The Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) has scheduled a public hearing to review the tentative apportionment for its upcoming beach renourishment project on Captiva Island. The hearing will take place during the CEPD Board meeting on:
Date: April 7
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Captiva Civic Center, 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva
Project Overview
According to a Beach Brief released on March 27, the CEPD is actively organizing the tentative apportionment for a large-scale beach restoration effort expected to begin this summer. The project will involve:
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Placement of approximately 800,000 cubic yards of sand
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Rehabilitation of existing dunes along 4.85 miles of Captiva’s Gulf shoreline, between Redfish Pass and Blind Pass
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A design life of 8 to 10+ years, aimed at countering erosion impacts from Hurricane Ian and preserving beachfronts, properties, and critical shoreline habitats
Project Funding & Assessments
The estimated cost of the project is $26.67 million. Funding will come from a combination of state, county, and local sources:
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Estimated share of 21.07%
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Lee County: Estimated share of 29.45%
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Remaining costs will be funded through special assessments on properties that directly benefit from the project.
Public Participation Encouraged
During the April 7 hearing, the CEPD Board will accept public comments on:
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Project plans and specifications
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Cost estimates
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Tentative apportionment and proposed assessments
Written comments may be submitted in advance or in person at the hearing. Legal objections must be made in writing and submitted to the CEPD board prior to or during the hearing.
The CEPD also advises that anyone wishing to appeal a board decision will need to ensure a verbatim record of the meeting is made, including testimony and evidence presented.
What Happens Next?
Once the project is complete, the CEPD will prepare a preliminary assessment roll and schedule a second public hearing to confirm the apportionment. Property owners will have another opportunity to provide feedback or file formal objections before the final assessments are approved.
Access Project Documents
Full project plans, designs, and apportionment details are available for public review at the CEPD Office: 11528 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, FL
For additional information, visit www.mycepd.com, call 239-472-2472, or email mycepd@mycepd.com.
If You Go
What: Tentative Apportionment Hearing
Who: Captiva Erosion Prevention District
When: April 7 at 3 p.m.
Where: Captiva Civic Center, 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva
