Commissioner Ruane will explain the federal Community Development Block Grant and Disaster Recovery Funds and present the draft action plan that's been developed by the Recovery Task Force and Lee County’s Department of Strategic Resources and Government Affairs (SRGA). The plan outlines use of the $1.1 billion in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist Lee County in restoring housing and rebuilding infrastructure.  Following the presentation, the Commissioner will respond to specific questions from attending real estate and development professionals.

Kevin Ruane represents District One on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners and also serves on the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force.  He formerly served as mayor of Sanibel.  Kevin's company Castleton Capital provides financing for businesses throughout the country.

The meeting is sponsored by Busey Bank and will begin promptly at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10th in the Osprey Room at Pelican Preserve’s Clubhouse, on Treeline Avenue at Colonial Boulevard, one mile east of I-75 exit 136 in Fort Myers. Admission is $30.00 for members and $45.00 for guests, which includes lunch. Reservations are required by October 5th.  REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.