donations will go directly to those in need right here in our area. Throughout December, the Cape Coral Fire Department collected toys and gifts for children in our community who have special needs, suffer from chronic illnesses such as cancer, are in foster care, or have families struggling with financial difficulties. Cape Coral Fire Department collected donations for boys and girls of all ages (newborn to 17 years). With these efforts, the Fire Department was able to give each of the children with the foster families a gift from the man in red himself at this year's Breakfast with Santa event in December. Finally, the entire staff came together in another initiative last month. The City of Cape Coral collected nearly 1000 lbs. of food during our recent employee food drive benefiting Cape Coral Caring Center, an emergency food pantry for SWFL and partner of the United Way. Our employees have joined forces with hard-working organizations and given back to the community in various ways. These are just a few. Cape Coral is a great place to live and work because of the relationships forged between our local city staff, key organizations with the mission to give back to those in need, and residents of Cape Coral.

Bulky Waste Now Included in Same-Day Trash Collection

Cape Coral is teaming up with Waste Pro to start the New Year with a clean slate.

Beginning the week of January 10th, bulk waste, garbage, recycling, and yard waste will all be collected on the same day.

Be a part of the solution, not pollution!

Learn More

Utility Bill Updates

There are some updates and improvements coming soon in the new year that will make it easier to access and manage all your water bill information in one place!

Stay tuned to our city website for more information at the link below

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Cape Coral Police Chief Earns Top Honor Congratulations to Chief Anthony Sizemore, selected by his peers as the Southwest Florida Police Chief Association's 2021 Outstanding Chief Executive Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. City Manager Rob Hernandez congratulated Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore at our last City Council meeting in December on this well-deserved recognition.

Cape Coral Police Department Receives Award Cape Coral Police Department Receives Award The Cape Coral Police Department has been awarded CALEA Accreditation in Law Enforcement and Communications effective November 19, 2021. These awards remain in effect for four years, and the agency retains all privileges associated with this status during that period. CALEA Accreditation serves as the International Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies. The process of CALEA Accreditation begins with a rigorous self-assessment, requiring a review of policies, practices, and processes against internationally accepted public safety standards. This is followed by an assessment by independent assessors with significant public safety experience. Additionally, public feedback is received to promote community trust and engagement, and structured interviews are conducted with select agency personnel and others with knowledge to assess the agency's effectiveness and overall service delivery capacities. A governing body of twenty-one Commissioners renders the decision to accredit following a public hearing and review of all reporting documentation. CALEA Accreditation is a continuous process and serves as the foundation for a successful, well-managed, transparent, community-focused public safety agency. To this end, an agency must maintain its accredited status by remaining in compliance with CALEA standards at all times. The Cape Coral Police Department continually demonstrates a commitment to professional excellence through accreditation. The CALEA Accreditation indices are the Marks of Professional Excellence and will be displayed proudly by the Cape Coral Police Department. We would also like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of Detective Jennifer Silko and Detective Morgan Mills. We appreciate their tremendous knowledge and consistency in preparing our department for this enormous task. See more from the Cape Coral Police Department's Newsroom Learn More Cape Coral Fire Department Holiday Wrap Up The Cape Coral Fire Department promotes two community campaigns during the holidays, "Keep the Wreath Green" and Toy Drive/Breakfast with Santa. Now that the holidays have come to an end, the Department would like to share the results of these important community programs. Keep the Wreath Green Each year the Department hangs a wreath of green bulbs at Fire Station 4 on Santa Barbara Blvd. Green bulbs are replaced by red if a preventable fire such as cooking, smoking, space heaters, candles, etc., occurs between December 1 and January 1. This is the ninth year of the campaign, and for the first time in its history, it ended with NO red bulbs on the wreath! While there were fires during this time, none were classified as preventable. We are so proud of the Cape Coral community for being vigilant about fire safety during the busy holiday season!!! Toy Drive Thanks to the generosity of the Cape Coral community, the Toy Drive and Breakfast with Santa holiday events were a huge success. The CCFD works with charities and individual families to give toys and gifts to children living in Cape Coral with special needs, cancer, and other chronic illnesses or lifelong conditions and their siblings. Our Fire Department gives to children in foster care and to children whose families are suffering financial hardships. This year 300 children received gifts, and, thanks to the incredible number of toys donated (over 2000!), each child was able to receive multiple age-appropriate gifts and stocking-stuffers to open…helping to make their holidays a lot brighter! Learn More

Bulk Waste Drop-Off Site for Residents Set to Open January 11th

The bulk waste drop-off site is a pilot program that will be implemented for one year.  After evaluating public response, the City will decide whether or not to open a permanent location.  The site will operate Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

The bulk waste drop-off site is located on the west side of the North Cape Government Complex. The address for the complex is 1200 Kismet Parkway; however, the bulk-drop off site entrance is off NW 14^th Avenue, at the western portion of the complex.

In addition, don't forget about the quarterly drop-off event located at City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral. It will take place on Saturday, February 5, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and provides residents an opportunity to bring and properly dispose of bulk items and chemical waste.

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Irrigation Water Storage Tanks Construction Begins

The SW Pine Island Water Storage Tanks project is currently under construction. It is located in an existing commercial area on Commercial Park Place, about one block north of SW Pine Island Rd. The project consists of two (2) 5 million gallon storage tanks and high service pumps to store and deliver treated irrigation water to north and west Cape Coral residents. During peak City watering times, irrigation piping alone does not hold enough water to meet residents' demands. Tanks and pumping facilities can store water during low demand periods and deliver them at the required pressures during high demand periods to offset peak demand.

The current project construction cost is $11.4M and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2022.

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Nicholas Parkway East Improvements Update

The city of Cape Coral is beginning a construction project to replace water mains and install new storm drainage along an approximately 1-2 mile area of Nicholas Parkway East from Santa Barbara Boulevard to Country Club Boulevard.  Other improvements consist of installing a new curb and gutter and wale work.  The roadway pavement will be reconstructed to help motorists better navigate the curves along the parkway.  Early offsite work includes constructing storm drainage improvements from Nicholas Parkway East north along SE 2nd Avenue, east on SE 10th Term north on Se 1st Pl, then east between the houses located on the south side of SE 9th Ter and Hunter's Run Golf Club.  More information will be mailed to residents and businesses in a project newsletter later this month.  We encourage you to visit the project website now at www.NicholasParkwayEast.com and sign up for construction updates.

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Parks and Recreation

GO Bond Updates

After breaking ground in the fall, the selected contractor, Waypoint, began park construction at Cultural Park and Gator Circle Park on Monday, January 3. The initial work will consist of setting up erosion and site control fencing and then performing any vegetative clearing and rough grading of the site. This work will be followed by the installation of storm drain pipes and detention ponds.

In addition, Cape Coral City Council received a quarterly update on the status of the entire Parks GO Bond during the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting at City Hall on Wednesday, December 8.

--> See the GO Bond Quarterly Update from 12/8/21 Meeting

Much of the Council's discussion focused on the renovations at the Yacht Club Community Park, which are scheduled to begin in April 2022, and anticipated two-year park closure during construction due to safety concerns. For more details on the Yacht Club Community Park project, visit www.CCYachtClub.com.

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Parks and Recreation Winter/Spring Program Guide Now Available

Be sure to check out the new 2022 Winter/Spring Program Guide which contains details about all of the programs, day trips, and special events being offered in January-April.

In addition to the electronic version, a limited supply of printed copies are available to pick up at all of our Recreation Centers, Cape Coral's two public libraries and City Hall.

*  Note: The online version is completely interactive with over 300 links making it even easier to get details and register online!

Get the Guide

Your City Council Members

Cape Coral Social Club is Moving...

Members: The NWNA is partnering with other organizations in our city and the Cape Coral Social Club is one such organization. Those who attended the December 4, 2021, membership meeting may recall I spoke about the CCSC. I recently received an update from the CCSC and wanted to pass it along to you. Note that the home of the CCSC is located in Northwest Cape Coral. You can also check out the Cape Coral Social Club at capecoralsocialclub.org. John Bashaw (920) 449-2000

Cape Coral Social Club is now Located in the NW Cape!

After more than 30 years of renting space at the Cape Coral Yacht Club, the Cape Coral Social Club (CCSC) is moving in January 2022. Beginning with the Club's first dinner dance of the new year (January 15^th), the Club will be renting dance and meeting space from the German American Social Club at 2101 SW Pine Island Rd.

The CCSC is an amalgamation of several small clubs formed in the late '60s. These small clubs then banded together to form the CCSC. Some form of the CCSC has been active since 1968.

Established over 50 years ago as a nonprofit organization, the CCSC provides members with a friendly, welcoming place designed for fun, social activities, and community awareness. There are no residential requirements for members and nonmembers are welcome to attend meetings and dances. The public is always welcome.

The Club's activities include a monthly dinner dance, a monthly meeting with a relevant and interesting guest speaker, and many, many social activities. Activities include group dinners, historical & museum tours, Eco/Park/Preserve tours, sports events, craft projects, and much more.

The Club is also active in the community by supporting many local charities such as The Cape Coral Caring Center, Do the Right Thing, Cape Coral for the Children, Homeless School Children Toiletries Program, Ronald McDonald House, etc.

Information about the Club can be found on the web at: 

capecoralsocialclub.org

or

facebook.com/CapeCoralSocialClub

New Waste Pro Changes

Bulk Waste Now Included in Same-Day Pick-Up!

Hi Members

Bulk Waste Now Included in Same-Day Pick-Up!

Starting the week of January 10, 2022, bulky waste, garbage, recycling, and yard waste will all be collected on the same day for Cape Coral residents.

Residents with questions are encouraged to call the 311 Call Center or Waste Pro customer service at 239-337-0800.

For more information or to find your waste collection day, please click on the Waste Pro Map below or call the 311 Call Center.

Waste Pro Map

Parks Committee Update

Members, We thought you would like to see an update from Kevin Black, your Parks Chairman on the Yacht Club construction, and two of the parks coming to the NWCape. Cape Coral Yacht Club - During the City Council's Committee of the Whole meeting on December 8, 2021, staff provided an update on the planned renovation of the Yacht Club as well as a Parks GO Bond update. The city has decided to close the entire Yacht Club Community Park, with the exception of the Boathouse restaurant. This includes the public beach, pier, boat ramps, tennis courts, public restrooms, community pool, Tony Rotino Center, and Godman Yacht Basin. The primary reason for closing the Cape Coral Yacht Club Community Park is safety. The renovation will involve the demolition of structures, replacement of walkways, relocation of utilities, large barges in the water working on the new seawalls, and a lot of heavy construction and equipment. Trying to operate the facilities during that time would present significant safety risks to residents and visitors that the City is not willing to accept. Tropicana and Crystal Lake Parks - Both projects still need the Army Corp of Engineers, permit approval, and replat of the project sites, which is required prior to construction. Construction is expected to begin in April 2022. Festival Park - Phase 1 of this project still needs site development permit approval, final construction bid packets, and project specifications. Utility relocation must also occur before the project can be bid. It also requires a replat of the site. Construction is expected to begin in June 2022.  Kevin Black

President's Message - Bulk Waste Drop Off

NWNA Members: We will be hosting several Clean-the-Cape events in Northwest Cape Coral in 2022. Sponsors are lining up and many of you have reached out to ask when the events will be held. The news will follow on those events shortly from Patricia White, our Environment Committee Chair. You will also hear about Adopt-a-Spot, another 2022 initiative that will bring us together as a community and move us toward our goal of making Cape Coral the cleanest city in Southwest Florida.  We have many new residents and I thought a friendly reminder on the rules of the road for trash collection would be helpful. The City of Cape Coral has done a great job of putting all the information together for us. Please see the attached email from Melissa Mickey, in the Office of Communications. Everything we need to know is contained in the message.  There are several factors that contribute to the waste we all see strewn in vacant lots and on the side of the road. Please understand it is a complex issue and we are trying to address all of the factors, but the easiest one to tackle is how we put out the trash for pick up. Thank you to all of you who have participated in our Clean-the-Cape events and to the many residents I see picking up trash while you walk. It is making a difference.  John Bashaw (920) 449-2000

Good afternoon John,

Per our conversation earlier this week I am sending you some links to information regarding trash, yard waste, recycling do's, and don'ts. 

The following is a link to our webpage which includes FAQs that may be helpful/useful, See below.

All Residential curbside services start at 6:00 AM, all items for collection should be placed curbside by 6:00 AM to avoid missing any of the collection vehicles. 

City ordinance dictates that items for collection cannot be placed curbside until after 5:00 p.m. one day prior to your collection day.

Extra garbage that does not fit in the brown garbage can be placed out for collection in plastic bags set next to the can. Each bag cannot weigh more than fifty (50) pounds and be stacked neatly at the curb.

Remember to keep a three (3) foot clearance between and around each can for collection and that the wheels and handle are to face the house. Please remember to also keep at least a five (5) foot clearance from mailboxes, trees, parked cars, etc.

Webpage Link Including FAQ's

The follow the link below to our webpage on solid waste, recyclables, horticulture, and bulk trash removal  - if you scroll through this page there is a lot of information and several videos created by Waste Pro on how to properly dispose of trash, the holiday schedules are listed, and there is additional helpful information.

Also, just FYI this year we have a post-Christmas holiday recycling event. It is at the Bulk Waste Drop Off located at the North Cape Government Complex on Kismet. The entrance to the Bulk Waste Drop Off is on NW 14^th Ave. 

The event runs from December 26 through the 30^th from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and is for recyclable cardboard only.  

Cape Coral Webpage on Solid WasteBulk Waste Drop Off site on NW 14th Ave.

Northwest Cape Coral 1st Annual Christmas Boat Parade

Thank You All So Much.....

NWNA Members:

Please see the message below from Dean and Jan Fox, the Boat Parade organizers. What a turnout!!!! Look for news next November on the 2022 Parade. I am sure it will be even bigger.

My very best to all of you for a safe and happy holiday season and a great Christmas!

John Bashaw

(920) 449-2000

Happy Monday Everyone! I hope you all had as great a time as I did, participating in the parade. I want to thank all the Captains and their crew for their participation and creativity. It was truly amazing! I would also like to thank all the homeowners for their decorations and parties! It was so nice to have so many homes cheering us on. Your contributions were fabulous. Thank you to all the people that participated on bridges and the empty lots holding lanterns and on golf carts - your cheers were much welcomed and we saw you!  The boats on Wazee Lake that contributed with decorations and horns were a pleasing sight in the dark of night. Thank you also. The best count we had was 48 boats in the canals and 6-8 on Wazee so about 55 boats contributed. Wow! Last but not least, a special thank you to John Bashaw and Randy Cantrell for their help with planning and Linda Stevens for her video -- she was definitely Head Cheerleader! Her video is on the public Facebook link "Northwest Central Cape Coral 1st Annual Christmas Boat Parade" for you to view and add pictures if you wish.    I cannot thank you all enough for your comments and nice thoughts. Best to wish you a very Merry Christmas and prayers to all for a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!            ~ Dean & Jan Fox

X-Mass Parade on the Spreader Canal 12/18/2021

Posted by NWNA on Saturday, December 18, 2021

NWNA Meeting Summary - Dec 4, 2021

John Bashaw President of the NWNA, gives us a summary of the Regular Meeting that took place at the future home of Tropicana Park on Dec 4, 2021.

NWNA Regular Meeting - Welcome Back!

Come Join Us and See what We've Been Working On

Save the Date When: Saturday, Dec 4, 2021 Where: Tropicana Park Time: 10:00 AM What to Bring: Hat with a visor, a Lawn Chair, Water, and an Umbrella for shade if you wish.

Dear Members:

Our next membership meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2021, at 10:00 AM at Tropicana Park. The 90-minute outdoor event will be a great opportunity for us to connect again and for me to update you on the priorities we agreed to at our last meeting. I'm pleased to announce our Mayor, John Gunter, will be our guest speaker.

During the meeting, we will update you on progress on our top initiatives, announce the results of our officer elections, and bring you up to speed on many of the developments in NW Cape Coral.

I hope to see you all there. I promise you will leave with the information you did not have when you arrived.

John Bashaw

(920) 449-2000

Guest Speaker

Mayor John Gunter

Here is what we plan on discussing at this meeting:

Utilities Expansion Project (UEP)

7 Islands

North Spreader Waterway Exit (Feasibility Study)

Beautification, Safety, Lights, Walkways, etc.

Internet Upgrades

Park Updates

Boardwalk

Medians

Clean-the-Cape Event

We have all been very busy and can't wait to share what we've been doing.

Utility Expansion Master Plan Update

On November 10, 2021, City Council was briefed by the Cape Coral Utilities Director, on the tentative results of the ongoing Utility Expansion Project (UEP) Master Plan. 

Presently, utilities (water, sewer, and reclaimed water- treated wastewater to be used for irrigation only) are being designed in the North 1 area of the city, and construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2022. The remaining areas of the city without public utilities are the subject of the UEP Master Plan. 

The UEP Master Plan is necessary to prioritize future areas for utility expansion, to identify existing infrastructure needs necessary to accommodate future expansion, to establish realistic schedules, and to establish preliminary cost estimates. 

The entire agenda and presentation given to City Council are available below. 

UEP Master Plan Update

The following is a brief summary of the preliminary findings and recommended improvements with the future service areas. Service areas are shown on the map below.

My Summary

• North 3 will be the next area to receive utilities after North 1. This area is west of Burnt Store Road to the North Spreader Waterway, north of the recently completed North 2 area, and extends north to Kismet Parkway. Utilities are expected to be installed by 2025.
• Also expected to be completed by 2025 is an expansion of utilities north on Burnt Store Road to the city line. This allows the planned Hudson Creek development to move forward and will spur commercial development along Burnt Store Road. Much of this expansion may be funded by the Hudson Creek project. Finally, by 2025, a new 22,000 linear foot sewer main on Veteran's Parkway will be constructed which is necessary for future sewer expansion.
• By 2027, the existing North reverse osmosis water plant on Kismet Parkway needs to be expanded from 6 to 18 million gallons per day.
• By 2030, the city intends to construct utilities in the North 4 and North 5 areas. Also, a new water storage tank will be constructed in the northeast section of the city.
• By 2035, the city intends to construct utilities in North 6 and North 7 areas. The city also intends to build a new water reclamation facility (wastewater treatment plant) in the northwest. The site is adjacent to the existing reverse osmosis water plant on Kismet Parkway near Chiquita Boulevard.
• By 2040, the city intends to construct utilities in North 8 and North 9 areas.
• North 10 through North 12 areas are planned for 2045.

Yes, planning level cost estimates have been included in the UEP Master Plan and these were shown in the presentation given to City Council. However, these costs are on a macro scale, and it's too early to speculate what each homeowner will pay.

It is important to note that the UEP Master Plan is intended to be a guide for future utility expansion. Specific details of pipe and pumping station placements are not yet completed.

This document will be modified (and boundaries of service areas will likely be realigned) as the project moves forward. In fact, City Council and the Mayor have already requested that engineers look at the possibility of moving North 11 up in the schedule.

So, the next steps are as follows:

• Engineers will address comments from city staff, City Council, and the Mayor, including the pros and cons of constructing utilities in North 11 sooner.
• The UEP Master Plan report will be finalized.
• The city will hire a consultant to re-evaluate impact fees, one-time utility assessments, and user fees taking into account the timing and estimated costs of the above projects.
• The city will hire a consulting engineer to design Area 3 and improvements scheduled to be online by 2025.

Again, this is a high-level master plan and is not intended to include specific project details.

If you have comments and questions that you believe are appropriate at this point in the planning process you may email me at publicworks@nwcape.com.

I will prepare a consolidated response of appropriate comments to the city. You may certainly contact your City Council Member directly if you prefer.

Don Freeman, P.E.
NWNA Public Works Committee

Cape Coral Fire Dept. - Annual Open House

Hi Members On Saturday, November 6, the Cape Coral Fire Department will host our annual Open House. From 9 am until 12 pm, the public is invited to visit any of our eleven fire stations for the opportunity to meet firefighters and learn about the fire apparatus, equipment, and services. In addition, a variety of fun and educational activities and displays, many from our partner public safety agencies, will be available at each station. Some of these include: • Friends and Family CPR Instruction • Blood Donations • Coastie and the Coast Guard Auxiliary • Public Works Vehicles • Lee County Mosquito Control District Helicopter and Educational Bug Display • Interactive, Inflatable Fire Safety Smoke House • Vehicle Extrication Demonstrations • Junior Firefighter Obstacle Course • Car Seat Checks with Safe Kids • Lee County EMS Ambulance and Helicopter • Pet Safety and Adoptable Dogs from the Cape Coral Animal Shelter • Scavenger hunt, face painting, and more. Come out and visit the Fire and Rescue stations around Cape Coral and bring the whole family for a fun day!

High-Speed Internet Service Update

Good Afternoon!

The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced today that it has received more than 230 applications for the Broadband Infrastructure Program, for a total of more than $2.5 billion in funding requests across 49 states and U.S. territories. The city of Cape Coral applied for this grant in August 2021. See NTIA Grant Information below.

As you can see from the attached article this is a highly competitive grant. The city feels they submitted a very good grant application, but there are so many places that are in need of broadband infrastructure.

In Florida, applications were submitted from Monroe, Martin, and Indian River counties. Cape Coral was the only Florida city to submit an application.

NTIA expects to complete its review, selection of successful applicants, and award processing by November 15, 2021. NTIA expects the earliest start date for awards to be November 29, 2021.

Note: The city had a positive meeting with one of the broadband vendors this week. They are not at liberty to discuss the details of the meeting, however, as soon as the NWNA receives an update it will be immediately communicated to our members.

Linda Stevens
Secretary for the NWNA
Linda.Stevens@nwcape.comNTIA Grant Information

Flood Insurance Data Needed

Members, Council Member, Gloria Tate is asking for our help to gather information to help effect changes affecting residents. Please send her a copy of any bills you receive that are renewed higher than 18% and send your old bill for comparison. She wants to continue to gather information on how these rate changes are affecting our residents. Please send it to the email address below. Gloria Raso Tate District 1 Cape Coral City Council gtate@capecoral.gov 239-940-1538

Risk Rating 2.0: Projected Premium Changes by Zip Code - SFH Policies

Please click on the button below to see the latest FEMA information showing the areas that will see an increase and approximately how much it will be.The 'Dashboard" will have several sections and a lot of information so look for the data for the state of Florida by selecting it from the filter in the window in the upper right corner. Then look for your zip code at the bottom corner window.

FEMA Data Dashboard Link