City Commission Regular Meeting

City Commission Chambers

Agenda — 69 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
4. 3 ALSO PRESENT
5. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA approved Pass
7. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
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. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
11. A. Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies 26-0149
12. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: approved Pass
13. 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.)
14. A. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-07 for a Three-Year Term and the Option to Renew for Two Additional One-Year Terms With Green Facility Inc., for Citywide Janitorial Services in the Total Amount of $773,050.90 for Groups 1-6 and Additional Services on an As-Required Basis in the Total Estimated Annual Amount of $100,000.00. 26-0130 approved on consent
15. B. Approve the United States Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resource Investigations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Which Provides the Annual Monitoring and Maintenance of a Cooperative Data Collection Program With the City of North Port for Precipitation and Water Levels for a Contract Amount of $31,322.00. 26-0396 approved on consent
16. C. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-24 School Crossing Guard Services for a Three-Year Term and the Option to Renew for Two Additional One-Year Terms With Waterfield Florida Staffing, LLC., for School Crossing Guard Services in the Total Amount of $1,008,612.00. 26-0762 approved on consent
17. D. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Emergency Site Use Agreement Between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port, Florida, for use of Suncoast Technical College North Port Campus Located at 4445 Career Lane, North Port, Florida, 34289, During Certain Declared Public Emergencies. 26-0873 approved on consent
18. E. Approve the Award of Request for Bid 2026-17 for Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals for a Five (5) Year Term with 1) Brenntag Mid-South, LLC., 2) Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC, 3) CedarChem LLC, 4) Chemrite Incorporated, 5) Allied Universal Corp., 6) Hawkins Inc., 7) Polydyne, Inc., 8) Airgas, 9) Amaya Solutions, Inc. dba American Water Chemicals, for the Purchase and Delivery of Chemicals, First Year Amount of $1,744,500 Subject to Contractual Escalators for the Remaining Terms. 26-0960 approved on consent
19. F. Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute HGACBuy Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing With the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) for Participation in the HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program. 26-1079 approved on consent
20. G. Approve Work Assignment No. 2026-01.01 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Engineering Support Services for Lift Station 61 Upgrades in the Sycamore Street and Panacea Boulevard Areas in the Amount of $347,370. 26-1093 approved on consent
21. H. Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program to Kiwanis Club of North Port Foundation in Support of the Kiwanis Bike Safety Expo to be Held on September 12, 2026 , in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services. 26-1095 approved on consent
22. I. Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program to Kiwanis Club of North Port Foundation in Support of the Kiwanis Community Health Expo to be Held on September 26, 2026 , in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services. 26-1096 approved on consent
23. J. Accept the Cash Receipts Summary Report for July 2026. 26-1122 approved on consent
24. K. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Clearview AI SaaS - SL (Tool + Cloud Database Access) - Enterprise 6 Subscription Renewal Agreement for a Two Year Term With Clearview AI in the Total Amount of $39,900.00. 26-1135 approved on consent
25. L. Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the City of North Port, Florida, on Behalf of the North Port Police Department Regarding Access to the Biometric Facial Analysis System (BFAS). 26-1136 approved on consent
26. M. Approve the Mutual Termination of Lease Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the Jockey Club of North Port Property Owners’ Association, Inc., Relating to Approximately 24.33 Acres of City-Owned Property Located Within Tracts E, J, K, and L of the Fifty-Second Addition to Port Charlotte. 26-1142 approved on consent
27. N. Approve Utilization of Lee County, Florida Contract No. B210496ACN with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Water, Sewer, and Irrigation Materials, on an As-Needed Basis in the Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 Annually Through the Term Ending June 7, 2027, and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve any Modifications, Renewals, or Terminations in Concurrence with Lee County, Florida. 26-1148 approved on consent
28. O. Approve the Appointments of Omi Patel to serve as Virtual/Home/Charter, etc School Representative, Savannah Wilmer to serve as North Port High School Representative, Dominic Segreto as Alternate I, KayleeLynn Webster as Wellen Park High School Representative, and Jayla Gordon, Jenny Nguyen, Logan W., Pranaam Lobo, Starr T., to serve as At- Large Members to Serve a First Term on the North Port Youth Council From September 22, 2026, Through September 22, 2027 26-1199 approved on consent
29. P. 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 EMS and the State of Florida, Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) in the Amount of $316,864.71. 26-1181 approved on consent
30. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
31. 29 ORDINANCE - Second Reading:
32. A. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Approving Petition No. PMCPA-25-03560 to Amend the Village D Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages A.K.A. Wellen Park) to Update Non-Residential Wall Sign Regulations and Establish Consistent Definitions for Public/Institutional Uses and Civic Spaces; Amending Section 3.4.1. of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) to Incorporate the Amended Pattern Plan by Reference; Amending Section 5.3.2. of the ULDC to Require Village D Wall Signs to Comply With ULDC Chapter 5 Standards and to Provide Deemed Compliance and Legal Nonconforming Status for Certain Existing Signs; Providing for Findings, Adoption, Conflicts, Severability, Codification, and an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2026-22 adopted Pass
33. B. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Approving Petition No. PMCPA-24-00000083 (Formerly VPA-24-083) to Amend the Village E Village District Pattern Plan (West Villages A.K.A. Wellen Park) to Expand the District Boundary by Incorporating Approximately 81 acres of Land, Modify Development Entitlements, and Update Signage and Parking Regulations; Amending Section 3.4.1. of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) to Incorporate the Amended Pattern Plan by Reference; Amending Section 5.3.2. of the ULDC to Require Village E Signage to Comply with ULDC Chapter 5 Standards and to Provide Deemed Compliance and Legal Nonconforming Status for Certain Existing Signs; Providing for Findings, Adoption, Conflicts, Severability, Codification, and an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) ORD. NO. 2026-23 adopted Pass
34. 31 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance, Processing, Review, Approval, or Issuance of Building Permits, Rezoning, Site Plans, Conditional Use Approvals, Variances, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, or Other City Approvals for the Construction, Establishment, Expansion, or Intensification of Data Centers, Data Center Facilities, Large-Scale Data Centers, and Large Load Customer Facilities Within the Municipal Limits of the City of North Port; Providing Exceptions; Directing Study and Evaluation of Data Center Impact; Providing for Enforcement; Providing for Notice; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-25
35. C. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance, Processing, Review, Approval, or Issuance of Building Permits, Rezoning, Site Plans, Conditional Use Approvals, Variances, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, or Other City Approvals for the Construction, Establishment, Expansion, or Intensification of Data Centers, Data Center Facilities, Large-Scale Data Centers, and Large Load Customer Facilities Within the Municipal Limits of the City of North Port; Providing Exceptions; Directing Study and Evaluation of Data Center Impact; Providing for Enforcement; Providing for Notice; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-25 adopted Pass
36. D. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Repealing Chapter 4, Article X of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, and Thereby Disbanding the Historic and Cultural Advisory Board; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-24 adopted Pass
37. E. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for Increased Impact Fee Revenue and Reimbursement, In the Amount of $200,000; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-29 adopted Pass
38. 35 RESOLUTION:
39. F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Vacating a Utility and Drainage Easement for Lots 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 Block 690, 17th Addition to the Port Charlotte Subdivision; Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) RES. NO. 2026-R-61 adopted Pass
40. G. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Adopting the 2026 North Port Floodplain Management Plan, as the Formal Guide for the City of North Port's Floodplain Management Activities, Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing for an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-50 adopted Pass
41. 37 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Adopting the 2026 North Port Floodplain Management Plan, as the Formal Guide for the City of North Port's Floodplain Management Activities, Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing for an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-50
42. 38 ORDINANCE - First Reading:
43. H. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 58-5 – Fee Tables; Updating Impact Fee Rate Schedule for the City’s Transportation Impact Fee; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-26 read by title only Pass
44. 6. GENERAL BUSINESS:
45. 40 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 58-5 – Fee Tables; Updating Impact Fee Rate Schedule for the City’s Transportation Impact Fee; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-26
46. A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Projects for 2027 State and Federal Legislative Funding Consideration. 26-1066 approved Pass
47. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City of North Port 2027 State and Federal Legislative Priorities. 26-1145 approved Pass
48. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving Utilization of Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Contract Number AM10-23 With Frazer, Ltd. for the Purchase of an Ambulance in an Amount Not to Exceed $441,778; and Approve the Associated Purchase Agreement Between the City of North Port and Frazer, Ltd. and Associated Quote, Contingent Upon City Commission Approval of the HGACBuy Interlocal Contract (ILC). 26-1081 approved Pass
49. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Mutual Release, Settlement Agreement and Termination of Transportation Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreement Regarding Tuscola Boulevard Bridge Between the City of North Port and Sabal Trace Development Partners, LLC. 26-0943 approved Pass
50. E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Temporary Construction Easement and Right of Entry by and Between Central Parc Community Development District and the North Port Road and Drainage District, a Dependent Special District of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding the Tuscola Boulevard Bridge . 26-0944 approved Pass
51. F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Temporary Construction Easement and Right of Entry by and Between Sabal Trace Development Partners, LLC and the North Port Road and Drainage District, a Dependent Special District of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding the Tuscola Boulevard Bridge. 26-1117 approved Pass
52. G. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Attorney’s Performance Evaluation. 26-1114 approved Pass
53. H. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Manager's Performance Evaluation. 26-1178
54. 48 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Temporary Construction Easement and Right of Entry by and Between Sabal Trace Development Partners, LLC and the North Port Road and Drainage District, a Dependent Special District of the City of North Port, Florida, Regarding the Tuscola Boulevard Bridge. 26-1117
55. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT:
56. 50 (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.)
57. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:
58. 51 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Manager's Performance Evaluation. 26-1178 denied Pass
59. A. Commissioner Petrow's Communications 26-0095
60. B. Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications 26-0096
61. C. Mayor Emrich's Communications 26-0097
62. D. Commissioner Stokes' Communications 26-0098
63. E. Commissioner Duval's Communications 26-0099
64. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:
65. A. City Clerk's Monthly Report 26-0164
66. B. City Attorney’s Monthly Report 26-1045
67. C. City Manager's Monthly Report 26-1200
68. 10. ADJOURNMENT:
69. 62 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.

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