City of Bonita Springs - Budget workshop, June 17, 2026

The City of Bonita Springs held a budget workshop on June 17, 2026, focusing on the preliminary operating and capital improvement budgets for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The finance director presented detailed budget projections, including revenue sources such as property taxes and impact fees, and outlined expenditures by function and fund type. Key procurement-related discussions included funding allocations for new facilities like the Lightner Creek Soccer Complex and Banyan Tree Park, with associated operating costs and equipment purchases highlighted. The workshop also reviewed the capital improvement plan, emphasizing stormwater management projects, infrastructure upgrades, and pedestrian pathway developments. Several projects were noted as grant-funded or pending bid advertisement, including a $2 million federal appropriation for the Bonita Beach Road and US 41 intersection improvements. The council discussed timelines for design and construction phases, grant compliance, and the integration of county-level infrastructure plans. No formal votes were taken, as this was a workshop, but the council provided general direction and requested further detailed reviews in upcoming meetings.