Cape Coral approves 250-foot flagpole project funded by donations

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

The Cape Coral City Council has voted on Wednesday award a contract to Dynamic South Inc. for the construction of a 250-foot flagpole at Bernice Braden Park, funded entirely through donations, with a maximum cost of $420,000.

The project has raised $270,000 so far, and five companies submitted bids through a competitive process, with Dynamic South selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Supporters say the flag would make a strong first impression, while others question whether the money could serve a different purpose.

Resident Chris Velez said, "Here's just, just there's a plethora of things that that 500 grand can be spent for. But I also see that other people's point of view that it would be nothing better than a tall flag to represent your country."

The estimated lead time to fabricate is about 10 weeks, with the physical construction expected to take one to two weeks.

The city's goal is to have the flag flying before America's 250th birthday celebration this summer.

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