City Commission Regular Meeting

City Commission Chambers

Agenda — 44 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. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
7. 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.)
8. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
9. A. Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies 26-0151
10. 4. CONSENT AGENDA:
11. 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.)
12. A. Approve Utilization of Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) OMNIA Partners Contract No. R260602 With Williams Scotsman, Inc. for the Rental and Maintenance of Temporary Buildings for Administrative and Restroom Facilities at Warm Mineral Springs Park, Located at 12200 San Servando Avenue, North Port, FL 34287, and Temporary Modular Rental Unit Serving as the Parks Maintenance Administrative Office, Located at 5929 Sam Shapos Way, North Port, FL 34287, in the Amount Not to Exceed $179,000 for Fiscal Year 2027, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence with Region 4 Education Service Center. 26-0740
13. B. Approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County, Inc., for Space at the Family Service Center, 6919 Outreach Way, Suite B, North Port, Florida, 34287. 26-0924
14. C. Approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, Inc. for Space at the Family Service Center, 6919 Outreach Way, Suite B103, North Port, Florida, 34287. 26-0925
15. D. Approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc. for Space at the Family Service Center, 6919 Outreach Way, Suite B112, North Port, Florida, 34287. 26-0926
16. E. Approve Utilization of Sourcewell Contract No. 081325-NAF with National Auto Fleet Group for the Purchase of Automobiles, SUVs, Vans and Light Trucks with Related Equipment and Accessories on an As-Needed Basis in an Amount not to Exceed $700,000 Annually Through the Term Ending November 13, 2029, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications, Renewals or Terminations in Concurrence with Sourcewell. 26-1094
17. F. Approve Utilization of Sheriff of Broward County, Florida Agreement, Emergency Equipment for Vehicles, with The Shyft Group Upfit Services, Inc., DBA Strobes-R-Us, for Emergency Vehicle Equipment and Upfitting Services on an As-Needed Basis in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000.00 Annually Through the Term Ending June 8, 2027, and to Include any Addendums During Contract Terms and Renewals and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence with Sheriff of Broward County, Florida. 26-1097
18. G. Approve the Revised Interlocal Agreement Between Charlotte County and the City of North Port Relating to the Sharing of Employee Health Centers. 26-1188
19. H. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Agreement Between Imagine School at North Port, Inc. and the City of North Port, Florida, for the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program at Imagine School Campus, 1998 East Price Boulevard, North Port, Florida 34288, to Provide for One (1) Additional SRO in the Total Amount of $232,000.00. 26-1219
20. I. Approve the October 1, 2026 City Commission Regular Minutes. 26-1223
21. J. Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the City of North Port, Florida, on Behalf of the North Port Police Department (NPPD) Regarding Participating in a Specialized Law Enforcement Program, Including Any Applicable Fees. 26-1234
22. K. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Sales Order Pursuant to Existing Agreement With CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for CentralSquare Payments InvoiceCloud Payment Processing Services at No Charge. 26-1256
23. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
24. 24 RESOLUTION:
25. A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Vacating a Portion of the Utility and Drainage Easement for Lot 10, Block 2035, 44th Addition to the Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL). RES. NO. 2026-R-56
26. B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Vacating a Utility and Drainage Easement for Lots 7, 9, and 10, Block 1192, 25th Addition to the Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL). RES. NO. 2026-R-66
27. C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Vacating the Platted Rear 10-Foot Utility and Drainage Easement for Lots 33, 34, 41, 42, & 43, Block 1672 of the Thirty-Third Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL). RES. NO. 2026-R-67
28. D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Approving the Wellen Park Village HL Mixed-Use/Residential Development Master Concept Plan with Two Waivers to the Unified Land Development Code on Approximately 743.512 Acres Located Generally South of S. Tamiami Trail (US-41) and East of S. River Road; Providing for Findings; Providing for Master Concept Plan Approval; Providing Waiver Approval; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) RES. NO. 2026-R-68
29. 6. GENERAL BUSINESS:
30. A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Clerk’s Annual Evaluation. 26-1244
31. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT:
32. 32 (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.)
33. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:
34. A. Commissioner Petrow's Communications 26-0107
35. B. Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications 26-0108
36. C. Mayor Emrich's Communications 26-0109
37. D. Commissioner Stokes' Communications 26-0110
38. E. Commissioner Duval's Communications 26-0111
39. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:
40. A. City Clerk's Monthly Report 26-0165
41. B. City Manager's Monthly Report 26-1227
42. C. City Attorney’s Monthly Report 26-1252
43. 10. ADJOURNMENT:
44. 44 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.

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