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City Commission Regular Meeting

May 19, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 57 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 2:37
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:49
  4. 3 ALSO PRESENT ▶ jump to 2:49
  5. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 3:54
  6. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:41
  7. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 5:07
  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 26-0143 ▶ jump to 34:56
  11. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: approved Pass ▶ jump to 35:39
  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 First Amendment to Contract No. 2024-07 for Professional Engineering Services for Solid Waste Transfer Station Design By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., in the Amount of $166,210.00 for Additional Permitting and Design Services for the Solid Waste Transfer Station Located at Parcel Identification Number 1128227630 and Pavement Improvements for the Pan American Recycling Center Located at 5455 Pan American Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34287, for a Total Amount of $980,840.00. 26-0287 approved on consent
  14. B. Approve the Interlocal Agreement Regarding Distribution Formula for Allocation of Revenue From Local Option Fuel Tax Levied Pursuant to Section 336.025(1)(b), Florida Statutes, Among Sarasota County and Municipalities Within Sarasota County for the 5-Cent Local Option Gas Tax. 26-0541 approved on consent
  15. C. Approve the Interlocal Agreement Regarding Distribution Formula for Allocation of Revenue From Local Option Fuel Tax Levied Pursuant to Section 336.025(1)(b), Florida Statutes, Among Sarasota County and Municipalities Within Sarasota County for the 6-Cent Local Option Gas Tax. 26-0542 approved on consent
  16. D. Approve the Interlocal Agreement Between Charlotte County on Behalf of the Coastal and Heartland National Estuary Partnership (CHNEP) and City of North Port for Services Supporting CHNEP’s Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan, Authorize the First Work Assignment in the Amount of $230,000 When Issued, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents for the First Work Assignment After Legal Review. 26-0573 approved on consent
  17. E. Approve Work Assignment No. 2023-40.003 IT2-2026 - I&I - CIPP - Freemont Street and LS-21 with Insituform Technologies, LLC for Cured in Place Pipe Lining of Areas Identified of High Inflow & Infiltration Around Freemont Street and Lift Station 21 in the Amount of $896,857.35 26-0607 ▶ jump to 39:53
  18. F. Approve Work Assignment No. 2026-05 Asset Management Phase 3 With Black & Veatch Corporation for the Utilities Department Asset Management Program Support in the Amount of $484,724.00. 26-0608 approved on consent
  19. G. Approve the 2026 Suncoast Summer Reading Challenge Letter of Agreement Between the Patterson Foundation and City of North Port. 26-0613 approved on consent
  20. H. Approve Work Assignment No. 2026-06 with CDM Smith, Inc. for Mechanical Integrity Testing of North Port Deep Injection Wells IW-1 & IW-2 in the Amount of $246,971.41. 26-0640 approved on consent
  21. I. Approve Award of Request for Bid (RFB) 2026-18 for Purchase of Duty Handguns and Accessories From GT Distributors, Inc. in the Total Amount of $198,300.72. 26-0645 approved on consent
  22. J. Approve the Fifteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.004 for Construction Services Contract Phase II by and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Jon F. Swift, Inc. for Hurricane Ian Damage Repairs at the Hillsborough Booster Station Located at 17113 West Hillsborough Boulevard Port Charlotte, Florida, 33954, and the Myakkahatchee Creek Water Treatment Plant Located at 5655 North Port Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34287, in the Amount of $283,885.00. 26-0647 approved on consent
  23. K. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3432 Regarding Pesticide Applicator Certification Specialty Pay. 26-0693 approved on consent
  24. L. Approve the Utilization of the Following Lake County, Florida, Contracts: 1) 22-730A With All Safe Industries, Inc. (Louisville, KY); 2) 22-730B With Bennett Fire Products Company, LLC (Woodstock, GA); 3) 22-730C With Fisher Scientific Company, LLC (Tampa, FL); 4) 22-730D With Henry Schein, Inc. (Melville, NY); 5) 22-730E With Life-Assist, Inc. (Rancho Cordova, CA); 6) 22-730G With Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (Sandy Hook, CT); 7) 22-730H With Municipal Equipment Company (Orlando, FL); 8) 22-730I With North American Fire Equipment Co. Inc. (Decatur, AL); 9) 22-730J With TechnicalRescue.com, Inc. (Cooper City, FL); and 10) 22-730K With Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC, for Fire Equipment, Supplies, and Services on an As-Needed Basis in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,090,000 Annually Through the Term Ending July 31, 2027, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence With Lake County. 26-0705 approved on consent
  25. M. Approve the April 21, 2026 City Commission Regular Minutes. 26-0726 approved on consent
  26. 5. GENERAL BUSINESS:
  27. 25 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Revised General Terms and Selection of a Parcel Map Option to Facilitate Development of a Conservation Easement Between the City of North Port and Big Waters Land Trust, Inc. for a Portion of the Warm Mineral Springs Park Property Located at 12200 San Servando Avenue, North Port, Florida 34287. 26-0665 ▶ jump to 40:59
  28. A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Revised General Terms and Selection of a Parcel Map Option to Facilitate Development of a Conservation Easement Between the City of North Port and Big Waters Land Trust, Inc. for a Portion of the Warm Mineral Springs Park Property Located at 12200 San Servando Avenue, North Port, Florida 34287. 26-0665 approved Pass ▶ jump to 40:59
  29. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
  30. 28 ORDINANCE - Second Reading:
  31. A. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Unified Land Development Code to Consolidate the Revenue Account Formerly Known as the Tree Fund into the Environmental Protection Fund by Amending Section 6.1.3.; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; And Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-11 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 95:27
  32. 30 ORDINANCE - First Reading:
  33. B. 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 read by title only Pass ▶ jump to 111:04
  34. 31 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 111:04
  35. C. 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 read by title only Pass ▶ jump to 116:58
  36. 33 RESOLUTION:
  37. 33 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 116:58
  38. D. A Resolution of the City Commission of The City of North Port, Florida, Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 2007-R-36; Granting Authority to the Director of the Parks & Recreation Department, or His or Her Designee, for the Recruitment and Payment of Athletic Officials; Adopting an Independent Contractor Fee Agreement; Adopting a Fee Schedule and Pay Invoice for Independent Contractor Athletic Officials; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-25 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 122:28
  39. E. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Terminating Portions of Utility Grant of Easements in Sections 28, 29, 32, and 33, Township 39 South, Range 21 East Located in Sarasota County Florida; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Partial Termination and Release of Easements; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-31 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 128:22
  40. F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Authorizing a Corrective Deed in the Conveyance of ±63 Acres of Real Property Located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 40 South, Range 20 East, Bearing Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 0797001100 as Previously Adopted Through Resolution No. 2025-R-21; Providing For Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-35 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 133:27
  41. G. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Accepting a Non-Exclusive Permanent Access Utility Easement and an Exclusive Permanent Lift Station Easement Located on a Portion of the Parcel Lying in Section 10, Township 40 South, Range 20 East, Sarasota County Florida, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 081100-0002; 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-36 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 136:47
  42. 38 GENERAL BUSINESS - Continued:
  43. B. Discussion and Possible Action to Rescind the Motion Made During the City Commission Regular Meeting on May 5, 2026, Regarding Agenda Item No. 26-0611 Directing the City Manager to Explore Event Sponsorship Opportunities and/or a Sponsorship Program. 26-0735 approved Pass ▶ jump to 141:45
  44. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 144:48
  45. 41 (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.)
  46. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS: ▶ jump to 148:01
  47. A. Commissioner Duval's Communications 26-0061 ▶ jump to 148:05
  48. B. Commissioner Stokes' Communications 26-0062 ▶ jump to 149:33
  49. C. Mayor Emrich's Communications 26-0063 ▶ jump to 150:39
  50. D. Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications 26-0064 ▶ jump to 152:01
  51. E. Commissioner Petrow's Communications 26-0065 ▶ jump to 152:15
  52. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS: ▶ jump to 152:48
  53. A. City Clerk's Monthly Report 26-0161
  54. B. City Attorney’s Monthly Report 26-0724
  55. C. City Manager's Monthly Report 26-0737
  56. 10. ADJOURNMENT:
  57. 53 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.