City Commission Regular Meeting on 2026-04-07 10:00 AM - Amended to update attachment of Item No. 26-0556. — North Port, FL
Date: 2026-04-07

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 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, April 7, 2026 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers


 Amended to update attachment of Item No. 26-0556.


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:

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submitted until the Mayor closes Public Comment for the agenda item. Public comment is limited to three minutes per
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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. 26-0140 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. 26-0421 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.
 Attachments: Application

B. 26-0443 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.
 Attachments: AARP MobiMat Application 2026

C. 26-0486 Approve the March 2, 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes, the March 5,
 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, and the March 13, 2026 Commission
 Workshop Minutes
 Attachments: 3-2-26 Minutes
 3-5-26 Minutes
 3-13-26 Minutes

D. 26-0523 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.
 Attachments: Grant Application

E. 26-0524 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.
 Attachments: Grant Application


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F. 26-0549 Approve Letter of Support for the Wastewater Pumping Station Upgrade
 Project for a Federal Appropriations Request.
 Attachments: Letter of Support

G. 26-0562 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.
 Attachments: Application


5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - First Reading:

A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance Of The City Of North Port, Florida, Adopting the FY 2026 –
 2026-08 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.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-08
 Ordinance 2025-25 (Adopted Non District Budget FY 2025-2026)
 Sarasota School District 2024-25 Final Adopted Five-Year Work Plan

B. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Relating to Impact Fee
 2026-10 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.
 Attachments: Ordinance No. 2026-10
 Business Impact Estimate
 Staff Presentation

C. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of the
 2026-12 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.

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 Attachments: Ordinance - First Reading
 Business Impact Estimate


RESOLUTION:

D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-22 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.
 Attachments: Resolution
 Policy - Redline Version
 Policy - Clean Version

E. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-08 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.
 Attachments: Resolution 2026-R-08 with Exhibit A
 Florida Statute Section 166.0451
 Staff Presentation


6. GENERAL BUSINESS:

A. 26-0555 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Recommendation to Close
 City Manager Report Item #591 Related to the Irdell Terrace Property,
 Parcel No.1141260522.
 Attachments: September 24, 2024, Meeting Minutes
 Resolution 2024-R-25
 December 9, 2025, Meeting Minutes
 City Manager Report - March 2026
 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Park Type Standards

B. 26-0441 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bestowing a Key to the City to
 Alice White at a Future Commission Meeting. (Requested by Vice Mayor
 Langdon)
 Attachments: Ceremonial Items Policy

C. 26-0556 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Seeking Borrowing Authority
 for a Specific List of Capital Projects.
 Attachments: Capital Projects Slide


7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

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(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. 26-0046 Commissioner Petrow's Communications

B. 26-0047 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications

C. 26-0048 Mayor Emrich's Communications

D. 26-0049 Commissioner Stokes' Communications

E. 26-0050 Commissioner Duval'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.

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.

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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, April 7, 2026 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, Deputy Fire Chief Herlihy, Planner II Silva, Impact Fee
 Administrator Bowling, Planner III Willette-Grondin, Public Works Director Speake,
 Deputy City Manager Yarborough, and Finance Director Kukharenko.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dominic Segreto.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 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:

 In Person:
 Scott Smith: Spoke to North Port Police Department funding.
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding meeting conduct.

3. ANNOUNCEMENTS


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 A. 26-0140 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read the
 announcements.

 Ms. Faust read the announcements into record.

4. CONSENT AGENDA:

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

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding criminal activity.

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

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

 A. 26-0421 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.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 B. 26-0443 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.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 C. 26-0486 Approve the March 2, 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes, the March
 5, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, and the March 13, 2026
 Commission Workshop Minutes
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 D. 26-0523 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.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 E. 26-0524 Approve the Application to the State of Florida Department of
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 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.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 F. 26-0549 Approve Letter of Support for the Wastewater Pumping Station Upgrade
 Project for a Federal Appropriations Request.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.


 G. 26-0562 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.
 This item was approved on the consent agenda.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCE - First Reading:


 A. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Adopting the FY 2026 –
 2026-08 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.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to
 read by title only.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon,
 to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on
 the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes
 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Ms. Silva spoke to 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 Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,


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 to continue Ordinance No. 2026-08 to second reading on April 21, 2026. 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, Relating to Impact Fee
 2026-10 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.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to
 read by title only.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner
 Petrow, to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion
 carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes
 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 Mr. Bowling spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding impact fee timing.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding incentives.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Petrow, seconded by Mayor Emrich, to
 continue Ordinance No. 2026-10 to second reading on April 21, 2026. The motion
 carried on the following vote:

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

 No: 2- Commissioner Duval and Commissioner Stokes


 C. ORD. NO. An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending the Code of
 2026-12 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.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and requested a motion to direct the City Clerk to

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 read by title only.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. The motion carried on
 the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes
 Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only and introduced the item.

 Liz Mena, Boys and Girls Club Teen Program Director, spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding Student Leadership
 Training Program (STAR), age brackets, and community exposure.

 Public Comment:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:
 Kiwanis Club: Spoke to youth board involvement, community service initiatives,
 expansion of student participation, and expressed support of the item.

 In Person:
 Dominic Segreto: Expressed support of the item.
 Savannah Wilmer: Expressed support of the item.
 Omy Patel: Spoke to Gene Matthews Boys and Girls Club and expressed support of the
 item.
 Joan Morgan: Spoke to Gene Matthews Boys and Girls Club, Drug-Free Youth Program
 (D-Fy), and expressed support of the item.
 Tim Doyle: Expressed support of the item.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to continue Ordinance No. 2026-12 to second reading on April 21, 2026. The
 motion carried on the following vote:

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

RESOLUTION:


 D. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-22 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.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only.

 Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only and introduced and spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding policy direction.

 Public Comment:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComment into the record:
 Cheryl Cook: Expressed concerns regarding consensus procedures and transparency.


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 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed support of the item.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-22 as presented. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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

 E. RES. NO. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida,
 2026-R-08 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.
 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.

 Ms. Silva provided a presentation including surplus properties, Florida Statute, and
 property inventory list.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding affordable housing, public
 use, compliance, sale process and policy, real property acquisitions, approval timeline,
 and zoning clarifications and limitations.

 Public Comment:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed opposition to the item.

 Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-08 as amended to remove Parcel Identification
 Numbers 0951139915, 0951139914, and 0951139913. The motion carried on the
 following vote:

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

6. GENERAL BUSINESS:


 A. 26-0555 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Recommendation to Close
 City Manager Report Item #591 Related to the Irdell Terrace Property,
 Parcel No.1141260522.
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.

 There were no Commission questions or discussion.

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 There was no public comment.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to close City Manager Report Item No. 591 related to Irdell Terrace, Parcel No.
 1141260522, and take no further action related to park use. The motion carried on
 the following vote:

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

 B. 26-0441 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bestowing a Key to the City
 to Alice White at a Future Commission Meeting. (Requested by Vice
 Mayor Langdon)
 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Ms. Faust introduced the item.

 Vice Mayor Langdon spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding landscaping and history
 teaching contributions, recognition, and future process and policy suggestions.

 Public Comment:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:
 Cheryl Cook: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Kiwanis Club: Expressed support of the item.

 In Person:
 Joan Morgan: Expressed support of the item.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes,
 to direct the City Clerk to create an agenda item for the next ceremonial
 Commission Meeting to present Alice White with a Key to the City. The motion
 carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes
 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding next steps and policy
 clarification.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Duval,
 to direct the City Clerk to create an agenda item for discussion and possible
 action to review the ceremonial item policy. The motion carried on the following
 vote:

 Yes: 5- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon
 and Commissioner Stokes
 Recess was taken from 11:32 a.m. to 11:42 a.m.


 C. 26-0556 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Seeking Borrowing Authority
 for a Specific List of Capital Projects.
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 Mayor Emrich announced the item.

 Mr. Fletcher introduced and spoke to the item.

 Commission questions and discussion took place regarding rationale, criteria, budget
 allocations, validation process, municipal legal clarifications and authority, Charter
 interpretation in courts, revenue bonds, state, local, and federal programs, independent
 consultant studies, North Port Police Headquarters needs and debt capacity, amenity
 borrowing, impact and usage fees, office space allocations, George Mullen and Morgan
 Center repurposing, North Port Senior Center, repayment sources and funding, surtax
 and general fund considerations, long-term viability and structural repair, shell space
 allocations, intent, public opinion, borrowing capacity limitations, Capital Improvement
 Plan (CIP),  urgency, unfunded  projects, goals, financial methodology, legal
 clarifications, economic impact, building conditions, prioritization of projects, item list
 legal considerations, and optics.

 Public Comment:

 Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record:
 Cheryl Cook: Expressed opposition to the item.
 Kiwanis Club: Expressed support of the item and spoke to nonprofits.

 In Person:
 Chris Street: Expressed support of the item.
 Gale West: Expressed support of the item and spoke to North Port Art Center.
 Tim Doyle: Expressed support of the item and spoke to North Port Police Department.

 Mayor Emrich requested a motion.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Mayor Emrich, to
 direct the City Manager to work with financial and legal advisors to seek
 borrowing authority for the following capital projects: Police Headquarters in the
 amount of $25 million, Legacy Trail Connection to Warm Mineral Springs in the
 amount of $4 million, and Awaken Food Pantry in the amount of $2 million.
 Commission questions and discussion continued regarding Community Service Center,
 optics,  tax revenue, funding, community challenges, Warm Mineral  Springs
 conservation, and economic development.

 Mayor Emrich passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Langdon.

 A motion to amend was made by Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner
 Duval, to remove Legacy Trail Connection to Warm Mineral Springs in the amount
 of $4 million and Awaken Food Pantry in the amount of $2 million and add
 Community Service Center and Dallas White Park. The motion to amend carried
 on the following vote:

 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner
 Stokes

 No: 1- Commissioner Petrow

 The main motion as amended to read “to direct the City Manager to work with
 financial and legal advisors to seek borrowing authority for the following capital
 projects: Police Headquarters in the amount of $25 million, Community Service
 Center, and Dallas White Park”, carried on the following vote:

 Yes: 4- Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner
 Stokes


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 No: 1- Commissioner Petrow

7. PUBLIC COMMENT:

 In Person:
 Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding government spending, war concerns, and
 safety.

8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:

 Mayor Emrich called on Commissioners for communications.


 A. 26-0046 Commissioner Petrow's Communications
 Commissioner Petrow did not have a report.


 B. 26-0047 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications
 Vice Mayor Langdon reported on important topics.


 C. 26-0048 Mayor Emrich's Communications
 Mayor Emrich did not have a report.


 D. 26-0049 Commissioner Stokes' Communications
 Commissioner Stokes reported on important topics.


 E. 26-0050 Commissioner Duval's Communications
 Commissioner Duval spoke to events attended.

9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS:

 Mayor Emrich called on Charter Officers for reports.

 Ms. Faust did not have a report.

 Mr. Fletcher did not have a report.

 Mr. Fuino did not have a report.

10. ADJOURNMENT:

 Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 1:43 p.m.

 City of North Port, Florida

 By: __________________________________
 Pete Emrich, Mayor

 Attest: ________________________________
 Heather Faust, City Clerk


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