OCTOBER 18-24, 2009 (full schedule)
Fort Myers, FL (October 13, 2009) – The City of Fort Myers will be joining cities across Florida to celebrate Florida City Government Week October 18-24, 2009. Florida City Government Week, sponsored by the Florida League of Cities, is a time to recognize the important role played by City government in our lives. The City of Fort Myers’ primary purpose is to preserve and enrich the quality of life, which is unique to our community. The City involves residents, businesses and organizations in the development of a well integrated, family oriented community. The City also delivers critical public services in an efficient, professional and timely manner, always treating citizens with dignity and respect. Because City government is the government closest to most citizens, and the one with the most direct daily impact upon its residents, municipal officials feel they have a responsibility to pass along their understanding of public services and their benefits.
The City of Fort Myers would like to spread the word to all residents, civic organizations and educational institutions that they can shape and influence City government! Florida City Government Week activities are being celebrated around the theme, “My City: I’m Part of It, I’m Proud of It”.
“We are very excited about the events planned for City Government Week,” said City Manager William Mitchell. “We believe that through this event, The City of Fort Myers has a timely opportunity to help city residents become more informed about the services provided by our city which, in turn, will lead to more knowledgeable citizen participation in the future. This enrichment of the quality of life in our unique community is the purpose of local government”.
Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium and the SWFL Museum of History will offer a 50% discount to all Fort Myers City Residents throughout the entire Florida City Government Week celebration, Sunday, October 18th – Saturday, October 24th.
City of Fort Myers schedule of events planned for the week are:
- 10/18/09 Fire Department Station 6 - Open House
4000 Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd.
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Contact: Ileana Foell
(239) 321-7322
- 10/19/09 City Council Meeting:
Resolution and Slide Show Presentation
City Hall, 2200 Second St.
4:30 pm
Contact: City Clerk
(239) 321-7035
Community Development Tours
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Terry Pohlman
(239) 321-7905
- 10/20/09 Yacht Basin Tour
1300 Lee St.
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Contact: Leif Lustig
(239) 321-7077
- 10/21/09 SWFL Enterprise Center Tour
3901 Dr. MLK Blvd.
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Contact: Tom Scott
(239) 321-7086
- 10/21/09 Police Department Open House
2201 Widman Way
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Contact: Mike Maurer
(239) 321-7773
- 10/22/09
City Hall Open House
2200 Second St.
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Contact: Mary Hagemann
(239) 321-7043
Billy Bowlegs Park Clean-up “Lend a Helping Hand Events” (full details)
951 Marsh Av.
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Contact: Terry Pohlman
(239) 321-7905
Fleischman Sports Complex Clean-up
1618 South Dr.
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Contact: Terry Pohlman
(239) 321-7905
- 10/23/09 Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency Tour
1400 Jackson St.
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Contact: Don Paight
(239) 321-7095
- 10/23/09 Public Works Facilities’ Tours:
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Skatium
2250 Broadway
Contact: Joe Sanders
(239) 321-7511
Stars Complex
2980 Edison Av.
Contact: Gary Bostic
(239) 321-7539
Sam Fleischman Regional Sports Complex
1750 Matthew Dr.
Golfview Pool
1865 Golfview Av.
Riverside Community Center
3061 E. Riverside Dr.
Contact: Matt Cuarta
321-7527
or
229-1175
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Central Wastewater Plant
1501 Raleigh St.
Contact: John Bolder
(239) 321-7569
Fleet, Operations & Facilities, Solid Waste
4200 Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Blvd.
Contact: Al Casing
(239) 321-7601
Parks
4500 Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Blvd.
Contact: JB Schuetz
(239) 321-7590
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Fort Myers Country Club
3591 McGregor Blvd.
or
Eastwood Golf Course
4800 Vince Smith Dr.
Contact: Rich Lamb
(239) 321-7492
- 10/24/09 Imaginarium “My City Family Fun Event”
2000 Cranford Av. Contact: Shelby Baucom
(239) 321-7412
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
You are here: www.cityftmyers.com/flgovweek