The City of Fort Myers, Florida

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1 The City of Fort Myers, Florida Fiscal Year Live Work Play Invest Annual Budget Book

2 The cover captures various photographs that depict an environment where people are encouraged to live, work, play and invest.

3 CITY OF FORT MYERS, FLORIDA ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FISCAL YEAR ELECTED OFFICIALS Randall P. Henderson, Jr. Mayor Teresa Watkins Brown Ward 1 Johnny Streets, Jr. Ward 2 Levon Simms Ward 3 Michael A. Flanders Ward 4 Forrest Banks Ward 5 Thomas Leonardo Ward 6 CITY MANAGER William P. Mitchell ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER Marvin E. Collins, III PREPARED BY: Office of Management & Budget ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL September 26,

4 The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the City of Fort Myers, Florida for its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan, and as a communication device. The award is valid for a period of one year only. The Office of Management & Budget believes the current budget continues to conform to program requirements and is submitting it to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another award. 4

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS (To view a particular section, simply click on the text below.) INTRODUCTION PAGE The Budget Document Budget Book Layout Chart City Functional Organization Chart Overview of Major Fund Types Transmittal Letter from the City Manager Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives Performance Measurements OVERVIEW Budget Summary Citywide Overview Major Funding Sources Personal Services Citywide Overview - Selected Funds General Fund Enterprise Funds Special Revenue Funds Debt Service Funds Internal Service Funds Capital Project Funds Policy Document The Budget Process Budget Preparation Process and Budgetary Control Overview Operating Budget Detail Procedures Budget Calendar All Funds Capital Improvement Program Preparation Process Overview CIP Detail Procedures Capital Improvement Program Calendar Truth in Millage (TRIM) Property Taxes and Calendar Basis of Accounting Basis of Budgeting Budget Amendment Process OVERVIEW OF REVENUES Overview of Revenues Revenue Summary by Fund Major Changes in Revenues from FY to FY

6 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) History, Trends and Assumptions for Significant Revenue Sources: General Fund Revenues: Ad Valorem Taxes Franchise Fees Public Service Tax Local Business Tax Communications Services Tax Other Licenses, Fees and Permits State Shared Revenues Physical Environment Culture/Recreation Judgments and Fines Ordinance Violations Rents and Royalties Fuel Tax Revenue Facilities Management and Construction Utility Fund Revenue: Water Division Revenue Sewer Division Revenue Stormwater Downtown Parking Skatium Revenue Yacht Basin Revenue Fort Myers Golf Course Revenue Eastwood Golf Course Revenue Cultural & Historic Affairs Revenue Harborside Event Center Revenue Solid Waste Revenue Building Permits & Inspections Revenue GENERAL FUND General Fund Summary General Fund Summary Revenue Overview General Fund Budget At A Glance City Council Mayor Pro-Tem City Council - Ward City Council - Ward City Council - Ward City Council - Ward City Council - Ward City Council Ward Mayor s Office City Manager Special Events Arts and Culture City Attorney City Clerk Non-Departmental

7 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) General Fund (continued): Recreation Parks STARS Complex Cemetery Maintenance Budget Purchasing and Contracts Administration Human Resources Public Works Administration Engineering Police Department Fire Department Dispatchers Fire Emergency Management Housing and Real Estate Development Services Code Enforcement Planning Community Development Administration Central Accounting Treasury and Collections Financial Services Administration Mailroom/Switchboard SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS Special Revenue Funds Community Development Block Grant Fund Land Acquisition Fund Off Duty Pay Fund Street Light Maintenance Fund Fuel Taxes Overview Street Maintenance Fund Special Purpose Fund Beautification Public Art Fund Attainable Workforce Housing Para-Transit Fund Facilities Management and Construction Fund State Housing Initiative Partnership Fund Winkler Safe Neighborhood Improvement District Fund Trust Funds Grant Funds Community Redevelopment Agency Fort Myers Redevelopment Area Central Fort Myers Redevelopment Fund Southwest Florida Enterprise Center

8 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Community Redevelopment Agency (continued): East Fort Myers TIF Fund Cleveland Avenue Redevelopment Fund Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Redevelopment Area DEBT SERVICE FUNDS Debt Service Funds Overview of Outstanding Indebtedness Comprehensive Plan for Debt Issuance Debt Coverage Citywide Debt Summary Governmental Long-Term Debt Budgets Governmental Debt Service Budgets by Fund Annual Debt Service Chart - Governmental Summary of Outstanding Governmental Long-Term Debt Proprietary Fund Long-Term Debt Budgets Proprietary Fund Debt Service Budgets by Fund Annual Debt Service Chart Proprietary Funds Summary of Outstanding Proprietary Fund Long-Term Debt ENTERPRISE FUNDS Enterprise Funds Utility Fund Stormwater Fund Downtown Parking Skatium Yacht Basin Fund Golf Course Funds Cultural & Historic Affairs Harborside Event Center Fund Solid Waste Fund Building Permits & Inspection Fund INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS Internal Service Funds Fleet Maintenance Fund Information Technology Services Fund Public Works Warehouse Fund Risk Management Fund

9 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) TRUST & AGENCY FUNDS Trust & Agency Funds Pension Summary Police Officers Retirement System Municipal Firefighters Pension Trust Fund General Employees Pension Plan CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS & CAPITAL OUTLAY Capital Improvement Program Summary Capital Improvement Budget Summary Capital Improvement Budget Capital Improvement Projects Buildings Development Equipment Stormwater Parks and Beautification Transportation Utility Capital Assets Assets $750 - $5,000 Summary Assets $750 - $5,000 Detail By Fund Capital Outlay Summary Capital Outlay Detail By Fund APPENDIX Glossary Commonly Used Acronyms Citywide Personnel by Department Resolution No Adopting the Tax Levy Resolution No Fixing the Budget Community Profile and Statistics Cross Reference Table Index

10 The Budget Document To the readers of this document pertaining to the City of Fort Myers budget: This document strives to serve four purposes: 1. Policy Document: As a policy document the budget serves to inform readers about the City and its policies, which in conjunction with the City s goals and objectives, guides the development of the budget. The budget document details the services the City provides in the department sections along with their accomplishments with each department s performance measurements provided following the Strategic Plan which integrates departmental goals and objectives with those of the City. 2. Financial Plan: As a financial plan, the budget indicates the costs associated with providing services along with the related funding. The document includes summary and detailed descriptions and explanations of all revenues and expenditures for all budgeted funds. The document explains the underlying assumptions for the revenue estimates and discusses revenue fluctuations. For all funds, revenues, expenditures and ending reserves (fund balance) for two prior and the new budget year are provided and discussed. Finally, summary and detailed explanations of capital expenditures are included along with debt obligation information. 3. Operations Guide: As an operations guide, the budget document provides how departments and funds are organized. Each division, by fund, provides a description of their function, accomplishments, # of FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) positions, budgetary appropriations and budget highlights. 4. Communications Device: As a communications device, the budget document provides summary information to aid the reader with understanding the budget priorities, issues, the overall process and navigating the document for information. Charts, graphs and tables are included where possible to best present the information. The document includes a linked table of contents and index (if used on the Web), a glossary of terms and commonly used acronym definitions. Finally, the budget document includes a transmittal letter from the City Manager that provides a narrative of the highlights to the current year budget and the outlook of the future. 10

11 Budget Book Layout Introduction Overview Overview of Revenues Budget by Fund Capital Appendix Transmittal Letter from City Manager General Fund Special Revenue Funds Debt Service Funds Enterprise Funds Internal Service Funds Trust & Agency Funds Strategic Plan Budget Summary Policy Document Street Maintenance Utility Fund Fleet Maintenance Capital Improvement Budget Capital Assets from Operations Performance Measurements Budget Process Facilities Management Trust/Grant Funds Other Special Revenue Funds CRA/FMRA Funds Stormwater Downtown Parking Skatium Yacht Basin Information Technology Services Public Works Warehouse Risk Management Glossary and Acronyms Community Profile Tax Levy Resolution & Budget Adoption Ordinance Department Cross Reference Golf Courses Cultural & Historic Index Harborside Event Center Solid Waste 11 Building Permits & Inspection

12 Citizens of the City of Fort Myers City Attorney Elected Officials Advisory Boards Risk Management City Manager CRA Financial Services Information Technology Services Assistant City Manager Human Resources Fire City Clerk Police Emergency Management Cemetery Dispatch Budget Purchasing and Contract Admin. Accounting Harborside Event Center Community Development Public Works Yacht Basin Cultural & Historic Affairs Treasury Mailroom Housing and Real Estate Parks Stormwater SWFL Museum of History Development Services Recreation STARS Skatium Burroughs Home Legend Code Enforcement Planning Engineering Street Maintenance Golf Courses Solid Waste Imaginarium Science Center General Fund Special Revenue Funds General purpose activities of the City supported by taxes and other non-dedicated revenues Specific revenue sources are restricted to expenditures for specified purposes Building Permits & Inspections Facility Management & Construction Utility Fleet Maintenance Warehouse Enterprise Funds Activities primarily supported by user charges Goods/services provided by one Internal dept of a govt to others within the Service Funds govt on a cost reimbursement basis The above chart depicts the functions of the City of Fort Myers. As a component Unit of the City, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is shown for informational purposes only. 12

13 OVERVIEW OF MAJOR FUND TYPES GENERAL FUND A fund used to account for all general-purpose activities of the City supported by taxes and other nondedicated revenues, such as license and permit fees and state shared cigarette and liquor tax, etc. Unless there is a legal, contractual or managerial requirement for separate accounting, all activities of the unit are recorded in the General Fund. ENTERPRISE FUNDS Funds designated for activities that are primarily supported by user charges. Funds: Harborside Event Center Building Permits & Inspections Yacht Basin Stormwater Skatium Fort Myers Country Club Eastwood Golf Course Solid Waste Cultural & Historic Affairs Parking Utility SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS Funds that account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources that are restricted to expenditures for a specified purpose. Funds: Community Development Block Land Acquisition Off Duty Pay Grant Street Light Maintenance Street Maintenance Beautification Public Art Attainable Workforce Housing Para-Transit Facilities Manage & Construct St Housing Initiative Partnership Trusts: Various CRA: Various Grants: Various INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS Funds used to account for the financing of goods or services provided by one department or agency of a government to others within the government, on a cost-reimbursement basis. Funds: Risk Management Information Technology Services Fleet Maintenance Public Works Warehouse CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS Funds that account for all revenues and expenditures of an individual capital improvement project. Funds: Various DEBT SERVICE FUNDS Funds that account for expense related to repayment of debt obligations such as principal and interest. Funds: Various TRUST & AGENCY FUNDS: Trust funds account for assets held by a governmental unit in a trustee capacity. Funds: Police Officers Retirement System Firefighters Pension Trust Fund General Employees Pension Plan 13

14 October 1, 2013 Honorable Mayor and City Council: The budget is presented amid reports and indicators that the State of Florida, local economies and real estate markets are recovering from the great recession of the past six years. Researchers of the local real estate market forecast the beginning of a gradual return to the normalcy of the market before the boom years. Full fiscal recovery for the City of Fort Myers from the prolonged economic downturn of the great recession will occur, not all at once, but over time. A 3.5% increase in the City s tax base reverses a five year trend of decline, and underscores the need for cautious optimism about future revenue trends. The fiscal year budget experienced an increase of $2 million, or 2.9% in General Fund operating revenues. Even with this boost, revenue still falls short of funding the City s recurring and increasing expenditures. The City lost $2,978,140,341, or 42% of its tax base between the years of 2007 and With the 3.5% increase in taxable value, the City has lost 40.3% of property valuation. Ad Valorem revenue decreased $6.5 million from $41.6 million in fiscal year 2008 to $35.1 million in fiscal year Applying the levied millage rate of , the certified taxable property value generates an additional $1,032,800 in Ad Valorem revenue in fiscal year 2014 compared to prior year. While the budget continues spending restraint and uses reserves to bridge the way to a structurally balanced budget in future years, the revenue increases enable the City to keep service levels stable for core municipal services such as police, fire and public works and to maintain City reserves within their current range during fiscal year The budget includes a 3% across the board salary adjustment for all City employees, exclusive of Fire Union employees. This increase follows a 10 % cut for General employees and a 5.25% cut for public safety employees during the fiscal crisis. Fire Union employees received a 3% increase in salaries in the fiscal year budget. The fiscal year citywide budget is $277,174,198, which is $28,113,277 or 11.3% more than the fiscal year budget of $249,060,921. This is driven by increases in: Capital projects, $12.2 million, Personnel costs, $7.2 million due to a 3% wage restoration for employees, increases in pension and number of positions 10 positions added in the Building, Permits and Inspections Fund, approved during fiscal year 2013 and 4, new part-time Police Dispatch positions Utility debt service expense, $1.2 million Impact fee credit acquisition for State Road 82 right of way, $3 million 14

15 Operating expenses, $1.5 million, offset by $1.5 million in expected expenditure savings based on budget to actual spending trends Transfers, $.7 million Expense reserves, $3.9 million, derived mainly from the pension funds where contributions exceed projected benefit payments The citywide budget includes the general operating budget of $85,292,160 which is $1,088,500 or 1.3% more than the $84,203,660 budget for fiscal year The City s General Fund budget: Incorporates the City s certified taxable values which increase by $140.5 million, or 3.5% including new construction of $111.1 million at the same millage rate as the prior year of , the increase provides an additional $1 million in Ad Valorem revenue Increases Zoning Plan Review fees, generating $190,000 in additional revenue Increases Operating revenues, including sales taxes, communication services tax and utility taxes, based on collection trends and population estimates providing $1 million in additional revenue Restores wages by 3% for Police and General employees at a cost to the General Fund of $1 million, not including Fire employees who received (2) steps, equating to 3% during fiscal year Freezes funding for 19 vacant positions continued from fiscal year 2013, providing a savings of $1.2 million Increases City pension contributions, as determined by the plan actuaries for each of the (3) pension plans, total increase to the General Fund amounts to $2.3 million Maintains funding levels for Special Events, Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Improvements, Step Up to Work Summer Youth Program, equipment replacement funds for computers and Police cruisers, Community Agency Support Program, (CASP) for existing agency participants and the Quality Life Center contribution Adds funds for new CASP agency requests in the amount of $25,100 Adds four, part-time positions for the Police Dispatch operation Provides additional funds for Police overtime in the amount of $200,000 for an increase in coverage of downtown area Funds $40,000 for a contractual historic preservation planner Incorporates expenditure savings of $1.5 million based on budget to actual spending trends The City is working to reduce employee benefit costs, now representing 75% of wages. The City successfully reformed its General Employee s Pension Plan and is negotiating modifications to the Police Pension Plan. The Police Union s contract expired September 30, Several articles in the contract, including management rights and wages, were decided by City Council at an Impasse Hearing on June 24, The Union has since challenged the hearing decision with the State Public Employee Relations Commission and is withholding its contract from ratification by its membership. The City and the Union tentatively agreed upon a pension reform package during contract negotiations reducing the annual cost of the Police Pension Plan to the City by $1.3 million dollars. However, until a contract is approved by both the City and the Police Union, the City cannot implement the new plan. The Fire Pension Plan will be a subject of negotiation when the Fire Union contract expires on September 30,

16 Reforming both the Police and Fire pension plans will ensure future retirement benefits are available to employees and control the City s costs to assist in aligning operating expenditures with revenues. Three of the City s Enterprise Funds the Utility Fund and two golf courses incorporate rate increases in the fiscal year budget. In the Utility Fund, water and sewer rates increase by 4%. The rate increase adds an estimated $1.8 million in revenues to alleviate future borrowing needs to fund capital projects. Rates at the golf courses increase to provide adequate operating supplies for course maintenance and debt repayment towards major course improvements at the Fort Myers Country Club Golf Course scheduled to begin mid April, The 5-Year Capital Improvement Program, (CIP) is $166,809,474, with the total in the first year for fiscal year of $34,663,925. The CIP consists of 7 categories. The categories along with the total amounts included in the CIP are as follows: 1) Buildings, $2,623,100 2) Development, $350,000 3) Equipment, $10,747,000 4) Parks & Beautification, $5,365,000 5) Stormwater, $7,144,836 6) Transportation, $22,045,178 7) Utilities, $118,534,360 The CIP is funded as follows: Cash from operations, $55,213,465 Debt, $89,320,212 (Utility, $78.2 million, Golf Courses, $3.9 million, Yacht Basin, $.1 million, General, $7.1 million) includes past debt of $.6 million Impact fees, $16,836,580 TIF district, $1,300,000 Grants, $1,206,619 Florida Department of Transportation, $2,932,598 Project Highlights of the recommended CIP: ADA compliance renovations Solid Waste truck replacements Network fiber optic replacement Fort Myers golf course renovation Dean Park drainage improvements Billy s Creek restoration Hanson Street from Ortiz Ave. to SR82 improvements First & Second Street improvements Neighborhood utility improvements Reclaimed water production Hanson Street utility extension from US41 to Ortiz Reuse facility at the South Wastewater plant US41 utilities replacement 16

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18 Strategic Plan The purpose of every government is to provide public safety, public services, and an enhanced community environment for its citizens. The City of Fort Myers continuously strives to provide the services citizens, business owners and visitors demand. Therefore, City Council and staff meet annually to review and improve its Strategic Plan. Beginning in February, 2013, City Council performed a comprehensive overhaul of its existing Strategic Plan along with creation of a new Mission Statement that will ensure the organization s sustainability for the future. This plan is intended to complement the financial plan that the budget provides. The new Strategic Plan, along with performance measurements, is provided on the pages to follow. Performance measurements are provided by department or functional organization, displayed in a matrix format that ties the functional unit s performance measures to a departmental objective which then ties to a City goal and objective identified in the strategic plan. A performance measurement program is a scorecard that is an indicator to how well the City is executing its Strategic Plan. An effective performance measurement program demonstrates to the citizenry service delivery outcomes and efficiencies. Further, the program should encourage improvements, identify areas of weakness, increase accountability and become the main driver for budget discussions. 18

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20 STRATEGIC PLAN Fort Myers, Florida April 2013 Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Phone: (386) Flagship Court Fax: (386) Palm Coast, FL sumekassoc@gmail.com 20

21 Strategic Plan: /Mayor and City Council/Fort Myers, Florida Strategic Planning Model for the City of Fort Myers Value-based principles that describe the preferred future in 15 years VISION Destination You Have Arrived Strategic goals that focus outcome-base objectives and potential actions for 5 years PLAN Map The Right Route Focus for one year a work program: policy agenda for Mayor and Council, management agenda for staff; major projects Principles that define the responsibility of City government and frame the primary services core service businesses EXECUTION MISSION Itinerary The Right Direction Vehicle The Right Bus Personal values that define performance standards and expectations for employees CORE BELIEFS Fuel The Right People Copyright 2013: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. 21 Project

22 Strategic Plan: /Mayor and City Council/Fort Myers, Florida Fort Myers Vision 2028 FORT MYERS 2028 is the GATEW WAY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (1) known for HISTORY, ARTS AND CULTURE. ( Fort Myers 2028 is a FAMIL LY FRIENDLY (3) and ONE OF THE SAFEST CITIES IN FLORIDA. (4 4) Fort Myers 2028 has a VIBRANT DOWNTOWN ON THE RIVER (5) and LIVABLE NEIGHBORHOODS. (6 6) In 2028, Fort Myers Residents have an abundance of OPPORTUNITIES for ECONOMIC PROSP PERITY (7) and RELAXED LIFE STYLE. (8) (2) Copyright 2013: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. 22 Project

23 Strategic Plan: /Mayor and City Council/Fort Myers, Florida Fort Myers Vision 2028 PRINCIPLE 1 GATEWAY TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Means 1. Regional center for arts, culture and entertainment 2. Year round destination for tourists 3. Seat of government: federal, state, county and city 4. Cross state intra-coastal waterway 5. Diverse population and different cultures in an inclusive community 6. Strong middle class community 7. Major regional transportation with connectivity to the state, region and nation PRINCIPLE 2 HISTORY, ARTS AND CULTURE Means 1. Preservation of buildings and homes of architectural significance 2. Major museums capturing the history and culture of Fort Myers 3. Tradition of baseball spring training 4. Destination for tourism: celebrating our history, arts and culture 5. Long standing major events for residents and visitors 6. Home for Edison, Ford and Firestone 7. Rich military history particularly World War II which influenced growth and development 8. Residents know and appreciate Fort Myers traditions and heritage Copyright 2013: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. 23 Project

24 Strategic Plan: /Mayor and City Council/Fort Myers, Florida PRINCIPLE 3 FAMILY FRIENDLY COMMUNITY Means 1. Families making the choice to live in Fort Myers 2. Diverse population and different cultures feeling welcome and included 3. Affordable recreation and leisure activities for all generations 4. Residents volunteering and community organizations/faith based institutions contributing to the community and supporting youth and seniors 5. Quality local public and private schools with excellent and unique educational programs 6. Parents having opportunities to be involved with their children 7. Convenient living with access to quality shopping and retail 8. Parades, festivals and community events focusing on the family 9. Children return to raise their families here PRINCIPLE 4 ONE OF THE SAFEST CITIES IN FLORIDA Means 1. Low crime rate and low homicide rate 2. Police working with the neighborhoods and residents to create a safe community 3. Visible police presence in the community and in neighborhoods 4. People feeling safe and secure in their homes, in the neighborhood, in crowds and gatherings, and throughout the community 5. No tolerance for violent crimes, drugs and gangs Copyright 2013: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. 24 Project

25 Strategic Plan: /Mayor and City Council/Fort Myers, Florida PRINCIPLE 5 VIBRANT DOWNTOWN ON THE RIVER (River to Edison Avenue) Means 1. Pedestrian friendly and walkable area 2. Top quality hotel with conference center 3. Higher educational programs and degrees 4. Easy access, convenient public transportation and available parking 5. Choice of housing options: types, life styles, prices 6. Range of restaurants and entertainment businesses 7. Attractive corridors and gateways to Downtown 8. Ground floor retail businesses: basic services; unique, locally owned 9. Class A office space PRINCIPLE 6 LIVABLE NEIGHBORHOODS Means 1. Well maintained neighborhood infrastructure including sidewalks, streets, utilities and lighting 2. Safe neighborhoods with residents sharing responsibility for a safe community 3. High percentage of homeownership 4. Urban infill on vacant lots upgrading and adding value to the neighborhood 5. Quality, well maintained homes and landscaping 6. Strong neighborhood identity and organizations 7. Preferred place to live in the region 8. Redevelopment/upgrade of neighborhoods needing rehabilitation 9. Convenient neighborhood retail businesses serving the needs of residents in the area Copyright 2013: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. 25 Project

26 Strategic Plan: /Mayor and City Council/Fort Myers, Florida PRINCIPLE 7 OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC PROSPERITY Means 1. Positive climate for diverse business investment and entrepreneurism 2. Higher educational institutions with top quality advanced degrees, spinning off business opportunities and providing continuing education for lifelong learning 3. Variety of family wage jobs (income level to support a family of four) 4. Center for medical and healthcare businesses 5. Variety of manufacturing companies producing products for global markets 6. Major international, year round tourist destination 7. State of the art information technology serving businesses and residents PRINCIPLE 8 OPPORTUNITIES FOR RELAXED LIFE STYLE Means 1. Variety of quality recreation and sports activities for all ages 2. Affordable, accessible and diverse leisure and recreational activities and programs for all family generations 3. Well designed and well maintained parks and athletic fields 4. Quality municipal golf courses and activities 5. Multiple museums for all generations 6. Bike and runner friendly city Copyright 2013: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. 26 Project

27 Strategic Plan: /Mayor and City Council/Fort Myers, Florida City of Fort Myers Our Mission The MISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT MYERS is to be FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE, (1) and to be a LEADER in MUNICIPAL SERVICES, (2) with a DEDICATED CITY WORKFORCE, (3) and an INVOLVED COMMUNITY. (4) Copyright 2013: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. 27 Project