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October 14, 2025 ·10:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 70 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 1:55
  3. 3 ROLL CALL
  4. 3 ALSO PRESENT
  5. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 2:39
  6. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:56
  7. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 3:21
  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 ▶ jump to 12:28
  10. A. Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies 25-2913 ▶ jump to 12:29
  11. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: approved on consent Pass
  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 Tenth 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 $295,796.50. 25-2451 approved ▶ jump to 13:05
  14. B. Approve the Contract Addendum for Hosting Services With Vermont Systems (RecTrac). 25-2467 approved on consent
  15. C. Approve the Seventeenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.002 for Construction Services Contract Phase II by and between the City of North Port, Florida and Halfacre Construction Company for Installation of Portable Office Trailers in the Amount of $535,297.64. 25-2493 approved on consent
  16. 14 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the North Port Art Center to Memorialize the City's Support for a Future Ground Lease on City Owned Property Located on Sam Shapos Way. 25-2532 approved on consent Pass ▶ jump to 14:56
  17. D. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the North Port Art Center to Memorialize the City's Support for a Future Ground Lease on City Owned Property Located on Sam Shapos Way. 25-2532 ▶ jump to 14:56
  18. 15 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the North Port Art Center to Memorialize the City's Support for a Future Ground Lease on City Owned Property Located on Sam Shapos Way. 25-2532 ▶ jump to 14:56
  19. E. Approve the Eighteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.002 for Construction Services Phase II by and Between the City of North Port and Halfacre Construction Company for Construction of the Boca Chica Park in the Amount of $821,336.20. 25-2813 ▶ jump to 42:12
  20. 16 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the North Port Art Center to Memorialize the City's Support for a Future Ground Lease on City Owned Property Located on Sam Shapos Way. 25-2532 ▶ jump to 14:56
  21. F. Approve the Fourteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II by and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Wharton-Smith, Inc., for Construction of the Dallas White Park Multi-Use Field and ADA Improvements in the Amount of $1,457,054. 25-2814
  22. 17 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the North Port Art Center to Memorialize the City's Support for a Future Ground Lease on City Owned Property Located on Sam Shapos Way. 25-2532 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 14:56
  23. G. Approve Agreement No. 2025-02 Non-Exclusive Disaster Debris Monitoring Services and Financial Recovery Management Agreement by and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Rostan Solutions, LLC (Primary Vendor) and Thompson Consulting Services, LLC (Secondary Vendor) and Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Future Renewal Terms. 25-2834
  24. 18 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the North Port Art Center to Memorialize the City's Support for a Future Ground Lease on City Owned Property Located on Sam Shapos Way. 25-2532 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 14:56
  25. H. Approve Agreement No. 2025-01 Emergency Response Services, Disaster Debris Management Services, and Ancillary Preparation/Recovery Services in the City of North Port by and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Ceres Environmental Services, Inc., (Primary Vendor), Crowder-Gulf Joint Venture, Inc., (Secondary Vendor), and DRC Emergency Services, LLC, (Tertiary Vendor) and Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Future Renewal Terms. 25-2835
  26. I. Approval of the September 18, 2025 Commission Special Meeting Minutes 25-2854
  27. 20 Approve the Eighteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.002 for Construction Services Phase II by and Between the City of North Port and Halfacre Construction Company for Construction of the Boca Chica Park in the Amount of $821,336.20. 25-2813 approved on consent Pass ▶ jump to 42:12
  28. J. Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for August 2025. 25-2855
  29. K. Approve Award of Request for Bid 2025-38 Lazy River Resurfacing Project to Electro Mechanic Industries, LLC in the Amount of $261,484 Plus a Construction Contingency of $26,148 for an Amount Not to Exceed $287,632. 25-2860
  30. L. Approval of the September 23, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes 25-2866
  31. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
  32. 25 ORDINANCE - First Reading:
  33. A. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Central Parc at North Port (Activity Center 9) Pattern Plan to Revise the Buffer Plan; Amending Article III, Table 3.3.1.2: Dimensional Standards and Article IV, Development Standards of the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Central Parc at North Port Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL). ORD. NO. 2025-28 ▶ jump to 57:04
  34. B. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Sales of Alcoholic Beverages in Proximity to Churches and Schools; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Sections 6-1 and 6-4; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-31 ▶ jump to 145:41
  35. 28 ORDINANCE - Second Reading:
  36. C. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Appendix A - City Fee Schedule for Utilities Fees; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-30 ▶ jump to 160:46
  37. 30 RESOLUTION:
  38. D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Authorizing the City Commission to Participate in a Joint Meeting With the Sarasota County Commission to Receive, Discuss, and Act Upon Matters of Mutual Interest; Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2025-R-52 ▶ jump to 162:18
  39. 31 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Central Parc at North Port (Activity Center 9) Pattern Plan to Revise the Buffer Plan; Amending Article III, Table 3.3.1.2: Dimensional Standards and Article IV, Development Standards of the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Central Parc at North Port Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL). ORD. NO. 2025-28 read by title only Pass ▶ jump to 57:04
  40. 6. GENERAL BUSINESS:
  41. 32 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Central Parc at North Port (Activity Center 9) Pattern Plan to Revise the Buffer Plan; Amending Article III, Table 3.3.1.2: Dimensional Standards and Article IV, Development Standards of the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Central Parc at North Port Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL). ORD. NO. 2025-28 ▶ jump to 57:04
  42. A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Request From the Kiwanis Club, Inc. of North Port for Placement of a Portable Building on City Owned Property at Dallas White Park, Located at 5900 Greenwood Avenue, North Port, Florida, 34287. 25-2904 ▶ jump to 163:54
  43. 33 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Central Parc at North Port (Activity Center 9) Pattern Plan to Revise the Buffer Plan; Amending Article III, Table 3.3.1.2: Dimensional Standards and Article IV, Development Standards of the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Central Parc at North Port Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL). ORD. NO. 2025-28 denied Fail ▶ jump to 57:04
  44. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City of North Port 2026 State and Federal Legislative Priorities. 25-2903 ▶ jump to 180:55
  45. 34 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Central Parc at North Port (Activity Center 9) Pattern Plan to Revise the Buffer Plan; Amending Article III, Table 3.3.1.2: Dimensional Standards and Article IV, Development Standards of the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Central Parc at North Port Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL). ORD. NO. 2025-28 ▶ jump to 57:04
  46. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Projects for 2026 State and Federal Legislative Funding Consideration. 25-2709 ▶ jump to 210:31
  47. 35 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Central Parc at North Port (Activity Center 9) Pattern Plan to Revise the Buffer Plan; Amending Article III, Table 3.3.1.2: Dimensional Standards and Article IV, Development Standards of the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Central Parc at North Port Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL). ORD. NO. 2025-28 denied Fail ▶ jump to 57:04
  48. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Proposed Ordinance Establishing Stricter Residency, Clustering, and Activity Restrictions for Registered Offenders and Predators, Including a Comparison of Current City of North Port Laws With Ordinances Adopted in Miami-Dade County, Putnam County, and Existing State of Florida Density Restrictions. (Requested by Commissioner Duval). 25-2898 ▶ jump to 214:26
  49. 36 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Central Parc at North Port (Activity Center 9) Pattern Plan to Revise the Buffer Plan; Amending Article III, Table 3.3.1.2: Dimensional Standards and Article IV, Development Standards of the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Central Parc at North Port Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL). ORD. NO. 2025-28 ▶ jump to 57:04
  50. E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Suggested Agenda Items for the 2026 Convocation of Governments. 25-2915 ▶ jump to 230:24
  51. 37 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Central Parc at North Port (Activity Center 9) Pattern Plan to Revise the Buffer Plan; Amending Article III, Table 3.3.1.2: Dimensional Standards and Article IV, Development Standards of the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Central Parc at North Port Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL). ORD. NO. 2025-28 approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 57:04
  52. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT:
  53. 38 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Central Parc at North Port (Activity Center 9) Pattern Plan to Revise the Buffer Plan; Amending Article III, Table 3.3.1.2: Dimensional Standards and Article IV, Development Standards of the Unified Land Development Code to Reference the Amended Central Parc at North Port Pattern Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL). ORD. NO. 2025-28 ▶ jump to 57:04
  54. 39 (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.)
  55. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:
  56. 40 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Sales of Alcoholic Beverages in Proximity to Churches and Schools; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Sections 6-1 and 6-4; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-31 read by title only Pass ▶ jump to 145:41
  57. A. Commissioner Duval's Communications 25-2907
  58. 41 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Sales of Alcoholic Beverages in Proximity to Churches and Schools; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Sections 6-1 and 6-4; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-31 ▶ jump to 145:41
  59. B. Commissioner Langdon's Communications 25-2908
  60. 42 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Sales of Alcoholic Beverages in Proximity to Churches and Schools; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Sections 6-1 and 6-4; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-31 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 145:41
  61. C. Mayor Stokes' Communications 25-2909
  62. D. Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications 25-2910
  63. E. Commissioner Petrow's Communications 25-2911
  64. 45 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Appendix A - City Fee Schedule for Utilities Fees; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-30 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 160:46
  65. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS: ▶ jump to 238:44
  66. 10. ADJOURNMENT:
  67. 48 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. All of these materials are available at the City Clerk's Office, during normal business hours, for inspection and (for a fee) copying. 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. AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - The North Port City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Special parking is available on the west side of City Hall and the building may be accessed from the parking area. Persons with hearing difficulties should contact the City Clerk to obtain a hearing device for use during meetings. 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.
  68. 48 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Authorizing the City Commission to Participate in a Joint Meeting With the Sarasota County Commission to Receive, Discuss, and Act Upon Matters of Mutual Interest; Incorporating Recitals; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2025-R-52 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 162:18
  69. 51 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Request From the Kiwanis Club, Inc. of North Port for Placement of a Portable Building on City Owned Property at Dallas White Park, Located at 5900 Greenwood Avenue, North Port, Florida, 34287. 25-2904 approved Pass ▶ jump to 163:54
  70. 54 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Projects for 2026 State and Federal Legislative Funding Consideration. 25-2709 approved Pass ▶ jump to 210:31