City Commission Regular Meeting

City Commission Chambers

Agenda — 77 items

1. 1 PUBLIC COMMENT: Properly submitted comments will be accepted and included in the official record of the meeting pursuant to City Commission Policy No. 2020-04. Public comment may be submitted in the following ways: In Person Attendance: Submit a comment card to the City Clerk. Comment cards with completed information may be submitted until the Mayor closes Public Comment for the agenda item. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person. Online: Submit a written eComment using the eComment link at cityofnorthport.legistar.com/Calendar. The link will be available online at 8:00 a.m. the day before the meeting until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Your public comment is limited to 2,000 characters. Voice Mail Message: Leave a voice mail message via telephone at 941-429-1032. Voice Mail messages will be accepted the day before the meeting from 8:00 a.m. until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Please provide information as listed in the City’s outgoing message. The message must not exceed two minutes, fifteen seconds.
2. 2 CALL TO ORDER
3. 3 ROLL CALL
4. 3 ALSO PRESENT
5. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA approved Pass
7. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
8. 7 (The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)
9. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. A. Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies 26-0148
11. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: approved Pass
12. 11 (All matters under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Commission to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Any City Commission member may, however, remove an item from the Consent Agenda by request. Items removed for separate discussion will be considered after the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.)
13. A. Approve the License Agreement With the Southwest Florida Water Management District to Support Regional Water Resource Monitoring Efforts at Warm Mineral Springs Park, Located at 12200 San Servando Avenue, North Port, Florida, 34287. 26-0776 approved on consent
14. B. Approve Utilization of Contract 032824-CER Between Sourcewell and Certified Stainless Service, Inc. DBA West-Mark for the Purchase of Vehicles and Equipment on an As-Needed Basis in an Amount Not to Exceed $800,000 Annually Through the Term Ending July 9, 2028, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications, Renewals or Terminations in Concurrence With Sourcewell. 26-0778 approved on consent
15. C. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Whelen Master Cloud Services Agreement and Customer Certification for Mobile Broadband Priority Service With Whelen Engineering Company, Inc., for CORE+ / Whelen Cloud Platform Services, Including Integration With Verizon Frontline Mobile Broadband Priority (MBP) and Five (5) Years of Connected Service at No Charge. 26-0785 approved on consent
16. D. Approve Utilization of Contract 092222-CAT Between Sourcewell and Caterpillar Inc. for Purchase of Equipment, Repair Parts, and Maintenance, of Citywide Generators on an As-Needed Basis in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000 Annually Through the Term Ending November 22, 2027, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications, Renewals or Terminations in Concurrence With Sourcewell. 26-0842 approved on consent
17. E. Approve Utilization of Contract No. R240901 Between Region 4 Education Service Center and Daikin Applied Americas, Inc., for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Services and Related Products in an Amount Not to Exceed $400,000 Annually Through the Term Ending December 31, 2027, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications, Renewals, or Terminations in Concurrence With Region 4 Education Service Center. 26-0878 approved on consent
18. F. Approve the Reappointment of Howard Bearse as a Regular Member of the Municipal Firefighters Pension Trust Fund Board, to Serve a Fourth Term From September 10, 2026, to September 10, 2028. 26-0885 approved on consent
19. G. Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program to North Port Area Chamber of Commerce in Support of the Business-to-Business Expo to be Held on August 11, 2026, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services. 26-0938 approved on consent
20. H. Approve the Application to the Fiscal Year 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program, in the Amount of $1,857,379, to Hire Nine Full-Time Firefighters, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review, Should the Grant be Awarded to the City. 26-0940 approved on consent
21. I. Approve the Application to the Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, in the Amount of $697,909, for the Acquisition of a Water Tanker Apparatus, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review, Should the Grant be Awarded to the City. 26-0941 approved on consent
22. J. Approve the Reappointment of Michael T Patricoski as a Regular Member to Serve a Second Term on the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board From September 13, 2026, Through September 13, 2029. 26-0945 approved on consent
23. K. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Aquatic Examiner Service Agreement With the American National Red Cross to Extend the Termination of the Existing Agreement Through December 8, 2028. 26-0954 approved on consent
24. L. Approve Utilization of Contract No. 090122-ATS Between Sourcewell and All Traffic Solutions, Inc. for the Purchase of Law Enforcement Equipment on an As-Needed Basis in an Amount Not to Exceed $99,999.99 Annually Through the Term Ending November 7, 2026, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications, Renewals or Terminations in Concurrence With Sourcewell. 26-0964 approved on consent
25. M. Approve the July 6, 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes, July 7, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, July 21, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, July 29, 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes, and the July 29, 2026 Commission Special Minutes. 26-0977 approved on consent
26. N. Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for June 2026. 26-1010 approved on consent
27. O. Approve Renewal of Property and Casualty, Accidental Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance With The Gehring Group,Inc., a Brown & Brown Inc. Company for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in the Amount of $2,242,019.00. 26-1011 approved on consent
28. P. Approve Renewal of Florida Firefighter Cancer and Death Benefits Insurance With United Badges Insurance Services, LLC and the City of North Port - North Port Fire Rescue District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in the Amount of $28,479.00. 26-1012 approved on consent
29. Q. Approve Renewal of Employee Health Insurance and Benefits Program for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Plan Year, Including Medical Stop Loss, Dental, VIsion, Employee Assistance Program, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Administration Costs for COBRA, Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts, With The Gehring Group, Inc., a Brown and Brown, Inc. Company, Serving as the City of North Port's Benefits Broker, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute all Documents Necessary to Implement the Renewal. 26-1013 approved on consent
30. R. Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution (“OSP”) and the City of North Port, on Behalf of the North Port Police Department Regarding Participation in the Statewide Cyber Fraud Task Force. 26-1027 approved on consent
31. S. Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the TECO Peoples Gas Service Agreement, Florida Natural Gas Service Agreement, NaturalChoice Transportation Service Peoples Gas System Letter of Authorization, and NaturalChoice Transportation Service Information Sheet for Fire Station 81 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute all Associated Documents Necessary to Establish Natural Gas Service for Fire Station 81 Located at 4980 City Center Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34286. 26-1049 approved on consent
32. T. Approve Utilization of City of Clearwater, Florida Contract Between City of Clearwater and Life Extension Clinics, Inc. (“Life Scan”) RFP #53-23 Employment Related Health Care Services for Annual, Pre-Employment, and Fit-for-Duty Evaluations, in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000 Annually Through the Term of the Contract Ending December 31, 2026, and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence With the City of Clearwater, Florida. 26-1061 approved on consent
33. U. Approve Utilization of Sourcewell Contract Number 032824-CER With Certified Stainless Service, Inc. dba West-Mark for a One Time Purchase of a High Water Rescue Vehicle in Fiscal Year 2027 Utilizing Sarasota County Community Development Block Grant Funding in an Amount Not to Exceed $478,823. 26-1062 approved on consent Pass
34. V. Approve Utilization of Collier County, Florida Contract 23-8098 With Digitech EMS Billing, LLC d/b/a Digitech Computer, LLC for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Billing Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 Annually Through the Term Ending March 12, 2027, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence With Collier County, Florida. 26-1063 approved on consent
35. W. Approve Utilization of Florida Department of Management Services Alternate Contract Source (ACS) Contract No. 56120000-24-NY-ACS Furniture, All Types, Utilizing R. George & Associates, Inc. as an Authorized Dealer, for the Purchase of Fire Station and Office Furniture for the Fire Station 81 Rebuild Project (CIP Project F17R81) in an Amount Not to Exceed $400,000, Through the Term Ending December 1, 2028, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence With Florida Department of Management Services. 26-1078 approved on consent
36. X. Approve Work Assignment No. 2023-40.003 IT3-2026 - Inflow & Infiltration Rehabilitation Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining - Freemont Avenue and Lift Station #19 with Insituform Technologies, LLC for Cured in Place Pipe Lining of Areas Identified of High Flow Inflow & Infiltration Around Freemont Avenue and Lift Station 19 in the Amount of $252,684.90. 26-1080 approved on consent
37. Y. Approve Utilization of Sourcewell Contract No. 070924 with Staples and Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for the Purchase of Office Furniture for the Utilities Administration Building in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000, through the Term Ending February 2, 2029, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence with Sourcewell. 26-1091 approved on consent
38. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
39. 38 ORDINANCE - First Reading:
40. 38 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Approving Petition No. PMCPA-25-03560 to Amend the Village D Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages A.K.A. Wellen Park) to Update Non-Residential Wall Sign Regulations and Establish Consistent Definitions for Public/Institutional Uses and Civic Spaces; Amending Section 3.4.1. of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) to Incorporate the Amended Pattern Plan by Reference; Amending Section 5.3.2. of the ULDC to Require Village D Wall Signs to Comply With ULDC Chapter 5 Standards and to Provide Deemed Compliance and Legal Nonconforming Status for Certain Existing Signs; Providing for Findings, Adoption, Conflicts, Severability, Codification, and an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2026-22 continued for second reading Pass
41. A. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Approving Petition No. PMCPA-25-03560 to Amend the Village D Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages A.K.A. Wellen Park) to Update Non-Residential Wall Sign Regulations and Establish Consistent Definitions for Public/Institutional Uses and Civic Spaces; Amending Section 3.4.1. of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) to Incorporate the Amended Pattern Plan by Reference; Amending Section 5.3.2. of the ULDC to Require Village D Wall Signs to Comply With ULDC Chapter 5 Standards and to Provide Deemed Compliance and Legal Nonconforming Status for Certain Existing Signs; Providing for Findings, Adoption, Conflicts, Severability, Codification, and an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2026-22 read by title only Pass
42. B. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Approving Petition No. PMCPA-24-00000083 (Formerly VPA-24-083) to Amend the Village E Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages A.K.A. Wellen Park) to Expand the District Boundary by Incorporating Approximately 81 acres of Land, Modify Development Entitlements, and Update Signage and Parking Regulations; Amending Section 3.4.1. of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) to Incorporate the Amended Pattern Plan by Reference; Amending Section 5.3.2. of the ULDC to Require Village E Signage to Comply with ULDC Chapter 5 Standards and to Provide Deemed Compliance and Legal Nonconforming Status for Certain Existing Signs; Providing for Findings, Adoption, Conflicts, Severability, Codification, and an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2026-23 read by title only Pass
43. 40 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Approving Petition No. PMCPA-24-00000083 (Formerly VPA-24-083) to Amend the Village E Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages A.K.A. Wellen Park) to Expand the District Boundary by Incorporating Approximately 81 acres of Land, Modify Development Entitlements, and Update Signage and Parking Regulations; Amending Section 3.4.1. of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) to Incorporate the Amended Pattern Plan by Reference; Amending Section 5.3.2. of the ULDC to Require Village E Signage to Comply with ULDC Chapter 5 Standards and to Provide Deemed Compliance and Legal Nonconforming Status for Certain Existing Signs; Providing for Findings, Adoption, Conflicts, Severability, Codification, and an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2026-23 continued for second reading Pass
44. C. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Chapter 4, Article X of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, and Thereby Disbanding the Historic and Cultural Advisory Board; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-24 read by title only Pass
45. 41 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Approving Petition No. PMCPA-24-00000083 (Formerly VPA-24-083) to Amend the Village E Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages A.K.A. Wellen Park) to Expand the District Boundary by Incorporating Approximately 81 acres of Land, Modify Development Entitlements, and Update Signage and Parking Regulations; Amending Section 3.4.1. of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) to Incorporate the Amended Pattern Plan by Reference; Amending Section 5.3.2. of the ULDC to Require Village E Signage to Comply with ULDC Chapter 5 Standards and to Provide Deemed Compliance and Legal Nonconforming Status for Certain Existing Signs; Providing for Findings, Adoption, Conflicts, Severability, Codification, and an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2026-23
46. D. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for Increased Impact Fee Revenue and Reimbursement, In the Amount of $200,000; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-29 read by title only Pass
47. 43 RESOLUTION:
48. 43 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Chapter 4, Article X of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, and Thereby Disbanding the Historic and Cultural Advisory Board; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-24
49. E. A Resolution of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending City Commission Policy No. 2020-02 Related to the Issuance of Ceremonial Items, Including Keys to the City; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-54 adopted Pass
50. 44 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Chapter 4, Article X of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, and Thereby Disbanding the Historic and Cultural Advisory Board; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-24 denied Fail
51. 6. GENERAL BUSINESS:
52. 45 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Chapter 4, Article X of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, and Thereby Disbanding the Historic and Cultural Advisory Board; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-24 continued for second reading Pass
53. A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Accepting a Donation of $8,534.32 from the Kiwanis Club of North Port for the Purchase and Installation of Display Exhibits and Associated Materials for a Storybook Stroll at Pine Park, Located at 4556 McKibben Drive, North Port, Florida, 34287. 26-0975 approved Pass
54. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Art Advisory Board Recommendation Memorandum for Halligan Sculpture Project. 26-1021 approved Pass
55. 47 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for Increased Impact Fee Revenue and Reimbursement, In the Amount of $200,000; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-29 continued for second reading Pass
56. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Recommendation Memorandum for Canine Club Rainbow Bridge and Circle of Honor Wetland Conservation. 26-1025 approved Pass
57. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Enacting Unified Land Development Code Land Use Regulations Concerning Data Centers (Requested by Commissioner Stokes) 26-1051
58. E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Process for Commission Notification of all Non-Disclosure Agreements (Requested by Commissioner Stokes) 26-1023
59. F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Reversal of Administrative Approval Process within the Unified Land Development Code (Requested by Commissioner Stokes) 26-1022 approved Pass
60. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT:
61. 53 (The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.)
62. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:
63. 54 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Recommendation Memorandum for Canine Club Rainbow Bridge and Circle of Honor Wetland Conservation. 26-1025 approved Pass
64. A. Commissioner Duval's Communications 26-0090
65. B. Commissioner Stokes' Communications 26-0091
66. 56 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Enacting Unified Land Development Code Land Use Regulations Concerning Data Centers (Requested by Commissioner Stokes) 26-1051 approved Pass
67. C. Mayor Emrich's Communications 26-0092
68. 57 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Enacting Unified Land Development Code Land Use Regulations Concerning Data Centers (Requested by Commissioner Stokes) 26-1051 approved Pass
69. D. Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications 26-0093
70. 58 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Enacting Unified Land Development Code Land Use Regulations Concerning Data Centers (Requested by Commissioner Stokes) 26-1051 approved Pass
71. E. Commissioner Petrow's Communications 26-0094
72. 59 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Enacting Unified Land Development Code Land Use Regulations Concerning Data Centers (Requested by Commissioner Stokes) 26-1051
73. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:
74. 10. ADJOURNMENT:
75. 61 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Process for Commission Notification of all Non-Disclosure Agreements (Requested by Commissioner Stokes) 26-1023 denied
76. 62 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS - The Agenda is a summary of the proposed actions to be taken by the City Commission. For almost every agenda item, the City staff has prepared materials for Commission consideration and provided a staff recommendation. Questions on these materials may be directed to the staff member who prepared them, or to the City Clerk's Office, who will refer you to the appropriate person. The North Port City Hall is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Designated, accessible parking is available on the west side of City Hall, with building access from the parking area. Accommodations and translation services are available at no cost. Any person requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting is asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours in advance by email at cityclerk@northportfl.gov or by telephone at (941) 429-7270. Persons using TTY/TDD may access this number via the Florida Relay Service by dialing 711. NONDISCRIMINATION: The City of North Port does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, family or religious status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or physical characteristic in administration of its programs, activities or services. No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of these recordings. Accordingly, anyone seeking to appeal any of the decisions involving the matters herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the meeting/testimony and evidence upon which any appeal is to be based. Copies of the recordings are available (for a fee) at the City Clerk's Office.
77. 62 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Process for Commission Notification of all Non-Disclosure Agreements (Requested by Commissioner Stokes) 26-1023 approved Pass

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