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City Commission Regular Meeting

May 5, 2026 ·10:00 AM Amended

City Commission Chambers

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Agenda — 60 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 2:46
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:56
  4. 3 ALSO PRESENT ▶ jump to 2:56
  5. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 3:48
  6. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:28
  7. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 5:04
  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 26-0142 ▶ jump to 11:24
  11. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:17
  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 State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Standard Grant Agreement Number L0290, for the North Port Blue Ridge / Salford Neighborhood Water and Sewer Expansion Phase 1 Project in the Amount of $3,000,000, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute All Funding Documents After Legal Review. 26-0339 approved on consent
  14. B. Approve the Fifth Amended Lease Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the North Port Senior Center, Inc., at the Community Education Center, Located at 4970 Pan American Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34287, Allowing for a Two-Month Lease Extension Through August 31, 2026. 26-0372 approved on consent
  15. C. Approve the Application to the Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program in the Amount of $305,000 for the Greenwood Avenue Sidewalk Widening Project, 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. 26-0533 approved on consent
  16. D. Approve the Application to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program in the Amount of $300,000 for the La Brea Park Playground Replacement Project, Located at 6340 La Brea St, North Port, FL 34287, 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. 26-0534 approved on consent
  17. E. Approve the Letter of Support for the Fiscal Year 2027 Federal Appropriations Request of $2,282,907 for the Water Control Structure 114 Project, Located on North Salford Boulevard and the Snover Waterway. 26-0536 approved on consent
  18. F. Approve the Appointment of Daniel Kowalczyk as an Alternate I to Serve a First Term on the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board From May 5, 2026, Through May 5, 2029. 26-0558 approved on consent
  19. G. Approve the Appointment of Tiffany Arnold as a Regular Member to Serve a First Term on the Community Economic Development Advisory Board From May 5, 2026, Through May 5, 2029. 26-0559 approved on consent
  20. H. Approve the Application to the Fiscal Year 2027 Federal Community Projects Funding Request Program (Appropriations) in the Amount of $2,282,907 for the Water Control Structure 114 Replacement Project Located on North Salford Boulevard and the Snover Waterway and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review. 26-0594 approved on consent
  21. I. Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program to the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce in Support of the Leadership North Port Serve up the Sound Pickleball Tournament to be Held on May 2, 2026, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services. 26-0600 approved on consent
  22. J. Approve the Application to the Fiscal Year 2027 Federal Community Projects Funding Request Program for the Upsizing of Four Wastewater Pumping Stations in the Amount of $1,680,000, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review. 26-0604 approved on consent
  23. K. Approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Awaken Outreach Center, Inc., for Space at the Community Education Center, Located at 4940 Pan American Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34287. 26-0605 approved on consent
  24. L. Approve the Reappointment of Jessica A. Elk as a Regular Member to Serve a Second Term on the Environmental Advisory Board, From June 27, 2026, to June 27, 2029. 26-0616 approved on consent
  25. M. Approve the Donation of a Surplus Fleet Asset for Project Graduation in an Appropriate Fashion Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (3) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida. 26-0619 approved on consent
  26. N. Approve the April 2, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, the April 6, 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes, and the April 7, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes. 26-0627 approved on consent
  27. O. Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for March 2026. 26-0635 approved on consent
  28. P. Approve the Disposition of Surplus Assets in an Appropriate Fashion Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida. 26-0636 approved on consent
  29. Q. Approve the Reappointment of Omy Patel as a Student Member to Serve a Second Term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board From June 24, 2026, Through June 24, 2027. 26-0637 approved on consent
  30. R. Approve the Updating of the Online Portal and Completion of the Medicare Enrollment Application and Associated Agreements to Reflect Mayor Pete Emrich as the Assigned Authorized Official to Allow for North Port Fire Rescue District's Primary Billing Company, Digitech Computer Inc., to Submit Claims and Receive Remits on North Port Fire Rescue District's Behalf. 26-0720 approved on consent
  31. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
  32. 31 ORDINANCE - First Reading:
  33. 31 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 16:15
  34. 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 read by title only Pass ▶ jump to 16:15
  35. 33 ORDINANCE - Second Reading:
  36. B. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to Increase Park Impact Fee Funded Project P24LTC Legacy Trail Connection to Warm Mineral Springs, In the Amount of $125,000; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-14 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 38:43
  37. 35 RESOLUTION:
  38. C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending and Restating the Citywide Sponsorship Policy Herein Known as the Sponsorship Policy for City Events, Activities, Programs, and Designated Public Spaces; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-10 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 42:31
  39. D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida Authorizing the Sale of Real Property Located on 2400 Commerce Parkway and Described as Lot 8, North Port Industrial Park, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 0962110080; Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-11 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 45:28
  40. E. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida Accepting Ownership of Donated Real Property Located on Coastal Street and Described as Lot 5, Block 2087, 45th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision, Sarasota County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number 1131208705; Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Filing of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-19 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 49:04
  41. F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Accepting the Donation of the Ace K-9 Temperature Alarm Deployment System From the Retired Law Enforcement Association of Southwest Florida, Inc.; Acknowledging That the North Port Police Department Will be Responsible for the Installation of the Equipment; Providing for the City’s Acceptance of the Donated Equipment; Providing for Incorporation of the Exhibits; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute all Required Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-26 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 53:11
  42. 6. GENERAL BUSINESS:
  43. A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Fourth Amendment to City of North Port, Florida, and Sabal Trace Development Partners, LLC Water and Wastewater System Developer’s Agreement. 26-0418 approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:20
  44. 41 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Fourth Amendment to City of North Port, Florida, and Sabal Trace Development Partners, LLC Water and Wastewater System Developer’s Agreement. 26-0418 ▶ jump to 56:20
  45. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Recommendation Memorandum for Event Cost Reduction Strategies. 26-0611 ▶ jump to 68:28
  46. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Recommendation Memorandum for Event Cost Reduction Strategies. 26-0611 approved Pass ▶ jump to 74:36
  47. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Formal Commission Approval of the Facility Lease Policy for City-Owned Facilities Including Selection of a Set Discount Based on Market Value. 26-0620 approved Pass ▶ jump to 78:56
  48. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving the Appointments of Robin J. San Vicente, Daniel Kowalczyk, or Jacqueline Torres, as Regular Members to Serve on the Charter Review Advisory Board From May 5, 2026, Through May 5, 2029. 26-0649 approved Pass ▶ jump to 127:38
  49. E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Sending a Letter of Support to the House Committee on Natural Resources for H.R. 642 - Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025. 26-0682 approved Pass ▶ jump to 132:55
  50. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 145:21
  51. 47 (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.)
  52. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS: ▶ jump to 148:28
  53. A. Commissioner Petrow's Communications 26-0056
  54. B. Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications 26-0057 ▶ jump to 149:02
  55. C. Mayor Emrich's Communications 26-0058 ▶ jump to 149:10
  56. D. Commissioner Stokes' Communications 26-0059 ▶ jump to 149:34
  57. E. Commissioner Duval's Communications 26-0060 ▶ jump to 149:41
  58. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS: ▶ jump to 149:56
  59. 10. ADJOURNMENT: ▶ jump to 150:04
  60. 56 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.