City of Bonita Springs, City council meeting, June 6, 2026

The City of Bonita Springs City Council held a meeting on June 6, 2026, which included a detailed presentation by Tamara Piaget, outgoing Executive Director of the Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau, on tourism activity and funding derived from the tourist development tax (bed tax). The presentation highlighted the economic impact of tourism, including $46.8 million in bed tax revenue in fiscal year 2025, and the allocation of these funds toward marketing, beach and shoreline projects, and spring training facilities. The council also approved an ordinance regulating electric bicycles and similar devices on city streets and sidewalks, with specific speed limits and usage rules. Additionally, the council discussed a proposed policy framework for evaluating the historical significance of city-owned properties to guide future preservation decisions. The meeting included approval of the Florida Division of Emergency Management hazard mitigation grant management contract to support home elevation projects for residents affected by Hurricane Ian, with FEMA covering 75% of costs. The council received updates on property tax valuations and ongoing legislative monitoring related to property tax exemptions. Several council members provided community updates and emphasized respectful public discourse. Motions were passed to approve the consent agenda, the ordinance on electric mobility devices, participation in opioid litigation settlements, and the hazard mitigation grant contract.