Key Agenda Items & Actions

Budget & Finance

• Resolution 2025-14 – Adopted the tentative millage rate for FY 2025–2026 property taxes.
• Resolution 2025-15 – Adopted the tentative FY 2025–2026 budget.
• Financial Reports – Reviewed June and July 2025 reports.
• Resolution 2025-13 – Established an Auditor Selection Committee and appointed members.

Grants & Funding

• Tourist Development Tax Agreement – Approved, providing $163,000 in funding for Estero River Park trails (reducing Village costs).
• Resolution 2025-21 – Acknowledged receipt of a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant, directing staff to publish the required public notice.

Community & Events

• Resolution 2025-16 – Established a budget for the 2025 Veterans Day Event.
• Agreement with Estero Forever Foundation – Approved for management of the Happehatchee Complex($1,500/month).

Operations & Infrastructure

• Forerunner Software Renewal – Approved 2-year renewal of floodplain management software ($81,796).
• Ordinance 2025-09 (Second Reading) – Approved, granting authority for the Village to approve plats (land development process).

Notable Outcomes

✅ Tentative millage rate and FY 2025–2026 budget adopted.

✅ $163,000 secured in TDT funds for Estero River Park trails.

✅ Veterans Day event budget formally established.

✅ FEMA grant award acknowledged.

✅ Agreement approved for ongoing management of Happehatchee Complex.

✅ Software renewal ensures continued compliance with floodplain management.

✅ Ordinance clarified Village authority on plat approvals.