City of Sanibel Customers can now check if the LCEC has received an affidavit/inspection from the City of Sanibel.
The City of Sanibel announced last week that residents of Sanibel and Captiva with proper identification were now able to access the causeway during curfew hours, and the Sanibel City Council held regular monthly meetings to discuss hurricane-related ordinances and regulations. approved the resolution.
In an update released Nov. 4, the city announced that island residents with a Florida driver’s license with an address in Sanibel or Captiva will be allowed access to the Sanibel Causeway and Reported that the bridge can be moved. Sanibel Police Department.
The causeway is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is open to island residents, businesses, property owners, and private contractors with a valid 2021 or 2022 City-issued Hurricane Re-entry Pass. available to residents who have a valid Florida driver’s license with an island address. Anyone attempting to access the island without a re-entry pass or a valid driver’s license with an island address will be denied.
The city says it will evaluate the progress of debris collection on a weekly basis. The city will issue an updated press release when access to the island needs to be restricted to expedite debris removal.
Additionally, the City has released the following updates as of November 4th:
City of Sanibel Customers can now check if the LCEC has received an affidavit/inspection from the City of Sanibel.
– Hurricane Re-Entry Pass
— Residents: Residential Hurricane Reentry Pass or valid ID with island address
— Property Owner: Residential Hurricane Re-Entry Pass with valid ID
For Residential Hurricane Reentry Pass, please visit https://www.mysanibel.com/content/download/30505/file/Residential%20Pass%20Application%202022.pdf.
— Contractor: Commercial Hurricane Reentry Pass with valid ID
City of Sanibel Customers can now check if the LCEC has received an affidavit/inspection from the City of Sanibel.
For Commercial Hurricane Re-entry Pass, please visit https://www.mysanibel.com/content/download/30506/file/Commercial%20Pass%20Application%20-%202019%20-%20MASTER.pdf.
— Insurance adjuster: insurance adjuster reentry pass with valid ID
For the Insurance Adjuster Hurricane Reentry Pass, please visit https://www.mysanibel.com/news-announcements/news/hurricane-ian-recovery-insurance-adjuster-access-to-sanibel.
Hurricane re-entry passes are issued Monday through Friday from 8am to noon and 1pm to 5pm at Sanibel Temporary Town Hall in the Captiva Room of the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The address is 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers. .
Beginning November 8th, passes and Business Tax Receipts (BTR) can be picked up at Fort Myers Title, 7910 Summerlin Lakes Drive, Fort Myers, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Issued by Group.Issued from 9:00 am on November 8th on the first day
For more information, please visit https://www.mysanibel.com/.
– Curfew
Sanibel has a curfew in place from 9pm to 6am. No vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian movement is permitted except for essential response personnel. Curfews are strictly enforced.
– LeeTran shuttle service
Due to low passenger numbers, LeeTran suspended Sanibel and Captiva bus services on November 4.
– LCEC website
LCEC will continue to work with the city to rebuild Sanibel’s power infrastructure. Through a new webpage, customers can now visit https://customer.lcec.net/LCEC_public/pages/restorationapp/restorationapp.xhtml to check if LCEC has received an affidavit/inspection from the City. I was.
To use the website:
— Enter your service address.
— If no information is entered, LCEC has not received an affidavit/inspection from the City. Contact your electrician to make sure it was submitted.
— If the affidavit is received by LCEC, it will be stated as received. LCEC is committed to reconnecting services within 72 hours of receipt of affidavit/inspection.
To review guidance and requirements for reconnecting your home to the LCEC power grid, please visit https://www.mysanibel.com/news-announcements/news/power-restoration-guidance-release.
The city said only LCEC can legally replace electricity meters. If your contractor informs you that your electricity meter can be replaced for a fee, contact the LCEC at 800-599-2356 or 239-656-2300.
– Mail pickup
Outlying island mail can be picked up at the JetPort Loop Mail Station, 14080 JetPort Loop, Fort Myers. Hours of operation are 9 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday and 9 AM to noon on Saturday.
– Coordination of city operations
The City of Sanibel operates from its temporary City Hall located in the Captiva Room of the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 13051 Fort Myers Bell Tower Drive.
— Call 239-472-3700 or 239-603-7261.
— Our call center is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
— The information desk is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to noon and from 1 pm to 5 pm.
— Sanibel Police Department: 239-472-3111
— Emergency: Call 119
city council
At its November 1 meeting, the city council unanimously passed two emergency ordinances, 5-0.
Planning department head Paula McMichael said the first ordinance would allow residents to park campers and trailers on their properties while uninhabitable homes undergo repairs from Hurricane Ian. It is normally only allowed in Periwinkle Park.
She reported that residents can live in the vehicle for up to 180 days.
“RVs cannot be rented” McMichael said. “You must live for yourself.”
City Attorney John Agnew explained that only the property owner and his/her related family members can live there. It should be a conventional trailer with drivable wheels and should be connected to a utility. Approval from the homeowner or condominium association may also be required.
He added that the approval could be extended for another 180 days.
Regarding the second ordinance, McMichael explained that it creates temporary permits for businesses to set up temporary commercial structures as they recover from the storm and rebuild.
According to the language, if the use of temporary structures is allowed, the structure should:
– Located in a commercial district, special-use district, or non-conforming commercial-use site where the city legally existed prior to the disaster.
– Relates to a business with existing business tax receipts issued by the city prior to the disaster and is legally operating commercial use or an appropriate Florida license.
– Do not exceed pre-disaster commercial floor space.
– Placed on site in compliance with requirements, except for the requirement to rise above base flood elevation.
– Be within an existing approved development area.
– Demonstrate that its operation will not adversely affect adjacent residential uses.
– Temporary commercial use may take place outside of a fully enclosed structure. However, if there are documented complaints from the public or if the City observes improper use, the City manager or its designee may revoke permission for temporary use. .
During the meeting, the council also approved several resolutions for the Hurricanes.
The Council voted 5 to 0 on a resolution to temporarily suspend the issuance of certain permits for construction or development. McMichael explained that he will extend the seven days to 45 days and work on new construction or major improvements to focus on emergency repairs.
“(People) can live in peace at home” She used roof installation as an example.
The Council voted 5 to 0 on a resolution imposing a temporary moratorium on the processing or issuance of certain development permits or orders related to: Vegetation and lawn or grass use, commercial and institutional use, parking standards, and general and limited zoning areas of town centers. McMichael reported that he will be doing a 60-day moratorium for staff to review zoning so that the rebuilding and redevelopment can be done right.
The Council voted 5 on resolutions to budget for appropriate reserves and final fund balances for personnel costs (salaries) and revenue reductions related to Ian, and appropriate anticipated reimbursements from other government agencies. Voted with 0. Funding will come from the End of Fund balances, reserves, and revenues from other governments, increasing the current budget by $877,905.
– Department report
At the meeting, the council also received reports from city department officials.
Some of the highlights are:
— Director of Administrative Services and Risk Management, Crystal Mansell, reported that the hurricane damaged 126 city properties and created 114 claims. Thirty-four of them were level 3 ratings considered harsh and included the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village Old Schoolhouse, Rutland House, Miss Her Tea Her Room in Charlotta. The city hall was hit by a storm surge, and the future senior center and civic center were heavily damaged. Sanibel Recreation Center, Donax Factory and Sanibel Lighthouse suffered moderate damage. The missing pillar legs of the lighthouse have been recovered.
— Director of Recreation, Andrea Miller, reported that the lap pool and water feature pool had been cleared of debris and pressure washed. Water infiltrated through the roof of the gymnasium, and the floor came off.
— Natural Resources Director Holly Milbrandt encourages a slow approach to removing fallen vegetation, suggesting landowners focus on dealing with hazardous materials Did.
— Public Works Director David Schmitt reported that the Donax power plant is operating essentially 24 hours a day. Regular flushing of toilets is permitted, but please be mindful of frequency. You can also use the dishwasher and washing machine. “dry” We recommend cleaning the house first. “Wet” cleaning. Do not flush sand or debris down the drain. Drain pipes may become clogged.
– in other news
— The City Council voted 5 to 0 on a resolution calling for elections to the Sanibel City Council and setting the election date for March 7. The Qualifying Period runs from 12:00 on January 9th to 12:00 on January 13th.
— First readings were held for the following ordinances: Reef Blower Deadline Extension, Pilot Program for Sanibel Boat Ramp Parking, Priscilla Murphy Center for City Historic Register, and FEMA (LiMWA) Regulations. His second reading of all of them will be in his December.
— In the proclamation, the council declared October Sanibel’s Florida Native Plant Month.
— The Council declared October Breast Cancer Awareness Month in a proclamation.
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City of Sanibel Customers can now check if the LCEC has received an affidavit/inspection from the City of Sanibel.
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City of Sanibel Customers can now check if the LCEC has received an affidavit/inspection from the City of Sanibel.
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City of Sanibel Customers can now check if the LCEC has received an affidavit/inspection from the City of Sanibel.
