City Commission Regular Meeting

City Commission Chambers

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
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. CONSENT AGENDA: approved Pass
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:
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
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
29. A. Utilities Rate Analysis Presentation 25-2738
30. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
31. 29 RESOLUTION:
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
33. 31 ORDINANCE - First Reading:
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
35. 33 RESOLUTION - Continued:
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
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
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
39. 36 ORDINANCE - Second Reading:
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
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
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
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
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
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
46. 43 GENERAL BUSINESS - Continued:
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
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
49. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Reconsideration of Commission Board - Committee Assignments. (Requested By Commissioner Langdon). 25-2712 no action was taken
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
51. F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Manager's Annual Evaluation. 25-2735 approved Pass
52. G. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Attorney Employment Agreement With Michael Fuino. 25-2808 approved Pass
53. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT:
54. 50 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Manager's Annual Evaluation. 25-2735
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:
57. A. Commissioner Petrow's Communications 25-2800
58. B. Vice Mayor Emrich's Communications 25-2801
59. C. Mayor Stokes' Communications 25-2802
60. D. Commissioner Langdon's Communications 25-2803
61. E. Commissioner Duval's Communications 25-2804
62. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:
63. A. City Attorney's Monthly Report 25-2565
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.

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