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City Commission Regular Meeting

September 9, 2025 ·10:00 AM Amended

City Commission Chambers

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Agenda — 71 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 approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:25
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:04
  4. 3 Also Present: ▶ jump to 3:04
  5. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 5:08
  6. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:26
  7. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 5:51
  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 7:42
  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 the Thirteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II with Wharton-Smith, Inc., in the Amount of $84,342.00, for Demolition Services at the Art Center Building. 25-2252 approved
  12. B. Approve Contract No. 2025-10, Road Rehabilitation Project (Cranberry Boulevard) with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC in the Amount of $2,161,454.32, Plus Contingency in the Amount of $237,759.98 for a Total Amount of $2,399,214.30. 25-2259 approved
  13. C. Approve the Central Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. 25-2407 approved
  14. D. Approve the Application to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Fiscal Year 2025 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Implementation Projects in the Amount of $68,000, 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. 25-2480 approved
  15. E. Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program to the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce in Support of the Business-to-Business Expo to be Held on August 12, 2025, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services. 25-2481 approved
  16. F. Approve the CivicPlus Master Services Agreement for the Purchase of a MuniPro Subscription in the amount of $500.00. 25-2510 approved
  17. G. Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for June 2025. 25-2512 approved
  18. H. Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program to North Port Youth Soccer in Support of the Fusion Fest to be Held on November 22, 2025, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $1,000 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services. 25-2544 approved
  19. I. Approve Award of RFB No. 2025-37 EMS Supplies, Equipment, and Pharmaceuticals to Bound Tree Medical, LLC, Henry Schein, Inc., Agni Enterprises (dba) Head to Heels Safety Supplies, and Life-Assist, Inc., Effective October 1, 2025, at Established Unit Prices on an As-Needed Basis. 25-2555 approved
  20. J. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and the City of North Port, Florida, on Behalf of the North Port Police Department Regarding Carrying Firearms and Weapons in Court Facilities. 25-2560 approved
  21. K. Approve the July 22, 2025 Commission Regular, July 23, 2025 Commission Workshop, July 23, 2025 Commission Special, and July 30, 2025 Commission Special Meeting Minutes. 25-2562 approved
  22. L. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida; Approving a Replat Consisting of ± 12.0088 acres for Wellen Park Village E Tract 5 Replat - 1st Amendment Located to the South of Mezzo Drive and to the West of Merlot Avenue; Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2025-R-60 approved
  23. M. Approve the Application to the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for Fire Station 83 Hardening in the Estimated Amount of $1.1 Million 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 of North Port. 25-2567 approved
  24. N. Approve the Application to the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for Fire Station 84 Hardening in the Estimated Amount of $1.5 Million 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 of North Port. 25-2570 approved
  25. O. Approve the Travel-IQ Florida 511 Data Quality Plan Outline for Municipal Data Entry Into Florida 511 System. 25-2571 approved
  26. P. Approve the Application to the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for Fixed Weir 120 Replacement in the Estimated Amount of $2.9 Million 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 of North Port. 25-2572 approved
  27. Q. Approve the Statement of Work With Encoretech for Four (4) Hours of ndMAX Professional Services Training at no Cost to the City of North Port. 25-2577 approved
  28. R. Approve the Application to the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for Multiple City Lift Stations Permanent Bypass Pumps in the Estimated Amount of $2.25 Million 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 of North Port. 25-2579 approved
  29. S. Approve the Application to the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program JAG-Direct (JAGD) Solicitation in the Amount of $7,646, 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. 25-2587 approved
  30. T. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida; Approving a Replat of a Portion Of Tract “A-1”, Palmera at Wellen Park, Phases IA, IB, IC & ID Consisting of ± 11.4591 Acres, Located to the North of Foxtail Loop, to the East of Foxtail Loop and to the West of Foxtail Loop; Establishing a Parcel for an Amenity Center and to Dedicate Required Easements; Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2025-R-63 approved
  31. U. Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for July 2025. 25-2621 approved
  32. V. Approve the Appointment of Timothy M. Robinson as a Regular Member to Serve on the Municipal Firefighters Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees From September 9, 2025, Through September 9, 2027. 25-2626 approved
  33. W. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City Of North Port, Florida; Approving a Final Plat for the Central Parc Phase 3 Subdivision, a 188-Lot Residential Subdivision on Approximately 55.85 Acres Located to the West of Sumter Boulevard, to the North of Greenwood Avenue and to the East Of Sabal Trace Drive; Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2025-R-65 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:25
  34. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
  35. 34 RESOLUTION:
  36. A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Vacating the Drainage and Utility Easement for Lots 32 and 33, Block 329, of 5th 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-67 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:41
  37. B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Revising the List of Proposed Infrastructure Projects Funded Through Sarasota County's Collection of the One Percent Infrastructure Sales Surtax Proceeds for Years 2025 Through 2039; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability: and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2025-R-61 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 19:13
  38. C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Designating the City's Administrative Authority and Administrative Official for the Administrative Approval of Plats and Replats Pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 177.071; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals, Providing for Conflicts, Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2025-R-64 approved Pass
  39. 38 ORDINANCE - First Reading: ▶ jump to 24:57
  40. 38 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 25:03
  41. D. 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 25:03
  42. E. 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 41:43
  43. 40 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 41:43
  44. F. 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 52:08
  45. G. 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 54:35
  46. 42 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 52:08
  47. H. 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 63:41
  48. I. 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 67:52
  49. 44 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 54:35
  50. 5. PRESENTATION: TIME LIMIT OF 15 MINUTES
  51. A. Presentation - Economic Development Update 25-2702
  52. 46 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 63:41
  53. 6. GENERAL BUSINESS: ▶ jump to 98:00
  54. A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Nomination for Acquisition of Parcel No. 0997034655 Under the Sarasota County Land Acquisition Program. 25-2468 approved Pass ▶ jump to 131:20
  55. 48 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 continued for second reading Pass ▶ jump to 67:52
  56. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Interim City Attorney’s Performance Evaluation. 25-2624 ▶ jump to 146:29
  57. 49 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 ▶ jump to 67:52
  58. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 166:17
  59. 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.)
  60. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS: ▶ jump to 166:22
  61. A. Commissioner Duval's Communications 25-2689 ▶ jump to 166:30
  62. B. Commissioner Langdon's Communications 25-2690 ▶ jump to 167:13
  63. C. Mayor Stokes' Communications 25-2691 ▶ jump to 167:17
  64. 55 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Interim City Attorney’s Performance Evaluation. 25-2624 approved Pass ▶ jump to 146:29
  65. D. Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications 25-2692 ▶ jump to 167:18
  66. 56 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Interim City Attorney’s Performance Evaluation. 25-2624 approved Pass ▶ jump to 146:29
  67. E. Commissioner Petrow's Communications 25-2693 ▶ jump to 167:22
  68. 57 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Interim City Attorney’s Performance Evaluation. 25-2624 ▶ jump to 146:29
  69. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS: ▶ jump to 168:30
  70. 10. ADJOURNMENT: ▶ jump to 169:39
  71. 60 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.