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July 21, 2026 ·10:00 AM Amended

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Agenda — 75 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 ▶ jump to 3:07
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:19
  4. 3 ALSO PRESENT ▶ jump to 3:19
  5. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 4:05
  6. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:04
  7. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 5:16
  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 26-0147 ▶ jump to 23:59
  11. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:16
  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 Issuance of a Cure Notice to Xerox Corporation and Authorize Termination of the Lease Pricing Proposal Agreement if the Deficiencies are not Cured Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Xerox Corporation, in the Amount of $381,879, Purchased Under the University of South Florida Contract No. 2024‑097‑ITN‑PRO. 26-0186 approved on consent
  14. B. Approve Contract No. 2026-12, US-41 South Access Road Linear Parking with Spectrum Underground, Inc. in the Amount of $613,071.73 and Contingency in the Amount of $91,960.76 for a Total Amount of $705,032.49. 26-0593 approved on consent
  15. C. Approval of the Revised Tower Lease Agreement By and Between City of North Port, Florida, and 1 Source Towers II, LLC for Construction of a Cellular Tower Located at 11820 Manasota Beach Road, Venice, Florida, 34293. 26-0617 approved on consent
  16. D. Approval of Revised Land Lease Agreement By and Between City of North Port and 1 Source Towers II, LLC for Construction of a Cellular Tower Located at 11820 Manasota Beach Road, Venice, Florida, 34293. 26-0961 approved on consent
  17. E. Approve Utilization of the City of Naples Contract No. 23-021 with Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Southeast LLC, for Lab Testing Services on an As-Needed Basis in an Amount not to Exceed $350,000 Annually through the Term Ending June 20, 2027, Authorizing the City Manager to Approve any Modifications, Renewals, or Terminations in Concurrence with City of Naples, Florida. 26-0656 approved on consent
  18. F. Approve the Utilization of State of Florida Contract No. 43230000-NASPO-16-ACS With SHI International, for Cloud Solutions Software, Equipment, Peripherals, and Related Services on an As-Needed Basis in an Amount Not to Exceed $350,000 Annually Through the Term Date of April 24, 2027, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence With the State of Florida. 26-0668 approved on consent
  19. G. Approve the Utilization of State of Florida Contract No. 43210000-23-NASPO-ACS With Dell Marketing L.P., for Computer Equipment, Peripherals, and Related Services on an As-Needed Basis in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 Annually Through the Term Ending Date of April 24, 2027, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence With the State of Florida. 26-0669 approved on consent
  20. H. Approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County for Space at the Family Service Center, 6919 Outreach Way, North Port, Florida, 34287. 26-0695 approved on consent
  21. I. Approve the Disposition of Surplus Fleet Assets in an Appropriate Fashion Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (1) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida. 26-0744 approved on consent
  22. J. Approve the Reappointment of Casey McGowan as a Regular Member to Serve a Second Term on the Environmental Advisory Board From September 12, 2026, Through September 12, 2029. 26-0775 approved on consent
  23. K. Approve and Authorize 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 in the Total Amount of $200,000.00. 26-0816 approved on consent
  24. L. Approve and Authorize the Agreement Between the Florida Charter Educational Foundation, Inc., and the City of North Port, Florida, for the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program at the College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park, 11611 Mezzo Drive, Venice, Florida, 34293 in the Total Amount of $100,000.00. 26-0817 approved on consent
  25. M. Approve Change Order Number 1 to Work Assignment 2023-40.003 IT1-2026 With Insituform Technologies, LLC, for Lift Station 29 Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project in the Amount of $25,464.30, For a Total Amount of $428,644.65. 26-0865 approved on consent
  26. N. Approve the June 9, 2026 City Commission Regular Minutes, the June 10, 2026 City Commission Budget Workshop Minutes, the June 11, 2026 City Commission Budget Workshop Minutes, and the June 23, 2026 City Commission Regular Minutes. 26-0866 approved on consent
  27. O. Approve the Utilization of Florida Sheriffs Association Contract FSA25-VEL33.0: Pursuit, Administrative, and Other Vehicles With Awarded Vendors: 1) Beck Chrysler Dodge Jeep; 2) Beck Ford Lincoln; 3) Bozard Ford; 4) Duval Ford, LLC; 5) Garber Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc.; 6) Garber Chrysler Dodge Truck, Inc.; 7) Garber Ford, Inc.; 8) Matheny Fire & Emergency; 9) Rush Truck Centers of Florida, Inc.; 10) Stingray Chevrolet in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,100,000.00 Annually Through the Term of the Contract and Subsequent Renewals, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrent With the Florida Sheriffs Association. 26-0867 approved on consent
  28. P. Approve Work Assignment No. 2026-07PW with Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. for Professional Engineering Services for the Rehabilitation of Bridge No. 175049 Located on South Sumter Boulevard over Cocoplum Waterway in the Amount of $151,652.52 26-0880 approved on consent
  29. Q. Approve Utilization of Sourcewell Contract Number 120122-MBS With Verteks Consulting, Inc. for the Purchase of Telephone Hardware, Software and Maintenance in an Amount Not to Exceed $600,000 Through the Term Ending March 8, 2027, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence With Sourcewell. 26-0898 approved on consent
  30. R. Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for May 2026. 26-0907 approved on consent
  31. S. Approve the Agreement for Information Security Assessment Services and the Statement of Work With CliftonLarsonAllen LLP and the City of North Port, Florida, in the Amount Not to Exceed $35,000. 26-0908 approved on consent
  32. T. Approve the Utilization of State of Florida Contract No. 43230000-NASPO-16-ACS With Carahsoft Technology Corporation, for Cloud Solutions Software, Equipment, Peripherals, and Related Services on an As–Needed Basis in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 Annually Through the Term Date of September 15, 2026, an Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence With the State of Florida. 26-0930 approved on consent
  33. U. Approve the Appointment of Marisa Lara as a Regular Member to Serve a First Term on the Art Advisory Board From July 21, 2026, Through July 21, 2029. 26-0931 approved on consent
  34. V. Approve the Appointment of Marat Bagaev to Serve as the City of North Port Representative on the Sarasota County Parks Advisory and Recreation Council (PARC). 26-0981 approved on consent
  35. W. Approve the Appointment of Julie King as a Regular Member to Serve a First Term on the Sarasota County - Citizens Oversight Committee for School Facility Planning From July 21, 2026, Through July 21, 2027. 26-0963 approved on consent
  36. 5. GENERAL BUSINESS:
  37. 35 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Data Center Moratorium. 26-0985 approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:56
  38. A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Data Center Moratorium. 26-0985 ▶ jump to 24:56
  39. 36 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Data Center Moratorium. 26-0985 approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:56
  40. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Charter Review Advisory Board Recommendation Memorandum for Charter Officer Residency and Commission and Staff Interaction. 26-0911 denied Fail ▶ jump to 159:04
  41. 37 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Data Center Moratorium. 26-0985 approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:56
  42. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Sarasota County Tax Collector Mike Moran's Letter of Interest to Purchase a City-Owned Parcel Located at the Southeastern Quadrant of the Intersection of City Hall Boulevard and North Main Street. 26-0969 approved Pass ▶ jump to 192:35
  43. 38 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Data Center Moratorium. 26-0985 ▶ jump to 24:56
  44. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Items for Joint Meeting with Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners Scheduled for October 27, 2026. 26-0972 approved Pass ▶ jump to 207:05
  45. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
  46. 40 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Charter Review Advisory Board Recommendation Memorandum for Charter Officer Residency and Commission and Staff Interaction. 26-0911 approved Pass ▶ jump to 159:04
  47. 41 RESOLUTION:
  48. A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Vacating a Portion of Utility and Drainage Easements for Lot 1, Block 2393, 49th 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-39 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 219:47
  49. 43 ORDINANCE - Second Reading:
  50. B. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Creating the Dependent Special District Known as the Activity Center 6 and 10 Infrastructure District; Providing Legislative Findings and Intent; Establishing the District as a Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment District Within Chapter 66 of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida; Defining the District’s Status as a Dependent Special District and Identifying its Purpose, Powers, Functions, Duties, Boundaries, Authority, Governance, Financing Methods, and Comprehensive Plan Consistency as Required by Section 189.02, Florida Statutes; Providing for the Planning, Design, Land Acquisition, Construction, Expansion, Maintenance, Operation, and all Other Associated Costs of Certain Public Infrastructure and Related Facilities, Including but not Limited to Road, Stormwater, Potable Water, Wastewater, Reclaimed Water, Electric, Gas, Fiber/Communication Utilities, Public Safety Facilities, Solid Waste Facilities, Multimodal Facilities and Parks and Recreation Facilities and all Other Associated Costs; Providing for the Levy and Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments to Fund the Costs of the Dependent Special District; Providing for use of the Uniform Method of Collection Pursuant to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, by Separate Resolution; Providing for Liens and Revenue Shortfalls; Providing for Governance by the City Commission; Providing for a District Director Appointed by the City Manager or the City Manager’s Designee; Providing for Finances, Claims, Consistency With the Comprehensive Plan, Meetings, Attorney to the Board, Right-of-Way Use Permits, Prohibition of Hazardous Activities, Fees, Fines, and Penalties; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 66-98 Through 66-117; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-15 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 225:54
  51. C. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Manufactured Homes, Amending the Unified Land Development Code to Provide for Compliance With Section 553.385, Florida Statutes by Amending Sections 3.1.2., 4.4.1., and Appendix A, Article I; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-20 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 234:18
  52. D. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Appendix A – City Fee Structure; Amending Development Services – Development Review, Planning and Zoning, and Natural Resources Fees; Fire Rescue District Fees; Parks and Recreation – General Fees, Parks and Recreation – Facility Rental Fees; Solid Waste District Fees; Utilities Fees; Road and Drainage District Fees; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-21 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 241:20
  53. 47 GENERAL BUSINESS - Continued:
  54. E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Removal of Lien for 6841 Roman Avenue, North Port, Florida, 34291 (Requested by Commissioner Petrow). 26-0887 approved Pass ▶ jump to 243:14
  55. F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Transfer in the Amount of $1,000 from Commission Contingency to the Community Assistance/Special Event Assistance Program to Support Fee Assistance Requests Through Fiscal Year 2026. 26-0889 approved Pass ▶ jump to 252:26
  56. G. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Environmental Land Acquisition Program and Addition of Two Properties to the Land Acquisition Property List, Parcel Identification Number 0944071307 Located on Garrison Avenue and 1131233580 Located on Langlais Drive. 26-0948 approved Pass ▶ jump to 254:22
  57. H. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Dissolving or Suspending the Historic and Cultural Advisory Board. 26-0970 ▶ jump to 303:38
  58. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 303:41
  59. 52 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Removal of Lien for 6841 Roman Avenue, North Port, Florida, 34291 (Requested by Commissioner Petrow). 26-0887 ▶ jump to 243:14
  60. 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.)
  61. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS: ▶ jump to 305:12
  62. A. Commissioner Petrow's Communications 26-0085
  63. B. Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications 26-0086
  64. 56 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Dissolving or Suspending the Historic and Cultural Advisory Board. 26-0970 ▶ jump to 303:38
  65. C. Mayor Emrich's Communications 26-0087
  66. 57 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Dissolving or Suspending the Historic and Cultural Advisory Board. 26-0970 approved Pass ▶ jump to 303:38
  67. D. Commissioner Stokes' Communications 26-0088
  68. 58 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Dissolving or Suspending the Historic and Cultural Advisory Board. 26-0970 approved Pass ▶ jump to 303:38
  69. E. Commissioner Duval's Communications 26-0089
  70. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:
  71. A. City Clerk's Monthly Report 26-0163
  72. B. City Attorney’s Monthly Report 26-0946
  73. C. City Manager's Monthly Report 26-0983
  74. 10. ADJOURNMENT: ▶ jump to 305:48
  75. 65 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.