City Commission Regular Meeting

City Commission Chambers

Agenda — 55 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. A. Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies 26-0140
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 Reappointment of Paul Jackomin as a Regular Member to Serve a Second Term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board From April 26, 2026, Through April 26, 2029. 26-0421 approved on consent
14. B. Approve the Grant Application to the AARP Community Challenge Grant Program in the Amount of $15,000 for a MobiMat for Warm Mineral Springs Park 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. 26-0443 approved on consent
15. C. Approve the March 2, 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes, the March 5, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, and the March 13, 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes 26-0486 approved on consent
16. D. Approve the Application to the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Subgrant for Highway Traffic Safety Funds in the Amount of $20,000 for the North Port Police Department Teen Driver Safety Course, 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. 26-0523 approved on consent
17. E. Approve the Application to the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Subgrant for Highway Traffic Safety Funds in the Amount of $100,000 for the North Port Police Department Interstate Speed Enforcement, 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. 26-0524 approved on consent
18. F. Approve Letter of Support for the Wastewater Pumping Station Upgrade Project for a Federal Appropriations Request. 26-0549 approved on consent
19. G. Approve the Reappointment of Scott Duff as the Fifth Trustee to the Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees to Serve a Ninth Term by the North Port City Commission as a Ministerial Duty, From April 12, 2026, to April 12, 2028. 26-0562 approved on consent
20. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
21. 20 ORDINANCE - First Reading:
22. 20 An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Adopting the FY 2026 – FY 2030 Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvement Components of the Capital Improvements Element of the City of North Port Comprehensive Plan; Adopting by Reference the Sarasota County School District 2024-2025 Five Year District Facilities Work Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-08
23. A. An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Adopting the FY 2026 – FY 2030 Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvement Components of the Capital Improvements Element of the City of North Port Comprehensive Plan; Adopting by Reference the Sarasota County School District 2024-2025 Five Year District Facilities Work Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-08 read by title only Pass
24. 21 An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Adopting the FY 2026 – FY 2030 Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvement Components of the Capital Improvements Element of the City of North Port Comprehensive Plan; Adopting by Reference the Sarasota County School District 2024-2025 Five Year District Facilities Work Plan; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-08 continued for second reading Pass
25. B. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Impact Fee Collection and the Impact Fee Deferral Program; Amending and Renumbering Chapter 58 of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida; Providing for Impact Fees; Purpose and Authority; Definitions; Payment of Fees; Impact Fee Schedules; Exemptions; Appeals, Reporting and Reviewing of Fees; Refunds; Developer Reimbursements and Credits; Amending the Deferral Program; Providing for Eligible Development, Timing of Application, Application Contents, Agreement and Payment Schedule; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-10 read by title only Pass
26. C. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 4, Boards and Committees, to Create Article VIII - North Port Youth Council; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-12 read by title only Pass
27. 23 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Impact Fee Collection and the Impact Fee Deferral Program; Amending and Renumbering Chapter 58 of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida; Providing for Impact Fees; Purpose and Authority; Definitions; Payment of Fees; Impact Fee Schedules; Exemptions; Appeals, Reporting and Reviewing of Fees; Refunds; Developer Reimbursements and Credits; Amending the Deferral Program; Providing for Eligible Development, Timing of Application, Application Contents, Agreement and Payment Schedule; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-10
28. 24 RESOLUTION:
29. 24 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Impact Fee Collection and the Impact Fee Deferral Program; Amending and Renumbering Chapter 58 of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida; Providing for Impact Fees; Purpose and Authority; Definitions; Payment of Fees; Impact Fee Schedules; Exemptions; Appeals, Reporting and Reviewing of Fees; Refunds; Developer Reimbursements and Credits; Amending the Deferral Program; Providing for Eligible Development, Timing of Application, Application Contents, Agreement and Payment Schedule; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-10 continued for second reading Pass
30. D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending City Commission Policy No. 2021-03 Related to the Rules of Order and Rules of Decorum for Boards; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-22
31. E. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Identifying an Inventory List of City-Owned Real Property Sites that Are Appropriate for Use as Affordable Housing; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-08
32. 26 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 4, Boards and Committees, to Create Article VIII - North Port Youth Council; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-12
33. 6. GENERAL BUSINESS:
34. 27 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 4, Boards and Committees, to Create Article VIII - North Port Youth Council; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. ORD. NO. 2026-12 continued for second reading Pass
35. A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Recommendation to Close City Manager Report Item #591 Related to the Irdell Terrace Property, Parcel No.1141260522. 26-0555 approved Pass
36. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bestowing a Key to the City to Alice White at a Future Commission Meeting. (Requested by Vice Mayor Langdon) 26-0441
37. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Seeking Borrowing Authority for a Specific List of Capital Projects. 26-0556
38. 30 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending City Commission Policy No. 2021-03 Related to the Rules of Order and Rules of Decorum for Boards; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-22 adopted Pass
39. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT:
40. 32 (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.)
41. 32 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Identifying an Inventory List of City-Owned Real Property Sites that Are Appropriate for Use as Affordable Housing; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. RES. NO. 2026-R-08 adopted Pass
42. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:
43. A. Commissioner Petrow's Communications 26-0046
44. B. Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications 26-0047
45. C. Mayor Emrich's Communications 26-0048
46. 36 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bestowing a Key to the City to Alice White at a Future Commission Meeting. (Requested by Vice Mayor Langdon) 26-0441 approved Pass
47. D. Commissioner Stokes' Communications 26-0049
48. 37 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bestowing a Key to the City to Alice White at a Future Commission Meeting. (Requested by Vice Mayor Langdon) 26-0441 approved Pass
49. E. Commissioner Duval's Communications 26-0050
50. 38 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bestowing a Key to the City to Alice White at a Future Commission Meeting. (Requested by Vice Mayor Langdon) 26-0441
51. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:
52. 10. ADJOURNMENT:
53. 40 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Seeking Borrowing Authority for a Specific List of Capital Projects. 26-0556 approved as amended Pass
54. 41 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. 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. 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. Accommodations are provided at no cost. Translation services are available at no cost. We ask that requests be made at least 48 hours in advance by email at cityclerk@northportfl.gov or by telephone at (941) 429-7270. 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.
55. 41 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Seeking Borrowing Authority for a Specific List of Capital Projects. 26-0556 approved as amended Pass

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