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Stormwater Projects
Billie and High Streets Drainage Improvements (Citywide Drainage): Drainage improvements for Billie and High Street. | Ward 1
Woodside Ave Filter Marsh Parking: On street parking for Billy Creek Filter Marsh. | Ward 1
Edgewood Drainage Design HMGP: Design drainage for the Edgewood area. | Ward 2
Ben Street Extension: Extension of Ben Street south to Cul-de-sac north of Edison Avenue including sidewalk connection to Thomas Street. | Ward 2
Eastwood Player Development: Prepare Clean-up plan and close lime residual sites. | Ward 2
Eastwood Village Property Cleanup: Prepare clean-up plan for lime residuals on the property. | Ward 2
South Street Property Evaluation and Cleanup: Evaluation and remediation of old lime sludge disposal site. Will include evaluation of surrounding neighborhood. | Ward 2
Carrell Canal Drainage Study: Study to determine feasibility and cost of piping Carrell Canal from US 41 to Ten Mile Canal. | Ward 3 & 4
Valencia Rear Yard Drainage: Review rear yard drainage to determine design to relieve flooding caused by the abandonment of rear yard sewers. | Ward 4
News Press (Fire Station) property remediation: Prepare reports for FDEP and remediate the TRHP on the site. | Wards 4
Citywide Seawall Repair: Repairs banks of Caloosahatchee River at all city-owned properties. | Ward 4 & 5
L-3 Relocation: Relocate L-3 Canal adjacent to Fleishman Park | Ward 5
Buckingham Property Rehabilitation: Prepare site for use as Emergency Debris Site. Clean up closed landfill | Ward 6
Stormwater Master Plan Update: Update of existing stormwater master plan including a sea level rise component | Citywide
MS4 Permit: City MS4 Permit with FDEP. | Citywide
Basin Management Action Plan: Reduce nitrogen discharges to the Caloosahatchee River. | Citywide
Canal Armoring HMGP: Armoring of canals across City. | Citywide
Utility Improvement Projects
Prospect Avenue Neighborhood (Phase I): Installation of a gravity sewer main for unserved homes. | Ward 1
Prospect Avenue Neighborhood (Phase II): Replacement of the aging gravity sewer main and existing waterline, improvements to the storm drainage and sidewalk installation in the Prospect Avenue neighborhood. | Ward 1
Madison Avenue & Van Buren Neighborhood: Replace gravity sewer, water services, drainage, roadway and sidewalk improvements. | Ward 1
Billie, High and Kunze Street Drainage & Utility Improvements: Replace gravity sewer, water services, drainage, roadway and sidewalk improvements. | Ward 1
Cleveland Grove Neighborhood (Patrick/Turner/Kentucky): Replace gravity sewer, water services, drainage, roadway and sidewalk improvements. | Ward 1
Marsh Neighborhood Utility Project: Replace gravity sewer, water lines, drainage, roadway and sidewalk improvement in the area bounded by Marsh Avenue, Prospect Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, and Woodside Avenue. | Ward 1
New York Avenue Utilities: New sewer services and drainage improvements to be done on New York Avenue from Nuna Avenue to the west end. | Ward 1
Billy Bowlegs Fiber Optic Utility Installation: Installation by directional boring of fiber optic conduits for internet connections for Billy Bowlegs Park. | Ward 1
Second Street Drainage Design: Roadway and minor sewer restoration of aging old clay pipe at Second and Evans Avenue intersection north to Avalon Place. | Ward 2.
Bellevue Park Utility at Palm City Gardens: Construction of new utilities in conjunction with the Housing Authority providing site improvements. | Ward 2
Evans (Ella Piper to Providence) Avalon Utility Improvements: Replacement of the existing sanitary sewer, waterline, roadway and drainage improvements on Evans Avenue and Avalon. | Ward 2
Hanson Street Utility Extension: Installation of a proposed transmission waterline, reclaimed waterline and force main along the Hanson Street Extension from Veronica Shoemaker to Ortiz Avenue. | Ward 2 & 3
Phase III-C Area 8 Utility Improvements: Replacement of the sanitary sewer in the area. Further, the waterline will be replaced along with minor storm drainage improvements. | Ward 3 & 4
Jeffcott Neighborhood Phase III-C Area 4: Replacement of the sanitary sewer in the area, and along the waterline minor storm drainage. | Wards 3 & 4
Crag Street Waterline: Waterline installation for fire protection and commercial service. | Ward 3
Royal Palm Waterline Improvement: New 8” waterline installation along Royal Palm Avenue between Katherine Street and Stella Street. | Ward 3
US41 Utility Replacement: Evaluate and replace existing utilities (WM, FM and gravity sewer) in the US41 ROW from Winkler Avenue to Victoria Avenue. | Wards 3, 4 & 5
Downtown Phase III – Area A Utility Improvements (MidTown): Replacement of the existing utilities, drainage and roadway and including Streetscape elements in the reconstruction. Project includes Union Street from Broadway to Central and Jackson Street from SR82 to Victoria. | Ward 4
Phase IV Area B-1 Linhart Avenue/Magnolia St/Holly Road: New water, sewer and drainage improvements and sidewalks. | Ward 4
Central Avenue Utility Adjustment: Abandoning an existing 8” watermain that is deteriorating under an electrical building and pump house that was constructed over the line. | Ward 4
Poinciana Sewer Improvement at Lift Station #2: Replacement of existing 8” gravity sewer along Poinciana Avenue, between McGregor Blvd and Cortez Blvd due to infiltration into the system. | Ward 4
Grand Avenue Waterline Connection Improvement: Replacement of existing Water Main due to complaints of low pressure. | Ward 4
SR82 Utility Relocation: Complete utility adjustments on SR82 from Lee Blvd to the City limits as part of the FDOT widening of SR82. | Ward 6
Inflow & Infiltration (I & I) Analysis: Complete flow monitoring at City lift stations to determine areas where large amounts of I & I exist. | Citywide
Lift Station No. 84, 87, & 89 Improvements: Complete improvements to the existing lift stations. | Citywide
Lift Station Flow Chart: Creation of flow path and routing of existing lift stations. | Citywide
Transportation Improvement Projects
Nuna Avenue Sidewalk: Design of sidewalk on the west side of Nuna Ave from Nottingham to Glenwood Avenue. | Ward 1
Cranford Avenue Sidewalk: Replacement of sidewalk in front of McCullom Hall. | Ward 2
Edison Avenue Extension east to Ortiz: Extension of Edison Avenue to Ortiz Avenue by Development Agreement with Eastwood Village PUD. | Ward 2
Dora Street Improvements: Converting street to one-way operation with cul-de-sac. | Ward 2
Hanson Street Extension: Design and construction of new 4 lane divided roadway with bike lanes and sidewalks from Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd to Ortiz Ave. Roundabouts are included at both ends of the project. | Wards 2 & 3
First Street & Second Street Reconfiguration: Converting First Street and Second Street from one-way pair to two-way local streets (from Fowler St Intersection to Palm Beach Blvd/Seaboard St intersection). | Ward 2 & 3
Old Metro Pkwy (SR739) from Warehouse to Hanson: Rehabilitation of Old Metro Parkway per FDOT agreement with anticipation of transfer of maintenance responsibility to City. | Ward 3
Moreno Avenue Sidewalk Project: Design and construction of a new sidewalk on Moreno Avenue from Broadway to Central in response to a CRS. | Ward 3
Hanson Street US41 to Montclaire: Sidewalk Construction from LAP grant from the Florida Dept of Transportation. | Ward 3
Central Terrace Right of Way Restoration: Rehabilitation of vehicular travel lanes on this unplatted road for postage service and emergency vehicles. | Ward 3
South Street Sidewalk from US41 to Fowler Street: Sidewalk Construction from LAP grant from the Florida Department of Transportation. | Ward 3 & 4
US41 Medians & Roadway Improvements (FY 2017/18): Install median improvements and roadway resurfacing as part of safety upgrades; to be coordinated with CFM utility improvements. Once construction is complete, FDOT will be conducting a road diet. | Ward 3, 4 & 5
Allen Park Elementary School Sidewalks: Sidewalk construction next to Allen Park Elementary-LAP grant from FDOT. | Ward 4
Edison Avenue Realignment from US41 to McGregor Blvd: Design – Restart project from 2009, when project plans were 90% complete. | Ward 4
Virginia Avenue Roundabout Design: Update DPA’s 2009 Roundabout design based on current standards/Michael Wallwork review. | Ward 4
MLK Boulevard/SR-82 Realignment from MLK Blvd to US41 via Broadway and Victoria Avenue: Realign MLK Blvd to by-pass Justice Center, potentially via Broadway to Victoria Avenue to US41. | Ward 4
Edwards Drive Streetscape – Monroe to Downtown Basin: Reconstruct Edwards Drive from Monroe Street to the Downtown Basin to provide for Streetscape. | Ward 4
South Plaza Box Culvert Rep: Design and permit new box culvert for South Plaza Crossing. | Ward 5
Winkler and Challenger Sidewalks-Ray V. Pottorf: Sidewalk construction at various locations next to Ray V. Pottorf Elementary - LAP grant from the FDOT. | Ward 6
Bike – Ped Trail Six Mile Cypress: Bike-Ped Trail between Winkler Ave Extension and Challenger Blvd-LAP grant from the FDOT for construction % CEI. | Ward 6
Winkler Avenue and Challenger Blvd. Interim Intersection Improvements: Interim improvements to address citizen safety concerns. | Ward 6
Somerset Plantations Signage & Roadway Marking Evaluation: Evaluate community’s signings and pavement markings per MUTCD criteria for FMPD patrol. | Ward 6
FDOT Markups: Provide plan markups of CFM utilities to FDOT/Lee County as requested. | Citywide
Fort Myers 2020 Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan: Update City’s 2007 Masterplan (Glatting/Jackson/Kercher Anglin). | Citywide
Ongoing Traffic Studies: Address CRS requests and/or Citizen Calls regarding speeding issues. | Citywide
Winkler Avenue Traffic Evaluation: Traffic study to evaluate developer build-out impacts from Colonial Blvd to Metro Pkwy. | Citywide
City of Fort Myers Complete Streets Guidelines and Policies: Complete Streets principles to be incorporated in CFM capital improvement projects. | Citywide
AWWTP & Transmission Projects
Reclaimed Water Production 100% CAWWTF: Expanding the Central Plant Reclaimed Water Facilities to 100% of production (from 6 MGD to 11 MGD) to comply with regulatory agencies. | Ward 1
Injection Well – DEP Requirement central AWWTF: Construction of an effuent injection well at the Central Plant as required by the FDEP. | Ward 1
Generator/Breaker Upgrade Central AWWTF: Replacement/rehab of generators and related switchgear at the Central AWWTF. | Ward 1
Power Distribution Rehab Central AWWTF: Rehabilitation and replacement of power distribution systems at the Central AWWTF. | Ward 1
Breaker Replacement Central AWWTF: Replacement of main circuit breakers at the Central AWWTF. | Ward 1
Lightning Arrest System Central AWWTF: Rehab/Install lightning arrest equipment to all buildings at the Central AWWTF. | Ward 1
Belt Press Refurbish/Replacement Central AWWTF’s: Replace the belt filter press system at the Central AWWTF’s. | Ward 1
Residuals Treatment Process Upgrade Central AWWTF: Upgrade residuals treatment system at the Central AWWTF to meet regulatory stabilization and disposal requirements. | Ward 1
Plant Wide Structural Rehab Central AWWTF: Repair or replace deteriorated concrete at various locations at the Central AWWTF. | Ward 1
Aerator Improvement Project Central AWWTF: Replace existing surface aerators with larger units, install variable speed drives and controls, and complete structural improvements as needed. | Ward 1
AWWTFs Screening & Grit Removal Improvements: Replacement of the traveling screens, vortex grit removal systems, and dewatering systems at CAWWTF and SAWWTF. | Ward 1 & 5
Palm Avenue Waterline Improvements: Install a transmission waterline on Palm Ave from SR82 to Michigan Ave. | Budget: Included with interconnect. | Ward 2
Wellfield Capacity Enhancements: Redevelop/rehabilitate water supply wells to increase yields. | Ward 2
Water Treatment Plant/Wellfield Expansion: Add 2 cartridge filters and final membrane train for 20 MGD build-out of WTP. Expand wellfield to meet future demands. | Ward 2
P-22 Production Well: Installation of a new production well at site P-22. | Ward 3
West and South Test Wells: Exploration wells in the West and South directions. | Wards 4 & 6
Energy Recovery System & Interstage Boosting: WTP improvements to include evaluation of an energy recovery system and automatic control system with performance and monitoring assistance. | Ward 2
Corrosion Inhibitor Bulk Storage: Rehab/replacement of storage tanks for chemicals at the Water Treatment Plant. | Ward 2
Bulk & Day Storage Tank Replacement: Rehab/replacement of storage tanks for chemicals at the Water Treatment Plant. | Ward 2
Central AWWTP Trunk Sanitary Sewer: Replace and upsize (due to aging) the existing trunk sanitary sewer lines from the Central Plant to the South point on Palm Avenue. | Ward 2 & 3
Lift Station 10 & Forcemain Improvements (Phase 3): Replace the existing forcemain on Coronado along with upgrading LS10 to allow sewer to travel to the Central Plant. | Ward 4
Reuse Facility at the South AWWTF: Construction of reclaimed water facility at the South Plant to produce reclaimed water. Initial phase is 6 MGD; 2 future phases of 3 MGD each for ultimate capacity of 12 MGD. | Ward 5
Generator/Breaker Upgrade South AWWTF: Replacement/rehab of generators and related switchgear at the South AWWTF. | Ward 5
Power Distribution Rehab South AWWTF: Rehabilitation and replacement of power distribution systems at the South AWWTF. | Ward 5
Breaker Replacement South AWWTF: Replacement of main circuit breakers at the South AWWTF. | Ward 5
Lightning Arrest System South AWWTF: Rehab/Install lightning arrest equipment to all buildings at the South AWWTF. | Ward 5
Belt Press Refurbish/Replacement South AWWTF’s: Replace the belt filter press system at the South AWWTF’s. | Ward 5
Residuals Treatment Process upgrade South AWWTF: Upgrade residuals treatment system at the South AWWTF to meet regulatory stabilization and disposal requirements. | Ward 5
Plant Wide Structural Rehab South AWWTF: Repair or replace deteriorated concrete at various locations at the South AWWTF. | Ward 5
Influent Line Rehabilitation South AWWTF: Assessment and repair of 550 LF of 54-inch influent reinforced concrete pipe into the Central & South AWWTF influent wet well. | Ward 5
Aerator Improvement Project South AWWTF: Replace existing surface aerators with larger units, install variable speed drives and controls, and complete structural improvements as needed. | Ward 5
Nitrification Gearbox Rebuild/Replacement South AWWTF: Rebuild or replace existing aerator gearboxes required for plant process control. | Ward 5
Central to South Reclaimed Transmission Main: The project consists of the installation of a transmission reclaimed water main from Trailhead Park on VSS to the South AWWTP plant. | Ward 5
Iona Canal Force Main Improvements: Project consists of the design of a force main system to replace the gravity system along South Drive and Iona Canal to the South AWWTF. | Ward 5
East Water Storage Tank and Booster Pump Station: Project consists of the study and design of a new water storage tank to boost pressure in the south Treeline area. | Ward 6.
East Fort Myers Water Reclamation Facility: Planning, design, and construction of a new wastewater treatment facility and injection wells for disposal of effluent as proposed by our wastewater master plan. | Ward 6
Energy Performance Contracting Evaluation – Siemens Industry: Evaluation of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) at both AWWTFs, and of water metering infrastructure and system. | Citywide
Wastewater Influent Flow Contributions Evaluation: Identify and quantify LCU contributions to the City’s wastewater systems. | Citywide
Reclaimed Water Commitment and Demand Update: Update list of potential reclaimed water customers including LCU and determine cost difference between reclaimed water and deep well injection of effluent. | Citywide
WTP Carbon Dioxide Replacement: Replace CO2 system with larger unit. | Ward 2
WTP Chemical Tank Replacements and Containment Coatings: Replace various tanks and coatings. | Ward 2
WTP Neutralization System Improvements: Make various improvements to neutralization holding area. | Ward 2
WTP Wellfield Management | Ward 2
WTP SFWMD Water Use Permit (WUP) Renewal: Renew WUP for next 20 years. | Ward 2
WTP UIC Permit Renewal: Renew UIC Permit and MIT test.
WTP Deep Injection Well | Ward 2
WTP Facilities AC Replacement/Upgrade | Ward 2
WTP IMAG Elevated Water Storage Tank | Ward 2
WTP East Service Area Water Modeling | Ward 2
WTP Raw Water Transmission Main Improvements | Ward 2
WTP GST Repair | Ward 2
Lighting Projects
Billy’s Creek Preserve additional LED solar lighting installation: Provide uniform lighting along walkaways at Preserve. | Ward 1
FPL Solar Trees and Solar Canopy: This project will install 5 Solar Trees and 2 Solar Canopies donated by FPL. | Ward 2
Emergency Traffic Signal: This project will install new Emergency Signal for FS at Benchark Ave & MLK. | Ward 2
Ironbridge Boulevard Lighting: Provide new 22 streetlights installed on new FPL poles. | Ward 3
Palm Avenue Lighting – Hanson Street to the south: Project will provide new 15 street lights installed on existing FPL poles. | Ward 3
Jackson Street Lighting Project: This project will provide street lighting per streetscape standards. | Ward 4
City Hall Generator and Transfer Switch: This project will replace existing Generator which is at end of usage. | Ward 4
Bay St & Bayview Court FPL Customer Rearrangement of Electric Services: This project will provide underground service to 55 existing customers. | Ward 4
Barkley Circle Lighting: Provide 19 streetlights under Lighting Agreement with FPL. | Ward 5
Mason Corbin Court Lighting: Install 4 new streetlights with Lighting Agreement with FPL. | Ward 5
Dynasty Drive Lighting: Project will install new LED streetlights on 40’ aluminum poles. | Ward 6
Citywide Street Lighting Improvement | Citywide
Citywide metal light poles replacement: This project will provide replacement of unsafe metal light poles in City ROW. | Citywide
Citywide surveillance camera installation: This project will install 11 surveillance cameras at different locations. | Citywide
Facilities Projects
Billy Bowlegs Park Reconstruction: Reconstruction of park including new fields, irrigation, lighting, bleachers, parking, multipurpose building, covered basketball courts. | Ward 1
Black History Museum: Design north and south staircases and porches. | Ward 1
Public Works Sanitation Building Replacement: Design and construct new 4,500 sq. ft. office for Sanitation Dept. in PW yard. | Ward 2
PW Operations Truck Wash: Upgrading the existing truck wash. | Ward 2
Public Works Fencing Repair/Replace: Repair fence and add visual screening to the Public Works yard. | Ward 2
ADA City Nursery: Installation of new office trailer and ADA improvements. | Ward 2
Fire Training Center and Dock: Perform structural assessment of existing training center and dock. | Ward 2
ADA Public Works Building: Renovate as noted in 2012 Transition Plan. | Ward 2
Solid Waste Maintenance Building: Design Building for vehicle inspections and routine maintenance. | Ward 2
Public Works Utilities Maintenance Building: Design 12,500 sq. ft. building for maintenance for maintenance and office areas. | Ward 2
Generator Replacement at FS # 3 and # 4: Replace generators at Fire Station # 3 and # 4. | Ward 2 & 4
ADA Fire Station #2, #3, and #5: Renovate Fire Stations as noted in 2012 Transition plan. | Ward 2, 4 & 6
STARS Expansion – New Building: Design and permitting of new multi-purpose building at STARS complex. | Ward 3
Prince Field Lighting: Design lighting and field amenities | Ward 3
STARS Gym’s Roof & Auto Xfr switch: Install automatic transfer switch and complete roof work at gym. | Ward 3
STARS Lobby Reconfiguration: Redesign of Lobby, game room area, and gym entrance door. | Ward 3
Rachel at the Well Statue (Edison Park): Renovation of statue at entry to Edison Park to refurbish and make structural repairs. | Ward 4
Additional Art Repairs: Repairs to Great Turtle Chase, Panther, Propeller, Uncommon Friends and Wes Nott Statue. | Ward 4
Main St. Parking Garage Assessment: Assess parking garage, structure, electrical, mechanical and drainage. | Ward 4
Police Department HVAC Upgrades: Issues with mold. HVAC systems needs upgraded. | Ward 4
Fort Myers Yacht Basin: Demolish deck slabs and build new ones. Design, permitting and construction. | Ward 4
Skatium Cooler Replacement: Design new foundations, tower stand and refrigerant piping height and slope modifications for new cooler. | Ward 4
Garage Access System Replacement: Main Street and City of Palms Garage Access Systems scheduled for replacement. | Ward 4
City Hall Security Assessment: Assess building’s access control, security protocols, reception desk, public restroom access, active shooter plan. | Ward 4
SBDAC Rooftop Renovation: Rooftop renovation at DBDAC | Ward 4
Edison Restaurant, Building 2nd Floor Plank Shoring: Shore 2nd floor hollow core planks to keep area operational until full renovation begins. | Ward 4
Fort Myers Country Club Building Assessment: Assess building structure, electrical, mechanical and drainage systems. | Ward 4
ADA South Wastewater Plant: Renovate bathrooms and issues as noted in 2012 Transition plan. | Ward 5
South Wastewater Plant Operations Bathroom Improvements: Renovate Operation building bathrooms. | Ward 5
South Wastewater Plant Waterline Improvements: Design and construct new water line to address low water pressures in several outbuildings. | Ward 5
Forum Park: Design park concept plans for Ward 6. | Ward 6
Fire Station #7: Design and permitting of new fire station #7 to be located along Six Mile Cypress Parkway. | Ward 6
Fort Myers Golf Course Bridge Railings: Railings on three golf cart bridges are in bad condition. | Ward 6
HR Security Lobby Renovation: Upgrade security at the Human Resources Lobby area. | Ward 6