Below you will find a general description of the City's Boads, Commissions and Committees. The meeting dates and times are subject to change, please see the Meeting Calendar for the most updated schedule of meetings.
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Reviews established policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and adopted local comprehensive plans and makes recommendations to encourage or facilitate affordable housing. There are 11 members on this Committee and they meet the first and third Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m., with additional meetings as needed.
Audit Committee
The Cape Coral Audit Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the City Auditor's Office on issues presented to the committee relating to the City's financial and other reporting practices; internal control; compliance with laws, regulations, and ethics; independent audit process; and special audit needs. There are five members on this Committee and meet on the third Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m.
Budget Review Committee
The Budget Review Committee’s responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following duties: 1) Review the City Manager’s proposed budget and asset improvement programs and provide recommendations of expenditure/revenue allocation, 2) Review the annual Strategic Plan as part of the budget process, 3) Review non-departmental applications for funding and provide funding recommendations in accordance with direction received from the Mayor and City Council, 4) Address any other financial matters as requested by the City Council and 5) the Committee may also review the City’s financial activity on a quarterly basis and report to the Council any concern it may have, based upon majority vote of the committee, in maintaining a balanced budget and good financial management. There are seven members on this Committee and they meet on the second Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m., with additional meetings as needed.
Burnt Store Road Right-Of-Way Committee
The City of Cape Coral Burnt Store Road Right-of-Way Committee meets to discuss future plans to widen Burnt Store Road from the intersection of Pine Island Road and running north to the County line. There are six members and two alternates on this committee who meet 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 9:00 a.m., with changes or additional meetings as necessary. For more information, please contact Catherine Hoggs-Perez at 239-541-1167 ext. 404 or email catherine.hoggs-perez@capecoralcharterschools.org.
Charter Review Commission
According to Section 10.03 of the Cape Coral City Charter, a nine (9) member Charter Review Commission must be established at least every six years to make Charter amendment recommendations to City Council.
Civilians Police Review Board
Reviews and makes recommendations on certain closed departmental investigations. There are seven members and two alternates appointed by majority vote of City Council. They will meet monthly.
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 third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m and are subject to cancelation. For more information, please contact Phyllis DeMarco, 239-549-5615 or e-mail pdemarco@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.
Districting Commission
Section 8.02 of the City Charter requires that Council shall establish a Districting Commission with representation from each district to recommend a plan for adjustment of council district boundaries. This must be completed within six months of receiving the Federal Census Report.
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.
Grievance Committee
The Grievance Committee has the power to order relief concerning whether a condition affecting an employee is unjust, inequitable, or a hindrance to effective operation and is subject to certain limitations. The Committee shall consist of five persons over the age of 18 that are eligible for service on the Grievance Committee. No person on the Committee shall be related by marriage or consanguinity to the employee requesting the hearing. For full details pertaining to the Grievance Committee and its composition please see Chapter 2, Section 2-33.1 of the City Code on the
American Legal website.
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.