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City Commission Regular Meeting

September 23, 2025 ·6:00 PM Amended

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Agenda — 67 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
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:18
  4. 3 Also Present: ▶ jump to 0:18
  5. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:18
  6. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 0:19
  7. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 0:21
  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. CONSENT AGENDA: approved Pass ▶ jump to 0:22
  10. 9 (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.)
  11. A. Approve Contract No. 2024-20 - Advanced Water Meter System with Ferguson Enterprises Based on Budgeted Amounts, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve Renewals in Accordance with the Terms and Conditions in the Solicitation 25-1720 approved Pass
  12. B. Approve Agreement No. 2025-SS25-64, Recyclable Materials Processing and Marketing Services By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Single Stream Recyclers, LLC. 25-1959 approved on consent
  13. C. Approve Renewal of Property and Casualty, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD & D) Insurance With Risk Strategies Company, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Through The Gehring Group in the Amount of $2,322,317. 25-2581 approved on consent
  14. D. Approve Award of Request for Bid 2025-33 Outsourced Mowing Services to NDL LLC, dba Natural Designs Landscaping in an Amount Not to Exceed $127,132 and Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Future Renewal Terms. 25-2585 approved Pass
  15. E. Approve the Appointment of Ryan Persaud as a Regular Member to Serve on the Citizen Tax Oversight Committee From September 23, 2025, Through September 23, 2028. 25-2611 approved
  16. F. Approve the Appointment of Donald R. Chavis as a Regular Member to Serve on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board From September 23, 2025, Through September 23, 2028. 25-2613 approved on consent
  17. G. Approve the Appointment of Donald R. Chavis as an Alternate II to Serve on the Veterans Park Advisory Committee From September 23, 2025, Through September 23, 2028. 25-2614 approved on consent
  18. H. Approve the Appointment of Carl J. Goodrich as a Regular Member to Serve on the Charter Review Advisory Board From September 23, 2025, Through September 23, 2028. 25-2617 approved on consent
  19. I. Approve Renewal of Florida Firefighter Cancer and Death Benefits Insurance With United Badges Insurance Services, LLC and the City of North Port - North Port Fire Rescue District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in the Amount of $22,936.50. 25-2641 approved on consent
  20. J. Interlocal Agreement between the Cities of Venice, North Port, Sarasota, and Punta Gorda; the Counties of Charlotte, and Sarasota; and the Town of Longboat Key for Reciprocal use of Building Code Department Personnel 25-2642 approved on consent
  21. K. Approve the Public Emergency Medical Transportation (PEMT) Letter of Agreement By and Between the City of North Port on Behalf of North Port Fire Rescue and the State of Florida, Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) in the Amount of $292,763.45. 25-2714 approved on consent
  22. L. Approve the Water and Wastewater Developer’s Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida and North Port RV, LLC. 25-2724 approved on consent
  23. M. Approve the August 29, 2025, City Commission Special Meeting Minutes, the September 4, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, the September 4, 2025 City Commission Special Meeting Minutes, September 8, 2025 Commission Workshop Minutes, May 1, 2025 Commission Regular Minutes, September 9, 2025 Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 25-2729 approved on consent
  24. N. Approve the City of North Port’s Participation in the New National Opioids Secondary Manufacturers Settlements and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Secondary Manufacturers’ Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form. 25-2838 approved on consent
  25. 4. GENERAL BUSINESS: ▶ jump to 2:59
  26. A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and RedSpeed Florida, LLC for Speed Detection Camera System for School Zones. 25-2449 approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:00
  27. 5. PRESENTATIONS: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES
  28. 26 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and RedSpeed Florida, LLC for Speed Detection Camera System for School Zones. 25-2449 ▶ jump to 3:00
  29. A. Utilities Rate Analysis Presentation 25-2738 ▶ jump to 101:12
  30. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ▶ jump to 138:21
  31. 29 RESOLUTION: ▶ jump to 138:22
  32. A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Adopting the Annual Utility Rate Schedule for Private Fire Protection Services, the Annual Utility Rate Schedule for Water and Wastewater Guaranteed Revenue Charges, the Utility Rate Schedule for Reclaimed Water, the Water and Wastewater System Base Facility Charges, the Water System Rate Schedule for Water Usage Volume, the Water System Rate Schedule for Bulk Water, the Wastewater System Rate Schedule for Usage, the Wastewater System Flat Rate Schedule, the Water and Wastewater System Deposit Fee Schedule; Adopting Automatic Rate Increases; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date RES NO 2025-R-66 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 138:23
  33. 31 ORDINANCE - First Reading: ▶ jump to 140:25
  34. 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 for Utilities Fees; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-30 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 140:26
  35. 33 RESOLUTION - Continued: ▶ jump to 142:10
  36. C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Vacating a Portion of the Side and Rear Drainage Maintenance Easements on Lot 1, Block 1478, 30th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for Findings; Providing for Filing of Approved Documents; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL). RES. NO. 2025-R-68 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 142:12
  37. 34 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 140:26
  38. D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Vacating the Utility and Drainage Easement Lying Adjacent to the Westerly Line of Lot 20, Block 1159, 25th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL). RES. NO. 2025-R-69 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 152:08
  39. 36 ORDINANCE - Second Reading: ▶ jump to 156:00
  40. E. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Future Land Use Designation From Conservation to Agricultural Estates for ± 3.30 Acres of Land Generally Located West of Jennings Boulevard in Section 24, Township 40 South, Range 20 East of Sarasota County and Further Described in Instrument No. 2022010157 in Official Records of Sarasota County; Amending the City of North Port Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2, Future Land Use Map 2-7; Providing for Findings; Providing for Adoption; Providing for Transmittal of Documents; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-22 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 156:00
  41. F. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Rezoning ± 3.30 Acres of Land Located West of Jennings Boulevard in Section 24, Township 40 South, Range 20 East of Sarasota County and Further Described in Instrument No. 2022010157 in Official Records of Sarasota County, From Environmental Conservation Classification (EC) to Agriculture (AG) Classification; Amending the Official Zoning Map; Providing for Findings; Providing for Filing of Approved Documents; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL). ORD. NO. 2025-21 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 159:17
  42. G. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-510 Regarding Subpoena Procedures Related to Code Enforcement Hearings; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-20 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 167:25
  43. H. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Providing for Use of Speed Detection Systems in School Zones, Designating Local Hearing Officers to Conduct Hearings on Contested Violations and Determining School Zones Where Speed Detection Systems Will be Placed; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, by Adding Section 74-31; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-19 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 167:27
  44. I. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Fines and Liens; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-511 to Expand and Clarify the Lien Reduction Program for Code Enforcement Fines; Providing for Conflicts, Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-23 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 167:28
  45. J. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding Quasi-Judicial Proceedings; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-79 through 2-84; Providing for Conflicts, Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2025-29 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 168:41
  46. 43 GENERAL BUSINESS - Continued: ▶ jump to 170:07
  47. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the North Port Senior Center, Inc. for Space at the Community Education Center Located at 4940 Pan American Boulevard, North Port, Florida. 25-2557 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 170:08
  48. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bestowing a Key to the City and/or Other Ceremonial Item to Bill Gunnin at a Future Commission Meeting (Requested by Mayor Stokes). 25-2654 approved Pass ▶ jump to 31:36
  49. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Reconsideration of Commission Board - Committee Assignments. (Requested By Commissioner Langdon). 25-2712 no action was taken ▶ jump to 181:23
  50. E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Cancelling or Rescheduling the December 4, 2025, City Commission Regular Meeting (Ceremonial Meeting) Due to Conflict With the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference/Policy Committee Meetings. 25-2732 approved Pass ▶ jump to 188:19
  51. F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Manager's Annual Evaluation. 25-2735 approved Pass ▶ jump to 188:20
  52. G. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Attorney Employment Agreement With Michael Fuino. 25-2808 approved Pass ▶ jump to 48:21
  53. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 192:30
  54. 50 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Manager's Annual Evaluation. 25-2735 ▶ jump to 188:20
  55. 51 (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.)
  56. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS: ▶ jump to 200:08
  57. A. Commissioner Petrow's Communications 25-2800 ▶ jump to 200:09
  58. B. Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications 25-2801 ▶ jump to 200:14
  59. C. Mayor Stokes' Communications 25-2802 ▶ jump to 200:15
  60. D. Commissioner Langdon's Communications 25-2803 ▶ jump to 200:16
  61. E. Commissioner Duval's Communications 25-2804 ▶ jump to 200:17
  62. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS: ▶ jump to 200:20
  63. A. City Attorney's Monthly Report 25-2565 ▶ jump to 200:21
  64. B. City Manager's Monthly Report 25-2733
  65. C. City Clerk's Monthly Report 25-2819
  66. 10. ADJOURNMENT:
  67. 63 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.