Q Can the City keep the same fee schedule as Lee County?

Answer While this is an option, research and benchmarking indicates that keeping the same fee schedule is likely not a practical approach. If the City does not adjust the fee schedule, it will not be able to cover the full cost of what it actually takes to deliver the service. This is true whether the City provides the service through Lee County, with its own staff, or through a public-private partnership. If the proposed increases are not adopted, there will be a continued financial burden on city taxpayers who are not using these services. Extensive analysis has been done to develop a proposed fee schedule that places Bonita Springs’ fees at a general midpoint relative to comparable to those charged other south Florida communities. The proposed fees are by Sanibel, Marco Island, Naples, Sarasota, and Sarasota County.