The Lee County Commission delayed a vote Tuesday on whether to approve a list of projects in lieu of replacing the Ceitus Boat Lift in the North Spreader.
The County Commissioners deferred the vote until Aug. 10. Commissioners are being asked to confirm the board’s acceptance of the list of Net Environmental Benefits, or NEB, projects. According to documents, county staffers recommend that the board approve the NEB project list.
Key components of the NEB are:
— Stormwater treatment improvements
— Living shorelines in lieu of standard seawalls
— Adoption of a fertilizer ordinance comparable to Lee County’s
— Adoption of a reasonable and timely schedule for replacement of septic systems with central sewer
— Septic system maintenance program
— Enhanced monitoring network
A cost share was agreed upon of $1.5 million from the city of Cape Coral, $1.5 million from Lee County and $500,000 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, with the city covering the remainder if necessary.