While the City Council may have agreed to expand the local junkyard, others may not be on board with the decision, according to the local Fort Myers community.

However, the council stands firm by their decision to increase Garden Street Iron & Metal, with Mayor Randy Henderson backing them up stating that “I believe that our charge is to emerge out of the process that supports an improved city. I’m hoping this will be a launch pad to make the city more beautiful.”

The decision to expand the Fort Myers junkyard did not come without much debate and consideration, as the council carefully listened to the proposition which included over 10 hours of outlined plans regarding the site specifically, goals towards developing the area as well as why expanding the 18-acre site is a good idea for the rest of the community.

The council also took into account the potential negative side effects of enacting an expansion, but all in all the council voted 5-2 to expand Garden Street Iron & Metal. The thought process behind the decision is that, holding the site to higher standards will force other Fort Myers junkyards to either step up their game or to shut down. Local Fort Mye

While the City Council may have agreed to expand the local junkyard, others may not be on board with the decision, according to the local Fort Myers community.

rs automobile movers believe that the increased space will allow for the removal and disposal of junk cars left throughout city – the disposal of these cars is suggested to reduce vandalism and other malicious crimes.

Attorney Steve Hartsell argues that “you ought to be embracing this (expansion proposal), it will put (junkyards like Alligator Towing) out of business and set the standard for the rest of the city.” From the looks of the outcome of the debate from the city’s officials, the City Council agrees that this is a good thing as well.