# City Council Meeting 10/28/2026

The City of Punta Gorda City Council meeting on October 28, 2026, included significant water-infrastructure funding and project discussions. Council approved the drinking-water facility plan’s recommended alternative: expanding the city’s existing reverse-osmosis treatment facilities and wellfield, adding approximately 4 million gallons per day of capacity. The estimated project cost is $95.9 million, and the city has secured $35 million in supplemental federal funding related to Hurricanes Helene and Milton; completion is targeted for the end of 2030. Council also approved a $288,290 amendment to Corolla Engineers for professional services to renew and modify the city’s water-use permit, which expires in 2027. The amount exceeded the roughly $200,000 budget allocation, with the additional funds to come from remaining funds in the water/wastewater tank-coating project.

Project updates reported that Cooper Street improvements and the Bayfront project are out to bid; Boca Grande drainage construction is in the award process, while another Boca Grande project is expected to be rebid or have its bidding period extended after receiving fewer than three bids. The pedestrian-crosswalk evaluation committee qualified a firm and requested its scope and fees; evaluation of the public-safety fence and wellfield/RO-plant improvements is underway. The council also discussed land-development application timelines and fees, requesting further research rather than adopting changes. Resolutions opposing phosphate mining and animal fighting passed, but officials noted these were statements of position and did not change existing rules or procurement activity.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 28, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting 10/28/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4kvLcaceKk) - City of Punta Gorda