What we know about the current status of Cape Coral's Yacht Club.

Cape Coral plans to demolish all the buildings at its beloved Yacht Club Community Park by possibly August or September.

"Due to the extent of damage received during Hurricane Ian, the remaining Yacht Club Community Park buildings will be demolished," city spokesperson Kaitlyn Mullen wrote in an email to The News-Press.

Ian and its effect on the Yacht Club

The park contains the main ballroom, Tony Rotino Center, tennis courts, a pool, a pier, and a beach; all of which will be affected by the upcoming renovations.

The Cape Coral Yacht Club Community Park is the city's premier gemstone, but Ian, a Category 5 storm, devastated the area on Sept. 28, leading to the park's closure.

Damage included shattered windows and damage to the ballroom, scattered sand from the beach, and debris everywhere.

Meanwhile, the adjacent Tony Rotino Center, used for wedding receptions, as a poll site, fundraisers, and more, sustained damage to its roof, flooring, and landscaping.

Adjoining mechanical, electric, and equipment to the facilities were also incapacitated.

Previous discussions estimated that it could take years to repair the Yacht club and as much as $100 million for a "clean slate" approach to renovating the heavily damaged facilities.

What was said at the meeting?

At a regular city council meeting on Wednesday, the city announced several updates on the Yacht club.

Interm City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn said Wednesday's meeting is the start of the city informing residents more about the status of the Yacht Club.

Councilmember Tom Hayden said the city has to keep its resident informed as the main building and Tony Rotino Center, which date back to the '60s, will be razed.

"We know the damage that was caused there. We know that they need to be demolished and that we need to put a plan in place, and part of that process is making sure residents have the right information on how and why we are moving forward," Hayden said.

Mayor John Gunter also said the city hopes to start providing weekly updates at the regular city council meetings.

Paul Clinghan, director of capital improvements for the city, gave the yacht club update.

Clinghan said Kimley Horn, a consulting firm, is putting together a bid package for the demolition of existing buildings.

He said the bid could happen in June or July, and the actual demolition happening possibly by August and September.

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What's the status of the rest of the park?

A master plan for the Yacht club, based on the discussion from the council's winter retreat, will be presented in nine to 12 months.

The public works department is cleaning the area's parking lot and bringing lighting for the reopening of the Boathouse Restaurant by the end of May.

The Boathouse restaurant expects to open at the end of May, Clinghan said.

The yacht club boat ramp and beach remain closed to the public.

Cape Coral is working with FEMA for reimbursement for sand refurbishment. Every other park amenity remains closed.

Luis Zambrano is a Watchdog/Cape Coral reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. You can reach Luis at Lzambrano@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @Lz2official.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Hurricane Ian's damage can't be repaired at Cape Coral Yacht Club