The Sanibel City Council established the Wulfert Channel dredging district and one-time assessment at its recent meeting, as well as approved the annual solid waste assessment and provided direction on recommended improvements to the Shared Use Path.
On Aug. 19, the council members voted unanimously 5-0 on a resolution to: determine the propriety and advisability of establishing and implementing the one-time Wulfert Channel Area Dredging Assessment District; declaring, levying and imposing such one-time special assessments; providing for a one-time special assessment; providing certain procedures which may be used by the council with respect to assessment rolls; and approving the collection of assessments through invoicing via the city.
In addition, the council voted 5-0 on a resolution — sitting as the Sanibel Equalization Board — equalizing and approving a one-time special assessment to fund dredging for the special benefit of the Wulfert Channel Area Dredging Assessment District; equalizing and approving the one-time special assessment for fiscal year Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2026; and providing for the confirmation, adoption and filing of a final assessment roll for the same…