Financial Advisory Committee
The Financial Advisory Committee provides citizen input to City Council regarding the City's financial matters and budgetary process, and recommend methods for revenue enhancement. The members of the Committee review the City Manager's proposed budget and annual Strategic Plan as part of the budget process as well as reviewing the long range financial plans for the City. The Committee provides recommendations to revise or help guide the Council's goals for the City. The Committee's goal is to ensure all City expenditures are necessary and economically sound. There are seven members on this Committee and meet the second Monday of every month at 9:00 a.m., with additional meetings as needed.
Charter School Governing Board
The Cape Coral Charter School Governing Board is appointed by City Council and oversees the operations of the City’s charter school system. The twelve-member board includes seven voting members and a Council representative. The board meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m., with additional meetings as necessary. For more information, please contact Christine Hoffman at 239-283-4511 ext. 303 or email christine.hoffman@capecharterschools.org.
Code Compliance Special Magistrate
Hears code violation cases, assesses fines, fees, and liens upon properties that do not comply with the Cape Coral Code of Ordinances. Violations are heard by a Special Master appointed by City Council and meetings are held the first and third Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers.
Community Development Block Grant/Citizens Advisory Board
The five-member Board reviews and makes recommendations to City Council concerning distribution of CDBG money and SHIP. Their goal is to provide a fair and equitable distribution of funds to various non-profit organizations which benefit Cape Coral and its citizens. Their meetings are set by an Action Plan Schedule for the calendar year with additional meetings as necessary.
Community Redevelopment Agency
This board was formed for the enhancement and improvement of the downtown business area and consists of seven members. Their meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m and are subject to cancellation. For more information, please contact Helen Ramey at 239-549-5616 or e-mail hramey@capecoral.net.
Contractors’ Regulatory Board
Review and approve or deny license applications along with hearing disciplinary actions and entering written decisions; also the Board serves as the Board of Adjustments & Appeals. The Board consists of 12 members and meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Golf Course Advisory Board
Discuss the management, financial, and daily operations of the City-owned Coral Oaks Golf Course. Their goal is to make recommendations to Council to ensure Coral Oaks remains a top quality facility. There are seven members on this Board, and they meet every other month on the fourth Tuesday, with additional meetings as necessary.
Health Facilities Authority
This five-member board was created in 1975 through Legislature of the State with the enactment of a bill creating and establishing the City of Cape Coral Health Facilities Authority. The Authority currently meets once a year, usually in March, to discuss the Gulf Coast Village bonds.
Municipal Firefighters, Police, and General Employees Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees
Establish and maintain the policies and procedures for investing pension funds. They review income summaries to assure investments are obtaining maximum income with minimal risk. They are ever vigilant of ways to provide enhanced benefits for City employees. Their goal is to ensure a healthy pension fund that will provide retirement benefits to all present and future City retirees. The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and General Employees’ each act as a separate Board each consisting of five members. They meet quarterly holding their meetings in February, May, August and November. Each Board may hold special meetings as deemed necessary.
Planning & Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency
Reviews all changes in Land Use, Zoning, and Land Use and Development Regulations and provide recommendations to City Council concerning land use matters. They also review and grant all requests for variances and special exceptions in accordance with the Cape Coral Land Use Code of Ordinances. There are seven members and two alternates on this Commission and they meet monthly on the first Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Additional meetings are held as deemed necessary.
Transportation Advisory Commission
This Commission is composed of the Mayor and three Council members with one Council Member appointed as an alternate. They review and give staff direction on road projects. This commission meets monthly on the Wednesday prior to the Metropolitan Planning Commission (M.P.O.) at 9:00 a.m.
Selection Advisory Committee
Review proposals, interview, rank, and negotiate a contract with those firms that are qualified for a particular type of City project or service. The Committee consists of six staff members and meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month as needed.
Unlicensed Contracting Special Master
The Special Master hears cases and assesses fines involving unlicensed contracting in the City of Cape Coral. Violations are heard by a Special Master appointed by City Council and meetings are held when citation fees have not been paid in full.