City Commission Regular Meeting

City Commission Chambers

Agenda — 79 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 2:45
3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:03
4. 3 ALSO PRESENT ▶ jump to 3:03
5. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 3:57
6. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:37
7. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 5:21
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 26-0144 ▶ jump to 8:51
11. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: approved on consent Pass ▶ jump to 9:29
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 Appointment of Cheryl L. Cook as a Regular Member to Serve on the Debt Management Committee Advisory Board From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2029. 26-0265 approved on consent Pass ▶ jump to 11:56
14. B. Approve Contract for Installation of Lift Station Diesel Bypass Pumps RFB No. 2025-42 With Spectrum Underground Inc., for the Installation of Eight (8) Permanent Diesel Bypass Pumps in the Amount of $1,130,078 With a Contingency of $29,922 for a Total Amount of $1,160,000. 26-0425 approved on consent
15. C. Approve the Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement Between Participating Agencies and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to Form a Fort Myers Regional Operation Center Child Abduction Response Team. 26-0448 approved on consent
16. D. Approve the Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Sarasota County, Florida, and Bill Furst, Property Appraiser of Sarasota County, Regarding Uniform Method of Collection and Enforcement of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for Nuisance Abatement Pursuant to Resolution 2025-R-87. 26-0492 approved on consent
17. E. Approve the Eleventh Amendment to Agreement No. 2015-19, Professional Engineering Services for the Widening of Price Boulevard From Sumter Boulevard to Toledo Blade Boulevard by and between the City of North Port, Florida, and Consor North America, Inc. in the Amount of $721,045.02. 26-0570 approved on consent
18. F. Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between Charlotte County and City of North Port Relating to the Sharing of Employee Health Centers. 26-0596 approved on consent
19. G. Approve and Authorize the CIty Manager to Execute Health Care Medical Services Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Medical Risk Solutions, LLC (d/b/a My Health Onsite, Also Known as Crowne Consulting Group) for an Employee Health Center in the Amount of $2,362,593.00. 26-0739 approved on consent
20. H. Approve Work Assignment No. 2026-02PW With HighSpans Engineering, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the North Sumter Boulevard Pedestrian Bridge Replacement in the Amount of $319,912.00. 26-0643 approved on consent
21. I. Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program to Kiwanis Club of North Port in Support of the Pet Expo to be Held on May 30, 2026, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services. 26-0679 approved on consent
22. J. Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program to Kiwanis Club of North Port in Support of the Kiwanis Fishing Tournament to be Held on June 20, 2026 , in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services. 26-0680 approved on consent
23. K. Approve the Utilization of the Annual Award WH22-047 Between the City of Boynton Beach, Florida and Fortiline, Inc., for the Annual Supply of Brass Fittings and Accessories, Subject to Appropriated Funds Based on Unit Pricing, In the Amount Not to Exceed $350,000 and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Renewals in Concurrence with Boynton Beach. 26-0698 approved on consent
24. L. Approve the Use of Facility Repair and Maintenance Contract EV2516 Elevator and Escalator Maintenance and Repair Services Between Kansas City, Missouri and Kone, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $400,000 Annually Through the Term of the Contract and Renewals. 26-0715 approved on consent
25. M. Approve the Use of Contract 25-0171 Between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Air Mechanical & Service Corp. for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanical Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $220,000 Annually Through the Term of the Contract and Renewals. 26-0719 approved on consent
26. N. Approve the Utilization of the City of Naples, Florida, Contract RFP No. 25-017 Wastewater Treatment Plan - Hauling and Disposal of Biosolids With Charlotte County Bio-Recycling Center, LLC, Subject to Appropriated Funds, in the Amount Not to Exceed $580,200 and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Renewals in Concurrence With the City of Naples. 26-0725 approved on consent
27. O. Approve the May 4, 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes, May 5, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, May 7, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, and May 7, 2026 Commission Special Minutes, and May 19, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes. 26-0736 approved on consent
28. P. Approve Contract No. 2025-43 – Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Inliner Solutions, LLC, in the Amount of $368,132.00 With a Contingency of $36,813.00 for a Total Amount of $404,945.00 for Pipe Lining of Identified Sections of the Utilities Wastewater Collection System. 26-0738 approved on consent
29. Q. Approve the Fourth Amendment to Agreement No. 2017-40, Professional Design & Engineering Services for Warm Mineral Springs Park Master Plan by and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to Include Additional Scope Related to the Bridge Design and Environmental Permitting to Facilitate a Trail Connection From Warm Mineral Springs Park, 12200 San Servando Avenue, North Port, Florida 34287, to the North Port Connector of the Legacy Trail in the Amount of $93,800 for a Total Contract Amount of $786,600. 26-0745 approved on consent
30. R. Approve the Renewal of the Non-Institutional Medicaid Provider Agreement and Special Exempt Entity Certification to Reflect Mayor Emrich as the Assigned Authorized Official for the North Port Fire Rescue District and Authorize Digitech Computer, Inc. to Submit the Executed Renewal Packet to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) on the North Port Fire Rescue District's Behalf. 26-0752 approved on consent
31. S. Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for April 2026. 26-0754 approved on consent
32. T. Approve the Thomson Reuters Order Form Order ID Q-11575016 for Westlaw Electronic Legal Research Services for a 36-Month Term and a Total Cost of $35,644.56. 26-0759 approved on consent
33. U. Approve the Utilization of the Annual Award WH22-048 Between the City of Boynton Beach and Fortiline, Inc., for the Annual Supply of Pipe Fittings and Accessories, Subject to Appropriated Funds Based on Unit Pricing, In the Amount Not to Exceed $350,000 and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Renewals in Concurrence With Boynton Beach. 26-0766 approved on consent
34. V. Approve the Appointment of Walter Pawlowski as a Regular Member to Serve a First Term on the Community Economic Development Advisory Board as a North Port Resident From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2029. 26-0768 approved on consent
35. W. Approve the Reappointment of Joan Morgan as a Regular Member to Serve a Second Term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board as a North Port Resident From June 13, 2026, Through June 13, 2029. 26-0771 approved on consent
36. X. Approve the Appointments of Jennifer Wilson, Donald McCauley, and Margaret J. Wischhusen as Regular Members to Serve a First Term on the Art Advisory Board From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2029. 26-0809 approved on consent
37. Y. Approve the Appointment of Steven G. Foor as Regular Member to Serve a First Term on the Auditor Selection Committee From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2028. 26-0811 approved on consent
38. Z. Approve the Appointment of Steven G. Foor as Regular Member to serve a First Term on the Citizen Tax Oversight Committee From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2029. 26-0813 approved on consent
39. AA. Approve the Appointment of Jeffrey J. Tamas as a Regular Member to Serve a First Term on the Municipal Police Officers Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2028. 26-0814 approved on consent
40. AB. Approve the Temporary Use and Occupancy Agreement By and Between the West Villages Improvement District and the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Fire Station 87 Located at 17890 Preto Boulevard, Venice, Florida, 34293. 26-0818 approved on consent
41. AC. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Indemnification and Equipment Transfer Agreement By and Between the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, and the North Port Police Department for One (1) 2022 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Motorcycle in the Total Amount of $18,500.00. 26-0849 approved on consent
42. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
43. 42 PETITION:
44. A. Consideration of Petition No. DMA-23-249 (PMCPA-23-00000249), Tuscola Commons Development Master Plan Amendment (QUASI-JUDICIAL). CC DMA-23-249 approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 13:23
45. 44 ORDINANCE - First Reading:
46. 44 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Providing That Failure to Appear at a Code Enforcement Hearing Constitutes an Admission and Waiver and Authorizes Imposition of Penalties and Costs; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-508; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2026-09 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 43:22
47. B. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Providing That Failure to Appear at a Code Enforcement Hearing Constitutes an Admission and Waiver and Authorizes Imposition of Penalties and Costs; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-508; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date ORD. NO. 2026-09 read by title only Pass ▶ jump to 43:22
48. C. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Street Naming and Property Numbering; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 70-55 through 70-58; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-17 approved Pass ▶ jump to 48:42
49. 46 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Street Naming and Property Numbering; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 70-55 through 70-58; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-17 continued Pass ▶ jump to 48:42
50. D. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for Use of State of Florida Contraband Forfeiture Funds In the Amount of $55,000; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-18 read by title only Pass ▶ jump to 51:34
51. 48 ORDINANCE - Second Reading:
52. 48 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for Use of State of Florida Contraband Forfeiture Funds In the Amount of $55,000; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-18 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 51:34
53. E. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Appendix A - City Fee Schedule; Amending Parks and Recreation - General Fees and Facility Rental Fees; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-13 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 54:57
54. F. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Related to the City’s Solid Waste Services; Amending Chapter 62 and Chapter 66 of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-16 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 56:39
55. 51 ORDINANCE - Third Reading:
56. G. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Impact Fee Collection and the Impact Fee Deferral Program; Amending and Renumbering Chapter 58 of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida; Providing for Impact Fees; Purpose and Authority; Definitions; Payment of Fees; Impact Fee Schedules; Exemptions; Appeals, Reporting and Reviewing of Fees; Refunds; Developer Reimbursements and Credits; Amending the Deferral Program; Providing for Eligible Development, Timing of Application, Application Contents, Agreement and Payment Schedule; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-10 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 58:04
57. 53 RESOLUTION:
58. H. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Accepting the Transfer of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and Improvements and Associated Warranties in Manasota Beach Ranchlands Plat No. 1; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-32 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 60:24
59. I. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Initiating the Process for Negotiating an Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with Sarasota County, Florida, Pursuant to Part II of Chapter 171, Florida Statutes; Providing for Findings; Providing for Subjects of Negotiations; Identifying a Municipal Service Area; Providing for Transmittal; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-38 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 62:39
60. J. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Initiating the Process for Negotiating an Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with Sarasota County, Florida, Pursuant to Part II of Chapter 171, Florida Statutes; Providing for Findings; Providing for Subjects of Negotiations; Identifying a Municipal Service Area; Providing for Transmittal; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date . RES. NO. 2026-R-41 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 67:15
61. K. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Granting a Non-Exclusive Permanent Easement Located on a Portion of the Parcel Lying in Section 30, Township 39 South, Range 21 East, Sarasota County, Florida, Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 0996-00-1004; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date RES. NO. 2026-R-40 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 76:15
62. L. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Approving the City’s Acceptance of the Conveyance of Fire Station No. 87 and Associated Vehicles, Equipment, and Improvements, Effective Upon the Issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy; Accepting Associated Warranties and Intangible Property; Entering an Indemnity Agreement for Future Final Payment to Contractor; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-42 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 78:21
63. 6. GENERAL BUSINESS:
64. A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving the Appointments of Richard Vance and Ann Lane, as a Regular Member and an Alternate Member to Serve a First Term on the Environmental Advisory Board From June 9, 2026, Through June 9, 2029. 26-0767 approved Pass ▶ jump to 79:56
65. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Initiating Eminent Domain for 30 Parcels Located Within the Natural Corridor Between the Little Salt Spring and Myakkahatchee Creek (Spring Haven Drive Area). 26-0642 approved Pass ▶ jump to 83:10
66. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 162:43
67. 63 (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.)
68. 63 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Initiating Eminent Domain for 30 Parcels Located Within the Natural Corridor Between the Little Salt Spring and Myakkahatchee Creek (Spring Haven Drive Area). 26-0642 approved Pass ▶ jump to 83:10
69. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS: ▶ jump to 165:50
70. 64 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Initiating Eminent Domain for 30 Parcels Located Within the Natural Corridor Between the Little Salt Spring and Myakkahatchee Creek (Spring Haven Drive Area). 26-0642 approved Pass ▶ jump to 83:10
71. A. Commissioner Petrow's Communications 26-0066
72. 65 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Initiating Eminent Domain for 30 Parcels Located Within the Natural Corridor Between the Little Salt Spring and Myakkahatchee Creek (Spring Haven Drive Area). 26-0642 approved Pass ▶ jump to 83:10
73. B. Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications 26-0067
74. C. Mayor Emrich's Communications 26-0068
75. D. Commissioner Stokes' Communications 26-0069
76. E. Commissioner Duval's Communications 26-0070
77. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS: ▶ jump to 166:07
78. 10. ADJOURNMENT:
79. 72 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.