Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) General Obligation Bonds
Bond Referendum Language (English / Spanish PDF)Bond Referendum Ordinance 26-05 and Notice of Election (English PDF)Bond Referendum Ordinance 26-05 and Notice of Election (Spanish PDF)Bond referendum election will be held on August 18, 2026, to be conducted concurrently with the August 18, 2026, Primary Election, to determine whether the City of Bonita Springs may finance the acquisition and construction of the Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) and build a multi-use trail for runners, walkers, and cyclists to improve pedestrian safety by issuing general obligation bonds not exceeding thirty-five million dollars principal amount, maturing within thirty years of issuance, with interest not exceeding the maximum legal rate, and payable from ad valorem property taxes levied in amounts sufficient to pay debt service on such Bonds on all taxable property within the City.Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) General Obligation Bonds To acquire the Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT), and build a multi-use trail for runners, walkers, and cyclists to improve pedestrian safety, shall Bonita Springs issue general obligation bonds not exceeding thirty-five million dollars principal amount, maturing within thirty years of issuance, with interest not exceeding the maximum legal rate, and payable from ad valorem property taxes levied in amounts sufficient to pay debt service on such Bonds? Yes - For Bonds No - Against Bonds
