City Commission Regular Meeting on 2025-12-09 10:00 AM - Amended to Add Item 26-0210 — North Port, FL
Date: 2025-12-09

4970 CITY HALL BLVD
 City of North Port NORTH PORT, FL 34286



 Meeting Agenda

 City Commission Regular Meeting
 CITY COMMISSIONERS
 Pete Emrich, Mayor
 Barbara Langdon, Vice Mayor
 Phil Stokes, Commissioner
 David Duval, Commissioner
 Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner

 APPOINTED OFFICIALS
 Jerome Fletcher, City Manager
 Michael Fuino, City Attorney
 Heather Faust, City Clerk

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers


 Amended to Add Item 26-0210


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.


CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

(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.)



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3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. 26-0133 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies

 Attachments: Vacancy List


4. CONSENT AGENDA:

(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.)

A. 25-2350 Approve First Amendment to Contract No. 2022-28 for Professional
 Architectural and Engineering Services for Public Services Facility Phase
 II, by and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Sweet Sparkman
 Architects, Inc., in the Amount of $3,044,062.05.
 Attachments: Amendment No. 1
 Truth in Negotiations Form
 Procurement Amendment Form
 Agreement No. 2022-28
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

B. 25-2644 Approve First Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No.
 2022-36 for Construction Services Contract Phase II, by and Between the
 City of North Port, Florida, and Ajax Building Company, LLC, in the Amount
 of $335,169.00, for the Public Services Facility Phase II.
 Attachments: Amendment No. 1
 Truth in Negotiations Form
 Procurement Amendment Form
 Contract 2022-36
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

C. 25-2949 Approve the Aquatic Examiner Service Agreement By and Between the
 City of North Port and the American National Red Cross.
 Attachments: Agreement
 Exemption Form
 January 12, 2021 Meeting Minutes
 July 26, 2022 Meeting Minutes
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

D. 25-3031 Approve the Application to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
 Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program in the Amount of
 $95,000, 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.
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 Attachments: Grant Application

E. 25-3032 Approve the Application to Sarasota County's Community Development
 Block Grant Program in the Amount of $55,000 to Fund Staff Salaries for
 the Social Services Division and Utility Payments for Qualified Recipients
 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.
 Attachments: Grant Application

F. 25-3033 Approve the First Amendment (First Memorandum of Understanding) to
 the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of North Port,
 Florida, and Florida Police Benevolent Association - A Chapter of the
 Southwest Florida Police Benevolent Association, for the Rank-and-File
 Police Department Bargaining Unit, Amending Appendix B, for the Period
 of October 1, 2024, - September 30, 2027.
 Attachments: Memorandum of Understanding

G. 25-3037 Approve the Application to the Florida Legislature for the Emergency
 Operations Center Outfitting Project for Consideration in the Fiscal Year
 2026 State of Florida Appropriations, in the Amount of $900,000, 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 of North Port.
 Attachments: House Appropriations Project Request Form FY 2026-2027
 Senate Local Funding Initiative Request Form 2026-2027

H. 25-3041 Approve the Annual Certification Statement Between Florida Highway
 Safety and Motor Vehicles and the City of North Port Regarding Access to
 the Biometric Facial Analysis System (BFAS).
 Attachments: Memorandum of Understanding
 Annual Certification Statement

I. 25-3066 Approve the Disposition of Surplus Assets in an Appropriate Fashion
 Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section
 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d) of the Code of the City
 of North Port, Florida.
 Attachments: Asset Disposition and Recommended Method of Disposal December 2025
 City of North Port Disposal Forms

J. 25-3072 Approve Master Agreement Products and Services Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
 (ESRI) for the Geographic Information System (GIS) Software Subscription
 With a Term of Three Years in the Amount Not to Exceed $180,900.



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 Attachments: Master Agreement
 Quotation Q-539305
 Product-Specific Terms of Use
 Procurement Form
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

K. 25-3079 Approve the Appointment of Diane Stark as a Regular Member to Serve
 on the Environmental Advisory Board From December 9, 2025, Through
 December 9, 2028.
 Attachments: Application

L. 26-0079 Approve the October 14, 2025 Commission Regular Minutes, the October
 28, 2025 Commission Regular Minutes, the November 3, 2025
 Commission Workshop Minutes, the November 4, 2025 Commission
 Regular Minutes, and the November 6, 2025 Commission Regular
 Minutes.
 Attachments: 10-14 Minutes
 10-28-Minutes
 11-3- Minutes
 11-4-Minutes
 11-6-25 Minutes

M. 26-0129 Approve Agreement for Professional Lobbying Services By and Between
 the City of North Port, Florida and Greenberg Traurig, P.A. for State
 Legislative Lobbyist Services for an Annual Amount of $56,100 and
 Authorize City Manager to Execute Any Subsequent Renewals Under the
 Same Terms and Conditions.
 Attachments: Agreement
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

N. 26-0170 Approve the Water and Wastewater System Standard Developer's
 Agreement Addressing Onsite and Offsite Facilities By and Between the
 City of North Port, Florida, and Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc.
 Attachments: Developer Agreement
 Florida Division of Corporations Document


5. GENERAL BUSINESS:

A. 26-0167 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding North Port City Charter,
 Section 5.02 and City of North Port Personnel Policy Manual, Section 6.8.
 Attachments: Memorandum
 Charter Section 5.02
 Personnel Policy 6.8


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B. 26-0181 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Tasking the Charter Review
 Advisory Board to Review and Provide Recommendations Regarding
 Potentially Revising Section 5.02 of the City Charter Though a Referendum
 Question to Incorporate Language Regarding Commissioner
 Communication With City Staff (Requested by Commissioner Petrow).
 Attachments: Excerpt from Punta Gorda City Charter


6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - Second Reading:

A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District
 2025-34 Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for
 Additional Funding for the Emergency Operations Center Project F24EOC
 in the Amount of $1,685,105; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting;
 Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an
 Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance - Second Reading
 Ordinance - First Reading
 Fund Balance Reports
 CIP Detail Sheet F24EOC

B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending Water and
 2025-35 Wastewater Capacity Fees; Amending the Code of the City of North Port,
 Florida, Section 78-30; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an
 Effective Date.
 Attachments: Ordinance - Second Reading
 Ordinance - First Reading


RESOLUTION:

C. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-87 Electing to Use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem
 Assessments for More Than One Year Levied on Certain Real Property in
 the City of North Port, Florida, to Fund Costs Incurred by the City Each
 Year in Providing Municipal Services Related to the Abatement of
 Nuisance Conditions as Contemplated by Chapter 42 of the Code of the
 City Of North Port, Florida, Which Services May Include But Are Not
 Limited to Eliminating Excessive Growth of Grass and Nuisance Weeds on
 Developed Lots, and Removal of Hazardous Trees and Accumulation of
 Debris on any Lot; Stating a Need for Such Levy; Providing for the Mailing
 of this Resolution; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for
 Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.

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 Attachments: Resolution

D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City of North Port, Florida, Adopted as a Curative Law
 2025-R-88 to Ratify, Validate, and Confirm the Approval of the Master Services
 Agreement By and Between the City of North Port Police Department and
 Hotwire Communications, Ltd. (“Hotwire”) for Hotwire Television and
 Internet Services for the North Port Police Department, PD3 Located at
 19955 Preto Boulevard, Venice, Florida, 34293; Providing for
 Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Ratification, Validation, and
 Confirmation of Prior Actions; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for
 Severability; Providing for Retroactive Application; and Providing for an
 Effective Date.
 Attachments: Resolution
 Exhibit A


GENERAL BUSINESS - Continued:

C. 25-2534 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Agreement Between
 Hotwire Communication, Ltd., and the City of North Port, Florida, for
 Internet and Cable Services to the Wellen Park Substation for Three Years
 in the Amount of $15,008.04.
 Attachments: New Master Services Agreement With Hotwire Communications
 Florida Division of Corporations
 Procurement Exemption Form

D. 25-2655 Discussion and Possible Action on City of North Port Land Acquisition
 Program Utilizing the Environmental Protection Fund.
 Attachments: Presentation
 Map of Identified Ecological Zones
 Parcel Ranking Summary
 Land Acquisition Scorecard
 Land Acquisition Scorecard Guidelines

E. 25-2920 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Adoption of the North Port,
 Florida, Parks & Recreation Master Plan Final Report.
 Attachments: Presentation
 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Final Report
 Agreement
 April 3, 2025, Meeting Minutes
 November 20, 2025, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Action Report

F. 25-3007 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the First Amendment to
 Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2024-16.002 for Construction
 Services Contract Phase II, by and Between the City of North Port, Florida

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 and AJAX Building Company, LLC for Construction of an Emergency
 Operations Center in the Amount of $12,748,398.00.
 Attachments: Contract - First Amendment
 Contract No. 2024-16.002
 Florida Division of Corporations Document

G. 26-0210 Discussion and Possible Regarding Presenting the Key to the City to Bud
 Korte on January 8, 2026 (Requested by Mayor Emrich)

7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

(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.)


8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

A. 25-9911 Commissioner Duval's Communications

B. 25-9912 Commissioner Stokes' Communications

C. 25-9913 Mayor Emrich's Communications

D. 25-9914 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications

E. 25-9915 Commissioner Petrow's Communications


9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

10. ADJOURNMENT:

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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 Meeting Minutes
 City Commission Regular Meeting
 CITY COMMISSIONERS
 Pete Emrich, Mayor
 Barbara Langdon, Vice Mayor
 Phil Stokes, Commissioner
 David Duval, Commissioner
 Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner

 APPOINTED OFFICIALS
 Jerome Fletcher, City Manager
 Michael Fuino, City Attorney
 Heather Faust, City Clerk

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers


CALL TO ORDER

 Mayor Emrich called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

ROLL CALL

 Present: 5- Mayor Pete Emrich, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius Petrow,
 Vice Mayor Barbara Langdon and Commissioner Philip Stokes

ALSO PRESENT

 City Manager Fletcher, City Attorney Fuino, City Clerk Faust, Board Specialist Lindner,
 Police Chief Garrison, Fire Chief Titus, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
 Sturgess, Development Services Director Ray, Assistant City Manager Bellia,
 Environmental Planner I Bosch, Natural Resources Manager Kalev, and Development
 Services Deputy Director Barnes.

 Mayor Emrich recognized former Commissioner Joan Morgan.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by former Commissioner Joan Morgan.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion to approve the agenda.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:
 Dominick Segreto: Expressed the importance of support for leadership.

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 City Employee: Expressed support for the City Manager and concerns regarding
 workplace structure, morale, and political pressure.

 In Person:
 Joan Morgan: Spoke to prior history of objection to leadership and Commissioners.
 Robin San Vicente: Spoke to importance of citizen perspectives and legislative
 conversation land policies.
 John Rawlings: Spoke to citizen communications and leadership.

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read the
 announcements.

 Ms. Faust read the announcements into the record.

 A. 26-0133 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies

4. CONSENT AGENDA:

 Mayor Emrich announced the item and queried the City Manager regarding items pulled
 from the consent agenda for discussion.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Item No. 25-2350 being pulled
 for discussion. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 A. 25-2350 Approve First Amendment to Contract No. 2022-28 for Professional
 Architectural and Engineering Services for Public Services Facility Phase
 II, by and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Sweet Sparkman
 Architects, Inc., in the Amount of $3,044,062.05.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item and noted an error in the contract language.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to approve Item No. 25-2350 as amended to include the removal of language
 relative to Dallas White Park. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 B. 25-2644 Approve First Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No.
 2022-36 for Construction Services Contract Phase II, by and Between the
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 City of North Port, Florida, and Ajax Building Company, LLC, in the Amount
 of $335,169.00, for the Public Services Facility Phase II.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 C. 25-2949 Approve the Aquatic Examiner Service Agreement By and Between the
 City of North Port and the American National Red Cross.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 D. 25-3031 Approve the Application to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
 Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program in the Amount of
 $95,000, 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.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 E. 25-3032 Approve the Application to Sarasota County's Community Development
 Block Grant Program in the Amount of $55,000 to Fund Staff Salaries for
 the Social Services Division and Utility Payments for Qualified Recipients
 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.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 F. 25-3033 Approve the First Amendment (First Memorandum of Understanding) to
 the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of North Port,
 Florida, and Florida Police Benevolent Association - A Chapter of the
 Southwest Florida Police Benevolent Association, for the Rank-and-File
 Police Department Bargaining Unit, Amending Appendix B, for the Period
 of October 1, 2024, - September 30, 2027.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 G. 25-3037 Approve the Application to the Florida Legislature for the Emergency
 Operations Center Outfitting Project for Consideration in the Fiscal Year
 2026 State of Florida Appropriations, in the Amount of $900,000, 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 of North Port.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 H. 25-3041 Approve the Annual Certification Statement Between Florida Highway
 Safety and Motor Vehicles and the City of North Port Regarding Access to
 the Biometric Facial Analysis System (BFAS).
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


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 I. 25-3066 Approve the Disposition of Surplus Assets in an Appropriate Fashion
 Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section
 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d) of the Code of the City
 of North Port, Florida.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 J. 25-3072 Approve Master Agreement Products and Services Between the City of
 North Port, Florida, and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
 (ESRI) for the Geographic Information System (GIS) Software Subscription
 With a Term of Three Years in the Amount Not to Exceed $180,900.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 K. 25-3079 Approve the Appointment of Diane Stark as a Regular Member to Serve
 on the Environmental Advisory Board From December 9, 2025, Through
 December 9, 2028.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 L. 26-0079 Approve the October 14, 2025 Commission Regular Minutes, the October
 28, 2025 Commission Regular Minutes, the November 3, 2025
 Commission Workshop Minutes, the November 4, 2025 Commission
 Regular Minutes, and the November 6, 2025 Commission Regular Minutes.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 M. 26-0129 Approve Agreement for Professional Lobbying Services By and Between
 the City of North Port, Florida and Greenberg Traurig, P.A. for State
 Legislative Lobbyist Services for an Annual Amount of $56,100 and
 Authorize City Manager to Execute Any Subsequent Renewals Under the
 Same Terms and Conditions.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 N. 26-0170 Approve the Water and Wastewater System Standard Developer's
 Agreement Addressing Onsite and Offsite Facilities By and Between the
 City of North Port, Florida, and Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.

5. GENERAL BUSINESS:


 A. 26-0167 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding North Port City Charter,
 Section 5.02 and City of North Port Personnel Policy Manual, Section 6.8.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Mr. Fuino spoke to the item including outside legal opinion received.


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 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding opinion received, policy
 approval, commission limitations, employee concerns and safety, Commissioners ’
 agreement to follow the Charter as written, communications with prior City Manager Lear,
 access to staff and information through the City Manager, and possible ethics
 complaints.

 Mr. Fletcher spoke to policy signing, outside counsel findings, creating a positive
 workplace, apology for prior actions, embracing opportunities, health care hub, more
 accomplishments, and staff roles and responsibilities.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding commission roles, questions
 of staff during meetings, public petition, ability to ask questions while following the
 Charter, and respect.

 Public Comment:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:
 Debbie McDowell: Spoke to past experiences, staff engagement, and expressed
 concerns regarding culture of control.

 In Person:
 John Rawlings: Expressed concern regarding rule-following and leadership dynamics.
 Joan Morgan: Spoke to unity and concerns over personal agendas.
 Robin San Vicente: Spoke to legal opinions and clarifying Charter language.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to accept Ms. Day’s review of the North Port City Charter, Section 5.02 and City of
 North Port Personnel Policy Manual, Section 6.8. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

 Yes: 3- Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes

 No: 2- Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow

 Recess was taken from 11:51 a.m. until 12:01 p.m.


 B. 26-0181 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Tasking the Charter Review
 Advisory Board to Review and Provide Recommendations Regarding
 Potentially Revising Section 5.02 of the City Charter Though a Referendum
 Question to Incorporate Language Regarding Commissioner
 Communication With City Staff (Requested by Commissioner Petrow).
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Commissioner Petrow introduced and spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Punta Gorda Charter
 language.

 Mr. Fuino spoke to statutory language regarding exceptions to general rules.

 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding forms of government, impact
 of external agendas, direction to the Charter Review Advisory Board (CRAB), access to

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 information and staff, cost of referendum, commitment to follow the Charter, Attorney
 General opinion, similar issues in other municipalities, attendance at city events, and
 transparency.

 Public Comment:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:
 Cheryl Cook: Expressed opposition to CRAB review.
 Tamara Rehm: Expressed support for Charter review and concerns about centralized
 control.

 In Person:
 Robin San Vicente: Spoke to Charter language and communication standards.
 Joan Morgan: Spoke to prior petition experience and motivation for public efforts related to
 the Charter.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Petrow, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to task the Charter Review Advisory Board to review and provide recommendations
 regarding potentially revising Section 5.02 of the City Charter through a
 referendum question to  incorporate language regarding Commissioner
 communication with City staff.

 Commission discussion continued regarding language review to determine if Charter
 should be changed, and CRAB purpose.

 A motion to amend was made by Commissioner Petrow, seconded by
 Commissioner Duval, to incorporate language to allow Commissioners to ask
 questions of city employees. The motion to amend failed on the following vote:

 Yes: 2- Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow

 No: 3- Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes

 The main motion failed on the following vote:

 Yes: 2- Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Petrow

 No: 3- Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes

 Recess was taken from 1:11 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to reorder the agenda to hear Item No. 25-2920 at this time. The motion carried on
 the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 E. 25-2920 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Adoption of the North Port,
 Florida, Parks & Recreation Master Plan Final Report.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Ms. Sturgess spoke to recommendations and introduced Director of Parks and Public

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 Spaces Kristen Caborn and Planning Manager Amy Zengotita of GAI Consultants.

 Ms. Zengotita spoke to Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies
 (CAPRA) accreditation and provided a presentation including City strategy, Master Plan
 process, the park system, measuring the parks, neighborhood park level of service,
 community park level of service, visioning, public engagement feedback, programming
 needs and opportunities, youth sports demand analysis, eco -tourism opportunities
 across three scales, other recommendations, master planning, guiding principles, land
 acquisition strategy, Wellen Park, neighborhood park, community park, Italy Avenue
 Park, map amenities overview, Community Center program statement and conceptual
 footprint, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), short term (1-2 years), mid term (3-5 years),
 long term (5+ years), funding sources and opportunities recommendations, and grant
 stacking.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding conservation and
 eco-tourism opportunities, Activity Centers 6 and 10 growth impacts, park programming
 demographics, coordinated land acquisition, developer contributions, Italy Avenue Park
 prioritization, and CIP funding and phasing.

 Public Comment:

 Joan Morgan: Expressed support of the item.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, to
 approve the Parks & Recreation Master Plan Final Report as presented. The motion
 carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - Second Reading:


 A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Non-District
 2025-34 Budget and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for
 Additional Funding for the Emergency Operations Center Project F24EOC
 in the Amount of $1,685,105; Providing for Findings; Providing for Posting;
 Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an
 Effective Date.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

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 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-34 as presented. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending Water and
 2025-35 Wastewater Capacity Fees; Amending the Code of the City of North Port,
 Florida, Section 78-30; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts;
 Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an
 Effective Date.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-35 as presented. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

RESOLUTION:


 C. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2025-R-87 Electing to Use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem
 Assessments for More Than One Year Levied on Certain Real Property in
 the City of North Port, Florida, to Fund Costs Incurred by the City Each Year
 in Providing Municipal Services Related to the Abatement of Nuisance
 Conditions as Contemplated by Chapter 42 of the Code of the City Of
 North Port, Florida, Which Services May Include But Are Not Limited to
 Eliminating Excessive Growth of Grass and Nuisance Weeds on
 Developed Lots, and Removal of Hazardous Trees and Accumulation of
 Debris on any Lot; Stating a Need for Such Levy; Providing for the Mailing
 of this Resolution; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for
 Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.



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 Ms. Ray spoke to outstanding code enforcement liens and collection operation costs,
 unimproved lots and abandoned homes, general fund allocations, and approval deadlines.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding future discussion for
 assessing properties.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-87 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City of North Port, Florida, Adopted as a Curative Law
 2025-R-88 to Ratify, Validate, and Confirm the Approval of the Master Services
 Agreement By and Between the City of North Port Police Department and
 Hotwire Communications, Ltd. (“Hotwire”) for Hotwire Television and
 Internet Services for the North Port Police Department, PD3 Located at
 19955 Preto Boulevard, Venice, Florida, 34293; Providing for
 Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Ratification, Validation, and
 Confirmation of Prior Actions; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for
 Severability; Providing for Retroactive Application; and Providing for an
 Effective Date.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Vice Mayor Emrich, to
 adopt Resolution No. 2025-R-88 as presented. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

GENERAL BUSINESS - Continued:


 C. 25-2534 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Agreement Between
 Hotwire Communication, Ltd., and the City of North Port, Florida, for
 Internet and Cable Services to the Wellen Park Substation for Three Years
 in the Amount of $15,008.04.


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 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding the availability of internet
 service providers in the Wellen Park area, service redundancy, and the developer ’s
 selection of Hotwire as the primary provider.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to approve Item No. 25-2534 as presented. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 D. 25-2655 Discussion and Possible Action on City of North Port Land Acquisition
 Program Utilizing the Environmental Protection Fund.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Ms. Bosch provided a presentation including program purpose, importance to North Port,
 environmental and economic connection, overview of identified ecological zones, benefits
 of permanent conservation, funding mechanism, acquisition strategy, scorecard
 guidelines, projected community benefits, alignment with City goals, case study and
 example, Commission direction options, next steps, and call to action.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding environmental partnerships,
 land acquisition and evaluation criteria, tree funds and planting programs, stormwater
 management and water quality, development partnerships, funding availability and grants,
 and Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) incentives related to mitigation fees.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to direct the City Manager to pursue all identified properties by priority ranking and
 availability. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 F. 25-3007 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the First Amendment to
 Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2024-16.002 for Construction
 Services Contract Phase II, by and Between the City of North Port, Florida
 and AJAX Building Company, LLC for Construction of an Emergency
 Operations Center in the Amount of $12,748,398.00.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.


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 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to approve Item No. 25-3007 as presented. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

 G. 26-0210 Discussion and Possible Regarding Presenting the Key to the City to Bud
 Korte on January 8, 2026 (Requested by Mayor Emrich)
 Mayor Emrich announced, introduced, and spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding the history and naming of the
 North Port Scout House and Bud and Wanda Korte’s community service and charitable
 contributions.

 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, to
 approve Item No. 26-0210 as presented. The motion carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes

7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 There was no public comment.

8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

 Mayor Emrich called on Commissioners for communications.


 A. 25-9911 Commissioner Duval's Communications

 Commissioner Duval reported on events attended.


 B. 25-9912 Commissioner Stokes' Communications

 Commissioner Stokes reported on events attended.


 C. 25-9913 Mayor Emrich's Communications

 Mayor Emrich reported on events attended.


 D. 25-9914 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications

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 Vice Mayor Langdon reported on events attended.


 E. 25-9915 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

 Commissioner Petrow reported on events attended.

9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

 Mayor Emrich called on Charter Officers for reports.

 Mr. Fletcher did not have a report.

 Mr. Fuino did not have a report.

 Ms. Faust did not have a report.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

 Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 4:02 p.m.

 City of North Port, Florida

 By: ___________________________________________
 Pete Emrich, Mayor

 Attest: _________________________________________
 Heather Faust, City Clerk




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