Image of BSI Perimeter Canal - Docks, boats and housing
Image of BSI Perimeter Canal, water, boats, housing.

The Burnt Store Isles Canal Maintenance District is responsible for the maintenance of 18 miles of seawall, dredging 9 miles of canals, and mangrove trimming/alteration within the district canal system.

The Burnt Store Isles Canal Advisory Committee (BSI CAC)  meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at  1:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers. Must be a resident of Burnt Store Isles. Five member board. 3 year terms-maximum of three terms.

Makes recommendations to City Council on effective maintenance of existing canals, waterways and navigable channels (including BSI boat lock) within the district together with the maintenance and reconstruction of seawalls. Holds public hearings and makes determinations on petitions for special permits to the provisions of Section 6-6(c) of the City Code of Ordinances.

Creation of the District

The Burnt Store Isles Canal Maintenance Assessment District was created by the City of Punta Gorda by the adoption of Ordinance 1156-96 on July 3, 1996, and is authorized pursuant to Section 189.02, Florida Statutes, for the purpose of the maintenance of canals, waterways, and navigable channels, including the maintenance and reconstruction of bulkheads and retaining walls. The following information is provided in accordance with the Florida Special District Accountability Program.

BSI Canal Maintenance Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Information

General Information & Public Purpose Statement

Registered Agent
Greg Murray, City Manager

Governing Body
 Punta Gorda City Council

Revenue & Financial Information

District Boundary Map

 

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